DEADLINE CONTEST LIST
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03-06-10 TIMES NEWS COOKBOOK AND RECIPE CONTEST
03-08-10 SMUCKER'S® NATURAL SIMPLE CHEF RECIPE CONTEST
03-08-10 CREATE DUNKIN'S NEXT DONUT CONTEST new
03-11-10 GOOD SHEPHERD POULTRY HERITAGE CHICKEN COOKING COMPETITION
03-12-10 PERDUE® VERIFIABLY GOOD CHICKEN VIDEO CONTEST
03-12-10 FINE COOKING'S 2010 SLOW COOKER RECIPE CHALLENGE
03-12-10 MATZAH BREI RECIPE CONTEST new
03-12-10 FAMILY CIRCLE CUP & WHOLLY COW ICE CREAM CREATE-A-FLAVOR CONTEST new
03-13-10 VEAL MADE EASY RECIPE CONTEST
03-15-10 HEALTHY COOKING: MAKE IT HEALTHY - FROM SCRATCH!
03-15-10 SALAD A DAY ONLINE RECIPE CONTEST
03-15-10 FEBRUARY 2010 FAMILY DAY RECIPE CONTEST
03-15-10 WINTER COMFORT FOOD RECIPE CONTEST
03-18-10 RECIPE4LIVING COMFORTING CASSEROLES RECIPE CONTEST
03-19-10 PERDUE® VERIFIABLY GOOD CHICKEN VIDEO CONTEST
03-19-10 MIXING BOWL MOVIE NIGHT APPETIZER CHALLENGE
03-21-10 FOODIE KITCHEN RECIPE CONTEST new
03-22-10 LEMON TREE GROCER RECIPE CONTEST
03-22-10 TRAPICHE GRILL-OFF RECIPE COMPETITION
03-24-10 THE TOUR OF ITALY CHALLENGE
03-25-10 BHG: TAKE-ALONG TAILGATE NIBBLES
03-25-10 BHG: STUFFED PASTAS
03-25-10 MANJULA'S KITCHEN MARCH CONTEST: CAULIFLOWER new
03-26-10 COOKING UP CHANGE
03-27-10 FEASTING ON ART RECIPE CONTEST
03-29-10 SASSY SWEETS BLOGGERS RECIPE CHALLENGE
03-30-10 BAYS "EGG-STRA SPECIAL BENEDICTS" RECIPE CONTEST new
03-30-10 KITCHEN OLYMPICS CONTEST new
03-31-10 TENDER CHOICE® PORK RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 COOKINGTIPSTV.COM VIDEO CONTEST
03-31-10 JUDY A LA CARTE'S RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 CONTESSA NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 2010 PIZZA CREATIONS RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 WATCHING WAISTLINES & WALLETS RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 AROMA ULTIMATE RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 SWEET IDEAS RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 2010 EASY KIDS RECIPES CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST
03-31-10 ALL YOU BUDGET RECIPE COOK OFF
03-31-10 PB&J MY WAY
03-31-10 BR: YOUR BEST SIMPLE SLOW COOKER RECIPE CONTEST new
03-31-10 ATHENS "MONTHLY FILLO RECIPE MADNESS" CONTESTS new
03-31-10 TRADING UP DOWNTOWN RECIPE CONTEST new
03-31-10 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE CONTEST new
03-31-10 MARCH "IRISH" MADNESS RECIPE CONTEST new
03-31-10 RECIPE FOR A GOOD START CONTEST new
04-01-10 COUNTRY WOMAN DAZZLING HOLIDAY DINNERS
04-01-10 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: A SPLASH OF CITRUS
04-01-10 JAZZMEN RICE RECIPE CONTEST
04-02-10 PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE RECIPE CONTEST
04-02-10 DELISH.COM: CHICKEN RECIPE CONTEST
04-03-10 MIXING BOWL SUPPER SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE new
04-04-10 T. MARZETTI COMPANY “CHEF INSPIRED” RECIPE CONTEST
04-07-10 PUBLIX AT SEASON'S PEAK: STRAWBERRIES
04-15-10 TASTE OF HOME: HOLIDAY DESSERTS
04-26-10 BARRITTS BERMUDA GETAWAY RECIPE CONTEST
04-30-10 CUISINART'S "CULINARY COOK-OFF VIDEO RECIPE"
04-30-10 5th CAVIT GOURMET PIZZA CLASSIC
04-30-10 LUCKY LEAF BLUE RIBBON RECIPE CHALLENGE
04-30-10 WPVGA: SUMMER ENTERTAINING new
04-30-10 JOAN OF ARC "TASTE OF PARIS" RECIPE CONTEST new
05-01-10 32nd ANNUAL GREAT GILROY GARLIC RECIPE CONTEST
05-07-10 DOLE CALIFORNIA COOK-OFF CONTEST new
05-15-10 IT'S ALL IN THE ONION CHALLENGE # 2
05-15-10 HEALTHY COOKING: A HEALTHY CATCH
05-15-10 COOK YOUR HEART OUT COOKING CONTEST new
05-31-10 KIWI MAGAZINE "THE NEXT GREAT YOUNG CHEF" CONTEST
05-31-10 UTAH'S "HEART-HEALTHIEST 2010" RECIPE CONTEST
05-31-10 EATINGWELL "MY AL FRESCO RECIPE CONTEST"
05-31-10 SPICE MATTERS RECIPE CHALLENGE
06-01-10 COUNTRY WOMAN: OH, SLOW GOOD
06-01-10 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: CLASSIC MAKE-AHEAD MAIN DISHES
06-01-10 SWEET REWARDS RECIPE CONTEST
06-07-10 CORN RECIPE COOKING CONTEST
06-15-10 DR. GRANDMA'S - GOOD HEALTH CAN BE YUMMY CONTEST
06-15-10 WILLIAMS GREAT AMERICAN CHILI RECIPE CONTEST
06-30-10 VILLA ROMA FRESH & NATURAL SAUSAGE RECIPE CONTEST
06-30-10 BEST SPANISH RECIPES COOKING CONTEST new
07-07-10 CATELLI® "HEALTHY HARVEST® COOKING CHALLENGE"
07-31-10 BUILD A BETTER BURGER®
08-01-10 COUNTRY WOMAN: PASS THE POTATOES new
08-01-10 MUSHROOMS EVERY DAY, EVERY WAY RECIPE CONTEST new
08-27-10 IT'S ALL IN THE ONION CHALLENGE # 3
08-31-10 MISS MERINGUE RECIPE CONTEST
08-31-10 SPAM® COOK OF THE YEAR
09-30-10 BE HAPPY & HEALTHY® RECIPE CONTEST
12-03-10 IT'S ALL IN THE ONION CHALLENGE # 4
12-31-10 BASS PECAN COMPANY RECIPE CONTEST
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MARCH 2010
TIMES NEWS COOKBOOK AND RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 6, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe in one of the seven categories selected for this year's cookbook: Salads, Vegetables & Sides; Main Dish; Slow Cooker; Health Conscious; Burger Bonanza; Entertaining; and of course, Desserts and Baked Goods. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to all — but if you are a finalist, you must bring your prepared dish to the TIMES NEWS office in Mahoning Township, PA for final judging. |
PRIZES |
Winners in each category will receive a $50 grocery store gift card and a $50 gift card to Roadies Restaurant at Penn's Peak, plus a choice of two cookbooks valued at close to $20 each. In addition, the grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift card to Roadies Restaurant and a $100 grocery store gift card. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |
SMUCKER'S® NATURAL SIMPLE CHEF RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 8, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe featuring at least 1/4 cup Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter and no more than 6 additional ingredients. Note that pan preparation, such as baking spray, would count as one of the 7 total ingredients. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: All-Clad Stainless Steel Professional 15-Piece Cookware Set (ARV $1,800). 4 First Prizes: a KitchenAid® Professional 600™ Stand Mixer (ARV $400, each). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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GOOD SHEPHERD POULTRY 1st ANNUAL HERITAGE CHICKEN COOKING COMPETITION |
DEADLINE |
March 11, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your original recipe using at least 1 Good Shepherd
Heritage Chicken into whichever of four categories best fits the recipe. |
PRIZES |
One prize winner will be selected from each of the 4 categories. 3 will receive $500 each and 1 person
will be selected to be the Grand Prize winner of $1000. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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PERDUE® VERIFIABLY GOOD CHICKEN VIDEO CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Create your own video of no more than 10 minutes in length that demonstrates your best PERDUE® USDA Process Verified chicken recipe, product preparation and/or cooking technique. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of NC who are 18 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $500 cash, plus 1 year’s supply of PERDUE® chicken products, in the form of 52 $10 PERDUE® coupons (total ARV $1020). First Prizes (up to 9): each winner receives $50 worth of coupons for PERDUE® products (ARV $50). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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FINE COOKING'S 2010 SLOW COOKER RECIPE CHALLENGE |
DEADLINE |
March 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a slow-cooker recipe and upload a photo of the finished dish or of the ingredients used. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are at least 18 years old. Contest void in Quebec, Puerto Rico and anywhere else where prohibited. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: A 6.5 Quart Slow Cooker (with black ceramic insert) from All-Clad (ARV $200) and a copy of the Fine Cooking special publication Soups & Stews (ARV $11). |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
Click here for rules. |
MATZAH BREI RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe for matzah brei (a traditional Jewish dish of softened matzahs mixed with eggs and panfried) into one of 3 categories. Recipe must follow kosher dietary laws. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: dinner for two at Brent's Delicatessen and Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. The top 3 overall online vote-getters, and winners in each of the categories will receive a copy of Mama Cooks California Style, the Jewish Home's cookbook featuring new twists on Jewish classics. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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FAMILY CIRCLE CUP & WHOLLY COW ICE CREAM CREATE-A-FLAVOR CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 12, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an ice cream flavor name, the base flavor of ice cream and up to two additional ingredients. You are creating an idea, not the complete recipe. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and DC (except residents of CT, CO, VT, MD, ND and PR), 21 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
3 Finalists will each receive two (2) tickets to the April 13, 2010 Family Circle Cup Match (ARV $120).
Grand prize winner will have the opportunity to toss the coin for the Tuesday night match on April 13, 2010 following the winner announcement, and receive 1 pint of their ice cream creation, retail value $5. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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VEAL MADE EASY RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 13, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a simple, delicious recipe you've created that prominently features veal. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize Winner will receive a $500 gift card to a grocery store that will be chosen at the Sponsor's sole discretion. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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HEALTHY COOKING "MAKE IT HEALTHY - FROM SCRATCH!" |
DEADLINE |
March 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your favorite original recipe made without mixes or convenience items. Contest focus is on those items that are often purchased as convenience food. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $600; 2nd place—
$400; 3rd place — $200; runners-up —
year's subscription to Healthy Cooking. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 receive $500. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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FEBRUARY 2010 FAMILY DAY RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Use ingredients from the list of locally available products in the rules to prepare an easy, nutritious, and flavourful meal item, or revise a standby or family classic recipe. There are 4 categories. The recipes will be judged on maximum use of local products, ease of preparation, and taste. Extra points for food friendly wine suggestions and bonus marks if the wine is from Sanson! The contest includes a cook-off. |
ELIGIBILITY |
The winery is in Ontario, so this contest is open to residents of that province, at least -- rules do not specifically say others from Canada or US cannot enter. |
PRIZES |
Prizes will be awarded by category with the overall winner receiving their weight in local food and wine! |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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WINTER COMFORT FOOD RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe for a dish that you and your family consider comfort food. Include a description of why this food is special to you. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Although this contest is sponsored by Grandparents.com, you may enter as long as you are a resident of the United States and DC, 18 or older. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize winner will receive an American Express Gift Card valued at $100.00 and have their original recipe featured on Grandparents.com. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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RECIPE4LIVING COMFORTING CASSEROLES RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 18, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your best rendition of a casserole recipe. Recipes with photos get special consideration. |
PRIZES |
Winner will receive a brand new casserole dish. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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PERDUE® VERIFIABLY GOOD CHICKEN VIDEO CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 19, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a video showing your best recipes or techniques for preparing or serving Perdue's new USDA Process Verified Chicken. Video must be between 1 and 10 minutes. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open and offered to legal residents of North Carolina who are 18 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $500 cash, plus 1 year’s supply of PERDUE® chicken products, in the form of 52 $10 PERDUE® coupons (total ARV $1020). Up to 9 First Prize Winners each receive $50 worth of coupons for PERDUE® products. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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MIXING BOWL MOVIE NIGHT APPETIZER CHALLENGE |
DEADLINE |
March 19, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Upload one or more of your best original appetizer recipes and corresponding photo(s) of the prepared dish. |
PRIZES |
The grand prize winner will receive a check for $250. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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FOODIE KITCHEN RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 21, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter recipes that use natural ingredients, are visually appealing, and taste great. The 3 categories this month are 1) Lamb; 2) Asparagus; and 3) Creamy Desserts. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Residents of the 50 US states and DC, who subscribe to the Foodie Kitchen Newsletter. |
PRIZES |
First prize: $50 gift certificate to foodiekitchen.com. Second prize: $30 gift certificate to foodiekitchen.com. Third prize: $20 gift certificate to foodiekitchen.com. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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LEMON TREE GROCER RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 22, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your best original recipe(s) into one of the 4 categories: Sandwich, Soup, Salad, or Lemon Dessert (only desserts must contain lemon). There will be a cook-off March 28, 2010. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to any interested food minded individual who is a legal resident of the 50 United States, DC or Canada and who have reached the age of majority in their state or province of residence at time of entry. |
PRIZES |
4 Prizes (1/category): 3 prizes of $200 gift certificates to the Lemon Tree & 1 Grand Prize of $500 Lemon Tree Grocer Shopping Spree (prizes can be used on separate occasions). The Lemon Tree Grocer is located in Downers Grove, IL. Transportation to cook-off not offered in rules. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS PRIZE TESTED RECIPES® CONTEST: TAKE-ALONG TAILGATE NIBBLES |
