Chicken Florentine Panini won the 40th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2002. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Denise JoAnne Yennie of Nashville, Tennessee. Baked pizza dough is the bread for this healthy and delicious sandwich. First you bake the dough at 375°F. for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook and drain the spinach. Set aside. Then saute the onions. (Recipe calls for red onions but I didn't have any.) Add sugar and vinegar. Reduce heat and simmer a few minutes or until most of liquid has ... Read More about Chicken Florentine Panini
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Cream Cheese Brownie Pie
Cream Cheese Brownie Pie - a brownie and delicious cheesecake swirled together and baked in flaky pie crust. Served with ice cream and hot fudge, it's like a fancy restaurant dessert experience! Cream Cheese Brownie Pie won the 39th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2000. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Roberta Sonefeld of Hopkins, South Carolina. This reminds me of a dessert I would get at a fancy restaurant but you never have to leave your house to enjoy this scrumptious treat. Start by beating ... Read More about Cream Cheese Brownie Pie
Salsa Couscous Chicken
Salsa Couscous Chicken - A delicious chicken dinner similar to chicken caccitore with salsa and nuts, served over couscous or rice. Salsa Couscous Chicken won the 38th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1998. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Ellie Matthews of Seattle, Washington. In addition to winning the Bake-Off, Ellie is an author of fiction and nonfiction works including The Linden Tree (winner of the 2007 Milkweed Editions Prize for Children’s Literature). Start by heating oil in a large skillet ... Read More about Salsa Couscous Chicken
Macadamia Fudge Torte
Macadamia Fudge Torte won the 37th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1996. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Kurt Wait of Redwood City, California. Fun fact - Kurt Wait was the first man to win the Pillsbury Bake-Off. He knocked it out of the park with this rich, fudgy and nutty cake that's even better with ice cream and butterscotch caramel sauce. Start by making the filling which is melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Set aside. Combine cake mix, cinnamon and oil to make this crumb-like ... Read More about Macadamia Fudge Torte
Fudgy Bonbons
Fudgy Bonbons won the 36th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1994. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Mary Ann Tyndall of Whiteville, North Carolina. These are the best. I have to warn you right now, if you make these, you might not be able to stop eating them. Super yummy! First, you melt chocolate chips and butter. I did it in the microwave which is quicker. Stir in flour, nuts, and vanilla; mix well. Shape 1 tablespoon dough (use measuring spoon) around each milk chocolate candy, covering ... Read More about Fudgy Bonbons
Pennsylvania Dutch Cake and Custard Pie
Pennsylvania Dutch Cake and Custard Pie won the 35th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1992. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Gladys Fulton of Summerville, South Carolina. Start by placing one crust in a pie plate. In medium bowl, mix 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and the apple pie spice. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until well blended; set aside. In small bowl with electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the butter on medium speed until well blended. Beat ... Read More about Pennsylvania Dutch Cake and Custard Pie
Blueberry-Poppy Seed Brunch Cake
Blueberry-Poppy Seed Brunch Cake won the 34th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1990. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Linda Rahman of Petaluma, California. A lemon flavored poppy seed cake with blueberry filling and powdered sugar/milk drizzle. Start by beating butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon peel and egg. Mix well. Then add a mixture of flour, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds. Look what happened when I dumped the poppy seeds in. A spontaneous heart. I love it when that ... Read More about Blueberry-Poppy Seed Brunch Cake
Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
Chocolate Praline Layer Cake - a devil's food cake with a delicious layer of pecan pralines baked right in. Sort of like a pecan praline upside down cake. Filled and frosted with freshly whipped cream, then topped with chocolate curls and pecans. Easy to make with a cake mix and a few added ingredients. Chocolate Praline Layer Cake won the 33rd Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1988. Recipe is by Julie Bengtson of Bemidji, Minnesota. This cake is just as good as it looks. It is one of my favorite ... Read More about Chocolate Praline Layer Cake
Apple Nut Lattice Tart
Apple Nut Lattice Tart won the 32nd Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1986. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Mary Lou Warren of Medford, Oregon. Pie dough lattice work is easier than you think and although it takes a little extra time, it's so pretty when it's done. Start with 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box. Place one of the crusts in a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Add the filling ingredients. To make lattice top, cut second crust into 1/2-inch-wide ... Read More about Apple Nut Lattice Tart
Country Apple Coffee Cake
Country Apple Coffee Cake won the 31st Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1984. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Susan F. Porubcan of Jefferson, Wisconsin. This is a super easy yet impressive breakfast. Great for your guests at the holidays. It even has some booze. That's right, there's whiskey in it. It's only 1 1/2 teaspoons but you could add more if you're feeling festive. Start by putting chopped apples in a greased pan. I prefer Granny Smith. Add chopped biscuits. Then add a mixture of ... Read More about Country Apple Coffee Cake