Contest Cook: Deadline Recipe Contests and Cooking Contest lists for competitive amateurs.

DEADLINE CONTEST LIST

This page lists recipe contests that have DEADLINE dates for entering. These competitions are for the amateur cook. Always read the sponsor's rules before entering any cooking contest, as we only give a brief description here. Keep in mind that contests generally are not open to the sponsor's, accountant's or PR/judging group's employees or their families.

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ASAP! "THE GREAT AMERICAN AMATEUR KITCHEN" CASTING CALL new
ASAP!        RAMEN NOODLE MANIA CONTEST
ASAP!        2011-2012 KEITH LORREN'S® $2,000 RECIPE CONTEST

02-05-12 "GREAT GAME DAY" RECIPE CONTEST
02-06-11 TARLA DALAL: SANDWICH RECIPE CONTEST
02-06-11 SAUCY MAMA’S "SKINNY MAMA – COOKING WITH MUSTARD" CONTEST new
02-07-11 HARRIS TEETER YOURWELLNESS HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST
02-07-11 NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY RECIPE CONTEST new
02-08-11 RESCUE BULLET PHOTO RECIPE CONTEST new
02-08-11 OUTSIDE THE CANISTER RECIPE CONTEST new
02-10-12 TEXAS COOP POWER: BLUEBERRIES
02-10-12 THE 'HUNGER GAMES' RECIPE CONTEST 4
02-10-12 IOWA EGG COUNCIL 2012 COOKING CONTEST
02-10-11 CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY COMMISSION'S 2nd ANNUAL MOST ROMANTIC RECIPE CONTEST
02-11-12 RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - HALIFAX new
02-11-12 BETTER RECIPES 2012 SEMI-ANNUAL RECIPE CONTEST WEEK 5 new
02-12-12 HOME SWEET HOME RECIPE CONTEST
02-12-12 SOUP CHALLENGE™
02-13-12 INSTRUCTABLES COFFEE CHALLENGE
02-14-12 TRUWHIP'S CRACK THE WHIP RECIPE CONTEST
02-15-12 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: PERFECT PARTY APPETIZERS
02-15-12 JUST A PINCH: COOKIE CELEBRATION
02-17-12 HOLLAND BULB FARMS' 2012 HOMEGROWN RECIPE CONTEST
02-17-12 SUPERBOWL RECIPE CONTEST
02-18-12 RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - VANCOUVER new
02-20-12 MOST DELICIOUS DISH RECIPE CONTEST - FEBRUARY
02-24-12 BETTER HOMES & GARDENS PRIZE TESTED RECIPES®: SEPTEMBER 2012 RECIPE CATEGORIES
02-24-12   KNORR HEALTHYLIFE RECIPE CONTEST - 3 new
02-25-12 RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - MONTREAL new
02-26-12 BEN'S BEGINNERS™ CONTEST
02-29-12 TASTE OF HOME: HOLIDAY DESSERTS
02-29-12 MARTHA WHITE®/LODGE® CAST IRON NATIONAL CORNBREAD COOK-OFF 2012
02-29-12 TRIED-AND-TESTED-RECIPES.COM RECIPE COMPETITION
02-29-12 PAMA'S BEST HOME BAR STAR CONTEST new
02-29-12 ATHENS "1-2-3-4 MINI FILLO SHELLS" CONTEST - FEBRUARY new
02-29-12 LEBANESE VIDEO RECIPE COMPETITION new

03-04-12 RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - TORONTO new
03-11-12 MAKE IT BOYARDEELICIOUS! RECIPE CONTEST
03-15-12 HEALTHY COOKING: LIGHTENED-UP HOLIDAY COOKIES AND BARS
03-31-12 AUNTIE ANNE’S® BAKING KIT RECIPE CHALLENGE
03-31-12 CUISINART'S "LITTLE BITES STAGE 3 (and up) RECIPE CONTEST"
03-31-12 MAMA MARY'S 2012 PIZZA CREATIONS RECIPE CONTEST

04-01-12 COUNTRY WOMAN: BEST CHRISTMAS COOKIES
04-14-12 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: SIMPLE SIMMERED SENSATIONS
04-30-12 COOK YOUR HEART OUT 2012 new
04-30-12 CUISINART'S "GET COOKING! CONTEST" - PERIOD 8 new

05-15-12 HEALTHY COOKING: FAST & CHEAP
05-31-12 TASTE OF HOME: CHERISHED FAMILY CLASSICS

ASAP!

"THE GREAT AMERICAN AMATEUR KITCHEN" CASTING CALL
DEADLINE	Nominations will be accepted continuously.
DESCRIPTION	Do you have a signature dish that everyone raves over? The Great American Amateur Kitchen is a new show that will spotlight cooks from across the nation, taping each amateur chef preparing their famous dish in their own kitchen. Nominate yourself or a friend to be featured by submitting a recipe, accompanied by a story about the joy it brings to others. The goal of the broadcast is to share the love and warmth of your kitchen with others — and to have a fun time doing so!
ELIGIBILITY	Open to amateur cooks of all ages who are residents of the 50 United States and DC.
PRIZES	Up to 39 Prizes each season (3/episode): Fame! You will become an instant reality TV star and Facebook celebrity. Host Simon Stanley will bring the ingredients and the production crew to your home and tape you making your special recipe in your kitchen, then share it with the world. Most recipes that are not featured on the broadcast will be featured in the cookbooks the sponsor will be publishing. An introduction to each recipe will be added by the sponsor, along with a suggested wine pairing where appropriate.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

RAMEN NOODLE MANIA CONTEST
DEADLINE	Ends when 500 Recipes have been submitted.
DESCRIPTION	Enter your creative and budget friendly recipes using Ramen Noodles. Views, comments and ratings help determine winner, so enter early. Photos are bonus points.
ELIGIBILITY	Not stated.
PRIZES	Prize: Meat Sampler Package from Omaha Steaks (ARV $100).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

2011-2012 KEITH LORREN'S® $2,000 RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	Closes when a sufficient number of entries are received, or March 31, 2012.
DESCRIPTION	Submit your original cultural/ethnic entreé recipe using at least one of Keith Lorren® brand seasonings.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States or DC who are 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $2,000 cash or scholarship.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

FEBRUARY 2012

"GREAT GAME DAY" RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 5, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Submit your game day recipe made using a Pepperidge Farm Puff Pasty product, and a photo and brief description of the prepared dish.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: A 3 day/2 night trip for the winner and 1 guest to New York City. Trip prize must be taken between 4/1/12 and 4/7/12 and includes airfare, hotel accommodations and ground transportation to and from the airport, a cooking class with Gail Simmons and $500 spending money (ARV $3,000).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TARLA DALAL: SANDWICH RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 6, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your recipe for sandwiches of any sort: hot, cold, open, sandwiches that make a meal and dainty sandwiches for a cocktail party. Tarla Dalal is located in India, and entries should be vegetarian. Recipes for this monthly contest should be sized to serve 4 persons.
ELIGIBILITY	Not stated.
PRIZES	Prize: a personally autographed Sandwiches cookbook by Tarla Dalal.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

SAUCY MAMA’S "SKINNY MAMA – COOKING WITH MUSTARD" CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 6, 2012 (apply); February 28, 2012 (submit recipe)
DESCRIPTION	Saucy Mama wants 50 bloggers to apply to receive a shipment of 6 of their mustards, then create a diet recipe and blog about it. You must have a blog that has been active at least 6 months, and posted at least 4 posts/month. Your recipe must adhere to guidelines for at least one nationally recognized diet plan; specify which plan(s) it meets. In addition to blogging your recipe, you must also submit recipe and photos or video to Saucy Mama by 2/21-2/28/12 and to at least 2 other photo/recipe sharing sites during the following week. You will be able to offer 3 additional bottles of mustard as a giveaway on your blog or other social media. They will be shipped by the sponsor.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to bloggers who have posted at least 4 posts/month for 6 months. Must be a citizen of the United States.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: a Spa Day worth up to $500 at one of the many spas in your area listed on www.SpaFinder.com. Includes a Spa Day in the form of a $500 gift card from SpaFinder.com, an additional $500 check made out to the winning contestant, from Barhyte Specialty Foods, and a Saucy Mama sampling pack featuring Saucy Mama’s best sellers.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

HARRIS TEETER YOURWELLNESS HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 7, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your favorite original healthy recipe.
ELIGIBILITY	Open only to legal residents of NC, SC, GA, VA, TN, DE, MD and DC, who are 18 or older,
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $1000 in Harris Teeter Gift Cards. Second through Sixth Prizes: $250 each in Harris Teeter Gift Cards.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 7, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original margarita recipe, including at least 1 Margaritaville product as an ingredient.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the 50 United States and DC who are 21 or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: A frozen concoction maker (ARV $299); a year’s supply of Margaritaville Margarita Mix (52 bottles), Margaritaville Salt (12 tins) and a $222 gift card for Margaritaville Tequila; and a trip for 2 persons to Key West, Florida, including airfare to Key West, 2 night/3 day hotel accommodations, $200 in Margaritaville food credit at Margaritaville Key West Restaurant, and a one-hour mixology class with a Margaritaville bartender. (total ARV $2,799). The winning recipe may be used for a featured drink in US Margaritaville & LandShark Bar & Grill restaurants.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

RESCUE BULLET PHOTO RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 8, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your best blended recipe and a photo of the finished dish. Any children in photos must be yours!
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of Canada, the 50 United States and DC who are 19 or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: a Rescue Bullet blending system, signed by Jenny McCarthy.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

OUTSIDE THE CANISTER RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 8, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your recipe containing oats. Think outside the box! A photo may be added but the rules do not state it is required.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the United States who are 18 or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: a year’s supply of Country Choice Organic products, defined as 26 free product coupons. 5 Voters' Choice Prizes: a signed copy of Candice Kumai’s Pretty Delicious.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TEXAS CO-OP POWER: BLUEBERRIES
DEADLINE	February 10, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter recipes featuring those tasty yet nutrional powerhouses, blueberries.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of Texas who are members of an electric co-op.
PRIZES	Prize: Texas Blueberry Festival prize package, including a two-night stay at the historic Hardeman House Bed & Breakfast in Nacogdoches.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

THE 'HUNGER GAMES' RECIPE CONTEST 4
DEADLINE	February 10, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This is the last of four contests themed around the movie/book trilogy "Hunger Games." Each contest requires entries themed around a different category of foods from the trilogy by Suzanne Collins, which is filled with evocative descriptions of food. For this contest, submit your original Wild Card recipe inspired by the "Hunger Games" dish of your choice. Include a photo of the finished creation.
ELIGIBILITY	Not stated.
PRIZES	Prize: not announced, just that you have "a shot at fame, glory and prizes."
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

IOWA EGG COUNCIL 2012 COOKING CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 10, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your recipe featuring at least 4 eggs and containing no more than 12 ingredients. Recipes may be for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, snacks, desserts, or beverages. The eggs must be cooked in the preparation of the dish. Finalists must participate in a cookoff.
ELIGIBILITY	Open only to residents of Iowa. There are two age divisions in this contest: adults and students (6th – 12th grade).
PRIZES	These prizes will be awarded in both divisions. First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $400 Third Prize: $300 Fourth Prize: $200 Fifth Prize: $100
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY COMMISSION'S 2nd ANNUAL MOST ROMANTIC RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 10, 2012 noon
DESCRIPTION	Got an easy-to-make, romantic recipe including fresh or frozen strawberries? Submit your recipe to this contest, with a clear, creative photo. Main course, salad, side dish, appetizer or dessert recipes are welcome — for any meal of the day.
ELIGIBILITY	Must be 18 or older.
PRIZES	First Prize: $1,000 Amazon Gift Card Second Prize: $350 Amazon Gift Card Third Prize: $150 Amazon Gift Card
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - HALIFAX
DEADLINE	February 11, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This the first of 4 open auditions for the Food Network show. Submit your best original recipe that fits one of the 7 categories and is suitable to become a mass grocery store item. You will need to bring a sample of the dish to the audition. Applications received before the audition date will be assigned a time to audition. Pre-applicants are encourgaged to submit a 1-minute video giving the story of their recipe. You may also bring your dish and application to the audition and take your chances on being seen on a first come, first serve basis. If not seen at one audition, you may try again at a later one. Categories are: Hors d’oeuvres, Cakes, puddings and pies, Savoury snacks, Entrées, Condiments and dips, Candies and chocolates, Cookies and squares.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of Canada who are amateur cooks and the age of majority. Culinary students may enter if they are not working in the food industry.
PRIZES	21 Participants (3/category): Trip to Toronto, Ontario for up to 8 days in a 5 week period (currently scheduled to commence on or about March 10, 2012) to participate in the show. Transportation and accommodation arrangements will be organized and paid for by Producer. 7 Category Prizes (1/category): $25,000 CDN and his/her Recipe will become a President’s Choice® or other Loblaws branded product. Grand Prize: $250,000 CDN
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BETTER RECIPES 2012 SEMI-ANNUAL RECIPE CONTEST — WEEK 5
DEADLINE	February 11, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This contest is comprised of 25 weekly contests, each with its own theme and prize. Weekly winners will then compete for a Grand Prize. Create a recipe that fits the theme for the week. Themes may call for a specific ingredient, cooking method, or dish. You may add a new recipe to the sponsor's database or enter a recipe that you have previously uploaded to the site. Photos may be added but are not required. Entries are not automatically carried over to subsequent weeks. This week's theme is "Slow Cooker Recipe."
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC who are age 21 or older.
PRIZES	25 Reader's Choice Prizes (1/week): $250 gift card. Limit 1/person. 25 Editor's Choice Prizes (1/week): $250 gift card. Limit 1/person. Editor's Choice Grand Prize: $2,500 check.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