DEADLINE |
March 25, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Ah, fall sports! The cooler weather gives fans an appetite. What snacks do you make ahead and serve to the tailgate gathering? Submit your original recipes to this contest. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents, 14 or older. |
PRIZES |
Category winner — $400; category
1st prize winner — $200; 5 Honor Roll winners
— $50. Category winner is also entered in
the annual Recipe of the Year judging, with a
prize of $10,000 in Frigidaire appliances for the winner. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS PRIZE TESTED RECIPES® CONTEST: STUFFED PASTAS |
DEADLINE |
March 25, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Create an original filling to stuff into the pasta of your choice, and submit the recipe including the serving suggestions. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents, 14 or older. |
PRIZES |
Category winner — $400; category
1st prize winner — $200; 5 Honor Roll winners
— $50. Category winner is also entered in
the annual Recipe of the Year judging, with a
prize of $10,000 in Frigidaire appliances for the winner. |
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 |
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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 |
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here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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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. |
SASSY SWEETS BLOGGERS RECIPE CHALLENGE |
DEADLINE |
March 29, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a sweet potato recipe that is quick, tasty and creative. Post it to your blog with a photo and follow the rules to submit it to the contest. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal United States residents who are 18 years of age or older and currently maintain a blog. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize – $2,000 awarded as a check. Runners-up Prizes (3 winners) – $400 awarded as a check. |
DETAILS |
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here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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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. |
COOKINGTIPSTV.COM VIDEO CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 (extended from December 1, 2009) |
DESCRIPTION |
Make and enter a video of yourself preparing your regional cuisine. You know your local ingredients and recipes so let them shine! Got tips? Be sure to include those too! Some examples of regional cuisine are listed on the site. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to anyone, world wide as long as you live in a country where contests such as this one are legal. It’s your responsibility to ensure that contests like this one are not prohibited by your local law. |
PRIZES |
John Boos Cutting Boards, Dansk Peppermills, Enclume Pot Rack, Kyrocera Knives, Chef’s Design French Roaster, Minden Stove Top Grill and Le Creuset French Oven. Grand Prize is Enclume's most popular pot rack model for over 3 decades. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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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. |
CONTESSA NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION HEALTHY RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Using Contessa products and additional ingredients of your choice, create a recipe to help you meet your goals for eating with a focus on health and nutrition in 2010 . Be sure to tell what makes your entry healthy. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to residents of the 50 United States and DC, 18 years or older (19 years of age or older for residents of NE and AL). |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $250, awarded in the form of Sponsor-specified Contessa Premium Foods products and merchandise. |
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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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WATCHING WAISTLINES & WALLETS RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit an original recipe using only Idaho® potatoes (fresh, frozen or dehydrated) as the main ingredient. It should be easy-to-make and gentle on waistlines and wallets. Idaho® potato recipes must have 10 ingredients or fewer; does not include spices or garnishes and prepared ingredients such as salsa or chili are counted as one ingredient. |
PRIZES |
1 Grand Prize: $5,000.00 cash; 1 Runner Up: $1,500.00 cash; 5 Honorable Mentions: autographed copy of Denise Austin’s new book Denise’s Daily Dozen, a collection of her work-out DVDs, plus $100.00 cash. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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AROMA ULTIMATE RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a recipe that is original and uses an Aroma Housewares product in its preparation. |
PRIZES |
1st Prize: $250 in Aroma Products.
