Winning Recipes

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

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    Hearty Eight-Layer Salad

    10 reviews

    I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family...


    Strawberry Tossed Salad

    7 reviews

    Meet the Cook: One reason I particularly like this recipe is that it's so versatile. I've served the salad with...


    Country-Style Pot Roast

    2 reviews

    My husband goes deer hunting, so I have quite a few recipes for venison. This is his favorite. Hope you...


    Contest-Winning German Pizza

    13 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Most of our family lives in Pennsylvania. They visit us often, and I like to serve this...


    Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies

    25 reviews

    My family has always loved oatmeal raisin cookies, but I wanted to try something new with the classic recipe. We...


    Glazed BBQ Ribs

    7 reviews

    Yes, these racks would taste wonderful hot off the grill, but you can really enjoy these sweet, fall-off-the-bone ribs any...


    Nutmeg Sugar Crisps

    4 reviews

    My grandma shared her recipe for these old-fashioned sugar cookies with the unexpected taste of nutmeg. They are light, crunchy...


    Tangy Lemon Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    This dessert gets added spark from a gingersnap crust and a luscious lemon sauce. The mix of sweet and tart...

    Butterscotch Bliss Layered Dessert

    39 reviews

    Four easy layers come together for a fantastic treat that's perfect for cooling down summer nights. Take this to a...


    Stir-Fried Veggies with Pasta

    2 reviews

    We never feel like we're missing out on meat when this super supper is on the table. Not only is...


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    Onion Pork Tenderloins

    17 reviews

    This recipe came from my mom, and its the easiest "fancy" entree I've found. Sometimes I add sliced fresh mushrooms...


    Hot Chicken Salad

    11 reviews

    Having my recipe selected as a winner is a special thrill for me—my husband is a manager of the Penn...


    Chicken in Potato Baskets

    17 reviews

    These petite pies with their hash brown crusts are so pretty that I like to serve them for special luncheons....


    New England Seafood Chowder

    5 reviews

    I don't know of a recipe that better represents our area than chowder. I adapted it from my mom's clam...


    Peanut Butter Fudge Pie

    18 reviews

    Although I make this fudgy peanut butter pie regularly for luncheons at our church, I've yet to eat a full...


    Baked Strawberry Salmon

    10 reviews

    This mouthwatering entree is gorgeous. Whenever I serve it, everyone thinks I'm a culinary genius. They'd never guess how easy...


    Cherry Rhubarb Cobbler

    3 reviews

    One day, I wanted to use up a leftover can of cherry pie filling that I had in the refrigerator....

    Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks

    1 review

    I receive many compliments when I make these delicious breadsticks. I've passed the recipe on to a number of family...


    Hearty Tex-Mex Chili

    12 reviews

    I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to...


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    Swiss Chocolate Brownies

    10 reviews

    When our two grown children were at home, I baked these brownies often. These days, I make them for big...


    Chewy Pecan Cookies

    4 reviews

    Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I...


    Sour Cream Peach Pecan Pie

    45 reviews

    Fresh peaches, good southern pecans and real vanilla make this pie a special summertime treat. —Sherrell Dikes, Holiday Island, Arkansas


    Tomato Dill Soup

    5 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Most often, I make this soup ahead and keep it in the fridge. It's particularly good to...

    Cheesy Sausage Stromboli

    10 reviews

    I've had a hundred requests for this recipe over the years. Perfect for brunch or as an evening snack, this...


    Sweet and Savory Pulled Beef Dinner

    6 reviews

    Flavorful pulled beef is great served over rice or noodles for a more formal meal, or inside hard rolls for...


    Corn & Onion Souffle

    1 review

    I swapped out my old cheese souffle for one with corn. If you’re souffle-challenged, it helps to use smaller ramekins...


    Honey-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

    4 reviews

    When I was first married, we didn’t have a working oven or grill, so I had to use the stovetop...


    Chocolate-Dipped Apple Rings

    2 reviews

    These apple treats are a staple in my Christmas goody packages. Sometimes I add an 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to...


    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...