Winning Recipes

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

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    Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

    10 Reviews

    When I make Asian-spiced lettuce wraps with lean ground pork, I remind my family they’re meant to be an appetizer—but...


    Roast Pork Loin with Rosemary Applesauce

    4 Reviews

    I made this for a family get-together on my husband's birthday. The homemade rosemary applesauce adds an extra layer of...


    Autumn Apple Torte

    15 Reviews

    During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples...


    Sausage & Kale Lentil Stew

    9 Reviews

    I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...


    Slow Cooker Red Beans & Sausage

    8 Reviews

    Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the...


    Colorful Quinoa Salad

    15 Reviews

    My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...


    Loaded Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    3 Reviews

    I threw these ingredients together on a whim and the sandwich turned out so well, I surprised myself! If you're...


    Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie

    3 Reviews

    This pie is special to me because I won a blue ribbon for it at the local fair and was...

    Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken

    15 Reviews

    The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a...


    Porcini Mac & Cheese

    6 Reviews

    This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local restaurant. I incorporated the fall...


    Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche

    A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending...


    Layered Garden Bean Salad

    1 Reviews

    For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...


    Sausage Breakfast Muffins

    13 Reviews

    I can never seem to get out of bed with enough time to make breakfast. My solution is to make...


    Simple Shrimp Pad Thai

    4 Reviews

    Here's my shortcut version of pad thai. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar, add a sprinkle of cilantro and...


    Croissant Breakfast Casserole

    5 Reviews

    Turning croissants and marmalade into a classic overnight casserole makes a wonderful treat for family and guests in the morning....


    Jumbo Blueberry Muffins

    32 Reviews

    In Michigan there are lots of blueberries, so I enjoy trying recipes with them, like a jumbo version of a...


    Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches

    7 Reviews

    Parmesan cheese and dill make this the most incredible chicken salad I’ve ever tasted. These sandwiches are a simple entree...

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    Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew

    40 Reviews

    Come home to warm comfort food! This vegetable beef stew is based on my mom’s wonderful recipe, but I adjusted...


    Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

    You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe. I used four varieties! The wild rice...


    Savory BLT Cheesecake

    7 Reviews

    Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...


    3D Chocolate Cheesecake

    18 Reviews

    This dark chocolate cheesecake is deep and decadent, earning it the right to be called "3D." This version always looks...


    Brown Rice Chutney Salad

    7 Reviews

    A simple rice salad in a cafe inspired thoughts of adding Indian spices and chutney to this dish. To fire...


    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    2 Reviews

    The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...

    Triple-Ginger Gingersnaps

    9 Reviews

    These crunchy treats feature fresh, ground and crystallized ginger, making them a bit more special than the traditional cookie. They...


    Mushroom Beef Stew

    10 Reviews

    Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now...


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    9 Reviews

    If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...


    Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches

    8 Reviews

    Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don’t have a panini...


    Pumpkin Mousse Trifle

    10 Reviews

    You can speed up this recipe by using a store-bought pound cake or baking and freezing one ahead of time....


    Molasses-Pecan Sticky Buns

    4 Reviews

    As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender...