Our Reader's Recipes
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Mint Chocolate and Pecan Cookies
Makes about 4 dozen / Reader recipe contest, honorable mention, desserts. These gluten-free, no-deprivation marvels have a wonderful, moist texture and tons of flavor...
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Serves 12 / Reader recipe contest, runner up, desserts. Decadent and easy, this yin-yang of warm and cold, sweet and bittersweet wowed the judges...
Citrus Cream Cups
Serves 12 / Reader recipe contest, first place, desserts. Absolutely unique, refreshing, and surprisingly light...
Tuna, Mushroom, and Cheese Frittata
Indian-Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with Cilantro Drizzle [VEGAN]
Serves 6 / Reader recipe contest, first place, entrees. You’ve probably tasted other sweet potato soups, but the tangy Cilantro Drizzle really lifts this one above the ordinary...
New Potato and Tuna Tapas
Makes 30 / Reader recipe contest, runner up, appetizers/sides. Beautiful, unusual, and easy finger food. Simply halve this recipe if you’re having a smaller party...
Tuna and Grapefruit Waldorf Salad
Serves 8 / Reader recipe contest, first place, appetizers/sides. A well-balanced mix of textures and flavors makes this delicious salad “like a party in your mouth,” said one judge...
Amaranth-Nut Energy Bars
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: HONORABLE MENTION: Dessert Makes 20-24 / Loaded with good stuff for lasting energy. Molasses makes a nutritious but earthy sweetener; if you like more sweetness, experiment with a combination of molasses and honey or agave nectar...
Tropical Ginger Cookies
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: RUNNER UP, Desserts Makes 36 / Not too sweet but pleasantly spicy, these shortbread-like cookies go well with tea...
Pumpkin Roll with Goat Cheese and Date Filling
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: FIRST PLACE, Desserts: Serves 12 / Delicious--and surprisingly easy to make! The autumn-harvest flavors make this a perfect addition to a holiday table (or anytime)...
Country Ranch Salmon Cakes with Tomato-Basil Drizzle
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest:HONORABLE MENTION, Entrees: Serves 4 / The Mediterranean-inspired topping lifts the salmon cakes to new heights...
Cajun Oyster Po’boy
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: RUNNER UP, Entrees: Serves 6 / With an excellent mix of flavors and textures, this unique but easy sandwich would be great for a picnic or summer dinner...
Grilled Eggplant and Goat Jack Burgers with Basil-Mint Mayonnaise
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: FIRST PLACE, Entrees: Serves 6 / A burger lover’s dream that also sneaks in a vegetable serving. The basil-mint flavors perfectly complement the eggplant and beef...
French Onion Crisps
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: HONORABLE MENTION, Appetizer/Sides: Makes 16-20 / Rich and decadent, with hearty flavors. Accompany with cups of beef consommé for a deconstructed French onion soup, as an appetizer or first course. To make it a sandwich, try the toppings on toasted foccacia bread ...
Stuffed Primo Portobellas
2008 Delicious Living Reader Recipe Contest: HONORABLE MENTION, Appetizer/Sides: Serves 6 / These can be cut up for easier eating as an appetizer; or use baby bella mushrooms for the perfect finger food. Or serve a whole large mushroom as a lovely light dinner...
