Winning Recipes

Browse this collection of contest-winning recipes, from blue-ribbon favorites to champions of our magazine contests.

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    Peach Blackberry Cobbler

    6 reviews

    "This is great for a large family group or church dinner during peach season. The rest of the year canned...


    Strawberry Dessert Soup

    3 reviews

    From Sharon Delaney-Chronis in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin: When I first prepared this change-of-pace soup for a party, everyone called it...


    Special Summer Berry Medley

    1 review

    No matter how big the meal, folks always find room for this delightfully “special” dessert. With its hint of citrus...


    Blueberry Squares

    21 reviews

    I've made these easy berry squares for many, many years and they never fail to bring raves from people of...


    Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing

    8 reviews

    I love this creamy, fresh-tasting dressing! It’s so quick to assemble and adds a summery gourmet touch when drizzled over...


    Strawberry Tart

    6 reviews

    This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of...


    Black ‘n’ Blue Berry Crumb Pie

    5 reviews

    Here’s a very simple recipe for a mouthwatering, fresh pie that features two kinds of berries and is simply delicious!...


    Puff Pancake with Blueberry Sauce

    29 reviews

    I collect cookbooks and discovered this recipe while I was in Texas on vacation. The light and puffy pancake really...

    Grilled Veggie Tortilla Wraps

    You don't have to be a vegetarian to appreciate the wholesome goodness of these wraps. The tasty tortillas, stuffed with...


    Lemony Vegetables and Pasta

    4 reviews

    My refreshing pasta dish comes together in 30 minutes. Its simplicity and flavor combinations are typical of authentic Italian cuisine....


    Crustless Four-Cheese Quiche

    8 reviews

    My husband is a real meat fan-but this luscious quiche is one meatless recipe he loves. In fact, he'll even...


    Chicken ‘n’ Dressing Casserole

    9 reviews

    This casserole is a real favorite in our area and in my family, too. It’s a great way to use...


    Maple Mousse

    3 reviews

    I love to make this dessert with maple syrup produced in our area. For a change from heavier cakes and...


    Fruit and Caramel Brie

    10 reviews

    "I’m a stay-at-home mother with two boys and I enjoy cooking—especially appetizers," shares Tracy Schuhmacher from Penfield, New York. "It...


    Bread Bowl Seafood Dip

    4 reviews

    "Every Christmas Eve, our family has a special hors d’oeuvre supper and this seafood-stuffed dip is a much-requested staple," says...


    Olive Bruschetta

    4 reviews

    This convenient and colorful party classic from Linda Austin in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, can be made several days in...


    Cheese Puffs

    7 reviews

    I found this cheese puffs recipe in one of my mother’s old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne...

    Rich Broccoli Cream Soup

    19 reviews

    Go ahead and indulge in a bowl of this rich and creamy soup…it’s deliciously thick, flavorful and full of broccoli....


    Spiced Cranberry Sauce

    22 reviews

    While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my...


    Favorite French Canadian Meat Pie

    13 reviews

    I’m a seventh-generation French Canadian, and my ancestors started the tradition of serving this meat pie on Christmas Eve. One...


    Colorful Chicken ‘n’ Squash Soup

    29 reviews

    When I turned 40, I decided to live a healthier lifestyle, which included cooking healthier for my family. I make...


    Golden Seafood Chowder

    5 reviews

    Flavored with crab, shrimp and cheddar cheese, this chowder is so good that I make it weekly. Sometimes I substitute...


    Chicken Soup with Potato Dumplings

    6 reviews

    Our family calls this comforting, old-fashioned soup our “Sunday dinner soup” because it’s almost a complete dinner in a bowl....

    Mushroom Tomato Bisque

    5 reviews

    After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I tinkered around with a few recipes at home and this was...


    Minestrone with Italian Sausage

    35 reviews

    I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and...


    Favorite Mexican Lasagna

    38 reviews

    Tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this beefy casserole with a south-of-the-border twist. With salsa, enchilada sauce, chilies, cheese and refried...


    Pesto Chicken Lasagna

    12 reviews

    Pesto really perks up this scrumptious chicken lasagna. Plus, the marinara sauce adds a touch of sweetness. Serve it with...


    Veggie Lasagna

    7 reviews

    No one will even miss the meat when you serve this vegetable-rich lasagna. It has a fresh, full-bodied flavor. To...


    Cajun Shrimp Lasagna Roll-Ups

    12 reviews

    If you enjoy Creole and Cajun dishes, you'll love this one. The seasoning and andouille sausage give it a nice...