Taste of Home Winning Recipes, All-New Edition
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- 450+ new winning recipesand tips from Taste of Home contest
- Color photo of every recipe
- 17 irresistible chapters, including can't-miss appetizers, top-notch breakfasts soups, salads, sides, entrees, breads and--let's not forget--tempting desserts
- Valuable cooking tips and how-to's from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen pros
- Easy-to-follow directions
- Prep and cook times for easy meal planning
- Handy icons make it easy and fast to identify 1st Place Winners, Lighter Recipes, Time Saver Options and Serves Two, recipes perfectly portioned for a pair
Appetizers & Beverages
Salads
Soups & Chili
Sandwiches
Breakfast & Brunch
Beef
Pork
Poultry
Seafood
Meatless
Sides
Quick Breads
Yeast Breads
Cookies & Bars
Cakes & Cheesecakes
Pies
Desserts
Recipes
Grilled Shrimp with Apricot Sauce
Cola Hot Wings
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels
Chipotle-Honey Grilled T-Bones
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Taste of Home Winning Recipes, All-New Edition - Taste of Home
You’ll be a winner when you serve these 417 top-rated recipes.
There is no greater compliment than being that person that family and friends think of when they need a great-tasting dish. How do you become that go-to cook? It’s easy! Just turn to any of the proven ribbon-winning recipes inside the all new Winning Recipes.
Neapolitan Cheesecake
Whatever the occasion…whatever the meal…with Winning Recipes in hand, you’ll have an endless repertoire of top-honor recipes. Each one was submitted by a cook like you, then sorted, tested and judged in national cooking contests by the Taste of Home food editors. It’s a recipe for guaranteed success!
Page through this top-notch collection to discover…
417 RIBBON-WINNING RECIPES that use basic ingredients and easy-to-follow steps for no-fail results. Watch for the Grand Prize
icon showcasing the grand champion recipes.
PREP & COOK TIMES that eliminate the guesswork. You’ll know exactly how long it will take to get each lip-smacking dish on the table.
COLOR PHOTOS to tempt your taste buds and show what you can expect from each finished dish.
16 JAM-PACKED, ENTICING CHAPTERS brimming with delicious selections for every meal and any occasion, from weeknight suppers to festive holiday desserts and everything in between.
AN AT-A-GLANCE ICON that highlights quick-to-fix winners you can have on the table in 30 minutes or less.
With the best-of-the-best recipes in one convenient collection, it’s never been easier to prepare crowd-pleasing fare. The only thing that might prove difficult is finding the time to make them all!
Bridget’s Broccoli Quiche
My mother passed down this quiche recipe to me. She has been making it for more than 30 years. It’s versatile enough to serve at any meal, and leftovers can be frozen and reheated in the microwave.
–Bridget Corbett Valdosta, Georgia
SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
appetizers & beverages
Nosh, snack, graze…drink, sip, guzzle..whatever you call it, find the perfect appetizers and beverages here to suit every occasion and craving. Whether you’re fixing a little something for yourself or the whole gang, these contest-winning recipes will not disappoint!
Buffalo Wing Cheese Mold
PREP: 40 MIN. + CHILLING • YIELD: 24 SERVINGS
I took a baked version of a hot wing dip and turned it into a cheese ball appetizer for summertime parties. My family thinks this variation is ideal warm-weather snacking material.
Deborah Helser Attica, New York
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breasts
3 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce
1 French bread baguette (16 ounces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup shredded carrots, optional
CHICKEN BREAST BASICS
» Buying skinned and boned chicken breasts can cut up to 15 minutes off your cooking time. Save money by buying larger size packages, then rewrap individually or in family-size portions and freeze.
Turkey Sliders with Chili Cheese Mayo
PREP: 25 MIN. • COOK: 10 MIN. • YIELD: 1 DOZEN
Serve these juicy sliders with an assortment of toppings as a fun family dinner or a scrumptious appetizer. The chili cheese mayo adds at tasty kick!
Lisa Hundley Aberdeen, North Carolina
4 bacon strips
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 heat-and-serve rolls
MAYO:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
TOPPINGS:
12 small lettuce leaves
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
Chipotle Pea Spread
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. • YIELD: 1 1/2 CUPS
I love hummus and bacon, but needed to make something green for a contest. It took a few tries to come up with a recipe everyone loves. Hope you do, too!
