Winning Recipes

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

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    Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast

    When we have overnight guests, I like to prepare things ahead of time so we can enjoy the company. It...


    Curried Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

    This chicken and sweet potato dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. I like to add a...


    Slow-Cooker Asian Short Ribs

    My slow cooker is my best friend, and I use it at least three times a week. This versatile recipe...


    Pumpkin Spice Custard

    Here's a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin spice custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon


    Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps

    I am a huge fan of both Moroccan lamb and lettuce wraps. This combination—with the creamy dressing and crunchy cucumber—makes...


    Carrot and Lentil Chili

    This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for...


    Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl

    This Key lime and coconut smoothie bowl is the most refreshing thing on the planet! —Madeline Butler, Denver, Colorado


    Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup

    When folks are longing for something sweet and refreshing, this soup is sure to hit the spot. To serve it...

    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...


    Easy Seafood Salad

    Using just a few ingredients, this seafood salad puts the shrimp and crab front and center. Unlike some seafood recipes,...


    Fizzy Peach Shake

    This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in Washington. There were fresh peaches everywhere,...


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    Cookie Butter Pie

    This contest-winning pie recipe calls to mind a delicious peanut butter pie from childhood: rich, tasty, and consistently good. It's...


    London Fog Ice Cream

    I took one of my favorite coffee shop beverages and turned it into this elegant London fog ice cream. For...


    Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake

    I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut...


    Margarita Floats

    On a hot afternoon, what could be better than a cold margarita float? The addition of creamy ice cream really...


    Grand Marnier Frozen Souffles

    This delicious frozen souffle is perfect for summer and will impress just about anyone. It's a great make-ahead dessert! —Andrea...

    Kulfi

    Looking for a frozen dessert recipe that does not require an ice cream machine? Try kulfi, a sweet, thick Indian...


    Pressure-Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

    A quick and comforting chili that tastes like liquid jalapeno poppers! You cant have just one bowl! —Natasha Galbreath, Spanaway,...


    Air-Fryer Almond Chicken

    My husband bought an air fryer after seeing it on television. We use it at least twice a week now!...


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    Pressure-Cooker Spiced Short Ribs

    This is an ideal recipe for busy nights when your family wants a big dinner, but you are limited on...


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    Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip

    This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy...


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    Air-Fryer Egg Rolls

    This air-fryer egg roll recipe is a version of the tasty Chinese-American classic that's easier to make at home than...

    Pickled Carrots

    Sweet, sour and salty all in one, pickled carrots are the perfect addition to a sandwich or salad. Here's how...


    Russian Potato Salad

    Creamy potatoes, carrots and briny pickles make for a delectable Russian potato salad that is the ideal side...


    Grandma’s Onion Squares

    My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is...


    Turkey Crepes

    This savory crepe recipe has been passed down through many generations in my family. You can also use any leftover...


    Mom-Mom Bessie’s Coconut Molasses Pie

    I'm the keeper of my husband's grandmother's handwritten recipe book. Mom-Mom Bessie was one of the best cooks I knew,...


    Bread Pudding Pie

    This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo. It was created by my paternal grandmother's family. They had a farm...