JIF'S "MOST CREATIVE PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH" RECIPE CONTEST
Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to submit their most creative fantasy peanut butter sandwich. Be as creative as you want with the ingredients (pickles, potato chips??) but make sure you use at least two tablespoons of peanut butter. Recipe entries must include a photo or illustration of the sandwich that was taken or made exclusively by entrant.
DEADLINE: Jan. 10
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $1,000 savings bond; Runners-Up(4): a $100 savings bond and a Jif gift basket.
WEB SITE: http://www.jif.com/contest.asp
MORE INFO: Only one entry per person. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: taste; ease of preparation; appearance; creativity and appropriate use of Jif peanut butter. The judging criteria will be based on a 1-20 point system for each of the above categories.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be chosen on or about Jan. 15, 2003 and notified via telephone or mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE between Feb. 14, 2003 and June 30, 2003 to Jif's Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest for Kids, c/o Cohn & Wolfe, 292 Madison Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY 10017.
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Jif's Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest for Kids
c/o Cohn & Wolfe
292 Madison Avenue
Floor 8
New York, N.Y. 10017 
MARYLAND ROCKFISH CELEBRATION COOKING CONTEST
Talented seafood cooks will gather in Ocean City Feb. 1 for the sixth annual Maryland Rockfish Celebration Cooking Contest.
DEADLINE: Jan. 10
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500; Second Prize: $350; Third Prize: $200; Finalists(10): Accommodations for two in Ocean City on the night of the contest.
WEB SITE: http://www.mda.state.md.us/aqua/rockfish.htm
MORE INFO: Judging will be based on originality, taste, predominance of rockfish, attractiveness of presentation, and accuracy of recipe. Recipes may be faxed to 410-841-5970, or e-mailed to eberlynl@mda.state.md.us. Call 410-841-5820 for information or copy of contest rules.
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Maryland Rockfish Celebration Cooking Contest
c/o Maryland Watermen's Association
1805 A Virginia St.
Annapolis, Md. 21401 CABIN LIFE "GRILL MASTER" RECIPE CONTEST
Cabin Life Magazine is looking for your original "ultimate grill recipe". Recipes must be prepared on a grill (gas, electric, charcoal or wood-fired.) Entry must include grilling techniques and temperatures and must serve a minimum of four persons.
DEADLINE: Feb. 14
PRIZES: Grand Prize: grill with a value of $7,200. Second prize is a grill with a value of $2,200. Third prize is a grill with a value of $1,350. Fourth prize is a grill with a value of $900.
WEB SITE: http://www.cabinlife.com/Pages/Grill%20Master%20Contest.html
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on taste, originality, ease of preparation and suitability for grilling on a cabin deck. You may enter up to two recipes; one winner per household.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about the week of March 10, 2003, and notified by telephone.
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Cabin Life Magazine
GrillMaster Recipe Contest
1001 E. Ninth St.
Duluth, Minn. 55805 COOK'S HAM SUPPER CLUB MENU CONTEST
Submit your best brunch or dinner Supper Club menu featuring Cook's ham.
DEADLINE: Feb. 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $500 gift certificate to Cooking.com; Runners-Up(2): a $250 gift certificate to Cooking.com.
WEB SITE: https://www.timeinc.net/cooking/secure/contests/cooks/
MORE INFO: Only one entry per person/email account. Entries will be judged on basic meal planning principals including; flavors and how well they go together without repetition, color/eye appeal, texture/consistency and temperature.
NOTIFICATION: Judging will be held by March 17, 2003 and winner notified within seven days.
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"Cook's Ham Menu Contest"/Cooking Light
ATTN: Shelton Thompson
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Ala. 35209 FLORIDA NATURAL PREMIUM BRAND JUICES CITRUS RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes must contain at least one Florida's Natural Premium Brand juice product as an ingredient in the recipe and make prominent use of the juice ingredient. Drink recipes are not accepted.
DEADLINE: Feb. 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000 in cash and an exclusive dinner for two at a five-star restaurant in Orlando, Fla.; First Prize(2): a $1,000 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma; Honorable Mention(50): a $50 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma and a Florida's Natural Cookbook.
WEB SITE: http://www.floridasnatural.com/contest/signup.html
MORE INFO: Only one recipe entry per person. Each entry will be evaluated using the following criteria: Clarity of the directions and ease of preparation (25%); Creativity (50%); Perceived appeal of the dish to the public (25%).
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by May 31 to "Florida's Natural Winners/Rules," c/o ePrize, LLC, 34405 W.12 Mile Rd., Ste. 123, Farmington Hills, MI 48331.
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Breathe Interactive
1170 Peachtree St. NE
Suite 1650
Atlanta, Ga. 30309 HERSHEY'S HOLIDAY CREATIONS CONTEST
Hershey's is looking for an original holiday recipe that uses Hershey's Christmas candy, 9.2 oz or larger. Eligible brands (for proof-of-purchase submission and use in your recipe or craft) include Hershey's Kisses or Kisses with Almonds, Hershey's Hugs, Reese's, York, Hershey's Miniatures, Kit Kat, Rolo, Almond Joy, Mounds, Hershey's Nuggets or Jolly Rancher. A photograph is also required.
DEADLINE: Feb. 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000; Second Prize(100): a set of seasonal holiday plush toys (ARV. $99).
WEB SITE: http://www.hersheyholidays.com/contests/index.asp
MORE INFO: Limit one netry per person per Division (recipe or craft). Judging will be based on originality (10%), creativity (30%), ease of preparation (20%), appearance (15%) and taste of finished recipe (25%). Each entry must include two UPC symbols from any bag of Hershey's Christmas candy, 9.2 oz or larger.
NOTIFICATION: Judging will take place in March, 2003. Prize winners will be selected and notified by mail by April 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Feb. 28 to Hershey's Holiday Creations Winners List, P.O. Box 7456, East Rutherford, NJ 07073-7456 .
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Hershey's Holiday Creations Contest
P.O. Box 7696
East Rutherford, N.J. 07073-7696 MISS MERINGUE PARTY RECIPE CONTEST
Send your favorite entertaining recipe using Miss Meringue Cookies. This can be any recipe that uses Miss Meringue Classiques or Minis as an ingredient. Recipes must be submitted in recipe format preferably accompanied by a picture.
DEADLINE: Feb. 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000; First Prize(5): A Miss Meringue Party for 25 of your closest friends (ARV. $250.00); Runners-Up(15) a Miss Meringue T-shirt.
WEB SITE: http://www.missmeringue.com/about_us/recipe_contest.asp
MORE INFO: Contestants may enter one recipe per day.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be contacted by phone on or about Feb. 15, 2003.
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Miss Meringue Recipe Contest
1709 La Costa Meadows Dr.
San Marcos, Calif. 92069 2003 NATIONAL CORNBREAD COOK-OFF
The Martha White/Lodge Cast Iron National Cornbread Cook-Off 2003 seeks original main dish recipes prepared with at least one cup Martha White Corn Meal or one package Martha White Cornbread Mix. All recipes must be cooked in Lodge Cast Iron cookware.
DEADLINE: Feb. 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $3,000 cash and a 30-inch FiveStar stainless steel gas range (ARV. $2,500) from Brown Stove Works, and special gifts from Lodge Cast Iron and Martha White; Second Prize: $500 cash and special gifts from Lodge Cast Iron and Martha White; Third Prize: $300 cash and special gifts from Lodge Cast Iron and Martha White; Honorable Mention(7): $100 cash and special gifts from Lodge Cast Iron and Martha White.
WEB SITE: http://www.marthawhite.com/festivals/cornbread.asp
OR
http://www.nationalcornbread.com/
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish. Each entry must be mailed in a separate envelope or submitted by separate e-mail message. Contest will be judged on the following criteria: taste, creativity, appetizing appearance, ease of preparation and appropriate use of the products. Ten finalists must participate in the National Cornbread Cook-Off in South Pittsburg, Tenn., on April 26, 2003 to be eligible to win a prize. Each finalist will be responsible for their own travel and lodging but will receive a $500 allowance to help cover expenses.
NOTIFICATION: Ten semifinalists will be notified by phone call or e-mail on or about March 27, 2002.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to National Cornbread Cook-Off 2002 Winners List, 209 7th Avenue North, Nashville, Tenn. 37219
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National Cornbread Cook-Off 2003
209 7th Avenue
North Nashville, Tenn. 37219 CALIFORNIA OLIVE INDUSTRY RECIPE CONTEST
Wanted are original recipes that use California Black Ripe Olives as an ingredient.
DEADLINE: March 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: The winner of the recipe contest will have their recipe published on the COI web site for three months and will receive a COI apron and a year's supply of California Ripe Olives (2 cases/48 cans).
WEB SITE: http://www.calolive.org/homecooks/fun/contest_rules.html
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to COI, Dept. Contest, PO Box 7796, Fresno, CA 93727.
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COI, Dept. Contest
P.O. Box 7796
Fresno, Calif. 93747 MOM-MOM.COM "WHAT A CROCK" RECIPE CONTEST
Mom-mom.com is looking for main dish economical crockpot recipes.
DEADLINE: March 1
PRIZES: First Prize: $50 and a specialty spice grinder from iGourmet; Second Prize: $25 and spices; Third Prize: spices.
WEB SITE: http://www.mom-mom.com/recipe.htm
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PARADE'S "BEST PASTA IN THE USA" RECIPE CONTEST
Send in your best pasta recipe. Everything but the pasta must be made from scratch, including the sauce. (You must register for the Parade Web site for access to the rules and entry form.)
DEADLINE: March 5
PRIZES: First Prize: $1000 cash; Second Prize: $750; Third Prize: $500; Fourth Prize: $250; Fifth Prize: $250. Each winner also will receive an 8-piece Circulon Steel pot set with pasta insert, an award certificate, an autographed copy of Sheila Lukins’ new cookbook due in the fall 2003, a special T-shirt and an apron.
WEB SITE: http://www.parade.com/special/pasta_contest/index.html
MORE INFO: One entry per person.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected and announced in PARADE on or about Sept. 28, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Sept. 28 to Pasta Recipe Contest Winners, P.O. Box 5099, Grand Central Station, New York, N.Y. 10163-5099.
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"Best Pasta in the U.S.A. Recipe Contest"
P.O. Box 5099
Grand Central Station
New York, N.Y. 10163-5099. FRANK'S RED HOT CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE ULTIMATE DRINK RECIPE CONTEST
If you are 21 or older you are invited to submit a creative recipe for a RedHot drink. You are also invited to submit favorite foods that can accompany your drink.
DEADLINE: March 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Trip for two trip to an adventure of their choice (not to exceed $5,000(; Finalists(10): a $100 American Express gift check.
WEB SITE: http://www.bhgpr.com
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Frank's RedHot Ultimate Drink Recipe Contest
c/o BHG
546 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 CLEAR SPRINGS TROUT RECIPE CONTEST
Clear Springs is challenging chefs and cooks of commercial and noncommercial dining operations to submit original recipes featuring Clear Cuts Boneless Idaho Rainbow Trout fillets.
DEADLINE: March 18
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A weeklong class at The Culinary Institute of America Greystone in St. Helena, Calif., plus travel expenses for two and $500 spending money; Second Prize: $250; Third Prize: $100.
WEB SITE: http://www.tommytrout.com/news/default.asp
MORE INFO: To request an entry form, call (800) 635-8211.
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FRENCH'S "CRUNCH AND SAY CHEESE" RECIPE CONTEST
To Enter send in your ten best tips using French’s Cheddar French Fried Onions as an ingredient, topping or a special way to add crunch and flavor.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize(10): a digital camera (ARV. $400); Runners-Up(10): an American Express Gift Check for $25
WEB SITE: http://www.bender-hammerling.com/rules.cfm?contest=45
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged based on creativity and adherence to the "Say Cheese with Crunch" theme, equally weighed.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by phone and mail by April 28, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by May 30 to French’s Cheddar French Fried Onion "Crunch and Say Cheese" Contest, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043.
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French’s Cheddar French Fried Onion "Crunch and Say Cheese" Contest
546 Valley Rd.
Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 HEALTHY HERITAGE RECIPE CONTEST
Johnson & Wales University and Healthy Kids Challenge are asking seventh and eighth graders for an original (or modification of a standard) recipe in one of the three HEALTHY categories (Snack, Salad, or Main Dish) and a 250 word typed essay to explain the origin of the recipe, why the recipe was selected, who created the recipe, and any history related to the foods used.
DEADLINE: March 28
PRIZES: Three national winners, one in each category will win J&W partial scholarships and other individual prizes.
WEB SITE: http://www.healthykidschallenge.com/recipe.html
MORE INFO: For additional information contact Vickie L. James, RD, LD, Healthy Kids Challenge Director. Toll free phone: 1-888-259-6287 or send an e-mail to vickie@st-tel.net.
NOTIFICATION: Winners announced: April 18, 2003
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FRENCH'S FRENCH FRIED ONIONS "CRUNCH AND SAY CHEESE" CONTEST
In honor of their new product French’s wants your 10 best tips that use Cheddar French Fried Onions as an ingredient or topping to add crunchy, zesty, cheesy flavor while making your everyday food exciting and flavorful. Include a photo of your smiling family with your entry.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize(10): a digital camera (ARV. $400); Runners-Up(10): an American Express Gift Check for $25.
WEB SITE: http://www.bender-hammerling.com/contest.cfm?Contest=45
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged, by an independent judging organization whose decisions are final in all matters relating to this contest, based on creativity and adherence to the "Say Cheese with Crunch" theme, equally weighed.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by phone and mail by April 28, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by May 30 to French’s Cheddar French Fried Onions “Crunch and Say Cheese” Contest, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043.
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French’s Cheddar French Fried Onions "Crunch and Say Cheese" Contest
546 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 "DON'T FORGET MEZZETTA" RECIPE CONTEST
The Mezzetta Company, which produces specialty peppers, olives and vegetables, is sponsoring a recipe contest. All entries must be original and feature any of the Mezzetta products.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a night's stay in Napa, Calif., including a wine tasting tour, dinner and lodging at an upscale hotel.
WEB SITE: http://www.mezzetta.com/
MORE INFO: For a copy of complete rules, e-mail lrodrig@mezzetta.com. Recipes will be judged for their taste, originality and simplicity. Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address if applicable.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail.
Mail to:
"Don't Forget Mezzetta" Recipe Contest
G.L Mezzetta, Inc.
105 Mezzetta Court
American Canyon, Calif. 94503 MEALS MATTER "QUICK, HEALTHY FAMILY FARE" RECIPE CONTEST
The Dairy Council of California is calling all creative cooks to come up with a quick, healthy family recipe. Ingredients must come from three out of the five food groups and cooking time must total one hour or less. The food groups include: Dairy foods, Vegetables, Fruit, Breads and grains, meat, beans and nuts. Categories include: Salad, Snack, Entree (beef, poultry, shellfish, beans/legumes, eggs and cheese), Appetizer, Soup/Stew.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $500 gift certificate to Williams Sonoma; Category Prizes(5): a $200 gift certificate to a grocery store located near the category winner, as selected by sponsor.
WEB SITE: http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipe/contest/description.html
MORE INFO: Judging will be based on: use of the food groups, ease of preparation, preparation time, taste, kid-friendliness, nutritional value and originality. Entrants may enter as often as they wish, however each entry must contain a materially different recipe. Entrants must fill out a separate online entry form for each recipe submitted.
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MRS. DASH "ADD DASH AND WIN CASH" RECIPE CONTEST
Mrs. Dash is looking for recipes that use no added salt and use the following Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends only: Original Blend, Garlic & Herb, Extra Spicy, Tomato Basil Garlic, Chicken Grilling Blend or Steak Grilling Blend.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000; Second Prize(5): $1,500 each.
WEB SITE: http://www.mrsdash.com/DC_CP.cfm
MORE INFO: Judges will be looking for original and creative recipes that are simple to prepare and call for easy-to-find ingredients. Each recipe must not include any added salt. Enter as often as you wish, but each entry must be mailed separately.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by Federal Express by June 20, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after June 20 to: Add Mrs. Dash and Win Cash Recipe Contest Winners, 10061 Riverside Drive #719, Toluca Lake, Calif. 91602.
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Add Mrs. Dash and Win Cash!
10061 Riverside Drive
#719
Toluca Lake, Calif. 91602 PICKLE PACKERS INTERNATIONAL "FAVORITE FAMILY SALAD" RECIPE CONTEST
Pickle Packers International, the trade organization for pickled vegetables, is urging everyone with a passion for pickles in their salads to pull out the pickle jar and take part in this recipe contest, timed to celebrate International Pickle Week.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize(5): $100 U.S. and a year's supply of pickled vegetables.
WEB SITE: http://ilovepickles.com/recipes/contest/contest.html
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on taste, ease of preparation and creativity. International Pickles Week runs from May 16-26 this year. Categories include chicken, tuna, macaroni, egg and green. ("Pickles" can include pickles, pickled peppers, relish and/or sauerkraut).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by e-mail or telephone.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after May 30 to Winning Recipes, c/o Foodstuff, 1209 IN 35 South, #207, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.
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Recipe Contest
1209 IH 35 South, #207
New Braunfels, Texas 78103 2003 NATIONAL BEEF COOKOFF
Original, creative beef recipes can win big prizes. Categories include, One dish meals, grilled beef, handheld kid pleasers, quick and easy.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $50,000; Category Winners(4): $10,000; Category Runners-Up(4): $5,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.beefcookoff.org/beefcookoff/
MORE INFO: Entrants may enter the contest with as many different recipes as they wish. Twenty finalists will be notified by July 16, 2003 to win a trip to Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 26-27. The recipe judging criteria is as follows: Taste (50 points); Ease of Preparation (30 points); Appearance (20 points).
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Sept. 27 to National Beef Cook-Off, Prize Winning Recipes, ANCW, P.O. Box 3881, Englewood, CO 80155.
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National Beef Cook-Off Entries
ANCW
P.O. Box 3881
Englewood, CO 80155 GEORGIA EGG COMMISSION 2003 EGG RECIPE CONTEST
The Georgia Egg Commission announces its 20th Annual Egg Recipe Contest. The entries must meet the theme "Your Favorite Appetizer". The recipe must use a minimum of 4 whole eggs and must serve at least 4 people. The top 10 Finalists will prepare their recipes in a competitive cook-off set for Thursday, May 15, 2003 at the National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. Only open to Georgia residents.
DEADLINE: April 1
PRIZES: First Prize: $1,000; Second Prize: $500; Third Prize: $250.
WEB SITE: http://www.georgiaeggs.org/pages/contest.html
MORE INFO: In celebration of the 20th contest -- and for this anniversary year only -- former egg recipe contest winners are also eligible. Recipes will be judged on creativity, ease of preparation, taste appeal, appearance, and originality.
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Recipe Contest
Georgia Egg Commission
16 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, Ga. 30297 FLORIDA NATURAL PREMIUM BRAND JUICES CITRUS RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes must contain at least one Florida's Natural Premium Brand juice product as an ingredient in the recipe and make prominent use of the juice ingredient. Drink recipes are not accepted.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000 and tickets to Universal Studios Florida; First Prize(2): $1,000 and tickets to Universal Studios Florida; Honorable Mention(50): $50 and tickets to Universal Studios Florida.
WEB SITE: http://www.floridasnatural.com/chefcontest/
MORE INFO: Only one recipe entry per person. Each entry will be evaluated using the following criteria: Clarity of the directions and ease of preparation (25%); Creativity (50%); Perceived appeal of the dish to the public (25%).
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by May 31 to "Florida's Natural Winners/Rules," c/o ePrize, LLC, 34405 W.12 Mile Rd., Ste. 123, Farmington Hills, MI 48331.
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Breathe Interactive
1170 Peachtree St. NE
Suite 1650
Atlanta, Ga. 30309 CRISCO "WELL-OILED KITCHEN" RECIPE CONTEST
Crisco is looking for an original menu for a three course meal, appetizer, main dish and dessert. Entry must contain at least 1/4 cup Crisco oil or 1/4 cup Crisco shortening.
DEADLINE: April 23
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A new refrigerator and microwave and a $2,500 gift card from The Home Depot.
WEB SITE: http://www.crisco.com/contest_wok.asp
MORE INFO: One entry per person regardless of method of entry. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: taste; ease of preparation; creativity and appropriate use of at least one Crisco oil or shortening product. The judging criteria will be based on a 1-20 point system.
NOTIFICATION: Winner will be chosen on or about May 5, 2003 and notified via telephone or mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE between July 1 and Sept. 30 to Crisco Well-Oiled Kitchen contest, C/O Cohn & Wolfe, 292 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017.
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Crisco Well-Oiled Kitchen contest
C/O Cohn & Wolfe
292 Madison Avenue
Floor 8
New York, N.Y. 10017 SPLENDID PALATE LAVENDER CHEF RECIPE CONTEST
Splendidpalate.com is calling all cooks to come up with a recipe using culinary lavender. Yes, lavender, which as been used throughout history in recipes savory and sweet. There are no limiting categories. They urge you to be creative and use it with cream, fruit, meats, poultry, fish and more.
DEADLINE: April 25
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A lavender gift basket (ARV. $50); First Prize: an oversized lavender bunch; Second Prize: a jar of lavender honey.
WEB SITE: http://www.splendidpalate.com/calallcookco.html
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish but only one entry may qualify as a winner. One winner per household. 4) Each entry must be submitted in a separate envelope or e-mail. Recipes will be judged based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to: taste, originality, ease of preparation and appearance.
NOTIFICATION: The winner of the Lavender Chef Contest will be announced on June 1st, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after June 1, 2003 but before July 1, 2003 to "Winners-2003 Lavender Chef Contest" Splendid Palate, P.O. Box 719, Sharon, Conn. 06069.
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The Lavender Chef Contest
Splendid Palate
P.O. Box 719
Sharon, Conn. 06069 T-FAL'S 2003 PERFECT BAKER RECIPE CONTEST
T-Fal is calling America's bakers to submit an original and unpublished recipe in one of the following categories: Cakes; Muffins and Quick Breads; Cookies. This contest is for non-professionals and is not open to food professionals (including chefs), home economists and cooking teachers, food writers, or persons who have won a prize in any recipe contest in the USA since Oct. 25, 2001.
DEADLINE: April 25
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A 7-Day trip for two to New York City with an advanced baking class at the Institute of Culinary Education; First Prize(3): $1,000 of T-Fal cookware, bakeware and appliances; Second Prize(3): $750 of T-Fal cookware, bakeware and appliances; Third Prize(3): $500 of T-Fal cookware, bakeware and appliances; Honorable Mentions(20): a set of T-Fal Patisserie Bakeware (ARV. $215).
WEB SITE: http://www.t-falusa.com/tefal/
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on the basis of originality (25%), clarity of recipe instructions (25%), creative use of ingredients (25%), and ease of preparation (25%). Entry Forms can also be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: T-Fal Perfect Baker Contest, PO Box 396, Pine Brook, NJ 07058-0396. You may submit a maximum of three recipes and all must be in the same category. Each recipe must be submitted separately with its own entry form.
NOTIFICATION: Finalists will be selected and notified on or about May 5, 2003 and winners will be selected by June 13, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send a written request for the official winners’ list together with a SASE before Aug. 1 to Sponsor at Winner’s List, T-Fal Perfect Baker Contest, PO Box 396, Pine Brook, N.J. 07058-0396.
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T-Fal Perfect Baker Contest
P.O. Box 396
Pine Brook, N.J. 07058-0396 BERNSTEIN'S "TOUR OF ITALY" RECIPE CONTEST
Submit an original recipe using any flavor of Bernstein's Salad Dressing. A proof-of-purchase in the form of a UPC bar code from dressing package is required.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize(2): a trip for two to Italy (ARV. $7,000 each); First Prize(25): an "Italy the Beautiful" cookbook (ARV. $50 each).
WEB SITE: http://www.agrilinkfoods.com/bernsteins/italyRules.html
MORE INFO: Entries are limited to two per household. Entries are to be submitted on a 3"x 5" recipe card. Recipes will be judged on the following weighted basis: Taste -- 50%; Originality -- 25%; Appearance -- 25%.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified on or about June 20, 2003, and notified by telephone initially.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by July 31 to: Bernstein's Tour of Italy Recipe Contest, Winners List Request, P.O. Box 25086, Rochester, NY 14625.
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Bernstein's "Tour of Italy" Recipe Contest
1878 East Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14610 EARTHBOUND FARM GREAT SALAD TOSS RECIPE CONTEST
Earthbound wants you to use your wildest culinary imagination to create a main course salad, using 3 Earthbound salad ingredients. Sara Moulton will direct the judging.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a Gourmet gift basket full of epicurean delights and an autographed copy of Gourmet Executive Chef Sara Moulton’s cookbook "Sara Cooks at Home."
WEB SITE: http://www.subscriberdirect.com/gourmet/0304/sweep1.cfm
MORE INFO: One recipe entry per person.
NOTIFICATION: Winning recipe will be selected on or about June 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after July 15 to "The Earthbound Farm Great Salad Toss" Contest Winner, Gourmet, 4 Times Square, 5th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10036.
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The Earthbound Farm Great Salad Toss Contest
Gourmet
4 Times Square
5th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10036 FRANCESCO RINALDI "WIN A DINNER PARTY" RECIPE CONTEST
Send in an original unpublished recipe using one of your favorite Francesco Rinaldi Pasta Sauces.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize(4): A catered dinner for eight prepared and served in your home; First Prize(10): a set of Cuisinart Multi-Clad cookware; Second Prize(25): a beautiful Heirloom Pasta Bowl.
WEB SITE: http://www.francescorinaldi.com/special_offers/recipe_contest_0103.asp?Clickedthrough=0
MORE INFO: Only one entry is allowed per individual. All qualified entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Originality of recipe (50%), Taste (30%) and Ease of preparation (20%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail on or about Aug. 1, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by July 15 to Francesco Rinaldi Recipe Contest Winners List, P.O. Box 53, Old Bethpage, NY 11804.
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Francesco Rinaldi "Win a Dinner Party" Contest
P.O. Box 86
Old Bethpage, N.Y. 11804 FRENCH'S GOURMAYO CELEBRITY SANDWICH RECIPE CONTEST
French's GourMayo flavored mayonnaise is looking for a sandwich idea named for a real or fictional celebrity.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a 3-day for two to New York City and a class at the Institute of Culinary Education; Runners-Up(10): a $50 American Express Gift Check.
WEB SITE: http://www.bhgpr.com/contest.cfm?Contest=49
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person. Entries will be judged based on creativity and adherence to the "French’s Celebrity Sandwich" theme, equally weighed.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by phone and mail on or about May 15, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 15 to "French’s Celebrity Sandwich," c/o BHG PR, 546 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043.
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"French’s Celebrity Sandwich"
c/o BHG PR
546 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 GOLDKIST 2003 WINNING TASTE RECIPE CONTEST
Goldkist is looking for original recipes that use fresh chicken in the following categories: Appetizer/Snack, Main Dish/Entree, Light Eating, Grilling and Quick & Easy.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a week for two in Monte Solare, Italy, to learn about the region's cuisine and and hands-on cooking lessons.
WEB SITE: http://goldkist.com/consumer/contest.asp
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you like but only one entry may qualify as a winner. Recipe must use fresh chicken and serve a minimum of four persons. Recipes will be judged on taste, originality, ease of preparation and appearance.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after May 31, 2003, but before June 30, 2003, to "Winners – 2003 WTRC", P.O.Box 2210, Atlanta, GA 30301.
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"2003 Winning Taste Recipe Contest"
P.O. Box 179
Clarkston, Ga. 30021-9863 NESTLE'S "SHARE THE VERY BEST" RECIPE CONTEST
Nestle's is looking for your very best original homemade dessert that uses a minimum of two cups of any variety of Nestle Toll House morsels.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a five day, four night trip for 4 to Disney World in Florida and $1,000 cash (ARV: up to $6,000); First Prize(2): Four day, three night trip for 2 to Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School, 3 cooking classes for 2, and $500 cash (ARV: up to $2,500/each); Second Prize(1): $1,000 gift certificate to winner's favorite supermarket; Third Prize(10): KitchenAid mixer (ARV: $300 per prize); Fourth Prize(30): Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book and Nestlé Gift Basket (ARV: $50/each).
WEB SITE: http://www.bhg.com/nestlecontest
MORE INFO: Recipe entries will initially be judged by Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen staff on the basis of originality/creativity (50%) and use of product (50%) and 50 entries will be selected. A panel of judges will then re-judge the 50 recipes based on taste (25%), visual appeal (25%), originality/creativity (25%), and use of product (25%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about June 15, 2003 and notified by mail on or about July 1, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after July 31 to Nestlé Winner's List, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, Attn: Pam Garbett.
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BH&G/Nestlé Contest
1716 Locust StreetBR> Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Attn: Pam Garbett GREAT GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL RECIPE CONTEST
This contest encourages the use of garlic as a key ingredient and the use of fresh ingredients where appropriate. Recipes must be original and specify at least six cloves of fresh garlic, or the equivalent packaged form (3 teaspoons minced or chopped). Recipes must serve six (6) and take less than two hours preparation time. This contest is also open to Canadian citizens.
DEADLINE: May 1
PRIZES: First Prize: $1,000; Second Prize: $750; Third Prize: $500; Runners-Up(5): $100. Prizes only awarded to cook-off participants. Hotel accommodations for the nights of July 25-26, 2002, are provided.
WEB SITE: http://www.gilroygarlicfestival.com/pages/recipecontest.html
MORE INFO: Contestants may enter as many recipes as they wish, one entry per envelope or Internet transmission.
NOTIFICATION: Notification and details of Cook-Off participation will be made to the eight finalists prior to June 17, 2002.
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Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc.
2002 Great Garlic Recipe Contest and Cook-Off
P.O. Box 2311
Gilroy, Calif. 95021-2311 SUPERSWEET CORN RECIPE CONTEST
Home cooks are invited to submit their best recipe that uses fresh Supersweet corn. Recipes can be a simple brush-on for whole ears, or the ears can be cut in sections and incorporated into a salad, soup, side or entrée; corn on the cob (whole or sectioned) must be included in the finished plating.
DEADLINE: May 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,500; Second Prize: $1,000; Third Prize: $500.
WEB SITE: http://www.freshsupersweetcorn.com/news_releases/contest_rules.htm
MORE INFO: Only one recipe per entrant can be submitted. Recipes will be judged on taste, originality, ease of preparation and effective use of fresh corn.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail and announced by June 30, 2003.
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Fax entries: 212-254-2452.
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Fresh Supersweet Corn Recipe Contest
c/o Lewis & Neale Inc.
49 E. 21st Street
New York, N.Y. 10010 ACF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP "THE ORIGINAL WHITE MEAT" CHAMPIONSHIP
Contestants will submit two recipes: one soup recipe using a minimum of two ounces of Custom Gold Label Food Base per eight servings and one sauce recipe using a minimum of one ounce of Custom Gold Label Food Base per eight servings.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,500 and championship trophy; First Runner-Up: $750 and a trophy; Second Runner-Up: $500 and a trophy; Third Runner-Up: $250 and a trophy.
WEB SITE: http://www.acfchefs.org/events/natcon03/competitions.html#Custom
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on Creativity; Ease of Preparation; Flavor, Taste, Texture, Nutritional Balance and Ingredient Compatibility; Visual Presentation; Balanced use of protein, starch, vegetables, etc., for sauce entree; Appropriate portion size(s). Entrants must submit two color photos of the finished dish and a 5x7 portrait of the cook in chef's whites and toque.
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ACF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP "THE ORIGINAL WHITE MEAT" CHAMPIONSHIP
Contestants will submit an original entrée recipe featuring Tyson chicken.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,500 and championship trophy; First Runner-Up: $750 and a trophy; Second Runner-Up: $500 and a trophy; Third Runner-Up: $250 and a trophy.
WEB SITE: http://www.acfchefs.org/events/natcon03/competitions.html#Tyson
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on Creativity; Ease of Preparation; Flavor, Taste, Texture, Nutritional Balance and Ingredient Compatibility; Visual Presentation; Mise en Place, organization and sanitation; Professional serving and cooking methods; and Practical use of preparation skills and culinary fundamentals. Entrants must submit two color photos of the finished dish and a 5x7 portrait of the cook in chef's whites and toque.
