Winning Recipes

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

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    Rhubarb-Filled Cookies

    10 reviews

    I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...


    Cola Hot Wings

    6 reviews

    These delectable wings are so easy to make, and they offer year-round versatility, from summer cookouts to autumn tailgates. My...


    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

    5 reviews

    In our new cookbook “The Kitchen Decoded,” we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...


    Pecan Butter Tarts

    4 reviews

    I searched for the perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a...


    Raspberry Pie with Oat Crust

    18 reviews

    A diabetic for 30 years, I adapted this recipe to fit my needs. When I serve this pie, no one...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Torte

    3 reviews

    After I tasted this dessert at a party, a friend shared the recipe. It originally called for pound cake...and I...


    Creamy Asparagus Chowder

    9 reviews

    Although this soup is best when made with fresh asparagus, you can use frozen or canned. I like to blanch...


    Bananas & Cream Pound Cake

    16 reviews

    This banana pound cake got me a date with my future husband. At a church event, he loved it so...

    Easy Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

    8 reviews

    Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples...


    Butternut-Gouda Pot Stickers

    1 review

    My family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wrappers and chopped...


    Coconut Clouds

    23 reviews

    Coconut lovers will have extra reason to celebrate when they taste these cakelike drop cookies. The generous frosting and coconut...


    Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

    18 reviews

    Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...


    Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies

    37 reviews

    These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...


    Rhubarb Sticky Buns

    6 reviews

    Since I have seven rhubarb plants in my backyard, everything's coming up rosy about now. My husband and two teen...


    Watermelon Tomato Salad

    2 reviews

    Watermelon and tomatoes may seem an unlikely pair, but they team up to make a winning combination in this eye-catching...


    Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing

    8 reviews

    I love this creamy, fresh-tasting dressing! It’s so quick to assemble and adds a summery gourmet touch when drizzled over...


    Muffuletta Pasta

    11 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe when she learned that I love muffuletta sandwiches. Very rich and filling, this easy...

    Patriotic Pops

    4 reviews

    My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We...


    Tangerine Chicken Tagine

    2 reviews

    My family and friends love foods from around the world, especially Moroccan entrees, so I created this flavorful dish. Cooking...


    Breakfast Egg Casserole

    3 reviews

    My husband and I raise ducks, so I create recipes using lots of eggs. He especially likes this breakfast casserole...


    Contest-Winning Eggplant Parmesan

    41 reviews

    Because my recipe calls for baking the eggplant instead of frying it, it’s much healthier than other parmesans! The prep...


    Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Strawberry Sauce

    19 reviews

    Pork tenderloin paired with strawberries is a heavenly match, made even more special with a tangy feta garnish. Serve with...


    Fresh Tomato Relish

    2 reviews

    My two grown sons actually eat this as a salad, but that's a bit too hot for me! The recipe...

    Heart’s Delight Eclair

    5 reviews

    This lovely and luscious treat is rumored to have been the favorite dessert of European royalty long ago. I know...


    Apple Squash Soup

    11 reviews

    I add a little ginger and sage to this creamy butternut squash apple soup. My family loves it when autumn...


    Swirled Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake

    11 reviews

    One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...


    Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...


    Lemon Bar Trifle

    24 reviews

    When I was a new bride almost 50 years ago, my husband gave me a mixer for my birthday. The...


    Lemon Stars

    15 reviews

    These light little cookies have a light, crunchy texture and a citrusy zing. Try stars for the Christmas season and...