Winning Recipes

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

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    Glazed Ham Balls

    Meet the Cook: Over the years, I have found this recipe ideal for using leftovers from a baked ham. The...


    Reuben Meatballs

    7 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Those who like the taste of Reuben sandwiches and sauerkraut are sure to savor these distinctive meatballs....


    Beef Stroganoff Meatballs

    4 reviews

    Meet the Cook: A rich sour cream and mushroom sauce gives this dish an elegant flavor. Yet it's so easy...


    Hot Kielbasa Dip

    6 reviews

    My husband and I are retired, and I like to look for simple, speedy ways to cook. This thick cheesy...


    Mushroom Salisbury Steak

    9 reviews

    My family really looks forward to supper when these tasty beef patties are on the menu. I served this effortless...


    Scalloped Apples

    15 reviews

    When I was a child, I loved eating at my grandma's house, especially when she baked this comforting apple dish....


    Caramel-Chocolate Oat Squares

    5 reviews

    In the summer, we often have weekend guests who go boating with us. These sweet, chewy bars are the perfect...


    Microwave Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    3 reviews

    My family prefers homemade macaroni and cheese over the kind you get out of the box. This recipe is an...

    Hash Brown Egg Dish

    1 review

    I cook the bacon and chop up the vegetables for this hearty casserole the night before, so it only takes...


    Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

    4 reviews

    I used this speedy microwave recipe the first time I made chicken cordon bleu. Although I've since tried other recipes...


    Broccoli Ham Stroganoff

    6 reviews

    This tasty main dish is a snap to prepare in the microwave and takes just minutes to make. It's a...


    Apple Meringue Pie

    5 reviews

    I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it's one of my husband's favorites. It's a nice variation on traditional...


    Apple Beef Stew

    4 reviews

    Just about everyone has a recipe they know by heart. Well, this is mine. It's easy because all the ingredients...


    Chicken with Apple Cream Sauce

    9 reviews

    Topping chicken with an apple cream sauce is unique and delicious way to serve it. We think the sauce is...


    Corn Tortilla Pizzas

    1 review

    These tasty individual pizzas have the zippy flavor of tacos. When I created this recipe and served these pizzas to...


    Chicken Corn Fritters

    2 reviews

    I've always loved corn fritters, but they weren't satisfying as a main dish. I came up with this recipe and...


    Mushroom Corn Casserole

    6 reviews

    Corn brightens up any meal with its sunny color and sweet crispness. I decided to create a casserole that combined...

    Contest-Winning Broccoli Cornbread

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: This recipe was inspired by my husband's love of corn bread. It's so good, he and folks...


    Broccoli Orange Salad

    5 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Every time I take this sweet orangy salad to a potluck, I pass around the recipe, too....


    Wild Rice Floret Bake

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: My mom used to make this hearty dish for family get-togethers. Now I do the same when...


    Quick Marinated Flank Steak

    2 reviews

    I first grilled this appetizing flank steak for my father on a special occasion. We loved it so much that...


    Meatball Shish Kabobs

    Convenience foods make this hearty entree a snap to prepare. Purchased meatballs are easy to thread onto skewers. And since...


    Cola Burgers

    19 reviews

    A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite....

    Peanutty Pork Kabobs

    5 reviews

    Cubes of pork tenderloin and green pepper chunks get a spicy treatment from a combination of peanut butter, brown sugar,...


    Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans

    5 reviews

    My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...


    Polish Kraut and Apples

    19 reviews

    My family loves this hearty meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, kraut and smoked sausage give it a...


    Raisin Bread Pudding

    15 reviews

    My sister gave me the recipe for this delicious bread pudding that's dotted with raisins. It's a big hit with...


    Old-Fashioned Chess Pie

    1 review

    This recipe dates back many years and has certainly stood the test of time. It's very rich, so small servings...


    Mashed Potato Rolls

    5 reviews

    Potatoes are synonymous with our state. My grandmother always made these rolls, which everyone loved. Because it makes such a...