Recipe Contest ArchiveLooking to see the winning entries for a Cook’s Country contest? Here are all the past contests.
Holiday Cookies 2006
Our winning Christmas cookie recipe seems pretty unlikely. No butter, no eggs, and no flour? But this no-bake cookie will give you something to celebrate once you try its unique taste and texture and its grown-up rum punch.
Holiday Side Dishes 2006
It's easy to get into a rut with holiday side dishes, which is why we asked for inspired recipes from our readers. What we discovered is that a great side dish can not only spice up something ho-hum, but can rejuvenate a vegetable so much that even the kids will be asking for seconds.
Salsa
Great salsa has few rules. You can turn fruits and vegetables into summer salsa in almost infinite combinations. The trick is balancing the flavors. Our winner combines cool mango and cucumber with spicy habanero for a refreshing salsa that goes perfectly with grilled fish.
Creative Salads
A great salad highlights fresh ingredients and at its best can bring a family together over a simple summer meal. While we had many creative recipes submitted for our contest, it was an elegant salad with roasted onions, fresh pears, and goat cheese that stole our hearts and the grand prize.
Sandwiches
We weren't sure what to expect when we asked for creative sandwich recipes from our readers, but what we got was a collection of recipes that drew inspiration from across the globe. Our winner is a salad turned sandwich in which basil mayonnaise and fresh mozzarella give the classic BLT an Italian twist.
Pasta Casserole
When the winner of our pasta casserole contest got married, her mother-in-law gave her this recipe as a wedding present. An alternative to lasagna, this "pie" has a crisp pasta crust that holds layers of herb-flavored ricotta cheese, meaty tomato sauce, and mozzarella. All you need is some garlic bread and a salad to make an original but simple meal.
