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I’m back on a nostalgia kick: here’s another recipe from 1999. Lemon Raspberry Chiffon Cake. This one originates at the New York State Fair, a first place winner from Luana Impellizzeri of Jamesville, New York.The cake is easier than it first looks. And it tastes out of this world. The lemon curd cooks up beautifully and adds richness to an already decadent cake. The homemade whipped…
On the official opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, it’s high time we pull from the archives another blue ribbon winning pie. This Berry Crazy Pie is a tested and tweaked, award-winning recipe from the Indiana State Fair. Three…
This Blue Ribbon Boston Cream Pie is divine, plus it’s easy and fun to make. You par-bake a pie crust and bake a chocolate layer on top of that. Then you make a creamy custard layer and finish it with…
This Perfect Homemade Pie Crust recipe is one of our favorites. It makes a tender flaky crust. You simply combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cut in 9 tablespoons cold butter. Gently add 4 tablespoons…
Want the simplest of game day foods? Try this 3 ingredient party appetizer today! It is one of the most easy and tasty hor d’oeuvres I’ve had. Literally… just three ingredients. How to? Throw a bag of Cooked Perfect brand…
Thai Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) was the first Thai food I ever had. This creamy dish is rich, but somehow light at the same time, and is spiked with more than just a hint of lime. Its taste blew…
Washington State fairgoers today (Thursday, Sept 20, 2018) got a taste of Cooked Perfect® Meatballs, with recipe demonstrations by local personal chef Nancy Brooks. She featured meatballs, two ways. One was Swedish Meatballs for an easy weeknight meal idea. The other was…
These Swedish meatball subs have an easy creamy gravy you serve over meatballs on your favorite bread rolls. Diced dill pickles and berry preserves on top give a delightful punch of sour and sweet, with a bit of crunch. I also…
This Bacon Chocolate Cake is an indulgent, amazingly delicious dessert. You bake a batch of bacon to a crisp, then bake its crumbles into a super delicious cake. It’s both moist and dense, and the savory/sweet combo makes it a…
This rainbow soba noodle salad combines colorful produce (zucchini, yellow squash, snow peas, carrots, cabbage, and spring onions) with a flavorful ginger sesame dressing. It’s a winning recipe. In fact, we’ve been calling it one of our favorite “winner for…
These blue ribbon biscuits – made with buttermilk, butter, coconut oil, and baking powder – are based on a State Fair of Texas winning recipe. (Hey there Big Tex). Bake these and you’ll see how easy great biscuits are to…