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PASTA LABELLA CHALLENGE RECIPE CONTEST
Contestants will submit an original entrée recipe featuring one pound of Pasta LaBella pasta.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,500 and championship trophy; First Runner-Up: $750 and a trophy; Second Runner-Up: $500 and a trophy; Third Runner-Up: $250 and a trophy.
WEB SITE: http://www.acfchefs.org/events/natcon03/competitions.html#PAsta
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on Creativity and Originality; Flavor, Taste, Texture, Nutritional Balance and Ingredient Compatibility; Visual Presentation; and Practical use of preparation skills and culinary fundamentals. Entrants must submit two color photos of the finished dish and a 5x7 portrait of the cook in chef's whites and toque.
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BOCA FOODS "GO MEATLESS" CONTEST
BOCA foods is interested in how you intend to make a positive lifestyle change in 2003 and how BOCA Foods (meatless products) can help you achieve your goal. They are looking for essays of 100 words or less.
DEADLINE: April 28 (online); May 8 (mail-in)
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $100,000 and a one-year supply of Boca products; First Prize(100): a one-year supply of Boca products.
WEB SITE: http://bocaburgerpromotions.com/j3287/
MORE INFO: All entries must be submitted in English. All judging will be based on the following judging criteria: Appropriateness to Theme -– 50%; Creativity & Originality -– 40%; and Clarity of Expression -– 10%.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 30 to Boca "Go Meatless" Winners, P.O. Box 4771, Blair, Neb. 68009-4771.
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BOCA "Go Meatless" Entries
P.O. Box 4975
Blair, Neb. 68009-4975 RICE TO THE RESCUE
Send your original recipe for an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main dish or dessert that uses one cup of uncooked American-grown rice or three cups cooked American-grown rice. Preparation and cooking time must be 30 minutes or less.
DEADLINE: June 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000; Finalists(5): $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.ricecafe.com/
MORE INFO: Recipes must not have more than six main ingredients, excluding butter, margarine, cooking oil, water, salt and ground black pepper. Rice is considered a main ingredient. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: taste (40%), ease of preparation (25%), appearance (20%) and creativity (15%). Each recipe must be submitted on a separate sheet or entered electronically on separate forms.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about July 1, 2003 and will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after July 31 to "Rice to the Rescue" Recipe Contest, c/o USA Rice Federation, 9800 Richmond Avenue, Ste 235, Houston, Texas, 77042.
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"Rice to the Rescue" Recipe Contest
c/o USA Rice Federation
9800 Richmond Avenue
Ste. 235
Houston, Texas 77042 OLD BAY PEEL & EAT SHRIMP CLASSIC
Old Bay seasoning is casting its net in search of America's biggest seafood lover. Seafood fans are are being asked to write an essay where they persuade judges that they live, sleep, eat and breathe seafood and the taste of Old Bay.
DEADLINE: May 24
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000; Finalists(10): a trip to Baltimore; Semi-Finalists(25) $500.
WEB SITE: http://www.mccormick.com/content.cfm?ID=10419
MORE INFO: Descriptions will be evaluated based on the following criteria: creativity (35%), persuasiveness (35%), and originality of Old Bay usage (30%). Entrants can be self-nominated or nominated by others. Each entry will be placed into five regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West Coast, Southeast, and Southwest) based on the state of residence of the nominee.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Aug. 31 and before Sept. 30 to Old Bay “Peel & Eat Shrimp Classic:” Winner Announcements, c/o: Hunter Public Relations, 41 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10010, Attn: Amanda Hirschhorn.
NOTIFICATION: Five winners will be selected in each region on or about May 30 and will be notified by telephone and/or overnight mail.
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Old Bay "Peel & Eat Shrimp Classic"
c/o Hunter Public Relations
41 Madison Ave.
5th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10010-2202 MELINDA'S ORIGINAL HABANERO PEPPER SAUCE AD CONTEST
Melinda's Original Habanero Pepper Sauce is having a slightly unique type of contest for its fans -- a write the ad contest. They are accepting saucy headlines for two image-driven ads.
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500; First Prize(4): $100; Runners-Up(10): Melinda's gift packs.
WEB SITE: http://www.melindas.com/contests/wta.html
MORE INFO: Entrants may enter the contest with as many different headlines as they wish.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after June 15 to "Write Your Own Ad Contest," 922 Industry Road, Kenner, LA, 70062.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about June 15, 2003.
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"Write Your Own Ad Contest,"
922 Industry Road
Kenner, La. 70062 2003 "WHO IS YOUR HUNGRY JACK" CONTEST
Another chance to answer the question in 50 words or less. The prize will be awarded to the contest entrant (not the person described in the entry).
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: 2003 Dodge Durango 4x4 SXT with towing package, 2003 Coleman Bayside Folding Trailer and one year's supply of Hungry Jack Potatoes, Pancake Mix and Syrup, (ARV. $43,000); First Prize(25): a Coleman Road Trip Grill (ARV. $199.99 each).
WEB SITE: http://hungryjack.com/promotions/promotions.htm
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person/email address. Judging will be limited to the first 20,000 entries received. Judging will be based on: appropriateness to the Hungry Jack brand (50%), creativity/originality (25%), and style/clarity (25%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about June 30, 2003, and will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 30 to "Who is your Hungry Jack?" Winners, Dept. K, P.O. Box 3921, St. Cloud, Minn. 56397-3921.
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Hungry Jack Contest
P.O. Box 3151
St. Cloud, Minn. 56397-3151. ALMOND INSPIRATIONS RECIPE CONTEST
California Almonds wants your best recipe with almonds in one of two categories: Regional American or Ethnic.
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000; Category Prize(2): $2,500.
WEB SITE: http://www.almondsarein.com/contest/
MORE INFO: More than one recipe may be submitted, but each must be substantially different by at least three ingredients. Recipes will be judged on Creativity and Originality (30%); Taste and Appearance (25%); Ease of Preparation/Role of Almonds (25%); and Menu Fit (20%). For entry form and rules, write to: Almond Inspirations Recipe Contest, attn. A. Rudolf, 1050 Battery Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94111, or by e-mail to Alexei.Rudolf@ketchum.com
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE on or about June 16 to Almond Inspirations Recipe Contest, c/o Ketchum, 1050 Battery Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94111.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about May 31, 2003.
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CLABBER GIRL "GOOD THINGS HAPPEN" RECIPE CONTEST
Send your most creative, original, large-quantity recipes for a dessert or bread using any Clabber Girl product.
DEADLINE: June 2
PRIZES: Grand Prize(2): $1,000; Student Prize: $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.bakewithlove.com/foodservice.htm
MORE INFO: Enter as many times as you wish. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and usefulness to the foodservice market.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be announced Fall 2003.
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"Good Things Happen Recipe Contest"
attn. Tom Payne
Clabber Girl Corporation
P.O. Box 150
Terre Haute, Ind. 47808-0150 MCCORMICK’S $10,000 BLEND TO WIN CHALLENGE
Create an original spice blend using at least two McCormick spices or herbs, include an interesting or creative name for the new spice blend, and provide one example or tip for using the new spice blend.
DEADLINE: May 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000; Runners-Up(4): $500 and a customized McCormick Spice Rack.
WEB SITE: http://www.mccormick.com/content.cfm?ID=10395
MORE INFO: You may enter as many times as you wish, but there is a limit of one entry per e-mail address per day, and one mailed entry form per envelope per day, and each entry must be substantially different. Winners will be determined based on the following criteria: Use of McCormick’s spices or herbs and originality of the blend (25%), flavor of spice blend (30%), originality and creativity of spice blend name (30%), usage example/tip (15%).
NOTIFICATION: finalists will be determined on or about June 30; Grand prize winner will be announced by Sept. 30.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Oct. 31 to McCormick $10,000 Blend to Win Challenge Winners, c/o: Hunter Public Relations, 41 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010, Attn: Amanda Hirschhorn.
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McCormick $10,000 Blend to Win Challenge
c/o Hunter PR
41 Madison Ave.
5th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10010 DIETZ & WATSON "BEST DELI SANDWICH IN AMERICA" RECIPE CONTEST
Dietz & Watson, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer of premium meat delicacies, is looking for the best deli sandwich in America using Dietz & Watson premium meats, cheeses and condiments, and your own choice of breads.
