Winning Recipes

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

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    Triple-Citrus Steaks with Jicama and Mango

    This is a recipe I made up several years ago. The citrus steak marinade seems to be one of our...


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    One-Dish Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

    8 reviews

    I'm still settling in to married life and learning how to balance our busy schedules. This quick one-dish ground turkey...


    Steakhouse Pizza

    One of my first jobs was in a restaurant. This steakhouse pizza recipe gives me a chance to celebrate two...


    Sausage Pasta with Cajun Cream Sauce

    8 reviews

    I needed to use up some ingredients in my refrigerator, so I threw together this dish with a cajun cream...


    Berry Ricotta Puff Pancake

    1 review

    This slightly sweet berry puff pancake is filled with fruit and has a custardy texture that puffs up beautifully when...


    Indian-Spiced Beefy Lettuce Wraps

    2 reviews

    Since I love the flavors of Indian food, I almost always have coconut milk, a jar of mango chutney and...


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    Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone

    7 reviews

    When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this...

    Stuffed Pizza Bites

    3 reviews

    After trying a similar dish at a local restaurant, I came up with my own version. It is easy, delicious...


    Cashew Chicken Pizza

    1 review

    I make this quick weeknight chicken pizza when I'm craving takeout. I like using shortcuts like premade pizza crust and...


    Dutch Oven Red Beans and Rice

    14 reviews

    This is a one-pot meal that's ready in about 30 minutes. It is one of my husband's favorites and uses...


    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...


    Easy Chicken Pesto Stuffed Peppers

    10 reviews

    On busy weeknights, I don’t want to spend more than 30 minutes preparing dinner, nor do I want to wash...


    Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

    9 reviews

    One of the first things my husband made for me was a variation of this chicken sweet potato skillet. Over...


    Gorgonzola Shrimp Pasta

    5 reviews

    This creamy pasta dish is so quick and easy to make. It's perfect for weeknights, but feels special enough for...


    Rosemary Salmon and Veggies

    7 reviews

    My husband and I eat a lot of salmon. One night, while in a rush to get dinner on the...


    Popcorn Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    7 reviews

    I love combining classic flavors in new ways. This healthy recipe combines crispy popcorn shrimp and tacos! It’s one of...

    Chili-Topped Cornbread Waffles

    2 reviews

    My daughter inspired this cornbread waffles recipe. Everyone in my family loves chili except her, so we had an idea—cornbread...


    Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

    1 review

    In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old...


    Open-Faced Breakfast Banh Mi

    I love banh mi sandwiches because of the delicious pickled veggies. I also love naan, so I combined the two...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

    4 reviews

    Sandwiches are my favorite food, so I’m always searching for new ideas. I like sloppy joes and wondered if I...


    Greek Sausage and Peppers

    This Greek sausage and peppers recipe is an old family favorite. My grandmother, mother and I make this every year...


    Pressure-Cooker Olive and Beef Soup

    1 review

    I had never had olives in soup until I was in Lithuania, where I had a fabulous soup. This is...

    Carnitas Huevos Rancheros

    When I was in college, I was a church counselor in Colorado and had my first taste of Mexican food....


    Pumpkin Spice Custard

    Here's a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin spice custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon


    Carrot and Lentil Chili

    This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for...


    Slow-Cooker Asian Short Ribs

    3 reviews

    My slow cooker is my best friend. I use it at least three times a week. This Asian short ribs...


    Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast

    1 review

    When we have overnight guests, I like to prepare things ahead of time so we can enjoy the company. It...


    Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps

    I am a huge fan of both Moroccan lamb and lettuce wraps. This combination—with the creamy dressing and crunchy cucumber—makes...