Winning Recipes

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

Add Filter

    Taste of Home Logo

    Asian Vegetable Pasta

    11 reviews

    A little peanut butter and a sprinkling of peanuts give this side dish plenty of flavor. While red pepper flakes...


    Green Beans with Mushrooms

    4 reviews

    This is a tried-and-true favorite! After I first tried this recipe, my family liked it so much they requested it...


    Tout icon

    Humble Bumble Crumble Bars

    2 reviews

    While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...


    Black Forest Pie

    6 reviews

    With three active children, I don't usually fuss with fancy desserts. This one is simple but impressive--it's the one I...


    Plum Anise Jam

    2 reviews

    Growing up, my father loved black licorice and all my siblings and I loved it as well. I still love...


    Raspberry Cheesecake

    1 review

    This classic cheesecake is my family's favorite dessert and it is so delicious, I make it even in the winter...


    White Chocolate Brie Cups

    7 reviews

    Try these unique little tarts as an appetizer before a special meal, or save them for a surprisingly different dinner...


    Breakfast Burritos

    5 reviews

    I discovered breakfast burritos at a workshop of holiday breakfasts offered at our church. It was a big hit! It...

    Roasted Pepper Chicken Penne

    6 reviews

    My husband calls me an aerobic cook because I can make this Italian dish in just 30 minutes. No one...


    Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls

    6 reviews

    Get a jump on the holidays by making these four-ingredient truffles and tucking them away in the freezer to save...


    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...


    Ravioli with Shrimp Tomato Sauce

    12 reviews

    I came up with this recipe after I sampled a similar dish when my husband and I went out to...


    Warm Crab Dip

    5 reviews

    Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is known for crabs, and they’re a big favorite of ours. When fresh crabmeat is available, we’ll...


    Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie

    5 reviews

    When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and...


    Broccoli Waldorf Salad

    3 reviews

    This salad is as easy to prepare as it is to eat! A colorful combination of apples, raisins and pecans...


    Toffee Malted Cookies

    13 reviews

    As much as I delight in sharing these goodies, my family considers them "keepers". It's a wonder I ever get...


    Savory Ham Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    My mom was the best cook—everything she made was special. She served this elegant cheesecake on Sunday following a Saturday...

    Mocha Mousse Brownies

    4 reviews

    Chocolate is one of my favorite foods, and these dark chocolate goodies are the perfect pairing of coffee-flavored mousse and...


    Lime Coconut Biscotti

    9 reviews

    My family loves this recipe! It’s great with that morning cup of coffee, delicious as an afternoon snack or after-dinner...


    Blitz Torte

    1 review

    "In the 1930s, my three siblings and I always got to select the birthday cake we wanted, and I always...


    Triple-Layer Banana Cake

    2 reviews

    A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My...


    Rich and Creamy Potato Bake

    1 review

    Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck...


    Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

    6 reviews

    This entree tastes wonderful and is pretty enough to serve to company. Most of the preparation can be done in...

    Zucchini Bacon Quiche

    9 reviews

    I look forward to midsummer, when the zucchini is ready and I can prepare this yummy quiche. The crust is...


    Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...


    Pepperoni Ziti Casserole

    13 reviews

    I took a traditional family recipe and put my own nutritious spin on it to create this casserole. The chopped...


    Beef Hash Brown Pizza

    4 reviews

    Hash brown potatoes form the crust for this fun pizza variation. When my children were growing up, this dish became...


    Cinnamon Rhubarb Muffins

    3 reviews

    When I was young, a good cook originally from Poland recommended this recipe to me. The tangy rhubarb center makes...


    Tangy Meat Sauce

    9 reviews

    This is the best meat sauce I’ve ever tried. It’s economical, timely and absolutely delicious. I often prepare batches for...