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    Cook with confidence when you make the grand prize contest winners that soared to the top of Taste Recipes’s best contests.

    Copycat Panera Bacon Turkey Bravo

    Recreate this briefly discontinued, now-reinstated fan-favorite menu item with our copycat Panera Bread bacon turkey Bravo sandwich recipe.


    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

    1 review

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


    German Chocolate Cake

    87 reviews

    According to my husband, this is the best German chocolate cake recipe in the whole world. Every bite has a...

    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

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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...


    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...


    Finnish Mulled Wine

    1 review

    I found this recipe stuck in the pages of my Finnish grandmother's Bible. It takes 24 hours to make. Store...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    4 reviews

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...

    Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...


    Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes

    1 review

    One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...


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    One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

    14 reviews

    When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...


    Grilled Eggplant Panini with Basil Aioli

    I love being able to use the bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden for summer meals. This...


    Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

    7 reviews

    For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one
    is my...

    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Appalachian Cornbread

    16 reviews

    On this westernmost ridge of the Appalachians, we get abundant rain and sunshine, which allows our children to grow a...


    Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup

    35 reviews

    This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Rhubarb-Filled Cookies

    10 reviews

    I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    6 reviews

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    14 reviews

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


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

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

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    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    5 reviews

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


    Dilly Turkey Melt

    8 reviews

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


    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...


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    13 reviews

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


    Boston Baked Beans

    10 reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Thai Chicken Pasta

    38 reviews

    I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...