Summertime Banana Coconut Cream PieThe hardest part of making this banana coconut cream pie is waiting for the pie to chill. A light and creamy coconut pudding is on top of a buttery homemade graham cracker crust. Layered between the pudding and crust are ...
Mom's Spaghetti SauceBrandi Kirkpatrick has been featured on the home page for Mom's Spaghetti Sauce"What a fantastic homemade spaghetti sauce. It's full of Italian herbs and is slightly spicy. Filled with meat and chunks of Italian sausage, we loved how hearty this ...
Marmalade Glazed Chicken TendersKathleen Brigham has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Marmalade Glazed Chicken Tenders"We're always looking for new ways to serve chicken, and these glazed baked chicken tenders are easy and delicious. Chicken tenders are coated in a simple mixture of ...
Mel's BLT Dinner SaladMel's BLT dinner salad incorporates the elements of a BLT sandwich, mixes them with creamy dressing and pasta to create a fantastic pasta salad. Smoky bacon adds crunch and makes the cherry tomatoes taste even sweeter. They, along with bits ...
Grilled Chicken Club SandwichThere's nothing boring about this delicious grilled chicken club sandwich. The chicken breasts are soaked in a brine, making them tender. Once grilled, the chicken breasts are juicy. They're topped with a sweet mixture of caramelized onions and apples. Then ...
Tomato Herb PieGrab extra tomatoes at the market and add this tomato herb pie to your menu! The combination of herbs, along with the natural sweetness from the sauteed onions and tomatoes, make one fabulous meal. Basil adds a fresh summer flavor. ...
Cantaloupe Peach CobblerMelissa Johnson has been featured on the home page for Cantaloupe Peach Cobbler"Warm cantaloupe?! Turns out it's amazing! Especially when it's combined with the sweet peaches in this easy cobbler. We would have never thought to pair those fruits together, ...
Applesauce Spice Cake With Peanut Butter FrostingLynelle Caldwell has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Applesauce Spice Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting"The flavor pairing of spice cake with peanut butter frosting is delicious! Vanilla pudding mix and applesauce jazz up a boxed spiced cake mix and ...
Amish Style NoodlesPatricia Webb has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Amish Style Noodles"These Amish style noodles are a warm and comforting meal. The noodles simmer in a buttery and creamy sauce. It reminds us of creamy chicken noodle soup, just without ...
Mama Seward's Strawberry Cake RecipeWanda Harrison has been featured on the home page for Mama Seward's Strawberry Cake Recipe"This is a very moist cake! If we close our eyes while eating it, the aroma almost makes us feel as though we're eating fresh strawberries. ...
Quick Summer Tortellini SaladThis quick summer tortellini salad is perfect for your next picnic. We enjoyed the different textures, including cheese tortellini, chunks of summer sausage and Swiss cheese, green onions, and basil. The homemade red wine vinaigrette is slightly sweet and balances ...
Dilled Chicken Salad With Cashews on CroissantsWe could not get enough of this dill chicken salad. It's a very creamy chicken salad that's slightly tangy and full of flavor. Dill adds its herby flavor that's nice with the slight bite from the diced shallots. Serving with ...
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie TreatsAnthony Nicometi Jr has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats"Rice Krispies treats are easy to make and always popular. This recipe adds a salted caramel twist to them. They have the typical butter, gooey marshmallow, ...
Pineapple Pudding SaladHave you ever had pineapple Dole whip? This tastes just like a pudding version of that with chunks of pineapple and vanilla flavor. When we first mixed this, it was a little thick and we weren't sure we go the ...
Foil Envelope FishBrenda Clark has been featured on the home page for Foil Envelope Fish"We loved this technique for cooking fish. Baking the fish fillet in foil is a fool-proof preparation method. The fish turns out perfectly light and tender with a ...
Not Your Mama's Cookies!With the perfect sweet and salty combo, these are definitely not your mama's cookies. This cookie recipe requires making the dough and letting it sit for a few days in the fridge for the flavors to marry. By doing this, ...
Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper AlfredoThick, creamy, and full of flavor, this shrimp and roasted red pepper Alfredo is a wonderful summer pasta. Chunks of bell pepper are almost sweet compared to the homemade Alfredo sauce. This is the easiest Alfredo sauce we've made since ...
Chewy Brownie CookiesBobbie Hewitt has been featured on the home page for Chewy Brownie Cookies"These brownie cookies offer the best of both worlds by combining classic brownie flavor in cookie form. They are the perfect balance of gooey in the middle with ...
Hershey Candy Bar CakeStored in the fridge, this candy bar cake is a refreshing summer treat. The cake itself is fudge-like. Using buttermilk creates a richer, moister chocolate cake. It's a great tip to jazz up boxed cake mix. The frosting is light ...
New Potato and Green Bean SaladThis potato and green bean salad is a delicious side dish for summer. It's a nice twist to traditional potato salad for a barbecue, and a great side for grilled meat or poultry. The balsamic dressing is tangy from the ...
Diane's Almond Joy CakeDiane Hughes has been featured on the home page for Diane's Almond Joy Cake"If you love Almond Joy candies, then this layer cake is for you. It starts with a box of coconut cake mix that's tender when baked. Sprinkled ...
Pasta SlawShelene Wilhelm has been featured on the home page for Pasta Slaw"If pasta salad and coleslaw had a baby, this side salad would be the result. It's truly the best of both worlds. This cool and creamy salad is slightly ...
Pizza CalzonesThese pizza calzones are a fun, quick recipe for any day of the week. Using already made sauce and dough makes this a cinch to make. Shape the dough however you'd like; we had a little fun and shaped it ...
Tasty Sweet Potato Muffins and Mini LoavesMary Merth has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Tasty Sweet Potato Muffins and Mini Loaves"These sweet potato muffins are heavily spiced and remind us of fall. We opted to make all muffins, but it can be adjusted to muffins ...
Mexican PinwheelsThea Pappalardo has been featured on the home page for Mexican Pinwheels"These Mexican pinwheels are super easy to throw together and so tasty. Cream cheese and cheddar cheese are typically used in the filling for pinwheels. Where these become special ...
Graham Cracker PuddingThis cool and creamy no-bake dessert is so good. With all its layers, this version of an eclair cake reminded us of a graham cracker pudding lasagna. The peanut butter was an added flavor we loved and it also protected ...
Nana's Zucchini Banana BreadTender and moist, this zucchini banana bread melts in your mouth. Cinnamon adds a warm spice flavor to the quick bread. The glaze adds sweetness while chopped nuts add a nice crunch. Both make this treat feel slightly decadent. A ...
Chocolate Coconut Bundt CakeSue Lally has been featured on the home page for Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake"If you like coconut, you're going to love this chocolate coconut Bundt cake. It tastes like an almond coconut candy bar, only in cake form. The chocolate ...
Juiciest Hamburgers EverThedford Byrum has been featured on the home page for Juiciest Hamburgers Ever"These hamburgers were a delightful surprise and proof that sometimes less is more. Ground chuck is seasoned with Montreal steak seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adding water ensures the ...
Slow Cooker Cola ChickenOnce cooked, the chicken thighs in this slow cooker cola chicken are extremely tender. Onions add lots of flavor to the sweet and tangy sauce. It's an easy dump-and-go dinner and the slow cooker works its magic while the chicken ...
Zucchini and Cheese EnchiladasThis zucchini and cheese enchilada recipe is a delicious twist on enchiladas. Is it Mexican or Italian? It doesn't matter, because they're that good. Shredded zucchini blends into the filling with creamy ricotta cheese and hearty sliced mushrooms. Melted cheese inside ...
Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini BreadDiane M. has been featured on the home page for Pineapple Cranberry Zucchini Bread"So moist, SO Blue Ribbon! We added the optional coconut and would highly recommend it. Including dried cranberries in the recipe adds a pop of flavor ...
Grilled Chicken Salad, Restaurant StyleA fantastic grilled chicken salad that's the perfect light but hearty meal on a hot summer day. It really is restaurant quality. Depending on what ingredients you add, you can make this as fancy or plain as you'd like. We ...
Grilled Sesame Flank SteakScott Anderson has been featured on the home page for Grilled Sesame Flank Steak"This is a fabulous method of cooking flank steak. If not prepared properly, it tends to be a little tough. This steak is full of flavor and ...
