Winning Recipes

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

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    Rich Seafood Chowder

    8 reviews

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    1 review

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    3 reviews

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...


    Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...


    Garlic Bread Pizza Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I love inventing new ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids. This version tastes like pizza. Using frozen...


    Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes

    1 review

    One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...


    Black Bean Chicken Burritos

    3 reviews

    I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level...

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    One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

    13 reviews

    When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...


    Shortcut Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas

    5 reviews

    Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing them with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them...


    Grilled Eggplant Panini with Basil Aioli

    I love being able to use the bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden for summer meals. This...


    Ginger Green Beans

    1 review

    The bright gingery sauce on these green beans is delicious and so simple to whip up. It's perfection on either...


    Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

    7 reviews

    For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
    is my...


    Creamy Green Chile Chicken Cobbler

    5 reviews

    Biscuity crumbs take this family-friendly combo of rotisserie chicken and cheesy, creamy green enchilada sauce over the top. —Johnna Johnson,...


    Chocolate Malt Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...


    Sausage-Herb Dressing

    1 review

    To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...


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    Asian Slaw with Steak

    1 review

    Main-dish salads are so perfect for summer, especially this one with its Asian-inspired dressing. The colorful slaw and juicy steak...

    Coconut Banana Cookies

    This is a springtime variation on my grandma's banana drop cookies and, with tons of coconut flavor, it's perfect for...


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    Mole New Mexican Wedding Cookies

    4 reviews

    Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    4 reviews

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    2 reviews

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    8 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


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    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    4 reviews

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...

    Beef Stew with Pasta

    2 reviews

    I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    2 reviews

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Zucchini-Crusted Pizza

    1 review

    Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also...


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    Blueberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Pie

    3 reviews

    For a good friend moving to L.A., I made a blueberry goat cheese pie. Bake one, share it and start...


    Zucchini-Cornmeal Pancakes

    11 reviews

    My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...