Winning Recipes

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

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    Mint Baileys Bars

    1 review

    This Baileys bars recipe is a combo of two St. Patrick's Day goodies. You can use any type of chips...


    Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes

    These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow...


    Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

    I love that this sweet potato chocolate mousse is rich and decadent yet is made with simple, healthy, plant-based ingredients!...


    Pumpkin-Shaped Rolls

    1 review

    These cute pumpkin-shaped rolls are worth the effort. They're a festive fall favorite in my household. If you don't have...


    Thanksgiving Colcannon

    I discovered colcannon on St. Patrick's Day, as it is an Irish mashed potato dish. Months later I tweaked the...


    Savory Winter Squash Pie

    Instead of using frozen winter squash, you can roast butternut or acorn squash until tender and then mash it before...


    Vegetable Tian

    1 review

    This colorful, hearty and delicious dish originated in Provence, France. A mandoline makes easy work of slicing all the vegetables...


    Oysters Rockefeller Egg Rolls

    1 review

    Oysters Rockefeller is a classic, elegant and timeless appetizer from New Orleans. I love the flavor but wanted to try...

    Creamy Celery Root and Pearl Onions

    1 review

    I have made creamed onions for several recent Thanksgivings and wanted to change the recipe, so I decided to add...


    Glazed Marsala Carrots with Hazelnuts

    This makes an elegant side dish for company and is easy enough to make when you want to serve something...


    Butternut Squash Jumble

    1 review

    I took this to a Thanksgiving potluck one year when I couldn't go home for the holiday. It was a...


    Air-Fryer Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    2 reviews

    These stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish. Try preparing them ahead of time in the morning and...


    Butternut Squash and Kale Gratin

    2 reviews

    This butternut squash and kale gratin is packed with layers of flavor but uses only a few choice ingredients. It...


    Maple Miso Sweet Potato Casserole

    This recipe takes a beloved holiday side dish and gives it a savory twist. —Sara Schwabe, Bloomington, Indiana


    Sweet Potato Pilaf

    4 reviews

    The combination of sweet potatoes, bacon, asparagus and kale makes this simple Sweet Potato Kale Pilaf taste amazing! To save...


    Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    My family can't get enough of bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


    Presenting the Winners from Our Sandwich Contest

    Move over PB&J, these over-the-top award-winning sandwiches are sure to become favorites in your house.

    Crunchy Burger Quesadillas

    2 reviews

    We adore burgers—all kinds! We also love quesadillas and tacos, so I combined them to make amazing, very filling quesadilla...


    Biscuits with Southern Cheese Spread

    To balance out the menu, every tea party needs a few savory options, like these biscuits with cheese spread. They're...


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    Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole

    1 review

    I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...


    Apple Cake with Homemade Buttermilk Sauce

    This apple cake with buttermilk sauce recipe is super easy. Top with spiced apples, drizzle with the warm sauce and...


    Mocha Cinnamon Rolls

    I love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon...


    Welsh Cakes

    My grandfather was Welsh and liked to make Welsh cakes on the griddle. Our whole family loves them. Sometimes he...

    Lefse

    Lefse is a Scandinavian flatbread made with potatoes. We traditionally make these delicious breads during the holiday season. Serve them...


    Brown Sugar Bacon BLT Sandwiches

    Simple BLT sandwiches are quite amazing, but when you add dill mayonnaise, avocado and brown sugar bacon, they become something...


    Kilbourn Sandwich

    1 review

    This is a fun take on a Monte Cristo. It makes a big batch, so you can stock your freezer...


    Steak Sandwiches with Crispy Onions

    2 reviews

    I created this steak sandwich recipe for my husband. Fried onions are a family favorite, and I thought it would...


    Toasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    1 review

    I love chicken salad sandwiches. In this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket and toss it with...


    Hot Italian Party Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    It doesn’t get much easier or more delicious than this hot Italian sandwich recipe. The sandwiches are wonderful as an...