Simple and Delicious Greatest Gift Recipes

YOU COULD WIN $500 FOR YOUR MOST INCREDIBLE HOLIDAY RECIPE!

Savvy cooks cut down on the holiday hustle and bustle, expense and trips to the mall with homemade gifts from the pantry. Thatās why Taste of Homeās Simple & Delicious is announcing ćGreatest Gift Recipeä as our next contest topic÷and just in the nick of time!

It might be a zippy relish, mustard or dip, a savory herb rub or spicy seasoning blend. Maybe itās a special cranberry chutney·or a jar of mint fudge dessert topping. Be sure to include directions, suggested uses, variations and packaging ideas.

Make your list, check it twice and send us your favorite holiday gift-food recipes. Our deadline for entries is February 1, 2008. All 12 winning recipes will be published in our November/December 2008 issue.

If your entry is judged best, you could win $500! (See details on all the prizes and contest rules at right.) Christmas gifts from the kitchen ·itās our gift to help you cook up a simple and delicious holiday season!

Great Cash Prizes!

Each of the 12 winners in Taste of Homeās Simple & Delicious ćGreatest Gift Recipe Contestä receives a wonderful prize:
 

Weāre looking for:

  • Mixes for:

  • ~ cinnamon pancakes and popcorn

  • ~ heartwarming soups

  • ~ crunchy granola in jars

  • ~ spiced nuts and pretzels

  • Cookies and bars

  • ~ simple slice-and-bakes

  • ~ jazzed-up cookies and

  • ~ store-bought doughs

  • ~ shortbread and butter cookies

  • ~ festive fruit and nut bars

  • ~ macaroons, pinwheels and thumbprints

  • ~ fancy brownies

  • Candies

  • ~ easy butter mints

  • ~ microwave brittles and barks

  • ~ fudges and nut clusters

  • ~ holiday truffles and bonbons

  • ~ chocolate-dipped pretzels

  • Beverages

  • ~ spicy cider blends

  • ~ creamy hot cocoas

  • ~ peppermint and spice teas

  • ~ cappuccino drinks

  • Holiday breads

  • ~ quick fruit-studded loaves

  • ~ muffins, scones and biscuits

  • ~ refrigerated-dough treats

  • ~ coffee cakes

  • GRAND PRIZE: $500.00

  • 2nd Place: $300.00

  • 3rd Place: $200.00

  • 4th Place: $100.00

  • Runners-Up: $25.00

Hereās How to Enter

You may enter more than one recipe, but be sure to print the name of the contest as well as your full name, street address and phone number, including area code, with each entry.

Be specific with measurements, directions and the size of cans, packages and pans so others can successfully make your recipe.

Include a few words about the origin of your recipe and how it has decreased your time in the kitchen. Share any compliments itās received, plus any variations you recommend.

If any duplicates are received, the entries with the earliest postmarks will be considered.

Entries will not be returned and become property of Reiman Publications as described in the Contributor Guidelines.

Thanks for participating and good luck!