2nd Prize: Cool-Touch Rice Cooker (ARV $30)
3rd Prize: Pot-Style Rice Cooker (ARV $25) |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SWEET IDEAS RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe for an everyday dessert or treat using at least 1 full Sara Lee Frozen Sweet Goods product in its preparation. See the rules for a full list of eligible products with their sizes. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the United States, 18 years or older. Contest void in MD, VT, and where prohibited. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize Winner will be awarded $2,500, free Sara Lee Sweet Goods products for a year (12 free coupons), and will have their recipe featured on the Sara Lee Sweet Goods website ( Total ARV $2,572). 2 Runner-Up Winners will be awarded free Sara Lee Sweet Goods products for a year (12 free coupons) and will have their recipe featured on the Sara Lee Sweet Goods website (ARV $72). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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2010 EASY KIDS RECIPES CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe that is easy/simple, creative, and fun for kids to make and/or eat. The current contest is based on chocolate: either milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, or cocoa powder. Photos are a plus! |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to adults and children. |
PRIZES |
First place winner will receive a $100 gift certificate from CHOCOLATE.COM. Second place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from CHOCOLATE.COM. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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ALL YOU BUDGET RECIPE COOK OFF |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your budget-friendly recipe featuring Weight Watchers® Yogurt into one of 4 categories: Dips, Desserts, Weeknight Dinners, and Kid Friendly. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 19 years or older at time of entry. |
PRIZES |
Winner will receive a $1,000 gift card. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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MELANGE SUCRE CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTESTS |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 (entry period 5) |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your original recipe containing an Melange Sucre Chocolate product. Recipe may not be entered into any other chocolate recipe contests! State which cacao percentage was used and why. This is the fifth of 14 monthly contests. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $150, awarded in the form of Sponsor-chosen Malenge Sucre products and merchandise. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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here for rules. (Scroll down). |
BETTER RECIPES: YOUR BEST SIMPLE SLOW COOKER RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your best recipe for a fabulous recipe you prepare in a slow cooker. |
PRIZES |
The grand prize winner will receive a $500 check. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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ATHENS "MONTHLY FILLO RECIPE MADNESS" CONTESTS |
DEADLINE |
March 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a recipe using Athens Fillo Dough or Athens Mini Fillo Shells as an ingredient and including the “Monthly Ingredient” incorporated with the monthly theme. The recipe must have no more than 6 ingredients and a maximum prep time of 15 minutes if you are using the Fillo Shells or 10 ingredients and a maximum prep time of 45 minutes if using the Fillo Dough. This month's ingredient is Beef and the theme is "Recipe Madness." Bonus points for photos. |
PRIZES |
4 prizes will be awarded each month of the contest: Best Creative Use of the Monthly Ingredient in a Fillo (Phyllo) Recipe ($100); Best Creative Use of the Monthly Ingredient in a Mini Fillo Shell Recipe ($100); Best Easy Use of the Monthly Ingredient in a Fillo (Phyllo) Recipe ($100); Best Easy Use of the Monthly Ingredient in a Mini Fillo Shell Recipe ($100). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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APRIL 2010
COUNTRY WOMAN "DAZZLING HOLIDAY DINNERS" |
DEADLINE |
April 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your original recipes for holiday entrees, side dishes, soups, first courses, salads, breads and condiments. (Don't submit appetizers, beverages or desserts.) |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; second
place— $300; third place — $200; 5 runners-up
— Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SIMPLE & DELICIOUS "A SPLASH OF CITRUS" |
DEADLINE |
April 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter any dish that showcases the refreshing taste of citrus, whether your recipe calls for fresh, frozen or canned. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — 200; 4th place — $100;
8 runners-up — $25. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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MIXING BOWL MOVIE NIGHT APPETIZER CHALLENGE |
DEADLINE |
April 3, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Upload one or more of your best original supper recipes and corresponding photo(s) of the prepared dish. |
PRIZES |
The grand prize winner will receive a check for $250. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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T. MARZETTI COMPANY “CHEF INSPIRED” RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
April 4, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Beginning January 4, enter a recipe including at least ½ cup of any Marzetti Refrigerated or Vinaigrette Dressing sold in the grocer’s produce department. There are four (4) recipe categories in which you can enter: Appetizer, Salad, Entrée and Side Dish. Check rules for minimum number of ingredients and maximum servings for each category. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: a $15,000 gift card to The Home Depot®. 4 Finalist Prizes: a $500 Visa gift card. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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TASTE OF HOME HOLIDAY DESSERTS |
DEADLINE |
April 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your scrumptious, always-requested dessert recipes reserved just for the holidays. Cakes, candies, bars, pies, muffins, quick breads— anything but cookies, which have their own contest. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — $150; 9 Runners-up receive a cookbook. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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CUISINART'S
"CULINARY COOK-OFF VIDEO RECIPE" CONTEST
— PERIOD 4 |
DEADLINE |
April 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a video no longer than
10 minutes, starring you using a Cuisinart product. You can tape a product testimonial, produce a commercial, record an instructional video on how-to best use your cuisinart, go step-by-step through your favorite recipe, or create a "mockumentary". There
are six different entry periods, each judged
separately. This is the fourth period. |
PRIZES |
The winner in each contest period
will receive 5 different Cuisinart products of
their liking. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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WISCONSIN POTATO & VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION: SUMMER ENTERTAINING |
DEADLINE |
April 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association is sponsoring the "Seasonal Promotions Recipe Contest," a series of 5 contests featuring potatoes. For the fifth contest you are asked to submit a great potato recipe for summer entertaining. |
PRIZES |
1st place – $150 –; 2nd place – $100 ; 3rd place– $50. Awarded as a Grocery Gift Card from the grocery retailer of the winners’ choices as provided on the entry form. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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JOAN OF ARC "TASTE OF PARIS" RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
April 30, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your original recipe using Joan of Arc® Brie or Camembert Cheese into one of 6 categories: 1) Entrée 2) Appetizer 3) Soup/Salad 4) Sandwich/Wrap 5) Side Dish 6) Dessert. Recipe should make 4-6 servings. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize of a 14-piece Le Creuset Cookware Set (ARV $599). 6 First Prizes of Mastering the Art of French Cooking Boxed Set (ARV $60 each). |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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MAY 2010
32nd ANNUAL GREAT GILROY GARLIC RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
May 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your recipe that specifies at least six cloves of fresh garlic, or the equivalent packaged form (3 teaspoon minced or chopped). Recipes must serve 6, be able to be fully prepared, plated and ready for presentation to the judges within a maximum of 2 hours. Include a picture of your dish. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Contest is open to U.S. and Canada residents only, 21 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
Prizes are only offered to finalists who participate in the cook-off July 24, 2010 in Gilroy, CA. The prizes are: $1,000 for first place; $750 for second place; $500 for third place; and $100 for each of the other five finalists. Finalists must make their own travel arrangements, but airfare/care rental will be reimbursed as per rules. 2 nights hotel stay also is provided for finalists. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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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 |
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RULES & REGS |
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HEALTHY COOKING: A HEALTHY CATCH |
DEADLINE |
May 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an original recipe that is healthy and features seafood. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $600; 2nd place—
$400; 3rd place — $200; runners-up —
year's subscription to Healthy Cooking. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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COOK YOUR HEART OUT COOKING CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
May 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter an original recipe that fits the American Heart Association's Guidelines (found here) into one of 6 categories: Starters, Elegant Entertaining, Family Friendly, Occasional Treats, Fast & Easy, or Ethnic Favorites. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC who are 16 years of age or older at time of entry. Void in PR and where prohibited by law. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize Winner will receive $125,000.
