As we considered themes for this year’s annual Reader Recipe Contest (see page 26), we noticed that there are some dishes that come in over and over — the theme notwithstanding. Here are our versions of some of the most common contest entries through the years.
There will be no sneaky snacking with these four recipes! Honey Crackle Corn, A Pop-Rockin' Valentine's Cookie, Snap Pea and Apple Bruschetta, and Everything Bagel Seed Crackers each offer as much crunch as they do flavor.
There's no BAD time for some Southern cooking. Readers will enjoy trying these four Southern-inspired recipes (step-by-step instructions below): Skillet-Fried Chicken, Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding, Cheesy Grits and Greens, and Coca-Cola Cake.
This month, whip up three delicious recipes with ingredients fresh from the garden, including Sorrel and Chive Pesto, Garden Gem Salad, Chai-Spiced Carrot Cake, and Chicken Cacciatore. Full recipes are displayed in the dropdowns below!
Aimee Walton of the Fairfield County village of Carroll didn’t know quite what to do with the lovely cake stand she got as a gift a few years ago. It was tall, maybe 16 inches, but had only a small platform with a lip to hold the cake.