Goulash In A Crock PotDonna Woodford has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Goulash In A Crock Pot"An easy budget-friendly Crock Pot meal your whole family will love. Ground beef is the base for this comforting goulash and is mildly seasoned to suit everyone's ...
Oreo Mint Chocolate Chip FreezeThis chocolate cookie mint chocolate chip freeze will be a crowd-pleasing dessert on a hot summer's day. It's similar to a giant ice cream sandwich that can be sliced and served to guests. A crunchy chocolate sandwich cookie crust is ...
Thick and Rich Hot Fudge SauceThis hot fudge is going to become a staple in your fridge. The condensed milk makes this rich and irresistible. It's a thick, rich, and creamy chocolaty sauce. The texture reminds us of a caramel sauce. This would be yummy, ...
Balsamic Roasted TomatoesDonna Geuder has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes"Serve these balsamic roasted tomatoes alongside grilled chicken or fish for a wonderful summertime side dish. Letting the tomatoes blister in the oven softens them and intensifies their flavor. ...
All-American Chocolate Chip Cookies ANN MORELL has been featured on the home page for All-American Chocolate Chip Cookies "There is nothing more American than a warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie and a cold glass of milk. This is a classic recipe filled with ...
Cheesy Bacon Zucchini BoatsThese zucchini boats are a creative way to serve summertime's favorite vegetable. The bacon bread crumb crunch gives the zucchini a nice flavor and texture. They have a nice cheesy buttery flavor. Super hearty, they're a nice summertime dinner.Learn how ...
Chicken Pineapple KabobsLuci Vieira has been featured on the home page for Chicken Pineapple Kabobs"With a mix of sweet, tangy, and savory, what's not to love about these chicken kabobs? This is an easy kabob recipe. You can fix the chicken and ...
Chunky Guacamole With Cumin (Guacamole con Cumino)Juliann Esquivel has been featured on the home page for Chunky Guacamole With Cumin (Guacamole con Cumino)"This guacamole recipe is bursting with so much flavor. Toasting cumin seeds and then grinding them adds a lovely smoky flavor to the guacamole. ...
Tuscan ShrimpThis Tuscan shrimp is so easy to make, you'll want to put this on your regular rotation. It's packed with tender shrimp, fresh veggies, and pasta. Simple to prepare, it's packed with fresh yellow squash and bell peppers. For a ...
Penne With Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, and FetaJulia Nicholas has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Penne With Chicken, Roasted Tomatoes, and Feta"This penne with chicken, roasted tomatoes, and Feta is a surprisingly good, simple meal. Full of flavor, the liquid from the roasted cherry tomato mixture ...
Million Dollar Pie With Cream CheeseThis rich and creamy no-bake pie is super easy to throw together but you'd never know it when you taste it. The cream cheese and Cool Whip give this pie a richness that almost mimics a cheesecake. Coconut and pineapple ...
Bang'n Blueberry Coffee CakeDarci Juris has been featured on the home page for Bang'n Blueberry Coffee Cake"A terrific coffee cake for breakfast or brunch. It's moist, soft, and fluffy. The streusel adds a delicious crunchy texture. There are pops of sweet and tart ...
Sweet Potato Apple Pork ChopsGail Eischeid has been awarded a Blue Ribbon for Sweet Potato Apple Pork Chops"These sweet potato apple pork chops are a wonderful and flavorful fall dinner. Orange juice is sweet and absorbed by the sweet potatoes and apples for a ...
Creamy Stovetop Rice PuddingThis warm and creamy rice pudding is thick and has just the right touch of sweetness. Like most old-fashioned recipes, this has very few ingredients and takes just a little time to prepare. It's cooked with love just like Grandma ...
Summer Roasted Corn SaladChristine Hadden has been featured on the home page for Summer Roasted Corn Salad"Fresh salads are a staple on many summer menus, and this roasted corn salad should be served all summer long. This salad has simple ingredients and is ...
Frisch's Tartar Sauce Copycat RecipeA delicious, basic recipe for homemade tartar sauce. It has the right balance of creaminess with a little bit of texture from the sweet pickle relish and the dill pickle relish. Slightly sweet and tangy, this will be delicious alongside ...
