Winning Recipes

I'm a retired police officer and now a deputy sheriff who loves to cook. But with my busy schedule, I...

These tasty steaks seem special, but they are fast enough for an everyday dinner. We enjoy the mushroom-topped filets with...

Chicken and asparagus make a light, comforting soup that’s easy to do with common ingredients. If we have rotisserie chicken,...

After doing yardwork on a windy day, we love to come in for a light but hearty soup like this...

I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It's...

During chilly times of the year, I fix this jambalaya at least once a month. It’s so easy—just chop the...

My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince,...

My family loves this soup, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! You can serve with cornbread...

When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served....

This quick, easy recipe really showcases pears. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe...

If you enjoy Creole and Cajun dishes, you'll love this one. The seasoning and andouille sausage give it a nice...

This light, beautiful and absolutely delicious souffle is sure to impress your brunch guests every time you serve it. They...

Some years ago, when I was a cook on a large cattle ranch, I thought back to the hush puppies...

I love to try new recipes. When I served these at a recent family gathering, I got lots of compliments....

This scaled-down quiche fills a 7-inch pie pan to the brim and is perfect for serving two or three. I...

Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...

We moved into a house with a garden that needed tending. Using the herbs we found, we made these fresh-tastic...

I wanted to impress my family with a holiday brunch, but keep it healthy too. So I lightened up the...

This rich buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it's nice...

These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now...

This moist cherry cheesecake from Julie Sibley of Kenai, Alaska, is as creamy as cheesecake gets. The cherry topping is...

I always bake these cookies two weeks ahead. That allows enough time for mellowing, leaving them moist and full of...

Christmas morning will be sweeter than ever when you serve these festive rolls topped with a rich and creamy frosting....

This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...

The whole family will love the fun, cheesy flavor of this ravioli casserole. It's like lasagna—without all the fuss! Timesaving...

Here's a pretty side dish that will please everyone who tastes it. Stuffed with brown or white rice, these tomatoes...

Cook the onions first so there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Before serving, give the...

We have pork at least once a week, and this is one dish we especially enjoy. Moist tender pork medallions...

I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the...