Frances Kay
Bouma Trail, British Columbia
2 cups frozen peas
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cooked bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 to 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables or crackers
Strawberry Melon Fizz
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN. • YIELD: 8-10 SERVINGS
Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. I came up with this by combining two different recipes—one was for a melon ball basket and the other for a sparkling beverage.
Teresa Messick Montgomery, Alabama
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
5 fresh mint sprigs
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
2 cups cubed honeydew
1 3/4 cups cubed cantaloupe
Ginger ale or sparkling white grape juice
Goat Cheese Spread in Roasted Pepper Cups
PREP: 40 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. • YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
I had a similar dish in a restaurant in Seattle, and when I returned home I just had to try my hand at making it. This is the fantastic result. I’ve taken it to work for parties and my boss once commented, It’s so good, it must be illegal.
Jenny Rodriquez Pasco, Washington
4 medium sweet red peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
8 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
HERBED GARLIC TOASTS:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
Jalapeno Popper Dip
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • YIELD: 16 SERVINGS (1/4 CUP EACH)
Here’s a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring it to a party, I tote along notecards to hand out the ever-popular recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers.
Jennifer Wilke Collinsville, Illinois
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Corn chips, tortilla chips or assorted crackers
Tropical Guacamole
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. • YIELD: 3 1/2 CUPS
Fresh pineapple stars in this fruity guacamole that sure hits the spot! I have seen both kids and adults enjoy it as a poolside snack or as a satisfying appetizer at a summer barbecue.
Sarah White Salt Lake City, Utah
3 medium ripe avocados, peeled
2 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips
EDITOR’S NOTE: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN. • YIELD: 2 CUPS
I love to serve this dip for just about any occasion. It’s so quick and easy to pull together and full of robust flavor!
Andrea Reynolds Rocky River, Ohio
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 green onions, sliced
Assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables
Terrific Tomato Tart
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
Fresh, colorful tomatoes, feta cheese and prepared pesto perfectly complement the crispy phyllo dough crust. One slice is never enough!
Diane Halferty Corpus Christi, Texas
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1 medium tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large yellow tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 to 6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Fire-Roasted Salsa
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN. • YIELD: 1 1/2 CUPS
Here’s the pleasantly spicy treat friends and family won’t be able to stray from at your Cinco de Mayo buffet. Canned tomatoes speed preparation in this restaurant-quality salsa that’s table-ready in just 15 minutes.
Missy Kampling Mountain View, California
1 can (141/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Movie Theater Pretzel Rods
PREP: 70 MIN. + RISING • BAKE: 10 MIN. • YIELD: 32 PRETZEL RODS
My kids and all of their friends can’t get enough of these large, chewy pretzel rods. They are especially good when eaten fresh from the oven.
Lisa Shaw Burnettsville, Indiana
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 to 41/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups water
1/2 cup baking soda
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon cold water
Coarse salt, optional
Topsy-Turvy Sangria
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN. • YIELD: 10 SERVINGS (3/4 CUP EACH)
I got this recipe from a friend a few years ago. It’s perfect for relaxed get-togethers. It tastes best when you make it the night before and let the flavors steep. But be careful—it goes down easy!
Tracy Field Bremerton, Washington
1 bottle (750 milliliters) merlot
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange liqueur
1/2 to 1 cup brandy
3 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 medium lemon, sliced
1 medium orange, sliced
1 medium peach, sliced
Ice cubes
EASY DINNER PARTY
» For an appetizer buffet that serves as the meal, offer five or six different appetizers (including some substantial selections) and plan on eight to nine pieces per guest. If you’ll also be serving a meal, two to three pieces per person is sufficient.
Barbecue Wings
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN. • YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
I was exposed to the famous buffalo wing when I grew up in Buffalo, New York. In search of a version that would make the hot sauce my own, I created this delectable starter. These wings are spicy and sweet with a hint of celery, and always go fast at parties.
Sara Yarrington Salem, New Hampshire
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 package (40 ounces) fresh or frozen chicken wingettes, thawed
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Tomato-Jalapeno Granita
PREP: 15 MIN. + FREEZING • YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
Everyone will say Wow!
after one taste of this refreshing, icy dessert. Even my grandchildren enjoy the tomato, mint and lime flavors.
Paula Marchesi Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
2 cups tomato juice
1/3 cup sugar
4 mint sprigs
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
Fresh mint leaves, optional
EDITOR’S NOTE: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Bacon and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms
PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. • YIELD: 2 DOZEN
For me, it doesn’t get better than lots of bacon and cheese in a mushroom cap. They’ll be a hit with your guests, too.