6 First Prize Winners (1/category) will each receive $5,000.
18 Finalists each receive trips to New York City for themselves and 1 guest August 27-30, 2010, to be judged in a live cookoff. Trip includes transportation, hotel accommodations for 3 nights, and 1 event-sponsored meal for 2, per day (ARV for each Finalist Trip Prize: $3000). Grand Prize Winner may be required to travel to and attend additional promotional appearances at the direction of Sponsor during the five days after the Contest Finals. Sponsor may also request that the Grand Prize Winner make additional promotional appearances at Sponsor's expense. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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KIWI MAGAZINE
"THE NEXT GREAT YOUNG CHEF" CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
May 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Create a 3-10 minute video of a child preparing
the original recipe that is submitted with the
recipe. Alternately, you may enter a photo and recipe, but this option is eligible only for the Honorable Mention Prize. The recipe must contain at least one or more Wholesome Sweeteners, Neislen-Massey Vanillas, Endangered Species Chocolates or Annie Chuns product as an ingredient. |
ELIGIBILITY |
This contest is to be officially
entered by the parent or guardian of a child
4-17 years old, who is shown cooking the recipe
in the video submitted. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $2,500.00; First Prize: $1,500.00; Second Prize $500.00. These 3 winners will be featured in an issue of Kiwi magazine; Honorable Mention Prize (for a photo/recipe entry): $250.00. Total Value of all prizes: $4,750.00 |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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UTAH'S "HEART-HEALTHIEST 2010" RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
May 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a "heart-healthy" recipe. Guidelines are given for what makes a recipe fit this definition. Your recipe does not have to meet all of them to count! |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to Utah residents; no mention of age limits, but must enter through Facebook. |
PRIZES |
Weekly Winners will get a Papa Murphy's Gift Certificate for a FREE deLite Pizza; 5 overall winners will enjoy a $50 gift card from Whole Foods and a copy of Heart-Healthiest 2010, a book of all the submitted recipes; and winner appear on ABC 4's Good Things Utah for a cooking segment with Reagan to showcase their own heart-healthy recipe!
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DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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EATINGWELL "MY AL FRESCO RECIPE CONTEST" |
DEADLINE |
May 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit a quick and easy, healthy and nutritious original recipe made with one of the 14 varieties of great tasting, all-natural Al Fresco® Chicken Sausage. |
PRIZES |
Winner will receive $1,000 in Williams-Sonoma Gift Cards, an al fresco Grilling Kit and a one year supply of al fresco product as determined by al fresco (Total ARV $1,400). 2 runners-up will each receive an al fresco Grilling Kit and a one year supply of al fresco product as determined by al fresco (Total ARV each $400). Recipes will be featured in EatingWell magazine and online. |
DETAILS |
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RULES & REGS |
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SPICE MATTERS RECIPE CHALLENGE |
DEADLINE |
May 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter your original recipe creation, or a twist on an old classic, using any Stonehouse 27 cooking sauce. It should be easy to prepare, creative, serve at least 4-6 people, and be in any of three categories: Exotic Entrée, Amazing Appetizer, or Delicious Side Dish. |
ELIGIBILITY |
No age restrictions listed. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize: $500. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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JUNE 2010
COUNTRY WOMAN: OH, SLOW GOOD |
DEADLINE |
June 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Feature your slow cooker specialty in your entry to this contest. Any dish or course that is made in the slow cooker is eligible — main dish, side, beverage, dessert.... |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; second
place— $300; third place — $200; 5 runners-up
— Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend. |
DETAILS |
Click here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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SIMPLE & DELICIOUS: CLASSIC MAKE-AHEAD MAIN DISHES |
DEADLINE |
June 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter dishes that can be made ahead, whether casseroles that can be made in advance and refridgerated, slow cooked meals, or recipes that make two meals, one for the freezer. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; 2nd place—
$300; 3rd place — 200; 4th place — $100;
8 runners-up — $25. |
DETAILS |
