Winning Recipes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...

I've been serving this recipe to family and friends for 20 years and very seldom do I have any leftovers....

A neighbor passed this recipe on to me. I make the vegetable casserole for family dinners, reunions and potlucks, and...

This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit...

I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice,...

For 15 years my husband, daughter and I owned and operated an apple orchard, where we raised 27 variations of...

This easy one-dish recipe has been a family favorite ever since my husband's aunt handed it down to me decades...

My husband is not a casserole lover, but this creamy, cheesy chicken tetrazzini is one of his favorites! Nutmeg gives...

Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when...

My garden produces a nice harvest of tomatoes, scallions, corn, garlic and poblanos, so that's what I use to make...

The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...

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

My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...

Ever have a worn index card recipe from your mother with food stains covering the words? Spiced chicken has been...

My veggie garden inspired this creamy combo of beans, potatoes and fresh herbs. I toss them with a ranch-style dressing...

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

I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them...

After my husband and I got married, this biscuit pizza solved the what’s-for-dinner problem. As our family grew, I just...

I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...

I love spicy food, but I think the creaminess of these enchiladas' topping makes them more friendly to a variety...

Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version with a healthy twist is a favorite at my...

This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me. It's also family-friendly—my toddlers gobble it right up! —Courtney Percy, Brooksville,...