Winning Recipes

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

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    Cherry Chewbilees

    11 reviews

    This is a good dish to carry to potlucks and parties. It's a hit at home, too - my husband...


    Meat Lover’s Pizza

    1 review

    This hefty, cheesy meal on a crust is packed with three different kinds of meat and simply fantastic flavor. It's...


    Rhubarb Mandarin Crisp

    7 reviews

    An attractive dessert, this crisp is also a popular breakfast dish at our house, served with a glass of milk...


    Fast Light Lemon Mousse

    5 reviews

    This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter...


    Herbed Cornish Pasties

    4 reviews

    These hand-held golden packets are packed with the irresistible combination of beef and potatoes.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia


    Chicken with Apple Cream Sauce

    9 reviews

    Topping chicken with an apple cream sauce is unique and delicious way to serve it. We think the sauce is...


    Spicy Pork Stir-Fry

    5 reviews

    Meet the Cook: The first time I made this recipe, back some years ago, my closest girlfriend came over for...


    Chicken Club Brunch Ring

    19 reviews

    A few tubes of reduced-fat crescent rolls make this impressive recipe a snap. I fill the ring with chicken salad,...

    Split Pea Vegetable Soup

    5 reviews

    This recipe originated with the master chef of our family—my father-in-law. It freezes so well that frequently I'll cook up...


    Poppy Seed Roll

    4 reviews

    Usually, I don't get much of an immediate response from people when I serve this. They're too busy eating it!...


    Oat-Fashioned Strawberry Dessert

    3 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Thanks to this dessert, our house is a popular place in summertime. I make it for family...


    Dublin Potato Salad

    11 reviews

    You may never go back to "plain" potato salad once you've tried this recipe—I haven't! Dublin Potato Salad goes great...


    Mango Fruit Crisp

    2 reviews

    "For many years, this was one of my most delicious summer desserts. I changed it to whole wheat flour to...


    Five-Star Brownies

    21 reviews

    There's a bit of my state's history behind these brownies' name and shape. In 1990, when I entered them at...


    Chicken Tostadas with Mango Salsa

    4 reviews

    The ginger adds a pleasant zing to this twist on a traditional tostada. It's so easy to eat healthful foods...


    Cherry Cheesecake Tarts

    3 reviews

    If your children or grandchildren are looking for a perfect gift to give their teachers, these may be the answer.


    White Chocolate Fudge

    6 reviews

    This recipe is similar to one of my favorite dark fudge recipes. I'll frequently make my white fudge to give...

    Grilled Veggie Wraps

    3 reviews

    I love this vegetable marinade, but the key to this recipe's success is the three-cheese spread. My father is a...


    Green Tomato Parmesan

    1 review

    Oven-baked green tomatoes are deliciously tangy smothered with tomato sauce and topped with three kinds of cheese. Serve this as...


    Pear & Pine Nut Conserve

    1 review

    This easy conserve pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats, or it's great as a flavorful topping for warm toast...


    Snappy Ginger Muffins

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: To tell the truth, I cook out of necessity but enjoy myself when I bake! I make...


    Reuben Brunch Bake

    4 reviews

    I created this when I wanted something different for a graduation brunch for two of our sons. When I realized...


    Cabbage Fruit Salad

    5 reviews

    This salad goes well with all meats—it's especially good at barbecues—and fish. I recently served it at the Prayer Brunch...

    Hungarian Goulash Soup

    7 reviews

    I taught with the Defense Department in Germany (and met my husband, an Air Force pilot, there). Goulash soup was...


    Summer Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

    6 reviews

    This best-of-the-season salad is guaranteed to be a hit! It's piled high with fresh fruits and veggies, chicken and greens,...


    Creamy Swiss Spinach Dip

    7 reviews

    A few items and a microwave oven are all you need to throw together this warm cheesy dip. It's always...


    Frosted Orange Salad

    4 reviews

    Pineapple, bananas and marshmallows are folded into orange Jell-O in this refreshing salad. Frosted with a creamy topping, pecans and...


    Sausage Cabbage Soup

    9 reviews

    My family often requests this satisfying soup. I've served it to guests for lunch and as a cold-weather Sunday supper....


    Orange Cream Chiffon Cake

    4 reviews

    Light and luscious, this sponge cake is bursting with orange flavor. It’s the perfect dessert to serve after a filling...