Winning Recipes

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

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    Sunshine Crepes

    "My family wanted just a light brunch and coffee this year for Christmas morning, so I whipped up these sweet...


    Sweet Apple Pie

    By pairing apples and candy, I came up with this creation#151;a kind of toffee apple in a pie crust!. A...


    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

    15 reviews

    Sure, it’s simple and healthy but, oh, this roasted broccoli is also delicious. Cutting the stalks into tall trees turns...


    Slow-Cooker Salmon

    1 review

    I love this slow-cooker salmon recipe because it's healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection! —Erin Chilcoat,...


    My Best-Ever Jambalaya

    6 reviews

    I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now...


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    Orange Dream Pull-Apart Bread

    4 reviews

    My baking therapy is to make treats for friends and co-workers. This pull-apart bread makes everyone smile as they face...


    Tangy Pork Chops

    22 reviews

    When my husband and I had our first child, we found this recipe so convenient. I could start it during...


    Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies

    16 reviews

    When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser...

    Grilled Firecracker Potato Salad

    8 reviews

    I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...


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    Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup

    82 reviews

    At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread...


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    Artichoke Chicken

    33 reviews

    Rosemary, mushrooms and artichokes combine to give this chicken a wonderful, savory flavor. I've served this healthy canned...


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    True Belgian Waffles

    346 reviews

    It was during a visit to my husband's relatives in Europe that I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These...


    Cookies & Cream Brownies

    13 reviews

    You won't want to frost these brownies, since the marbled top is too pretty to cover up. Besides, the indulgent...


    Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

    23 reviews

    One night I didn’t have any noodles for my chicken soup, so I gave it a twist with wonton wrappers....


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    Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

    89 reviews

    While cinnamon swirl bread is a natural for breakfast, we love it so much we enjoy it all day long....


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    Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

    30 reviews

    While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often...


    Company Mac and Cheese

    95 reviews

    This is by far the creamiest, tastiest and most special macaroni and cheese I have ever tried. I'm not usually...

    Roasted Pepper Potato Soup

    32 reviews

    I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I've tried. I like its lemon...


    Swiss Corn Casserole

    9 reviews

    My mom shared this recipe with me back in the '80s, and now it's a Turkey Day mainstay. We freeze...


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    Caramel Custard

    11 reviews

    My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've...


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    Firecracker Casserole

    96 reviews

    My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn't require...


    Unstuffed Pepper Soup

    30 reviews

    One of my sisters gave me the recipe for this quick-and-easy soup that tastes just like stuffed green peppers. The...


    Enchilada Chicken Soup

    34 reviews

    Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...

    Almond Pork Chops with Honey Mustard

    13 reviews

    I love how crunchy almonds and sweet mustard sauce jazz up this tender pork dish. Usually I double the recipe....


    Maple Mousse

    3 reviews

    I love to make this dessert with maple syrup produced in our area. For a change from heavier cakes and...


    Grilled Veggie Pizza

    4 reviews

    I came up with this recipe one summer as a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the...


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    Chocolate Banana Bundles

    11 reviews

    Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these...


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    Cookie Crust Deep-Dish Apple Pie

    4 reviews

    One of my favorite make-and-take desserts, this deep-dish pie is based on an old Hungarian recipe that's popular in this...


    Spicy White Chili

    12 reviews

    I thought the original version of this dish was fine. But my son can't get enough spice, so I added...