Winning Recipes

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

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    White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

    32 reviews

    This recipe has evolved over the past eight years. After I added the thyme, ham and sour cream, my husband...


    Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Pineapple

    22 reviews

    After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful...


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

    25 reviews

    I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...


    Kielbasa Cabbage Stew

    15 reviews

    If you enjoy German potato salad, you'll love this stew. Caraway seeds, smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes and shredded cabbage make...


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    Taco Lasagna

    136 reviews

    If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans,...


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    Loaded Baked Potato Dip

    26 reviews

    I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas

    2 reviews

    Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....

    Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

    3 reviews

    I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...


    Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

    19 reviews

    Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice....


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Eggnog Biscotti

    3 reviews

    You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs...


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    Chicken Potpie Galette with Cheddar-Thyme Crust

    15 reviews

    This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked...


    Skillet Pizza

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: I created this recipe during a hot spell one summer. With the temperature in the 90's every...


    Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza

    20 reviews

    My grandma made the tastiest snacks for us when we stayed the night at her farm. Her wonderful pizza, hot...


    Blueberry Cream Pie

    13 reviews

    Whenever I ask my family which pie they'd like me to make, everyone gives the same answer - Blueberry Cream...


    Pizza on a Stick

    4 reviews

    My daughter and her friends had fun turning sausage, pepperoni, veggies and pizza dough into these cute kabobs. —Charlene Woods,...

    Jeweled Coconut Drops

    18 reviews

    Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped...


    Pesto Vegetable Pizza

    2 reviews

    My family loves pizza night, but we have rarely ordered takeout since I created this fresh and flavorful version. It...


    Garlic Pizza Wedges

    9 reviews

    Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres...


    Loaded Mexican Pizza

    14 reviews

    My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward...


    Marinated Cheese

    9 reviews

    This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....


    Lasagna Deliziosa

    54 reviews

    Everyone loves this lasagna. It's often served as a birthday treat for guests. I've lightened it up a lot from...

    Barbecued Chicken Pizzas

    32 reviews

    So fast and so easy with refrigerated pizza crust, these saucy, smoky pizzas make quick fans with their rustic, hot-off-the-grill...


    Big Kahuna Pizza

    3 reviews

    A prebaked pizza crust and refrigerated barbecued pork make this tasty supper idea super fast and super easy. Cut into...


    Mini Mediterranean Pizza

    5 reviews

    I was on a mini pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for...


    Asparagus with Fresh Basil Sauce

    1 review

    Add zip to your party with this easy appetizer. The dip that can also double as a flavorful sandwich spread....


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Strawberry Gelato

    9 reviews

    You'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey....