Food contests for professionals.

These contests are open to professionals such as chefs, food editors, etc. Contests for culinary students are also listed on this page.

Some of these contests are open to amateurs but do not prohibit professionals from entering in their rules. But for many, entrants must be employed by a culinary institution, restaurant or foodservice organization in order to qualify.

CREATE DUNKIN'S NEXT DONUT CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 8, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Create your unique donut online beginning with one of Dunkin Donut's 7 doughs, then choosing a shape, fillings, icing and toppings to complete your creation. Give it a name and write a short essay about what inspired it and/or why it is the best.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the United States and DC who are at least 13 years old. Minors must have their parent/guardian's permission to enter. Prizes will be awarded to the parent or legal guardian of any winner who is a minor in his/her state of residence.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $12,000.00 check made payable to the winner and the opportunity to have the Donut Creation produced as part of the Dunkin' Donuts product line as a Limited Edition donut. 12 Finalists will each receive one year of donuts (Dunkin' Donuts gift cards totaling $364); a Flip Ultra™ Camcorder (ARV $150); a $1,200 check ; and a trip for each Finalist and 1 guest to the Bake-off in Braintree, MA (ARV $2,600) on or about 4/29/10 through 5/6/10 for the opportunity to assist Dunkin' Donuts representative(s) and select chefs in the Dunkin' Donuts test kitchen in the finishing of their Donut Creation. Trip includes transportation; 2 nights hotel accommodations; and a group dinner with all Finalists. (Total ARV of each Finalist Prize: $4,314).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

SALAD A DAY ONLINE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 15, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your best salad recipe that includes 10 ingredients or less (seasonings such as salt and pepper are not counted, but salad dressing is). Keep the ingredients not too exotic — family appeal is important.
PRIZES	Winner will recieve $500.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TRAPICHE GRILL-OFF RECIPE COMPETITION
DEADLINE	March 22, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit your original grilling recipe and suggest a pairing with a Trapiche wine.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia (except CA) who are at least 21 years old.
PRIZES	This is a "Fame only" prize: winner’s name and name of the winning dish will be featured in the July 2010 issue of Bon Appetit (ARV $0). The first 100 qualified entrants will receive a Trapiche apron (ARV $20).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

THE TOUR OF ITALY CHALLENGE
DEADLINE	March 24, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter an original Italian entrée recipe: Cheese, Meat, or Vegetarian.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to everyone.
PRIZES	Winning recipe to be selected by an award winning chef and prepared for a benefit dinner; winner will receive $200. All entries received will be compiled into a cookbook that will be available for purchase at the event, but you retain the right to your recipe. NOTE: The trip to Italy that will be given away is awarded randomly to a ticket holder at the benefit dinner.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MANJULA'S KITCHEN MARCH CONTEST: CAULIFLOWER
DEADLINE	March 25, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Manjula's Kitchen focuses on Indian Vegetarian cooking. This is actually a ongoing contest with a new theme each month. This month the entries should use cauliflower to create a variation of any vegetable recipe on the website. You must include a picture with your entry.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to everyone.
PRIZES	1st Prize: $50 gift certificate from Amazon.com 2nd Prize: $25 gift certificate from Amazon.com
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

COOKING UP CHANGE
DEADLINE	March 26, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Design a healthy school lunch (1 entrée, 2 sides) and submit the recipes, a report on the nutritional content of the recipes, and photos of your team during various stages of the process. Use only ingredients from the official ingredient list.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to teams of 3 college students, all with previous knowledge of basic culinary skills and familiarity with foodservice safety issues. (For corresponding high school contest, see the Jr. Cooks page.)
PRIZES	Finalist teams will receive all-expense paid trips to Detroit, MI to a cook-off at Taking Root, the National Farm to Cafeteria conference May 16-18, 2010. Trip includes air fare, transportation throughout contest activities, hotel, and three meals per day on trip. 1 team will win top honors and return home with a first place trophy and other awesome prizes.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MAKE IT MINI – A DESSERT TRIO (SOUTHEAST REGION)
DEADLINE	March 26, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit original recipes for 3 mini desserts: 2 cold and 1 hot, incorporating TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars & Peanut Butter Cookie Bars, to be presented together as a “mini dessert flight”. Include color photos with application.
ELIGIBILITY	Chef and pastry chef members of the ACF. This deadline is for the Southeast region.
PRIZES	One finalist will be selected in each region to compete in the final competition at the ACF National Convention in Anaheim and will be awarded a full convention registration. National Grand Prize: $2000.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

FEASTING ON ART RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 27, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Another contest for bloggers! Create an original recipe with the ingredients depicted in the still life painting Strawberries. Post the recipe on your website following the instructions in the rules.
ELIGIBILITY	Must have a website.
PRIZES	The winner will receive the cookbook The Impressionists’ Table: A Celebration of Regional French Food Through the Palettes of the Great Impressionists by Pamela Todd.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

"REAL FOOD IS…" VIDEO CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 29, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit a video between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length that includes answers to these questions: 1) What does real food mean to you? 2) How does what we eat affect our culture, health, economy, or environment? 3) Why should your cafeteria start or continue buying local food?
ELIGIBILITY	This contest is limited to K-12 and college students; the video may be a group project.
PRIZES	2 winners, one k-12 and one college video entry, will receive $1,000 for their cafeteria food project; 1 representative from each winning video entry and a select chaperone win an all expense paid trip (registration, travel, and lodging) to the 5th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Detroit, Michigan May 17-19, 2010. The winning videos will be viewed at the conference and prominently displayed on the Farm to School website.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BAYS "EGG-STRA SPECIAL BENEDICTS" SPRING 2010 ONLINE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your variation on the classic Eggs Benedict recipe, using Bays English Muffins. Recipe must feed 4-6 people and include no more than 8 ingredients (count excludes Bays English Muffins, water, salt and pepper).
PRIZES	Winner will receive a $500 cash prize.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

KITCHEN OLYMPICS CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Create an original healthy recipe using a fabulous food, kitchen tool or product you love. Incude photos of your item/product and your finished recipe.
ELIGIBILITY	No restrictions listed.
PRIZES	Gold Medal Winner – $200 Sur la Table Gift Certificate Silver Medal Winner - $100 Sur la Table Gift Certificate Bronze Medal Winner – $75 Sur la Table Gift Certificate
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TENDER CHOICE® PORK RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit a recipe for a family supper dish including Tender Choice pork as an ingredient and making at least 4 servings.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, except for residents of NY, FL and RI, 18 or older.
PRIZES	Winner will receive $1000.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

JUDY A LA CARTE'S RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit a recipe using at least four products from the sponsors listed in the rules.
PRIZES	1st place: a 7-day Alaskan cruise for two September 5, 2010 from Pegasus Travel, on Holland America Line; 2nd place: Anolon Chef Clad 10-piece cookware set; 3rd place: a set of Wusthof Knives; 4th place: a set of the Fast and Fabulous Cookbooks by Judy. From November 2009 – March 2010 a "Recipe of the Month" will be chosen. Each winner will receive $100 in cash and a set of Bandiola Spices. Monthly winners are also eligible for the grand prizes.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MAMA MARY'S® 2010 PIZZA CREATIONS RECIPE CONTEST — pERIOD 1
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original recipe using one of Mama Mary's® Gourmet Pizza Crusts. There are 2 categories, judged separately: 1) Your Mama’s Favorite Pizza or 2) Creative Creations Traditional or Dessert Pizza. Don't forget Mama Mary's Crusts are great on the grill, too!
PRIZES	Each quarter, 4 semifinalists will be chosen in each category to receive a cappuccino machine and a free one-year supply of Mama Mary's® Gourmet Pizza Crusts. 1 Grand Prize winner in each category will be chosen from the year's field of 16 Creative Creations Traditional or Dessert Pizza Recipe and 16 Your Mama's Favorite Pizza Recipe semifinalists. Grand Prize winners will each receive a trip to Disney World plus $5,000, half of which ($2,500) will be donated by Spartan Foods of America, Inc. to the charity of each winner's choice.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

PB&J MY WAY
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	March is National Peanut Month! Spend it developing a creative and delicious peanut butter sandwich sandwich recipe to enter in the contest: the more unique, the better! Your entries will also help feed the hungry.
ELIGIBILITY	No restrictions given.
PRIZES	Southern Peanut Growers will donate one jar of peanut butter - up to 4,000 jars - to Feeding America for each recipe entered. 10 winners will each receive a one-year supply of peanut butter (a full case).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TRADING UP DOWNTOWN RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter a recipe for anything, where at least 2 of the ingredients have been "traded up" for other ingredients with higher NuVal scores. NuVal is a nutritional scoring system that ranks foods from 1-100 based on how nutritious they are for you. Information is available on sponsor's website.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents US and Canada, at least.
PRIZES	Winner will receive: NuVal t-shirt; Real Simple’s Best Recipes: Easy, Delicious Meals; a couple of high-scoring food products, including a jar of Teddie Unsalted Old Fashioned Natural Peanut Butter (NuVal score: 49) and a product of the winner’s choice.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE CONTEST IN LANCASTER COUNTY
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original cookie recipe that uses chocolate chips.
PRIZES	Winner will recieve a gift certificate for a Night at the Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast in Lancaster, PA, to be used any time.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

GREAT AMERICAN SPICE COMPANY MARCH "IRISH" MADNESS RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit your favorite original Irish recipe. It should be health conscious and include the use of at least 1 Great American Spice Company brand product as a main ingredient. Entry may be of a beverage, appetizer, main entre, snack or dessert.
PRIZES	Winner will receive: $50 Gift Certificate to The Great American Spice Co.; free shipping on all products purchased from The Great American Spice Co. for 1 year; and will be acknowledged on The Great American Spice Co. fan page on Facebook.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

RECIPE FOR A GOOD START CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit your “Recipe For A Good Start” which includes the following components: a) a life lesson relating to family, kids and the “Recipe for a Good Start” campaign (250 words or less), and b) a written food recipe that includes at least 1 jar of Ragu Sauce and no more than 7 additional ingredients. Recipe should take less than 30 minutes hands-on time, feed at least 4 people, and fit one of 5 given themes.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 18 years of age or older and parents or legal guardians of a child under 18 years of age as of date of entry.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: A $5,000 contribution to a 529 college plan for one of winner’s children (ARV: $5,000). 3 Finalist Prizes: A 4-day/3-night trip for 4 to New York City to compete in a cooking show-down for the Grand Prize. Trip includes transportation, lodging, $500 spending money for the winner, and the chance to compete in a cooking show-down for the Grand Prize and the opportunity to have clips from the cook-off aired on TV (ARV: $7,000 each). Fan Favorite Prize: Sponsor-selected cooking set (ARV: $1,000 each).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

JAZZMEN RICE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	April 1, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit your best original recipe featuring Jazzmen Rice.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 US states, & DC. Note: winner is responsible for picking up prize at the final event on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Rock-N-Bowl in New Orleans, LA.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: Deluxe Kitchen Aid stainless steel microwave from Nordic Kitchens and Baths, $500 prize package of cookware from Loubat, Fleur de Lis Dinner Set from Judy's at the Rink, $250 grocery gift certificate from Breaux Mart (total ARV $1450). Winner and the other 4 finalists each receive a 25 pound bag of Jazzmen Rice.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	April 2, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter a recipe for an entrée/main dish, or a side dish, using at least 4 oz of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. The 2 categories are judged separately.
PRIZES	In the Entree/Main Dish category: 1 grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and a private cooking party with five of their friends consisting of a personal chef to teach a cooking class in the winner’s home or a venue of the winner’s choice to take place within 6 months of claiming the grand prize. All catering, food and wine expenses will be covered. Winner must provide location for event. The party is valued at $1,500. 3 runners up will receive products from Taste of Home and Every Day with Rachael Ray, including merchandising, cookware and cookbooks, valued at $250. In the Side Dish category: 1 winner will receive $1,000 and products from Taste of Home and Every Day with Rachael Ray, including merchandising, cookware and cookbooks, valued at $1,250.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

DELISH.COM: CHICKEN RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	April 2, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit a your favorite go-to recipe of any type, as long as it includes chicken.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 US states, DC, Canada the age of majority in their area of residence. (Void in PR and Quebec).
PRIZES	1 winner will receive a $799 Genesis Gas Grill from Weber-Stephens Co.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

PUBLIX AT SEASON'S PEAK STRAWBERRIES RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	April 7, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter an original recipe that uses at least 2 cups of strawberries. All ingredients must be available in most grocery stores.
ELIGIBILITY	All entrants must be 21 years old and legal residents of FL, GA, AL, TN, or SC at the time of entry.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: 52 $100 Publix Super Market gift cards (ARV $5,200). 3 Runner-Up Prizes: $100 Publix Super Market gift card each.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BARRITTS BERMUDA GETAWAY RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	April 26, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit an original cocktail recipe containing a minimum of 1 fluid ounce of Barritt's Ginger Beer.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: a trip for 2 to Bermuda, including airfare for winner and 1 guest to Bermuda, and 3-nights/4-days hotel accommodation (ARV $4000). Any other expenses (meals, ground transport, fees, etc.) are winner's responsibility.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

5th CAVIT GOURMET PIZZA CLASSIC
DEADLINE	April 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your best original gourmet pizza recipe with your favorite Cavit Collection wine pairing.
ELIGIBILITY	Must be at least 21 years of age to enter. This sweepstakes is open to residents of the United States (excluding CA, HI and UT).
PRIZES	Gourmet Pizza Chef Prize (finalist prize) consists of a 2-night trip to New York for 2 persons including transportation and accommodations, to compete in "The Cavit Gourmet Pizza Classic” (ARV $3,000); Grand Prize winner will receive a 5-day/4-night trip for 2 to Italy, including transportation and hotel accommodations (ARV $5000). Note: all other meals, gratuities, ground transfers, excursions, incidentals and any other expenses not specified are responsibility of winner and companion. A second Grand Prize winner will be selected by random drawing from all eligible entries.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

LUCKY LEAF BLUE RIBBON RECIPE CHALLENGE
DEADLINE	April 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original recipe using at least one full 21-ounce can of Lucky Leaf Premium Pie Filling. Preparation can take no more than 1 hour from start to finish.
ELIGIBILITY	Must be at least 21 years of age to enter. This contest is open to residents of the 50 United States (excludes PR).
PRIZES	Grand prize winner will receive a prize package consisting of a $1,000 check and Lucky Leaf Premium Pie Filling products (total prize ARV $1,050). 9 Runners-up winners will each receive Lucky Leaf Premium Pie Filling products (ARV $50), and a Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (ARV $25).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

AVIKO'S GREAT BRITISH BREAKFAST
DEADLINE	April 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	What makes your 'Full English' great? Finish this statement: 'My Great British Breakfast is the best because...' in be 50 words or less.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to bona fide professional caterers in UK and Ireland only, aged 18 and over.
PRIZES	Prize of a weekend for two in London and breakfast at the Wolseley is up to a value of £400 to cover overnight accommodation in a hotel of the winner’s choice and breakfast at the Wolseley. A cheque for £400 will be supplied to the winner on condition it is used to book the weekend and breakfast. 10 runners up will receive a case of Aviko Hash Browns.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MAINE LOBSTER CHEF OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
DEADLINE	April 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter recipe showing a spirit of adventure, and offering an original and creative way to prepare and/or serve Maine lobster. Complimentary and interesting ingredients, and flavor combinations should be present. Fall Harvest themes are encouraged. 3 finalists will participate in a cook-off.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to chefs and culinary professionals.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $1,000 and the prestigious title Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. Runners up (2): $500 each. All receive publicity for winner and winner's restaurant; exposure in top newspapers, consumer and industry magazines, and television, as well as a spotlight on the Maine Lobster Promotion Council website; and commemorative plaques to display in their restaurants.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

