Winning Recipes

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

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    Savory Grilled T-Bones

    13 reviews

    These mouthwatering steaks, marinated and grilled to perfection, are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and sure to become a summer favorite. Don't let...


    Summer Vegetable Medley

    4 reviews

    This swift side dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Red and yellow peppers, zucchini, corn and mushrooms are...


    Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Bread

    7 reviews

    This fast bread recipe tastes terrific with a variety of main courses. It comes together in minutes and is easy...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Minis

    5 reviews

    My daughter and I trimmed down a recipe from a television cooking show, and these bite-size cheesecakes were the result....


    Roasted Tomato and Pepper Soup

    3 reviews

    You’ll want to capture the rich flavor of roasted tomato, pepper, onion and garlic in this colorful soup. Add cubed...


    Horseradish Crab Dip

    3 reviews

    I depend on this mildly seasoned crab dip when hosting parties. It's a terrific time-saver when accompanied by celery sticks...


    Pizza Meatball Subs

    8 reviews

    I made these sandwiches one evening for my family, and they were a huge hit with everyone, including the picky...


    Russian Krendl Bread

    2 reviews

    While dinning with a Russian immigrant family, I jumped at the chance to add this wonderful bread they served to...

    Winning Country Cassoulet

    5 reviews

    This dish is one that I make frequently—my husband's a bean lover!
    We (our family includes two sons, 9...


    Cajun Stir-Fry

    5 reviews

    Cubes of chicken and chunks of smoked turkey kielbasa, plus plenty of herbs and veggies, make this a hearty stir-fry....


    Apple-Brie Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    In the summer, I don't like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I'm always on...


    Layered Summertime Salad

    2 reviews

    Luscious layers of pasta and veggies make up this super summer salad that can be prepared ahead of time for...


    Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti

    4 reviews

    I’m originally from Louisiana, where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti. —Brenda Melancon,...


    Strawberry Corn Salsa

    5 reviews

    This recipe makes art in a bowl! All the colors of summer are captured in this salsa with a fresh,...


    Cranberry-Orange Trifle

    6 reviews

    I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing—or adding—ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. —Raymonde Bourgeois,...


    Gluten-Free Snowballs

    3 reviews

    I took a classic holiday cookie and made it gluten-free. It’s now my husband’s favorite Christmas cookie. They’re so buttery,...


    Light Chicken Cordon Bleu

    7 reviews

    I love chicken cordon bleu, but since I'm watching my cholesterol, I couldn't afford to indulge in it often. Then...

    Grilled Wing Zingers

    7 reviews

    My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...


    Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad

    7 reviews

    I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy...


    Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding

    14 reviews

    Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this...


    “Give Me S’more” Cake

    32 reviews

    Bring a yummy s'mores cake to your table minus the sticky marshmallow fingers. Kids and kids-at-heart will love this new...


    Turtle Cookie Cups

    21 reviews

    For a twist, use white chocolate chips in the cups and drizzle with white chocolate. — Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland


    Raisin Date Bread Pudding

    2 reviews

    All my leftover bread ends (raisin bread is a favorite in this house) and buns go in the freezer. Then,...

    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...


    Refreshing Grilled Chicken Salad

    3 reviews

    “This recipe is light, zippy and flavorful. It's a nice healthy salad that's great for a luncheon with friends.” And...


    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...


    Grilled Street Corn

    3 reviews

    Mexican food is my grandmother’s favorite. I wanted a perfect side for her legendary tacos, and this chile-lime grilled corn...