Winning Recipes

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

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    Anytime Turkey Chili

    12 reviews

    I created this dish to grab the voters’ attention at a chili contest we held in our backyard. With pumpkin,...


    Cream of Lentil Soup

    8 reviews

    Lentil lovers will want a second bowl of this nourishing soup with a subtle touch of curry. It looks particularly...


    Spicy Fajita Chili

    7 reviews

    You’ll want to serve this with rolls or cornbread to soak up every delicious drop. Like more heat? Just use...


    Slow-Cooker Cordon Bleu Soup

    7 reviews

    I've taken this creamy slow-cooker soup to potlucks and teacher luncheons, and I bring home an empty crock every time....


    Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake

    33 reviews

    When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use...


    Creamy Green Chile Chicken Cobbler

    5 reviews

    Biscuity crumbs take this family-friendly combo of rotisserie chicken and cheesy, creamy green enchilada sauce over the top. —Johnna Johnson,...


    Winter Squash, Sausage & Feta Bake

    7 reviews

    This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this...


    Ozark Mountain Berry Pie

    30 reviews

    I think the best berries in the world are grown in the Ozarks. We own a small berry farm, and...

    Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

    10 reviews

    A basket of warm cinnamon rolls is a sure way to impress family and friends. Add cranberries and chocolate to...


    Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup

    41 reviews

    My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it’s easy, fast and...


    Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

    6 reviews

    My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make...


    Barley Chicken Chili

    4 reviews

    I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like....


    Monkey Muffins

    70 reviews

    These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. They are...


    One-Pot Chili Mac

    28 reviews

    This hearty entree is low in fat, but full of flavor. I love that you can cook the dried pasta...


    Chicken Enchilada Dip

    20 reviews

    A friend brought this appetizer to our house for a dinner party. Everyone loved the zesty chicken and cheese dip...


    Spicy Black Bean Soup

    17 reviews

    A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds...


    Burrito Pie

    6 reviews

    Layers of cheese, meat sauce and tortillas create a satisfying Mexican lasagna kids of all ages will love. The recipe...

    Mediterranean One-Dish Meal

    11 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one night while improvising with what I had on hand. I love to make...


    Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

    3 reviews

    I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It's true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree,...


    Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

    7 reviews

    Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...


    Orange Pork Chops

    12 reviews

    I'm constantly on the lookout for ways to "spice up" a standard dish. When I fixed these pork chops for...


    Spicy Stuffed Peppers

    13 reviews

    This is one of my family's favorite recipes. It can be fixed any time of the year, but it's especially...


    Shrimp & Broccoli Brown Rice Paella

    8 reviews

    Years ago my husband and I were vacationing in France and came across an open market where a man from...

    Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee

    5 reviews

    This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...


    Mexicorn Grits

    7 reviews

    I grew up on grits and have fixed them various ways. I decided to put a new twist on them...


    Spicy Chicken Chili

    9 reviews

    My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili...


    Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls

    5 reviews

    Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a...


    Grilled Chicken Salad

    1 review
    A few years back, I was looking for a simple yet delicious salad for a picnic for my...

    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...