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VEGETARIAN TIMES CHEFS’ CHALLENGE
DEADLINE	May 1, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Use your training to create delicious vegetarian recipes. Submissions will be accepted and a prize awarded in each of the following categories: Appetizer, Soup, Entrée, Side Dish, and Dessert.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to culinary students graduating from an accredited cooking school this year (January through December 2010).
PRIZES	The creators of the five winning recipes will each win $300 cash, a $100 American Express gift card, and other prizes supplied by our sponsor.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

DOLE CALIFORNIA COOK-OFF CONTEST
DEADLINE	May 7, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter a entrée recipe containing at least 1 of the following ingredients: 1 can (20 oz.) DOLE Pineapple , 1 can (11 oz. or 15 oz.) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, 1 can (15.25 oz.) DOLE Tropical Fruit, 1 cup DOLE Pineapple Juice, or 1 cup DOLE Pineapple Mango Juice. Recipe must not contain more than 8 ingredients (herbs/spices, water and cooking spray do not count).
PRIZES	5 Finalist Prizes: A trip for 2 to Los Angeles, CA to participate in the DOLE California Cook-Off event. Trip package includes airfare, 3 nights' accommodations opportunity for winner to participate in the DOLE California Cook-Off event on June 26, 2010; and $450 spending money (total ARV each $2520). Winner will receive $1000 and their recipe will be printed on appropriate DOLE can labels.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

IT'S ALL IN THE ONION CHALLENGE # 2: SUMMER PICNIC RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	May 14, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Oso Sweet® Onions wants to have your creative recipes serving 6 persons, using their onions as a major ingredient. There will be 4 challenges. The theme of this one is "Summer Picnic Recipe Contest," and it opens February 8.
PRIZES	Weekly winner: Oso Sweet® Gift Basket. Recipe category winners (1/challenge): $500. Grand Prize Winner (chosen from recipe category winners): $2500.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

SWEET REWARDS RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	June 1, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original recipe using canned Louisiana Sweet Potatoes into one of 4 categories for amateurs and 1 for professionals. Amateurs and professional chefs will be judged separately.
PRIZES	Grand prize is $1000, and may be chosen from any category. There is also one $500 prize awarded in each category.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

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CORN RECIPE COOKING CONTEST
DEADLINE	June 7, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your favorite recipe using corn as the main ingredient. Any form of corn may be used, including cornmeal.
ELIGIBILITY	The contest is limited to adults 18 years of age and older who are legal U.S. residents, with e-mail access. Winner's shipping address must be located in 48 United States - we regret no Hawaii or Alaska.
PRIZES	One prize: an assortment of cookbooks valued at approximately $250 from Andrews McMeel Publishing.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

DR. GRANDMA'S — GOOD HEALTH CAN BE YUMMY CONTEST
DEADLINE	June 15, 2010
DESCRIPTION	All original recipes using one or more of Dr. Grandma's products will be eligible. Other ingredients should be commonly available. Include a photo for extra credit.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal U.S. residents (excluding PR), 14 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize (1): Blendtec Total Blender (ARV $599). Second Place (1): $25 Doctor Grandma’s Gift Card, 1 Grandma Koyote Diabetic BBQ Sauce and/or 1 Karen’s Cookies Cookie Cutter set (type to be determined by Karen’s Cookies). Honor Roll (2 to 5): $5 Doctor Grandma’s Gift Card, 1 Grandma Koyote Diabetic BBQ Sauce and/or 1 Karen’s Cookies Cookie Cutter set (type to be determined by Karen’s Cookies).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

