Winning Recipes

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

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    Pear Custard Bars

    17 reviews

    When I take this crowd-pleasing treat to a potluck, I come home with an empty pan every time. Cooking and...


    Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous

    2 reviews

    “This is a low fat, flavorful recipe that my family loves!” It's light and elegant and all the flavors work...


    Chocolate Toffee Cake

    13 reviews

    “I’ve been making this cake for years, and it’s the most requested cake from my family and friends for coffee...


    Nutty Chocolate Fudge

    2 reviews

    I've trimmed down this recipe over the years, and now my family likes it better than ever. They don't even...


    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    25 reviews

    I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have...


    Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake

    21 reviews

    My most-often-requested dessert, this exquisite cheesecake with apples, caramel and pecans wins me more compliments than anything else I make....


    Chocolate Banana Cream Cake

    17 reviews

    My inspiration for this cake came from my desire to create a dessert combining my father’s love for cake, my...


    Chicken Soup with Potato Dumplings

    6 reviews

    Our family calls this comforting, old-fashioned soup our “Sunday dinner soup” because it’s almost a complete dinner in a bowl....

    Contest-Winning Peach Ice Cream

    10 reviews

    When peaches are in season, this recipe is at the top of my list to make. The pureed fruit lends...


    Desert Oasis Chicken

    2 reviews

    Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and pair nicely with sweet and spicy ingredients like these. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California


    Hash Brown Pancetta Casserole

    9 reviews

    Eggs, hash browns, cheese, spinach, pancetta and fabulous flavor—this casserole has everything! You could also substitute provolone or Swiss cheese...


    Two-Cheese Quesadillas

    2 reviews

    When we have to eat on the run, I turn to this tasty recipe because it comes together in a...


    Crustless New York Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    This rich cheesecake is incredibly creamy. Even though the cake doesn't have a crust, I guarantee everyone will love it....


    Big Daddy’s BBQ Ribs

    2 reviews

    There's nothing left on the platter when I make these BBQ ribs for my co-workers. The spices and brown sugar...


    Pecan Caramels

    9 reviews

    I altered the original recipe for these creamy caramels by substituting condensed milk for part of the whipping cream and...


    Soy-Ginger Chicken

    8 reviews

    Bone-in chicken becomes moist and tender when cooked with sliced carrots and green onions in a rich ginger-soy sauce that’s...


    Roasted Carrot Dip

    7 reviews

    Once you start eating this delicious dip, it’s difficult to stop. The smooth texture and sweet carrot flavor go great...

    Bacon Bolognese

    4 reviews

    Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I’ve added bacon, ground pork, white wine...


    Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad

    14 reviews

    A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and...


    Praline Ice Cream Cake

    5 reviews

    Melted ice cream is a key ingredient in this delectable golden cake. It's been a family favorite for years and...


    Garden Cucumber Salad

    3 reviews

    If you like cucumber salad like I do, this one’s a cool pick. It’s a mix of fresh veggies, feta...


    Bacon Nachos

    1 review

    These crispy nachos have always been a big hit in our house. Topped with kid-friendly ingredients like ground beef and...


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    Cheddar Pear Pie

    16 reviews

    I take this pie to lots of different gatherings, and I make sure to have copies of the recipe with...

    Banana-Berry Pie

    6 reviews

    Here’s a gorgeous pie that really looks like you fussed. It features a crunchy graham cracker crust with a touch...


    Apple Mallow Salad

    3 reviews

    I enjoy picking fresh apples at local orchards, and using both red and green apples makes this a festive-looking salad...


    Sausage-Stuffed Red Potatoes

    2 reviews

    My husband and I have a large garden and we always plant red potatoes so I am always trying to...


    Multigrain Bread

    4 reviews

    It's hard to get a good whole-grain bread where I live, so my bread machine comes in very handy when...


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    Topsy-Turvy Sangria

    11 reviews

    I got this recipe from a friend a few years ago. Perfect for relaxed get-togethers. it’s even better if you...


    Sweet Tooth Treats

    3 reviews

    I remember Mom would have these yummy snacks waiting for us kids when we got home from school. Now I...