Winning Recipes

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

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    Maple Pecan Pie

    14 reviews

    Our Vermont maple syrup can't be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It's also quick and easy...


    Ravioli Casserole

    42 reviews

    Love lasagna but want something simpler to make? Try our ravioli casserole—all the cheese and sauce, and it's ready in...


    Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake

    33 reviews

    When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use...


    Chili for a Crowd

    9 reviews

    Chili for a crowd is exactly what you need for game day, potlucks and other fun gatherings. Hearty, meaty and...


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    Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    54 reviews

    Take a classic dish for a spin with this loaded mashed potatoes recipe, with fresh, savory flavors elevating one of...


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    Candied Yams

    4 reviews

    No holiday table is complete without candied yams. With lots of butter and brown sugar, the sweet potato dish is...


    Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

    Our contest-winning recipe is the perfect blend of roasted Brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta and toasted pine nuts. This flavorful side...


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    Cranberry Salad

    82 reviews

    This cranberry salad (or cranberry fluff salad to some) is an excellent side or dessert recipe. Cranberries, pineapples, green apples...

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    Chocolate Chip Bread

    18 reviews

    Sweet, tender and perfectly moist, this chocolate chip bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. Slather it with...


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    Bourbon Bacon Jam

    8 reviews

    This bourbon bacon jam showcases an irresistible blend of smoky, sweet and rich flavors. It’s a versatile condiment you can...


    Spinach & Bacon Salad with Peaches

    4 reviews

    Peaches and bacon? Oh, yeah. I made this family favorite for a big summer party. It was so easy to...


    Frosted Sugar Cookies

    9 reviews

    Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld bite!


    Dipped Cherry Cookies

    34 reviews

    Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail...


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    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    23 reviews

    Sweet, smoky roasted red pepper hummus is a creamy and delicious dip that will have your guests coming back for...


    Lemon-Lime Bars

    15 reviews

    This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon...


    Turkey Meatballs

    15 reviews

    We make our turkey meatballs with spinach to ensure they turn out tender, juicy and moist. They freeze beautifully, so...


    Mounds Balls

    7 reviews

    I make these bite-sized treats as gifts for friends—and I get lots of thank-you notes in return. The mailman doesn't...

    Avocado Salsa

    26 reviews

    This avocado salsa is smooth, cool and downright refreshing. Scoop it with chips, spoon it over chicken or steak—or just...


    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

    13 reviews

    Our pumpkin French toast casserole combines cinnamon-raisin bread, cream cheese and fall spices with canned pumpkin. Prep the casserole in...


    Chicken Kiev

    7 reviews

    This chicken Kiev recipe is stuffed with chive butter and rolled in cornflake crumbs. The melted butter in the center...


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    Zucchini Pizza Casserole

    347 reviews

    A hearty tomato-meat sauce, garden-fresh zucchini and oodles of cheese make this zucchini pizza casserole the ultimate family-friendly dinner recipe.


    Holly Wreaths

    7 reviews

    I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps...


    Pecan-Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

    3 reviews

    This cake's one I prepare frequently for Sunday dinner. I also make it for church meetings and to take to...

    Banana Coconut Cake

    8 reviews

    Meet the Cook: In our family, a meal isn't considered complete without a dessert - or, sometimes, two! This cake...


    Apricot Fruitcake

    My husband didn't care for fruitcake (which I love) - till he tasted this one.
    He and I have...


    Fast Fruit Salsa

    3 reviews

    We like this refreshing and colorful salsa served with tortilla chips or spooned over grilled chicken. For another fruity option,...