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    Million-Dollar Spaghetti

    1 review

    Million-dollar spaghetti may not make you any richer, but this cheesy, layered casserole will win you the compliment lottery.

    Make & Take Recipe Contest

    Enter the Make & Take Recipe Contest by June 30, 2024.


    Presenting the Winners from Our Oodles of Noodles Contest

    Home cooks twirled their way to the top by submitting their best noodle dishes. One of these comforting and colorful...


    Butternut Squash Coleslaw

    Shredded butternut squash makes a surprise appearance in this colorful and crunchy side dish. The sweetness from the maple syrup...


    Fame Awaits Colossal’s 2024 Favorite Chef

    From kitchen to cover, one chef will bring home the bacon.

    Presenting the Winners from Our Holidays & Celebrations Contest

    Home cooks showed some love to every holiday, not just Christmas. From St. Patty's Day soup to New Year's Eve...


    Presenting the Winners from Our Cakes & Cookies Contest

    Home cooks sent us their favorite cakes and cookies, fresh from the oven. These baked goods are more than just...


    Presenting the Winners from Our Countertop Convenience Contest

    These home cooks are plugged into kitchen appliances. From pressure cookers to panini presses, the dishes they created are easy...


    Breakfast & Brunch Recipe Contest

    This contest is now closed


    Pumpkin and Shrimp Ceviche

    I've always loved the freshness of a good shrimp ceviche, and this one doesn't disappoint. The pumpkin replaces the jicama,...


    Presenting the Winners from Our Healthy Your Way Contest

    These home cooks redefined 'nutritious' with these breakfasts, lunches and dinners that have 12 ingredients or fewer.


    Presenting the Winners from Our Everything Made Easy Contest

    Home cooks rose to the challenge and submitted their easiest meals made in a pinch. These foolproof recipes are the...


    Gluten-Free Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    2 reviews

    When my husband had to start eating gluten-free almost 15 years ago, we soon learned that most gluten-free baked goods...

    Falafel Beef Burgers

    My husband loves falafel! This is a healthy and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. We like to serve them...


    Spicy Shrimp Orzo with Lemon and Basil

    This shrimp pasta is made in just one pot. Creating a broth with the shrimp shells is an extra step,...


    Blueberry Papaya Smoothie Bowl

    1 review

    Some of my favorite foods are blueberries, almond milk and date syrup, so I used them to invent this blueberry...


    Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs

    1 review

    Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...


    Shrimp Salad with Hot Honey Avocado Dressing

    This loaded main-dish salad uses avocado in place of oil in the dressing, with hot honey for a kick. Sometimes...


    Best Foolproof Cauliflower Pizza Crust

    This cauliflower crust is tasty, healthy and gluten-free! It's a delicious way to enjoy pizza night when a traditional pizza...


    Zucchini Sushi

    Zucchini "sushi" is a fun, low-carb play on traditional sushi, using zucchini ribbons in place of nori. With flavors reminiscent...


    Pineapple Coconut Refresher

    This tropical drink is lower in calories and fat than most smoothie recipes. It's quite refreshing and packed with vitamins...


    Bulgogi Salad Bowl

    1 review

    Since beef can be pricey, here's a great way to make a little go a long way. If salad isn't...

    Chocolate Black Bean Smoothies

    5 reviews

    In an effort to keep my cholesterol in check and incorporate more beans into my diet, I started to explore...


    Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert

    I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...


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    Grilled Chicken Wings

    This crispy grilled chicken wings recipe is perfect with its stellar homemade wing sauce. Here's how to grill chicken wings...


    Scotcharookies

    1 review

    I wanted a bakery-style cookie with the taste of a scotcharoo. I could not find such a recipe in my...


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    1 review

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

    2 reviews

    My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...