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here for contest information. |
RULES & REGS |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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WILLIAMS GREAT AMERICAN CHILI RECIPE CONTEST |
DEADLINE |
June 15, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Enter a chili recipe made using at least one (1-ounce) package of Williams Chili Seasoning. All types of chili, including vegetarian chilies, those with a combination of meats, and those made with or without beans, are eligible. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to legal U.S. residents (residing in any state but AL and HI), 21 years of age or older. |
PRIZES |
One of each of the following prizes will be awarded: Grand Prize - $1000; First Prize - $500; Second Prize - $250; Third Prize - $100. 5 Honorable Mention prizes will also be awarded consisting of product samples (ARV $20 per prize). |
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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. |
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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 |
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JULY 2010
CATELLI® "HEALTHY HARVEST® COOKING CHALLENGE" |
DEADLINE |
July 7, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Each week, a type of pasta and additional "healthy ingredients of the week" will be posted. Develop a recipe using those ingredients, and post a video of yourself preparing it, or the recipe with a photo of the dish. Prizes will be awarded weekly. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in the area where they reside. Does not exclude Quebec. |
PRIZES |
1 Weekly Prize (chosen by voting): $100; the top 3 recipes weekly will be published in an online cookbook.
1 Grand Prize of $10,000 will be chosen at the close of the contest by random draw from all eligible entries, not just the weekly winners. You may also earn bonus entries into this drawing. |
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SUTTER HOME'S BUILD A BETTER BURGER® CONTEST 2010 |
DEADLINE |
July 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Create and enter (beginning March 1) a burger recipe in one of 2 categories: Beef (75% beef or greater) or Alternative (other ground foods, including less than 75% beef). The burger must be prepared on a standard outdoor grill, and served on a bread product. Previous non-winning entries may be updated and resubmitted. 5 finalists from each category will compete in the Cook-off on September 25, 2010 in Napa Valley, CA. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to U.S. residents, aged 21 years or older, except for residents of CA, PR, and other US territories; previous winners; and others as specified in the rules. |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize Winner for the Best Beef Burger: cash prize of $100,000. Best Alternative Burger Winner: cash prize of $15,000; First Runner-Up for both Best Beef and Best Alternative Burgers: $500 each; Second Runner-Up for both Best Beef and Best Alternative Burgers: $250 each. People’s Choice Award (by votes at Cook-off): $2,500. Each Finalist and a guest receive airfare to Napa Valley, accommodations for 4 nights, reimbursement for car rental expense and gas, not to exceed $385, to and from the airport and $300 cash to cover all other travel expenses. (ARV $2,155). |
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AUGUST 2010
COUNTRY WOMAN: PASS THE POTATOES |
DEADLINE |
August 1, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Submit your original recipe featuring potates — any type, including sweet potatoes and yams. The recipe may be for any portion of the meal and can use the potatoes in any way you dream up! |
PRIZES |
Grand Prize — $500; second
place— $300; third place — $200; 5 runners-up
— Free year of Country Woman for winner or a friend. |
DETAILS |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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SPAM® COOK OF THE YEAR |
DEADLINE |
August 31, 2010 |
DESCRIPTION |
Develop your very own SPAM® recipes and upload, together with a picture, via the SPAM™ Fan Club (You must register in order to view this page). Finalists from each region will participate in a cook-off. |
ELIGIBILITY |
Open to cooks from these regions: Scotland, North East, North West, The Midlands/Anglia, South East, South West and Wales. |
PRIZES |
Winner: a 2 night stay for 2 including dinner, breakfast and a spa treatment courtesy of Oxford Hotels and Inns, and the winning recipe will inspire a dish on one of the hotel's menus. 2 Runners Up : a 1 night stay for 2 and breakfast (each), courtesy of Oxford Hotels and Inns. |
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SEPTEMBER 2010
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. |
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DECEMBER 2010
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. |
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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. |
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