Winning Recipes

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

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    Rhubarb Fritters

    5 reviews

    I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...


    Pizza Margherita

    11 reviews

    This homemade pizza margherita, named for Queen Margherita of Italy, shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red...


    Cheesy Ham & Egg Sandwiches

    1 review

    I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa...


    Coconut Banana Cookies

    1 review

    This is a springtime variation on my grandma's banana drop cookies and, with tons of coconut flavor, it's perfect for...


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    Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew

    45 reviews

    Come home to warm comfort food! This vegetable beef stew is based on my mom’s wonderful recipe, but I adjusted...


    Streusel Pumpkin Muffins

    18 reviews

    These pumpkin streusel muffins are a great accompaniment to any meal—or try them for breakfast, dessert or a snack. The...


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    Cherry Cheese Blintzes

    13 reviews

    These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them...


    Contest-Winning White Chocolate Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    This is my all-time favorite white chocolate cheesecake recipe! A friend gave it to me years ago and I’ve made...

    Mini Cinnamon Roll Cookies

    67 reviews

    Intense cinnamon flavor fills this yummy cross between a snickerdoodle and a cinnamon roll. They taste best with a cup...


    Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake

    66 reviews

    This blueberry coffee cake smells wonderful as it bakes and tastes even better. The moist cake filled with juicy berries...


    Pecan Pie Mini Muffins

    50 reviews

    While these are delicious year-round, you could easily turn them into an edible Christmas gift. They look festive on a...


    Mini Spinach Frittatas

    12 reviews

    People can't get enough of these pop-in-your-mouth mini frittatas. They're a cinch to make, freeze well and the recipe easily...


    Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce

    68 reviews

    This elegant rosemary chicken requires minimal effort but will win you major compliments. You'll love the mellow sauce! —Connie McDowell,...


    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

    63 reviews

    My whole family enjoys this sweet potato black bean chili, but my daughter especially loves it. I like to make...


    Lemon Date Couscous

    3 reviews

    Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to...


    Bratwurst Soup

    8 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of...


    Chocolate Malted Cookies

    50 reviews

    These cookies are the next best thing to a good old-fashioned malted milk. With malted milk powder, chocolate syrup, and...

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    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    47 reviews

    My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...


    Bite-Size Fruitcakes

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: Because I didn't care for fruitcake, I had to have the recipe for this after I found...


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    Apple Crisp Pizza

    27 reviews

    While visiting the bakery at a Wisconsin apple orchard, I tried this tempting treat. At home, I put together this...


    Cheese-Stuffed Shells

    83 reviews

    When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


    Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

    42 reviews

    One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...


    Berried Treasure Angel Food Cake

    My husband grills anything and everything—even dessert! With his gentle nudging, I came up with this simple recipe that takes...

    Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Pie

    1 review

    I love chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts, so I came up with a recipe that has all three. If you don't...


    Brownie Kiss Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    It’s fun to prepare individual brownie cupcakes with a chocolaty surprise inside. My goddaughter asked me to make them for...


    Ginger Honey Marinated Salmon

    16 reviews

    Ginger, garlic powder and green onion blend nicely for this marinated salmon. We've found it tastes even better when marinated...


    Three-Chip English Toffee

    9 reviews

    With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of...


    Ham ‘n’ Egg Sandwich

    21 reviews

    Whenever the whole family gets together for a holiday or long weekend, they request this all-in-one breakfast sandwich. I can...


    Teriyaki Sirloin Steak

    4 reviews

    Since a co-worker shared this teriyaki sirloin steak recipe with me, I seldom make steak any other way. It's an...