HOME SWEET HOME RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 12, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your recipe for a sweet dish. No entrées, appetizers or drinks in this contest. You must also upload a photo of the dish.
ELIGIBILITY	Must be 18 or older. Residency requirements not stated.
PRIZES	Prize: $100 Willams-Sonoma Gift Card and publicity in several of the sponsors social media formats.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

SOUP CHALLENGE™
DEADLINE	February 12, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original soup recipe, and choose 1 of 8 New England Country Soup flavors for it to compete against based on taste and nutrition. It's optional to enter a background story for your soup, but the story will be included in the judging. Photos are also optional.
ELIGIBILITY	Only residents of these states 18 or older may enter, in these regional divisions: Northeast: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, and DC Southeast: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, and TN Midwest: IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI
PRIZES	3 Soup Challenge™ Winner Prizes (1/region): a 3-day/2-night Weekend Getaway trip for two. The prize includes airfare, 2 nights' hotel accommodations and 3 meals total (2 dinners, 1 brunch). ARV $1500. 15 Finalists (5/region): a Culinary Gift Basket including a gift certificate for culinary course(s), a cookware set, and 12 pouches of New England Country Soup (ARV $100). Finalists living outside the metro area where their cookoffs are held will be given a $200 travel stipend and overnight accomodations where sponsor deems necessary.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

INSTRUCTABLES COFFEE CHALLENGE
DEADLINE	February 13, 2012
DESCRIPTION	How do you ingest your coffee? In a beverage, a dessert, or something more unconventional? Create a Step-by-Step, Photo, or Video Instructable featuring your own coffee recipes.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the 50 United States and DC, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK, and Australia who are 13 or older. May need parent/guardian permission if you are under 18.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: a Breville Barista Express BES860XL machine with grinder and an Instructables Prize Pack (ARV $625). 3 First Prizes: a Baratza 585 Baratza Virtuoso Coffee Grinder and an Instructables Prize Pack (ARV $225). 5 Second Prize: a Cuisinart DCC 2600 Central Programmable Coffeemaker and an Instructables Prize pack (ARV $125).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TRUWHIP'S CRACK THE WHIP RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 14, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your recipe using truwhip in one of 4 categories. Photos (3 max) and videos are optional. The categories are: Fruity– The undeniably classic combo of fruit & cream, but give it a new twist; Gooey/Chewy – chocolatey, fudgy, caramel, peanut buttery, toffee, nutty concoctions; Savory - Maybe something similar to a yogurt or sour cream sauce in appetizers or main courses, but really the possibilities are limitless..think spicy or herbal exotica; The Unexpected – be adventurous, creative, artistic, whimsical or exotic, but in good taste.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the United States who are 18 or older.
PRIZES	4 Grand Prizes (1/category): $250 cash and $250 donated under the winner’s name to a local food bank or non-profit organization selected by the winner and approved by Peak Foods. and recipes showcased on the truwhip website and in publicity. 12 Finalist Prizes (3/category): 1 year’s supply of truwhip (52 tub containers, awarded as coupons). Every entry will receive a coupon for a free tub of truwhip.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: PERFECT PARTY APPETIZERS
DEADLINE	February 15, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your party appetizer recipes that are easy, scrumptious, and perfect for holiday parties. Dips, poppers, baked tidbits, pinwheels, bruschettas, fondue, nuts, tartlets, and even stuffed veggies are welcome as long as they require the miniumum of fuss. Include a few words about the origin of your recipe, any compliments it's received, and any variations you recommend.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $500 2nd Place Prize: $300 3rd Place Prize: $200 4th Place Prize: $100 8 Runner-up Prizes: 1-year Simple & Delicious subscription or gift subscription.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

JUST A PINCH: COOKIE CELEBRATION
DEADLINE	February 15, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter a recipe for your best original cookes — all shapes and sizes welcome. Share a little bit about the recipe's history as well and submit a photo of your cookies.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: Roundtrip airfare for 2 to Nashville, TN; 3 days/2 nights hotel accommodations; 2 tickets to a Grand Ole Opry performance; a $1000 cook's dream shopping spree at the Viking Kitchen Store in Franklin, TN; and the opportunity to prepare the winning recipe with Janet at a Blue Ribbon Showcase event (ARV $3000).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

HOLLAND BULB FARMS' 2012 HOMEGROWN RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 17, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Submit your favorite "homegrown" recipe recipe in one of 2 categories, Fruits or Vegetables. The recipe must contain (and preferably feature) at least one of the fruits or vegetables sold on the Holland Bulb Farms website.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 16 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Third Prize (1/category): a $25 shopping spree on the Holland Bulb Farms website. Second Prize (1/category): a $50 shopping spree on the Holland Bulb Farms website. First Prize (1/category): a $100 shopping spree on the Holland Bulb Farms website Any participant submitting a recipe which is featured on the Holland Bulb Farms website or Bulb Blog will be awarded a $10 coupon to be used on any Holland Bulb Farms order.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

SUPERBOWL RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 17, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your creative but easy recipe using a Plainville Farms turkey ingredient and served in a bowl.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	3 Prizes: Emile Henry 4.2qt. Stewpot, Emile Henry cereal bowls, and Plainville Farms apron (total ARV $260).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - VANCOUVER
DEADLINE	February 18, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This the second of 4 open auditions for the Food Network show. Submit your best original recipe that fits one of the 7 categories and is suitable to become a mass grocery store item. You will need to bring a sample of the dish to the audition. Applications received before the audition date will be assigned a time to audition. Pre-applicants are encourgaged to submit a 1-minute video giving the story of their recipe. You may also bring your dish and application to the audition and take your chances on being seen on a first come, first serve basis. If not seen at one audition, you may try again at a later one. Categories are: Hors d’oeuvres, Cakes, puddings and pies, Savoury snacks, Entrées, Condiments and dips, Candies and chocolates, Cookies and squares.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of Canada who are amateur cooks and the age of majority. Culinary students may enter if they are not working in the food industry.
PRIZES	21 Participants (3/category): Trip to Toronto, Ontario for up to 8 days in a 5 week period (currently scheduled to commence on or about March 10, 2012) to participate in the show. Transportation and accommodation arrangements will be organized and paid for by Producer. 7 Category Prizes (1/category): $25,000 CDN and his/her Recipe will become a President’s Choice® or other Loblaws branded product. Grand Prize: $250,000 CDN
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MOST DELICIOUS DISH RECIPE CONTEST - FEBRUARY
DEADLINE	February 20, 2012
DESCRIPTION	The Florida Tomato Committee would like to hear about your most delicious recipes containing versatile fresh Florida tomatoes. Submit your original recipe for any type of dish. Particular consideration will be given to recipes submitted with clear and creative photos.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to citizens of the United States, who are age 18 or older.
PRIZES	Monthly Prize: one winner each month receives $500.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BETTER HOMES & GARDENS PRIZE TESTED RECIPES®: SEPTEMBER 2012 RECIPE CATEGORIES
DEADLINE	February 24, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your original recipe in one of two categories: Healthy Snacks: Kids need after-school treats that are more than empty calories. What is your healthiest recipe for afterschool or anytime snacking? Banana Desserts: Enter a dessert showcasing bananas. Twists on classic recipes are welcome as well as creative & craveworthy new ones.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	2 Monthly Category Winners (1/category): $500 check 2012 Grand Prize: a selection of appliances from Frigidaire worth up to $10,000.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

KNORR HEALTHYLIFE RECIPE CONTEST - 3
DEADLINE	February 24, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Create a recipe using Knorr Soup as one of the ingredients. Enter the recipe and a photo of the dish, taken from a bird's-eye view. This is the last of 3 entry periods, each judged separately.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of Nepal. If below the age of 18, obtain parent/guardian permission before entering.
PRIZES	First Prize: LG Microwave Oven (30litres, Convection with Steam); Ceramic Dinner Set; and Gift hamper from Knorr. 10 Finalist Prizes: Gift hamper from Knorr Soup with Unilever goodies. The winners will also be featured in the upcoming issues of Healthy life.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - MONTREAL
DEADLINE	February 25, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This the third of 4 open auditions for the Food Network show. Submit your best original recipe that fits one of the 7 categories and is suitable to become a mass grocery store item. You will need to bring a sample of the dish to the audition. Applications received before the audition date will be assigned a time to audition. Pre-applicants are encourgaged to submit a 1-minute video giving the story of their recipe. You may also bring your dish and application to the audition and take your chances on being seen on a first come, first serve basis. If not seen at one audition, you may try again at a later one. Categories are: Hors d’oeuvres, Cakes, puddings and pies, Savoury snacks, Entrées, Condiments and dips, Candies and chocolates, Cookies and squares.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of Canada who are amateur cooks and the age of majority. Culinary students may enter if they are not working in the food industry.
PRIZES	21 Participants (3/category): Trip to Toronto, Ontario for up to 8 days in a 5 week period (currently scheduled to commence on or about March 10, 2012) to participate in the show. Transportation and accommodation arrangements will be organized and paid for by Producer. 7 Category Prizes (1/category): $25,000 CDN and his/her Recipe will become a President’s Choice® or other Loblaws branded product. Grand Prize: $250,000 CDN
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

