Winning Recipes

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    Stuffed Iowa Chops

    11 reviews

    Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops. —Judith Smith,...


    Flaky Egg Bake

    5 reviews

    Phyllo dough adds a touch of elegance and layers of super flaky, buttery crispness to this company-special breakfast bake.—Crystal Bruns,...


    Mushroom Beef Stew

    10 reviews

    Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now...


    Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles

    11 reviews

    Don't count out the grown-ups when it comes to craving these golden brown waffles flavored with peanut butter and just...


    Sausage Spinach Turnovers

    5 reviews

    One Christmas, I gave these tasty meat pies to our neighbors as gifts instead of sweets—they loved them! The handheld...


    Chickpea Potpies

    15 reviews

    My family loves potpies, and with this recipe, no one—not even my carnivores—misses the meat. Hungry teens and adults gobble...


    Honey Pecan Pie

    12 reviews

    Looking for a sweet ending to a special meal? This attractive pecan pie is bound to please with its traditional...


    Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza

    5 reviews

    I made a favorite recipe lighter by making my own cookie crust. I used less fat and sugar, and part...

    Salmon Mousse Cups

    16 reviews

    I make these tempting little tarts frequently for parties. They disappear at an astonishing speed, so I usually double or...


    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more...


    Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies

    6 reviews

    From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a big success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect...


    Mixed Nut ‘n’ Fig Pie

    3 reviews

    A hint of orange flavor compliments the figs in this festive dessert. It's a lovely pie for Thanksgiving, Christmas or...


    Greek Honey Nut Pie

    24 reviews

    I love Greek pastry, so I thought, "Why not use phyllo, honey and nuts to make a pie? Then you...


    Onion Tart

    1 review

    Onion lovers are sure to be asking for second helpings of this appetizing tart—it uses two kinds of onions! Parmesan...


    Dark Chocolate Carrot Cake

    8 reviews

    Carrot cake has a dark side—and it’s divine! Cream cheese and shredded carrots in the batter keep the cake moist,...


    Shamrock Stew

    6 reviews

    You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this savory stew. Homemade dumplings make it extra special.


    Savory Cauliflower Pie

    3 reviews

    Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a meatless main dish or a hearty side to take to a church...

    Winning Crab Bisque

    3 reviews

    I decided to try my hand at making a light seafood soup after tasting one while dining out. I came...


    Bacon Breakfast Cups

    3 reviews

    My son joked about adding bacon to cupcakes. I made bacon cups the next morning. The look on his face...


    Mission Baked Beans

    3 reviews

    These beans are wonderful with tortillas or cornbread, and I'll often serve them with a salad for a main meal....


    Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    1 review

    Chocolate and orange are perfect together in these fudgy morsels. To give them a moist brownie-like texture, I add mayonnaise....


    Rhubarb Cheesecake Dessert

    14 reviews

    After moving to our current home 15 years ago, we were thrilled to discover a huge rhubarb patch. Since I...


    Folded Hazelnut Cookies

    9 reviews

    We first made these cookies when my boys were small, and they would always end up covered in flour and...

    Chicken-Ricotta Stuffed Shells

    11 reviews

    “My husband and I don’t care for tomato-based sauces, so I came up with this variation on stuffed shells,” says...


    Saucy Stuffed Zucchini

    27 reviews

    Like many people I know, I've had an overabundance of zucchini in my garden. I created this recipe to use...


    Cherry Coconut Treats

    4 reviews

    My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties....


    Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake

    24 reviews

    I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota....


    Triple Berry Muffins

    7 reviews

    Fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries bring eye-catching color and fruity taste to these moist muffins nicely spiced with cinnamon. They...


    Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    5 reviews

    These Buffalo chicken wraps are excellent. Honey and lime juice help tone down the hot wing sauce for a refreshing...