Winning Recipes

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

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    Green Bean Chicken Casserole

    17 reviews

    My husband, who claims to be strictly a meat-and-potatoes man, asked for seconds the first time I threw together this...


    Pasta Crab Casserole

    25 reviews

    This is an easy dish to freeze ahead for company. A yummy combination of spiral pasta, crab and sauteed veggies...


    Spicy Enchilada Casserole

    12 reviews

    Chili powder, tortillas, cheese and ground beef combine for a winning Tex-Mex casserole. Choose a salsa that suits your family's...


    Breakfast Bake

    17 reviews

    This light and fluffy egg casserole, sprinkled with tasty bacon, retains its fresh flavor after freezing. While it's great as...


    Taco-Filled Pasta Shells

    61 reviews

    I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...


    Flavorful Swedish Meatballs

    18 reviews

    Our kids—Garrett, 10, and Heather, 5—love to roll the ground beef and pork mixture into these moist meatballs. We enjoy...


    Lemon Cherry Cake

    2 reviews

    Our family loves cherries, so this cake is the perfect way to end any meal. The combination of sweet cherries...


    Chicken with Cherry Sauce

    2 reviews

    This tender moist chicken bakes in a savory sauce that combines cherries with soy sauce, orange juice and ginger. It's...

    Deviled Ham Stuffed Eggs

    6 reviews

    I make these stuffed eggs once a month for a fellowship meal at church-and I've yet to bring one back...


    Raspberry Mocha Torte

    2 reviews

    I combined three of my favorite things to make this dessert...raspberries, chocolate and coffee.—Adrene Schmidt, Waldersee, Manitoba


    Italian Sausage Strata

    1 review

    When our family sits down for breakfast on days when this do-ahead dish is on the menu, I can relax...


    Peanut Butter Layer Cake

    4 reviews

    My husband loves peanut butter, so this cake is his favorite. Sometimes I switch frosting recipes and use a chocolate...


    Lobster Newburg

    1 review

    We live in Maine, so we like to use fresh lobster in this time-honored recipe. However, it can also be...


    Cheesy Sausage Penne

    30 reviews

    This lasagna-like entree takes me back to my childhood. I got the recipe from a friend's mother, who fixed it...


    Cheddar Taters

    4 reviews

    Potato chips are the fun topping that's sprinkled over this irresistible treatment for Tater Tots. With its garlic, onion and...


    Shoepeg Corn Casserole

    13 reviews

    This comforting side dish makes a creamy accompaniment to most any main course. Not only can you double the recipe...


    Broccoli Turkey Supreme

    6 reviews

    I do a lot of catering, and this easy rice casserole always gets rave reviews from clients as well as...

    Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole

    11 reviews

    A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since....


    Ham Chicken Casserole

    17 reviews

    I am retired and always looking for fast-to-fix foods to serve when my children or grandchildren stop by. Leftover chicken,...


    Italian Bow Tie Bake

    9 reviews

    Served with a green salad and garlic bread, this is the easiest dinner I prepare for my family. They love...


    Blueberry Brunch Bake

    2 reviews

    This recipe is especially nice for overnight company. It's simple to make the day before and then pop in the...


    Coconut Pecan Cookies

    7 reviews

    These golden brown cookies will remind you of German chocolate cake, with chocolate chips and coconut in the batter and...


    Candy Cane Snowballs

    13 reviews

    I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe...

    Jeweled Coconut Drops

    18 reviews

    Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped...


    Chocolate Mint Dreams

    11 reviews

    Since chocolate and mint is my favorite flavor combination, these dainty frosted treats are hard to resist. But I manage...


    Peanut Butter Christmas Mice

    14 reviews

    With their black licorice tails, candy noses and peanut ears, these chewy "mice" were always a hit at classroom parties....


    Almond Sugar Cookies

    20 reviews

    It's a tradition in our house to start baking Christmas cookies early in the season so we can try some...


    Party Cheese Balls

    2 reviews

    These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and...


    Caramel Crunch

    3 reviews

    Our whole family has a sweet tooth, so this caramel-drizzled mix of popcorn, almonds and cereal goes quickly. My "off-limits"...