BEN'S BEGINNERS™ CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 26, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Submit a video (3 minutes max) of you and your child introducing a recipe that includes a rice product. The video should focus on the child preparing the recipe. The rules suggest some questions you may ask the child during the video which may help their presentation. Must be able to attend the cookoff filming.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are 18 years of age or older. You must be the parent/guardian of a child who is 5-12 years old for the whole duration of the contest. Child must be at least 5 as of 1/17/12 and may not turn 13 before 4/30/12.
PRIZES	4 Finalist Prizes: A trip for you and your child to appear on a shared segment of Rachael Ray to be filmed sometime between the dates of March 19, 2012 – March 30, 2012, in New York. Includes transportation and 2 nights lodging, and a check for $750 for spending money while Finalist is in New York. Grand Prize: A trip for you, your child, and an additional parent to appear on a segment on Rachael Ray to be filmed between the dates of April 16, 2012 and April 30, 2012, in New York. Includes transportation and 2 nights lodging, and a check for $750 for spending money while Finalist is in New York. Winner will also receive a check for $20,000 and child's school will be awarded a cafeteria makeover valued at $50,000. (If child is home-schooled, a school in the child's region will be chosen).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

TASTE OF HOME: HOLIDAY DESSERTS
DEADLINE	February 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Share the fantastic dessert recipes you showcase during the holidays. Entries are being accepted in these categories: Cookies & Bars; Bread Pudding; Cakes; Candies; Cobblers; and Tarts & Pies. Include a few words about the origin of your recipe, compliments it's received, and variations you suggest.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $500 2nd place: $300 3rd place: $150 9 Runners-up receive a cookbook.
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
RULES & REGS	Click here for rules.

MARTHA WHITE®/LODGE® CAST IRON NATIONAL CORNBREAD COOK-OFF 2012
DEADLINE	February 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Create an original main dish recipe prepared with at least one package of Martha White Cornbread Mix. It must be cooked in Lodge® Cast Iron cookware. Finalists will participate in a Cook-Off in South Pittsburg, TN, on April 28, 2012.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, 18 years or older.
PRIZES	First Prize: $5,000 cash; a 30-inch FiveStar® stainless steel gas range (ARV $3,250) from Five Star® Professional Cooking Equipment, a Division of Brown Stove Works, Inc., of Cleveland, Tenn., and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50). Second Prize: $1,500 cash and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50). Third Prize: $1,000 cash and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50). 7 Honorable Mention Prizes: $150 cash and special gifts from Lodge® Cast Iron and Martha White (ARV $50). All 10 Finalists will receive $500 toward travel expenses, but must make travel arrangements themselves.
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TRIED-AND TESTED-RECIPES.COM RECIPE COMPETITION
DEADLINE	February 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION	You may enter any original recipe in this contest. Include 1-4 photos, one of which must be the finished dish.
ELIGIBILITY	Not stated.
PRIZES	Prize: $50 (US) Amazon gift certificate.
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PAMA'S BEST HOME BAR STAR CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your new/original cocktail recipe containin at least 3/4 or .75 of an ounce of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur and at least one non-alcohol liquid ingredient. There is maximum of 8 ingredients (including dashes and drops) of which no more than 3 can be alcohol ingredients, for a total of no more than 3 ounces alcohol and 3-16 total ounces liquid in the cocktail. If you use any specialty or homemade ingredients each of their components must be included in the total ingredient count. A photo is required but will not be judged. The PAMA is the only item you may mention by brand name.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the United States and DC (excludes AL, CA, HI, PR, US territories), 21 years or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: A 2-night trip for 2 to Aspen, CO, June 15-17, 2012. Trip includes admission to the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, airfare, 2 nights' hotel accommodations and $2,000. (ARV $6,800). Recipe will be served at the FOOD & WINE Classic and featured on PAMA's web site and its Facebook page. 4 First Prizes: A PAMA logo gift pack (blanket, muddler, 3-piece shaker, set of 4 Collins glasses, recipe book, stir spoon and hat) and a 1-year subscription to FOOD & WINE magazine (ARV $160).
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ATHENS "1-2-3-4 MINI FILLO SHELLS" CONTEST
DEADLINE	February 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Create and enter a recipe that fits the monthly theme, using Athens Mini Fillo Shells and up to 4 other ingredients. Prepared ingredients such as seafood salad or guacamole are counted as one ingredient. All ingredients must be available for legal purchase in the US. Including a photo and/or video will get bonus points for your entry. This month's theme is "St. Patrick’s Day recipes (including green)."
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC, who are age 18 or older.
PRIZES	4 Monthly Prizes (48 total): $100 each Chef's Choice: No monetary prize, but will be marked a "Chef's Choice" on the website. Grand Prize (1/year): $1,234.
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LEBANESE VIDEO RECIPE COMPETITION
DEADLINE	February 29, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter a video (maximum 5 minutes) of focusing on the preparation of an original Lebanese recipe. Also submit the written recipe and a photo showing the finished dish. English and Arabic language videos will be accepted. Be sure to detail all ingredients, measurements, and steps. Some additional tips may be found in the rules. The first 50 persons to submit receive a prize just for entering!
ELIGIBILITY	Open worldwide to amateur adult cooks. CC recommends that you be the age of majority in your place of residence.
PRIZES	First 50 Entrants (limit 1/person): $100 and a surprise gift People's Choice Prize: $1000 Judges' Choice Prize: $1000
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MARCH 2012

