Winning Recipes

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

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    Contest-Winning Mushroom Pot Roast

    22 reviews

    Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree all ages will like. Serve mashed potatoes alongside...


    Mocha-Hazelnut Glazed Angel Food Cake

    2 reviews

    I love this recipe because it combines three of my favorite flavors: coffee, hazelnuts and cherries. —Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia


    Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

    18 reviews

    This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored...


    Roast Pork Loin with Rosemary Applesauce

    4 reviews

    I made this for a family get-together on my husband's birthday. The homemade rosemary applesauce adds an extra layer of...


    Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

    8 reviews

    The aroma of baking gingerbread stirs up such warm memories. This cake looks festive and is even on the lighter...


    Potato-Bean Salad with Herb Dressing

    My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...


    Buttermilk Peach Ice Cream

    1 review

    My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...


    Bourbon Ham Balls

    2 reviews

    Grandma Nette was the queen of ham ball recipes. I make them salty-sweet with a bourbon and vinegar kick. Serve...

    Coconut Macaroon Pie

    7 reviews

    Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie...


    Ham and Potato Frittata

    Easy and delicious, this hearty ham and potato frittata is appreciated whenever I've served it...breakfast, lunch or dinner. Reheated or...


    Five-Spice Glazed Smoked Chops

    1 review

    I started out fixing another recipe but didn't have all the ingredients, so I came up with this one! The...


    Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

    66 reviews

    This blueberry coffee cake smells wonderful as it bakes and tastes even better. The moist cake filled with juicy berries...


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    Apple Crisp Pizza

    27 reviews

    While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this...


    Cheese-Stuffed Shells

    83 reviews

    When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


    Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

    42 reviews

    One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...


    Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Pie

    1 review

    I love chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts, so I came up with a recipe that has all three. If you don't...


    Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    It’s fun to prepare individual brownie cupcakes with a chocolaty surprise inside. My goddaughter asked me to make them for...

    Three-Chip English Toffee

    9 reviews

    With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...


    Ham ‘n’ Egg Sandwich

    21 reviews

    Whenever the whole family gets together for a holiday or long weekend, they request this all-in-one breakfast sandwich. I can...


    Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts

    2 reviews

    My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...


    Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup

    3 reviews

    My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use...


    Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies

    2 reviews

    You can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a...


    Crunchy Chocolate Clusters

    1 review

    This easy candy has a south-of-the-border flavor with cinnamon, chocolate and coffee. Sweet, salty and crunchy, it's a great no-bake...

    Stuffing Crust Turkey Potpie

    20 reviews

    Here's a wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs dish that slices well since the filling is thicker than that of traditional potpies. Prebaking the...


    Chocolate Mint Brownies

    45 reviews

    One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them...


    Sour Cream-Lemon Pie

    33 reviews

    I first tasted this pie at a local restaurant and hunted around until I found a similar recipe—now it's my...


    Chocolate Chip Brownies

    15 reviews

    People love these rich chocolate chip brownies so much that I never take them anywhere without bringing along several copies...


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    Shrimp Monterey

    75 reviews

    For a special occasion or when company's coming, this delicious seafood dish makes a lasting impression. You'll be surprised at...


    Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes

    28 reviews

    Everyone I've shared this recipe with says it's the tastiest way to serve sweet potatoes. I like to make it...