DEADLINE: May 23
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500 cash, a hot dog steamer, and their winning recipe posted on the company's Web site. The other winners each will receive: $250 cash and holiday hams for Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
WEB SITE: http://www.dietzandwatson.com/contest.htm
MORE INFO: A description of the sandwich, no longer than 100 words, is required to enter.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by June 16, 2003.
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CALIFORNIA RAISINS RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your favorite recipe using California Raisins and containing no more than five ingredients.
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Two nights stay in New York City, a cooking class with Sara Moulton and a Gourmet Good Living welcome basket (ARV. $4,000).
WEB SITE: http://www.subscriberdirect.com/gourmet/0305/sweep1.cfm
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person. Recipes will be judged under the direction of Sara Moulton based on creativity, taste and ease of preparation.
NOTIFICATION: Winner will be chosen on or about July 31, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Aug. 15 to "Juicy California Raisins Recipe Contest Winner," Gourmet Promotions, 4 Times Square, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10036.
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QUAKER OATMEAL "SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE OATMEAL COOKIE" RECIPE CONTEST
The Quaker is looking for Easy, Everyday Cookies & Bars (defined as fewer ingredients and/or simpler preparation) and/or Special Occasion Cookies & Bars.
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $6,250; First Prize(2): $1,000 First Prizes; Second Prize (2): $250; Honorable Mention(25): $50 plus Quaker Cookie Tin.
WEB SITE: http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/kitchen/recipecontest/INdex.cfm
MORE INFO: All recipes must use a minimum of 1 stick (8 Tablespoons) Blue Bonnet (stick margarine). ALL recipes except bar cookies must use a minimum of 2 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked); Bar Cookie recipes must use a minimum of 1 cup Quaker Oats. Recipe cannot contain butter, vegetable shortening or vegetable/olive/nut oil. No-stick cooking spray may be used to "grease" baking pans/sheets. Oats must be used whole (not ground into flour). Finalist recipes will be kitchen tested and judged on the following criteria: taste/appearance (55%), convenience (30%) and creativity (15%).
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Aug. 30 to Search For The Ultimate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Contest Winners, P.O. Box 3305, Chicago, Ill. 60654.
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Search For The Ultimate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 3305
Chicago, Ill. 60654 CALIFORNIA OLIVE INDUSTRY RECIPE CONTEST
Send in an original recipe that uses California Black Ripe Olives.
DEADLINE: June 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a COI apron and a years supply of California Ripe Olives.
WEB SITE: http://www.calolive.org/homecooks/olive_dish.html#contest
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged based on originality and taste.
NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to COI, Dept. Contest, P.O. Box 7796, Fresno, Calif. 93727.
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COI
Dept. Contest
P.O. Box 7796
Fresno, Calif. 93747 JOLENE'S TRAILER PARK RECIPE CONTEST
Jolene is looking for the following recipe themes: Surprise Ingredients and Frugal Fare.
DEADLINE: June 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: choice of any White-T-shirt off of Jolene’s Trailer Online Store, a Jolene’s Trailer Park Interactive Video CD, and a Collection of 4 commemorative buttons; First Prize: choice of any Apron from Jolene’s Trailer Store, one commemorative button, and a Jolene’s Trailer Park Interactive Video CD; Second Prize: choice of any regular coffee mug off of Jolene’s Trailer Park Store, and a Jolene's Trailer Park Interactive Video CD; Third Prize: an interactive Jolene’s Trailer Park interactive CD; Honorable Mention(5): a $2.00 Off coupon to use at Jolene’s Trailer Park Store.
WEB SITE: http://www.jolenestrailerpark.com/RecipeContest/
MORE INFO: One recipe, per email entry. Entries must not exceed 10 per household. FILE ATTACHMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED! Final judging will be conducted by Sponsor on: Taste, Ease Of Preparation, Appearance, Creativity, Theme.
NOTIFICATION: Winners of the contest will be notified email no later than June 21st, 2003.
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RICE TO THE RESCUE
Send your original recipe for an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main dish or dessert that uses one cup of uncooked American-grown rice or three cups cooked American-grown rice. Preparation and cooking time must be 30 minutes or less.
DEADLINE: June 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000; Finalists(5): $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.ricecafe.com/
MORE INFO: Recipes must not have more than six main ingredients, excluding butter, margarine, cooking oil, water, salt and ground black pepper. Rice is considered a main ingredient. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: taste (40%), ease of preparation (25%), appearance (20%) and creativity (15%). Each recipe must be submitted on a separate sheet or entered electronically on separate forms.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about July 1, 2003 and will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after July 31 to "Rice to the Rescue" Recipe Contest, c/o USA Rice Federation, 9800 Richmond Avenue, Ste 235, Houston, Texas, 77042.
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"Rice to the Rescue" Recipe Contest
c/o USA Rice Federation
9800 Richmond Avenue
Ste. 235
Houston, Texas 77042 OREGON FRYER COMMISSION RECIPE CONTEST
Send in your best chicken recipe in one of three categories: adults, kids (aged 12 and under) and seniors (65 and older).
DEADLINE: June 2
PRIZES: First Prize(3): $100 and a year’s supply of chicken (up to 52 chickens); Second Prize(3): $75; Third Prize(3): $50.
WEB SITE: http://www.oregonchickens.com/2003_contest.asp
MORE INFO: Chicken recipes will be judged on originality, appearance, simplicity and taste. A grown in Oregon label must accompany each entry.
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The Oregon Fryer Commission
11220 SE Stark
Suite 12
Portland, Ore. 97216
Attention: Oregon Chicken Recipe Contest FAVORITE BRAND NAME RECIPES "BEST RECIPES" CONTEST
The publishers of Favorite Brand Name Recipes are asking home cooks to submit their favorite original recipe for publication and prizes. Categories are: Casseroles, Slow Cooker, Desserts, and Cookies.
DEADLINES: Cookies - June 3.
PRIZES: Grand Prize(4): $500; First Prize(4): $250; Second Prize(4): $150; Third Prize(4): $100.
WEB SITE: http://www.fbnr.com/HomeTestedEntry/HomeTested1.html
MORE INFO: Each recipe will judged on; taste, appearance, and ease of preparation of the judges. No limit to the number of entries allowed per person, but all entries must be original and unique and must be mailed separately. Official rules are published in all remaining 2002 issues of Favorite Brand Name Recipes magazine, or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Best Recipes Contest Rules, BRWEB Publications International, Ltd., 7373 N. Cicero Ave., Lincolnwood, Ill. 60712.
NOTIFICATION: Prizewinners will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 30, 2003, to Best Recipes Contest. Winners List, Publications International, Ltd., 7373 N. Cicero Ave., Lincolnwood, Ill. 60712
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Best Recipes Contest Dept.
BRWEB Publications International, Ltd.
7373 N. Cicero Ave.
Lincolnwood, Ill. 60712 AUNT JEMIMA "COOKING WITH YOUR KID" RECIPE CONTEST
Aunt Jemima is looking for your favorite easy-to-prepare Aunt Jemima family pancake recipe, and, along with your child or children, in 50 words or less, include an essay on how your family cooks breakfast together and what makes those family moments special.
DEADLINE: June 9
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000; Finalists(10): A selection of Quaker Oats products (ARV. $24/ea.).
WEB SITE: http://www.auntjemima.com/Contest/ContestPage.htm
MORE INFO: Entrants can call 1-800-583-0183 and request an entry form. as often as you wish, but each entry must be different. Preliminary judging will be based on the following criteria: Ease of Execution of Recipe (34%); Essay Sincerity (33%); and Essay Originality/Creativity (33%). The 10 finalists will be judged on or about October 15, 2003, based on Appetite Appeal of Recipe (50%) and Ease of Execution of Recipe (50%).
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Oct. 15 to Aunt Jemima Cooking with your Kids Contest Winner, P.O. Box 7769, Melville, NY 11775-7769.
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Aunt Jemima Cooking with your Kids Contest
P.O. Box 7871
Melville, N.Y. 11775-7871 DOLE'S "ULTIMATE BACKYARD KAHUNA" CONTEST
Dole is asking you to nominate an individual as the Ultimate Backyard Kahuna, submit an original grilling recipe created by the nominee that uses at least 1 can of Dole Pineapple and write a 250 word essay describing why the creator is the ultimate backyard griller.
DEADLINE: June 11
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A trip to Oahu, Hawaii for winner and 3 guests for 7 days/6 nights, plus a one year supply of Dole Canned Pineapple (ARV. $4,385); First Prize(5): Backyard entertainment accessories (apron, grilling tool set, skewers, brush/scraper, bamboo torch set, lounge chairs), plus a one year supply of Dole Canned Pineapple (ARV. $485).
WEB SITE: http://www.dole.com/promotions/kahuna.jsp
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per outer mailing envelope. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: 20% broad family appeal, 20% originality, 20% flavor, 20% ease of preparation, and 20% appetite appeal of finished recipe.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail on or about July 18, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after July 18 and by Sept. 15 to Backyard Kahuna Winners List, c/o Woman's Day Marketing Department, 1633 Broadway, 42nd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10019.
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Dole/Woman's Day Backyard Kahuna Contest
P.O. Box 230407
Great Neck, N.Y. 11023-0407 SOUTHERN LIVING 2003 COOK-OFF
Another chance at the big $100,000 prize. Recipes must use at least one of the sponsors products, and using some sponsor products may earn winners more money. There are five categories: Taste of the South, Simple & Scrumptious Entrees, One-Dish Suppers, Signature Desserts, and Kids Love It!
DEADLINE: June 18
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $100,000; Finalists(4): $10,000; Runners-Up(10) $1,000; Brand Prizes: $1,000 each.
WEB SITE: http://cgi.timeinc.net/cookoff/SLCookOff.jsp
MORE INFO: The sponsor list changes as new products are added, so check back for new additions to the list. Entry forms and recipes can also be faxed to (205) 445-6802. You may enter as many recipes as you like. A separate entry form must accompany each recipe. Entries will be judged on originality, taste, ease of preparation, visual appeal, and use of eligible sponsor products.
NOTIFICATION: Finalists will be notified no later than August 31, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Winning recipes will be published in the January 2004 issue of Southern Living.
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Southern Living Cook-Off 2003
P.O. Box 830775
Birmingham, Ala. 35283-0775 KEMPS AROUND THE WORLD DREAM VACATION CONTEST
To enter, send in your suggestion for a new ice cream flavor name, the travel destination the name depicts, and the key ingredients that complement the flavor’s name.
DEADLINE: June 9
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for two to Hawaii (ARV. $3,200).
WEB SITE: http://198.173.232.84/kemps/rules.php
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person, mailing address or email address. Judging will be based equally on 1) overall creativity of flavor name and ingredients, and 2) relevance of flavor name and ingredients to dream vacation theme.
NOTIFICATION: Judging will be held on or before July 18, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by July 18 to Kemps Dream Vacation Contest Winners List, P.O. Box 5001, Stacy, MN 55078-5001.
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Around the World Dream Vacation Contest
P.O. Box 6692
Stacy, Minn. 55078-6692 DOLE TROPICAL PASSPORT AROUND THE WORLD RECIPE CONTEST
Food operators, chefs or restaurateurs are asked to submit an original recipe for an appetizer, main dish, dessert or beverage that uses at least 1 can of Dole Pineapple, (crushed, chunks, tidbits or slices in syrup or juice), Dole Pineapple Juice, Dole Mandarin Oranges and/or Dole Tropical Fruit Salad.
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: trip to Hawaii for 2 people for 7 days and 6 nights; Runners-Up(3): $2,000.
WEB SITE: http://dole.com/foodservice/recipecontest.jsp
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on the following criteria in each category: 20% incorporation of tropical theme, 20% creativity, 20% flavor, 20% ease of preparation, and 20% appetite appeal of finished recipe. You may enter as many recipes as you wish, but each recipe must be mailed in a separate envelope.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by phone.
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Dole Tropical Passport Around the World Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 5700
Thousand Oaks, Calif. 91359-5700 IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION'S "BIG POTATO" RECIPE CONTEST
Contest open to food pros in the United States and Canada. Recipes must use #1 large size (80, 70, 60, 50, or 40 count) Fresh Idaho Russet Burbank or Russet Norkotah potatoes.
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,500; Second Prize: $750; Third Prize: $500; Culinary Student: $500 Scholarship.
WEB SITE: http://contest.idahopotato.com/promo.html
MORE INFO: One entry per person. Entries will be judged on the basis of flavor, originality, creativity, method and presentation.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail, and announced July 12, 2003.
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The Idaho Potato Commission Big Potato Promotion
P.O. Box 1068
Boise, Idaho 83701 A&W ROOT BEER "WHO THROWS THE BEST ALL-AMERICAN COOKOUT?" CONTEST
Submit your ultimate party plan describing your version of the All American cookout in 300 words or less. Your party cannot exceed a budget of $,5,000.
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a cookout and concert with A&W Root Beer celebrity Judge Jim Belushi and his band The Sacred Hearts on Sept. 4 during a 5-day trip to Los Angeles with $2,500 spending money, plus an outdoor grilling/entertainment area with a natural gas grill, an A&W Root Beer vending machine, and a year’s supply of A&W Root Beer; Finalists (5): $5,000 cash to throw the "A&W Best All-American Cookout" in his/her hometown.
WEB SITE: http://www.rootbeer.com/cookout/index.cfm
MORE INFO: One entry per person, household or address regardless of method of entry. Each entry will be judged on the following criteria: creativity (25%), feasibility of execution (25%), enthusiasm of response (25%) and inspirational value (25%).
NOTIFICATION: Sponsor will contact each Finalist by phone on or about July 7, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Sept. 30 to A&W Root Beer "From Alabama to Wyoming, Who Throws the Best All-American Cookout?" Contest Winners List, P.O. Box 809014, Dallas, TX 75380.
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A&W Root Beer "Who Throws the Best All-American Cookout"
P.O. Box 809014
Dallas, Texas 75380 JACK DANIELS "THE SECRET IS IN THE SAUCE" RECIPE CONTEST
Send your original barbecue sauce recipe used for grilling meat, poultry or fish prepared with at least 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.
DEADLINE: June 29
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for two to attend the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue Contest in Lynchburg, Tenn., Oct. 24-26, $300 spending cash and a Weber Grill (ARV. $3,000); Second Prize(5): a Weber Charcoal Grill; Third Prize(10): a Jack Daniel's cookbook.
WEB SITE: jackdaniels.com/displaypromo.asp?promo=grillout_rules.htm
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish. Each entry will be judged on the following criteria: taste, appearance and ease of preparation.
NOTIFICATION: The potential winners will be notified on or before Oct. 1, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to Jack Daniel's Sauce Contest Winners List, 209 Seventh Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219.
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Jack Daniel's "The Secret is in the Sauce" Recipe Competition
209 Seventh Avenue North
Nashville, Tenn. 37219 DANNON & RACHAEL RAY'S RECIPE CONTEST
Dannon and Food TV's Rachael Ray are looking for an original holiday recipe that uses Dannon Yogurt and that can be made in 30 minutes or less.
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Trip for 3 days/2 nights to New York City on or about October 10, 2003, for the winner and one guest, plus a visit to the Food TV Network studios to attend a personal cooking session with Rachael Ray, watch a taping of Rachael Ray's Food Network Show, a signed copy of Rachael Ray's book "Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals" and a year's supply of Dannon Plain, Vanilla or Light 'n Fit yogurt; Runners-Up(4): Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals VHS 3-pack Volume 1, a signed copy of Rachael Ray's book "Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals" and a year's supply of Dannon Plain, Vanilla or Light 'n Fit yogurt.
WEB SITE: http://www.dannon.com/whats_happening/enter/rachaelRayPromo/index.php
MORE INFO: Limit of one entry per person or email address. All entries will be judged on the basis of creativity (40%), perceived taste (40%) and consumer appeal (20%) to select the fifteen finalists. The recipes submitted by the finalists will be prepared for and judged by Rachael Ray who will select the winners of the Grand Prize and the four runner-up prizes on the basis of the creativity (40%), taste (40%) and consumer appeal (20%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by express mail on or about July 21, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Aug. 31 to Dannon & Rachael Ray's Recipe Contest Winners' List, 7505 John Carpenter Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247.
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SARGENTO "JUST SAY CHEESE" RECIPE CONTEST
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Sargento is asking for your favorite original recipe that uses Sargento shredded or sliced cheese.
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: First Prize(50): $100, a year’s supply of Sargento Cheese and a Sargento 50th Anniversary Cookbook.