Tammy Rex New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
24 large fresh mushrooms
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Watermelon Spritzer
PREP: 5 MIN. + CHILLING • YIELD: 5 SERVINGS
It couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day.
Geraldine Saucier Albuquerque, New Mexico
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 1/2 cups carbonated water
Lime slices
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN. • YIELD: 4 CUPS
Everyone loves this mouthwatering starter that requires just a few ingredients. We appreciate that it’s a fast, simple way to use up extra tomatoes from our garden.
Linda Green Ardmore, Oklahoma
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers and Gouda cheese slices
Polenta Parmigiana
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN. • YIELD: 16 APPETIZERS
This warm, Italian-flavored appetizer also makes a quick, filling lunch. I prefer this veggie version, but my kids like to add pepperoni or sausage to create mini pizzas.
Carolyn Kumpe El Dorado, California
1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 16 slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce, warmed
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Fresh basil leaves, optional
Brie Cherry Pastry Cups
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN. • YIELD: 3 DOZEN
Golden brown and flaky, these bite-size puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could double as a dessert.
Marilyn McSween Mentor, Ohio
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup cherry preserves
4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 tablespoons minced chives
Chorizo-Queso Egg Rolls
PREP: 45 MIN. + CHILLING • COOK: 5 MIN./BATCH • YIELD: 4 DOZEN
Little bites deliver big flavor in this combination of tangy sausage and creamy cheese in crisp wontons. The recipe is an appetizing take-off on my favorite Mexican entree.
Kari Wheaton South Beloit, Illinois
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
6 ounces uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup enchilada sauce
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
Oil for frying
Teacher’s Caviar
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN. • YIELD: 8 CUPS
I love the fresh flavors, colors and convenience of this dish. It adds fun to a workday lunch without adding inches to the waistline or putting a dent in the food budget. The salsa can be served immediately or chilled in the morning and eaten at lunch time! Try it with baked tortilla chips or spooned over chicken.
Ellen Finger Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained and quartered
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Baked tortilla chip scoops
Mocha Cappuccino Punch
PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING • YIELD: 13 SERVINGS (3/4 CUP EACH)
Coffee, meet ice cream. An inventive way to indulge a crowd, this luscious java punch will quench the urgent chocolate cravings.
Fancheon Resler Bluffton, Indiana
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 quart chocolate ice cream
2 cups club soda, chilled
Baking cocoa
Berry Smoothies
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN. • YIELD: 5 SERVINGS
Smooth out the morning rush with a boost of berries. Tart, tangy and sweet, there’s no reason to add any extra sugar to this delightfully balanced beverage.
Elisabeth Larsen Pleasant Grove, Utah
2 cups cranberry juice
2 containers (6 ounces each) raspberry yogurt
1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
8 ice cubes
Grilled Steak Appetizers with Stilton Sauce
PREP: 25 MIN. • GRILL: 10 MIN. • YIELD: 20 APPETIZERS (3/4 CUP SAUCE)
Here’s a hearty appetizer that will get any gathering off to a delicious start. The rich, creamy cheese sauce complements the grilled steak to perfection.
Radelle Knappenberger Oviedo, Florida
2 boneless beef top loin steaks (8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 ounces Stilton cheese, cubed
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Smoky Grilled Corn Salsa
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN. • YIELD: 6 CUPS
Our backyard grill is the perfect place to cook up the ingredients for homemade corn salsa. It’s yummy with tortilla chips and as a topping for meat, poultry and fish.
Alicia DeWolfe Gloucester, Massachusetts
6 plum tomatoes, halved
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
2 medium sweet yellow peppers, halved
2 medium green peppers, halved
3 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
EDITOR’S NOTE: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
Sparkling Kiwi Lemonade
PREP: 20 MIN. + FREEZING • YIELD: 6 SERVINGS
Keep some kiwi ice cubes in the freezer so they’re ready whenever you crave a tall glass of this dressed-up summertime favorite.
Emily Seidel Ainsworth, Nebraska
8 medium kiwifruit, peeled, divided
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 liter carbonated water
Grilled Corn Dip
PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. • YIELD: 5 CUPS
Great for summer, this tasty appetizer is a must-have on weekend family gatherings at our cottage on Sandusky Bay.