RECIPE TO RICHES CASTING CALL - TORONTO
DEADLINE	March 4, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This the last of 4 open auditions for the Food Network show. Submit your best original recipe that fits one of the 7 categories and is suitable to become a mass grocery store item. You will need to bring a sample of the dish to the audition. Applications received before the audition date will be assigned a time to audition. Pre-applicants are encourgaged to submit a 1-minute video giving the story of their recipe. You may also bring your dish and application to the audition and take your chances on being seen on a first come, first serve basis. If not seen at one audition, you may try again at a later one. Categories are: Hors d’oeuvres, Cakes, puddings and pies, Savoury snacks, Entrées, Condiments and dips, Candies and chocolates, Cookies and squares.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of Canada who are amateur cooks and the age of majority. Culinary students may enter if they are not working in the food industry.
PRIZES	21 Participants (3/category): Trip to Toronto, Ontario for up to 8 days in a 5 week period (currently scheduled to commence on or about March 10, 2012) to participate in the show. Transportation and accommodation arrangements will be organized and paid for by Producer. 7 Category Prizes (1/category): $25,000 CDN and his/her Recipe will become a President’s Choice® or other Loblaws branded product. Grand Prize: $250,000 CDN
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MAKE IT BOYARDEELICIOUS! RECIPE CONTEST
DEADLINE	March 11, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Create your own unique dish using at least one Chef Boyardee product as an ingredient. Submit it with a photo of the finished recipe dish and a short essay (25 words max) describing why your family loves this recipe. The recipe can be for an appetizer, snack, side dish, entrée, or dessert. There are 10 weekly entry periods for this contest, all with the same requirements. Non-winning recipes may be re-entered in a subsequent week.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC (excludes MD, NE, VT), 18 years or older. If you are not the age of majority in your state, you must have parent/guardian permission to enter and provide it before entering.
PRIZES	10 Finalist Prizes (1/entry period): $500 pre-paid Gift Card (issuer to be determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion) and $75 in the form of Chef Boyardee free product coupons (ARV $575). Grand Prize: 1 year’s supply of groceries in the form of a gift card(s) to winner’s favorite retailer. Retailer to be determined by winner and subject to Sponsor’s approval (ARV $5,200). Prize based on $100 per week in grocery costs.
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HEALTHY COOKING: LIGHTENED-UP HOLIDAY COOKIES AND BARS
DEADLINE	March 15, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Submit your lightened up but luscious holiday cookies and bars. Do you have any tips for lightening up the time and effort needed to make them, too? Include a short note about your recipe: its origins, compliments it's received, plus any variations you recommend.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $600 First Prize: $400 Second Prize: $200 Third Prize: $100 Runners-up: year's subscription to Healthy Cooking.
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AUNTIE ANNE’S® BAKING KIT RECIPE CHALLENGE
DEADLINE	March 31, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Use the dough and yeast provided in Auntie Anne’s At-Home™ Baking Kit to create your own unique recipe that is a snack, appetizer, side dish, bread, main dish, or dessert. Enter the recipe and up to 2 photos, beginning January 9.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the United States who are 18 or older and of the age of majority in their state.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $1,000. First Prize: $500.
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CUISINART'S "LITTLE BITES STAGE 3 (and up) RECIPE CONTEST" — Period 6
DEADLINE	March 31, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your favorite concoctions that have made your kids happy to sit down and munch away for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and of course for quality snacking. Stage 3 foods are for 10 months and up. 11 entry periods are planned.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Prize: Cuisinart Compact Portable Blending & Chopping System. (There may be different prizes in each entry period.)
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MAMA MARY'S® 2012 PIZZA CREATIONS RECIPE CONTEST - PERIOD 1
DEADLINE	March 31, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This is the first of 4 quarterly contests. Enter your original recipe using one of Mama Mary's® Gourmet Pizza Crusts. There are 2 categories, judged separately: Your Mama’s Favorite Pizza Creative Creations Traditional or Dessert Pizza.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to all ages. No residency requirements stated.
PRIZES	8 Quarterly Semifinalists (4/category): a cappuccino machine and a free one-year supply of Mama Mary's® Gourmet Pizza Crusts. 2 Grand Prizes (1/category): will be chosen from the entire year's semifinalists in each category. 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.
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APRIL 2012