VILLA ROMA FRESH & NATURAL SAUSAGE RECIPE CONTEST: BUDGET MEAL DEALS – THE ULTIMATE $3 SAUSAGE PASTA
DEADLINE	June 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Assume a one pound Villa Roma sausage package costs $3.99. Now, create a recipe feeding between two and ten people, and costing $3 or less per person. Use only fresh & natural ingredients in your recipe and don't forget the VR sausage! Done? Now enter it!
ELIGIBILITY	Open to adults 18 years or older whose legal residence is within 60 miles of a retail store that carries Villa Roma Sausage products.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: 1 year supply of Villa Roma Fresh & Natural Sausages (1 package per week for 52 weeks); features on website and newsletter; and a Master Chef Villa Roma Apron. 5 Honorable Mention Prizes: Villa Roma Chef Apron.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BEST SPANISH RECIPES COOKING CONTEST
DEADLINE	June 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Submit your best Spanish recipe. Upload a picture of the finished dishand write a brief story about how it turned out for you.
PRIZES	The winner will receive a $50 La Tienda Gift Card.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MUSHROOMS EVERY DAY, EVERY WAY RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	August 1, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter a recipe that includes at least 8 ounces of fresh commercially-cultivated mushrooms. You may enter in 3 categories: Breakfast; Main Dish; and Appetizers & Sides.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	3 winners will each have their submissions highlighted on Mushroominfo.com and will receive $1,000. The Grand Prize Winner will receive an additional $1,000.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

IT'S ALL IN THE ONION CHALLENGE # 3: TAILGATE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	August 27, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Oso Sweet® Onions wants to have your creative recipes serving 6 persons, using their onions as a major ingredient. There will be 4 challenges. The theme of this one is "Tailgate Recipe Contest," and it opens May 24.
PRIZES	Weekly winner: Oso Sweet® Gift Basket. Recipe category winners (1/challenge): $500. Grand Prize Winner (chosen from recipe category winners): $2500.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MISS MERINGUE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	August 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter your favorite recipe any tub(s) or bag(s) of Miss Meringue Cookies (Minis or Classiques) as an ingredient, not a garnish or topping.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: A trip for two to Paris, France. Package accommodations include airfare for two (Approximate Value $5,000) or a $5,000 American Express Card. Transportation to and from the airport, hotel accommodations, meals and expenses are the sole responsibility of the contest winner. First Prize: (1) 32GB iPOD Touch (ARV $299). 2nd Prize: (1) “The French Cookie Book” by Bruce Healy (ARV $59). The first 100 people to submit a recipe will receive a free tub or bag of Miss Meringue cookies.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BE HAPPY & HEALTHY® RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	September 30, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Create and make a recipe that contains at least one Happy & Healthy Product: Fruitfull®, Happy Indulgence®, Happy Indulgence® Decadent Dips™, Be Happy & Healthy® Snacks and/or Be Happy & Healthy® Breads. Submit with a minimum of 3 photos--ingredients, prep, and final dish. There are 5 categories.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $1,000 in cash; Best Recipe Prizes (1/each remaining category): $500 in cash; 18 Monthly Prizes: A Happy & Healthy Apron or equivalent prize.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

IT'S ALL IN THE ONION CHALLENGE # 4: HOLIDAY RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	December 3, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Oso Sweet® Onions wants to have your creative recipes serving 6 persons, using their onions as a major ingredient. There will be 4 challenges. The theme of this one is "Holiday Recipe Contest," and it opens August 30.
PRIZES	Weekly winner: Oso Sweet® Gift Basket. Recipe category winners (1/challenge): $500. Grand Prize Winner (chosen from recipe category winners): $2500.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BASS PECAN COMPANY RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	December 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter a recipe containing pecans as one ingredient.
PRIZES	One grand prize winner will receive a check for $1,000. Also, one recipe each week will be chosen to feature on the site, and entrant will receive a free one-pound bag of natural mammoth pecan halves.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

YOUR MOST TEMPTING PEANUT RECIPES FOODSERVICE RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	December 31, 2010
DESCRIPTION	Enter a recipe containing at least 1/3 cup peanuts and/or peanut butter as an ingredient. There are 4 categories: Appetizer/Snack; Main Dish; Salad/Side Dish; Dessert.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to any foodservice trained chefs, educator or student 18 years or older.
PRIZES	One grand prize will be selected for a cash prize of $2,500. One first prize of $1,000 will be awarded in each of the 4 categories.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

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