Winning Recipes

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

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    Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...


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    Slow-Cooker Hot Fudge Cake

    A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...


    Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup

    This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...


    Pear Raspberry Crisp

    We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Rich Hot Fudge Sauce

    I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

    I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...


    Hearty Beef Barley Soup

    My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also...

    Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

    My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...


    Caesar Chicken Wraps

    When we have chicken for dinner, I cook extra for these full-flavored roll-ups. Featuring Caesar salad dressing, cream cheese, red...


    Taco Twist Soup

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Seafood Bisque

    We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


    Enchilada Chicken Soup

    Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast...


    Rhubarb-Filled Cookies

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


    Frosty Pumpkin Pie

    This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...


    Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

    This tender, buttery cream cheese cake with a thin layer of fudge frosting is perfect for a crowd. It's always...

    Taco-Filled Pasta Shells

    I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...


    Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...


    Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

    I love to experiment with food. We're able to buy sweet onions grown on Maui, so I stir-fry them with...


    Meatball Hash Brown Bake

    For a seniors potluck at church, I wanted to create a recipe that would incorporate a meat dish and side...


    Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

    If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...

    Simple Maple Baked Beans

    I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...


    Spicy Split Pea Soup

    I like to bake a ham just so I can use the leftover bone to make my split pea soup....


    Scandinavian Pecan Cookies

    We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share...


    Cherry Danish

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...


    Four-Onion Soup

    This mellow, rich-tasting onion soup is such a main-stay for our family that I felt compelled to share the recipe....