COUNTRY WOMAN: BEST CHRISTMAS COOKIES
DEADLINE	April 1, 2012
DESCRIPTION	This isn't the contest for your everyday cookies. For this contest, enter the holiday cookie recipes where you pull out all the stops to make your audience stop and raver over their incredibleness! Include a few words about the origin of your recipe, compliments it's received, and variations you suggest.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $500; Second place: $300; Third place: $200; Runners-up: Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend.
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SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: SIMPLE SIMMERED SENSATIONS
DEADLINE	April 14, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your easy slow-cooker recipes that wow your family and friends. The recipe may be for any part of a meal. Include a few words about the origin of your recipe, any compliments it's received, and any variations you recommend.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $500 2nd Place Prize: $300 3rd Place Prize: $200 4th Place Prize: $100 8 Runner-up Prizes: 1-year Simple & Delicious subscription or gift subscription.
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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'S COOK YOUR HEART OUT 2012
DEADLINE	April 30, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter your heart-healthy recipe, along with a picture of yourself and a short explanation of why heart-healthy cooking is important to you. You must be able to participate in a cook-off October 12, 2012. There are 4 categories: Entrées, Sides, Desserts, Kid-Friendly.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to residents of the 50 United States and DC who are 16 or older.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $25,000 check 3 First Prizes: $5,000 check 12 Finalists (3/category): trips to New York City for Finalist and 1 guest. Includes transportation, 2 nights lodging, and some meals. Finalist will participate in the Cook-off event. (ARV $2750).
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CUISINART'S "GET COOKING! CONTEST" - PERIOD 8
DEADLINE	April 30, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Enter an original recipe. This is the eighth of eleven contest periods, each judged separately. You may re-enter the recipe in later contests if it has not won.
ELIGIBILITY	Open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older.
PRIZES	Prize: Cuisinart Single Serve Brewing System, Juice Extractor, and Green Gourmet Stove Top Grill Pan (ARV $300).
DETAILS	Click here for contest information.
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MAY 2012

HEALTHY COOKING: FAST & CHEAP
DEADLINE	May 15, 2012
DESCRIPTION	What do you prepare for your family that is healthy, fast to prepare, and doesn't ruin the family budget? Include a short note about your recipe: its origins, compliments it's received, plus any variations you recommend.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $600 First Prize: $400 Second Prize: $200 Third Prize: $100
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TASTE OF HOME: CHERISHED FAMILY CLASSICS
DEADLINE	May 31, 2012
DESCRIPTION	Which recipes do you consider timeless classics? You know, the ones that your kids take with them when they leave the nest, or that you give to young couples. Enter your 12 ingredient or less recipe in one of these 3 categories (and don't forget to include a few words about the origin of your recipe, compliments it's received, and variations you suggest): Meats; Soups/Salads/Sides; Sweets.
ELIGIBILITY	No requirements stated.
PRIZES	Grand Prize: $500 2nd place: $300 3rd place: $150 9 Runners-up receive a cookbook.
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