Winning Recipes

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

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    Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    This lemon blueberry cheesecake with a fresh blueberry compote topping is a tasty twist on a classic cheesecake.

    Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

    1 review

    This banana bread cinnamon roll recipe combines flavors from two brunch favorites into one perfect pastry.


    Popcorn Shrimp Tacos

    7 reviews

    With crispy shrimp, tangy coleslaw and warm corn tortillas, these popcorn shrimp tacos are a delightful way to mix it...


    Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

    2 reviews

    These soft gluten-free cinnamon rolls are filled with cinnamon sugar and smothered in cream cheese frosting—just like the traditional version.


    Ground Turkey Tacos

    Ground turkey tacos are a lighter twist on classic tacos. Ground turkey contains less fat than ground beef but still...

    Chipotle Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chipotle Chicken


    Butter Pecan Cookie Bars with Penuche Drizzle

    I have made these bars for many, many years. They are rich, chewy, nutty and buttery—all the good stuff. I...


    Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

    This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad....


    Creamy Pizza Soup

    1 review

    This Creamy Pizza Soup is like eating supreme pizza with a spoon! You can add your own favorite pizza toppings...


    Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...


    Squash and Spinach Pierogi Casserole

    4 reviews

    This recipe is tasty and quick to make. You use prepackaged ingredients for ease and then credit the cooking to...



    Spicy Cowboy Beans

    3 reviews

    These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...

    Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    2 reviews

    When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...


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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...


    Mint Oreo Fudge

    1 review

    I altered a plain chocolate fudge recipe to create this festive mint Oreo fudge. Mint Oreo cookies can be used...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup

    I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially...



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    Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders

    8 reviews

    I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato—cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives—to my air-fryer chicken...


    Air-Fryer Fiesta Chicken Fingers

    2 reviews

    Chicken fingers have long been a favorite of mine. Actually, almost any finger-shaped deep-fried goodie seldom escapes my reach. These...

    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    12 reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    No-Churn Blueberry Graham Cracker Ice Cream

    9 reviews

    This sweet and creamy no-churn ice cream features a fresh blueberry jam swirl and graham cracker pieces. You can use...


    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    5 reviews

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...


    Powered-Up Molasses Cookies

    1 review

    These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...