WEB SITE: http://www.sargentocheese.com/recipe/contest2.jsp
MORE INFO: Enter as many recipes as you wish, but only one entry per postage paid envelope. Entries will be judged based on taste, appropriate use of cheese, ease of preparation, visual appeal and originality.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified on or about Sept. 30, 2003.
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Just Say Cheese Recipe Search
Sargento Foods Inc.
One Persnickety Place
Plymouth, Wisc. 53073 STAR FINE FOODS "COOK YOUR WAY TO MONTEREY" RECIPE CONTEST
Star Fine Foods, an importer of Mediterrean foods invites amateur cooks to submit one original recipe for either an appetizer/salad, main dish or side dish. Recipes must include Star Olive Oil and one other Star product (wine vinegar, Spanish green olives, capers, anchovies, etc.).
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: three nights at the Green Gables Inn in Monterey, Calif., culinary classes and $1,000 spending money; First Prize(3): $1,000 Williams Sonoma gift certificate; Second Prize(3): $250 Williams Sonoma gift certificate.
WEB SITE: http://www.starfinefoods.com/mont-contest.html
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person per category. Judging will be based on (1) Flavor-30%; (2) Appearance-25%; (3) Ease of preparation-25% and (4) Creativity 20%.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail on or about Sept. 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 30 to STAR Recipe Contest, P.O. Box 3852, Department W, St. Cloud, MN 56397-3852.
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STAR Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 3914
St. Cloud, Minn. 56397-3914 SUNKIST ALMOND ACCENTS "TOSS ON" RECIPE CONTEST
Send original recipe using Sunkist Almond Accents, 2 UPC symbols from any Sunkist Almond Accents package, your name, mailing address, zip code, phone number & original 50-word typed/clearly printed recipe on 3x5 card. Recipes must be titled, list all ingredients in order of use, with exact standard U.S. measurements, complete directions, with all ingredients readily available.
DEADLINE: June 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: An 8-day/7-night trip for two to Napa, Calif., at Silverado Resort, a 5-day Career Discovery class at The Culinary Institute at Greystone (CIA), a $150 gift certificate to CIA's Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, a chef's coat, a set of knives, a year's supply of Sunkist Almond Accents and $500 spending money (ARV $5,606); First Prize(25): The Professional Chef, 7th Edition (The Culinary Institute of America) (ARV $65 each); Second Prize(50): $25 gift certificate to CIA's online store (ARV $25 each); Third Prize(100): One-year subscription to Cooking Light magazine.
ELIGIBILITY: Contest open to legal U.S. residents (excl. AK, HI, & PR), 21 or older. Professional chefs, food editors, home economists, food prep. educators & other food prep. professionals are not eligible.
MORE INFO: For copy of complete rules or winner's list, send S.A.S.E. by 6/30/03 to Sunkist Almond Accents "Toss On" Contest Rules or Winner's List, P.O. Box 4856, Mission Viejo, CA 92690-4856. VT residents may omit return postage for rules request. Recipe contest subject to complete official rules. Entry grants Sponsor right to modify, publish & use such entry without limitation or further compensation and releases Sponsor from any liability in connection with this promotion. Entries will not be returned. Void in AK, HI, PR & where otherwise prohibited by law. 2003 Paramount Farms 2003 Sunkist Growers, Inc.
JUDGING CRITERIA: Originality (35%), Taste (35%) & Ease of preparation (30%). Decisions of judges are final.
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Sunkist Almond Accents "Toss On" Contest
P.O. Box 2366
Mission Viejo, CALIF. 92690-2366. CANINO'S SAUSAGE RECIPE CONTEST
Canino's Sausage is looking for original recipes.
DEADLINE: July 1
PRIZES: Sausage products.
WEB SITE: http://www.caninosausage.com/contest.htm
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WHITE CASTLE 2003 CRAVE TIME COOKOFF
Get creative with White Castle hamburgers and an original recipe.
DEADLINE: July 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: 52 sacks of 10 White Castle hamburgers, one sack per week (ARV. $182); Runners-Up(9): One sack of White Castle hamburgers.
WEB SITE: http://whitecastle.com/craveobilia/craveobilia_create3.html
MORE INFO: Recipes will be evaluated for best use of 10 White Castle hamburgers, originality and taste.
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White Castle System, Inc.
Recipe Contest
555 W. Goodale St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215 GREAT AMERICAN CHILI RECIPE CONTEST
William's Foods is looking for recipes in two categories. (1) Chili: Any chili-seasoned recipe made using Williams Chili Seasoning Chili Seasoning. Any chili recipe including vegetarian chilies, those with a combination of meats, and those made with or without beans, is eligible. Recipes must use at least one 1-oz. package of any variety of Williams Chili Seasoning. (2)Creative Dishes for summer enjoyment: Any recipe using one package of any variety of Williams seasonings, sauce mixes, or products is eligible. Choose such products as gravy mixes, chili seasoning, spaghetti, taco, meatloaf, beef stew, sloppy Joe or other Williams seasonings, soup mixes, Smoker Bags, canned chili beans, canned tomatoes and green chilies or any Sun Bird Oriental seasoning or sauce mix. Any type of dish, including snacks, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, side dishes and main dishes, are eligible.
DEADLINE: July 12
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000; First Prize: $500; Second Prize: $250; Third Prize: $100; Honorable Mention: gift bags of seasonings.
MORE INFO: You can write for rules at: Williams Foods, PO Box 14067, Lenexa, Kansas 66285
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CANNON'S SWEET HOT'S RECIPE CONTEST
Turn the Southwest loose in your kitchen. Send in a favorite recipe using Cannon's green chile products including: Cannon’s Sweet Hots (mild, hot, jalapeno, Cannon’s Red Hots, Cannon’s Just Plain Green Chile (mild or hot) or Cannon Fire Salsa (medium or hot). Entries may be submitted in either professional or amateur categories.
DEADLINE: July 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: The grand prize is a weekend getaway to New Mexico; First Prize(2): three cases of Cannon’s chile products, a New Mexico cookbook, Cannon’s chef wear and a subscription to New Mexico Magazine; Second Prize(2): two cases of Cannon’s chile products, a New Mexico cookbook, Cannon’s chef wear and a subscription to New Mexico Magazine; Third Prize(2): one case of Cannon’s chile products, a New Mexico cookbook, Cannon’s chef wear and a subscription to New Mexico magazine; Honorable Mention(2): Cannon’s chef wear.
WEB SITE: http://www.sweethots.com./
MORE INFO: More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be submitted individually.
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Cannon’s Sweet Hots
2724 Tennessee NE
Albuquerque, N.M. 87110 STONYFIELD FARM "CULTURE OF GREAT FOOD" RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your favorite main course recipe featuring at least 1 cup of Stonyfield Farm yogurt.
DEADLINE: July 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A trip to New York City for two and a private cooking lesson with Gourmet Executive Chef Sara Moulton, plus a gift basket loaded with healthy goodies and gifts.
WEB SITE: http://www.subscriberdirect.com/gourmet/0306/sweep3.cfm
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person. Recipes will be judged on the basis of taste, creativity and ease of preparation.
NOTIFICATION: Winner will be chosen on or about Aug. 31, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Sept. 15 to Stonyfield Farm "Culture of Great Food" Recipe Contest, Gourmet Promotions, 4 Times Square, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10036.
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THE GREAT PC COMPETITION
The Southern Foodways Alliance, the Southeast Diary Associon and www.ilovecheese.com are seeking pimento cheese recipes and recollections. Along with a recipe, send a story of 100 words or less about what pimento cheese has meant to you and your family.
DEADLINE: July 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip to the Southern Foodways Symposium in October in Oxford, Miss., plus a monster jar of pimentos and a wheel of Sharp cheddar cheese.
WEB SITE: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/south/foodways/news.shtml
MORE INFO: Questions should be directed to the Southern Foodways Alliance at 662-915-5993.
NOTIFICATION: Three finalists will be announced on Aug. 31.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
HEINZ CANADA HEALTHY DADS RECIPE CONTEST
Here is one for Canadians. Heinz Canada is looking for unique recipes using lycopene-rich products such as ketchup, tomato juice and chili sauce. Find unique ways to incorporate tomato products into Dad's favourite dish, so he can benefit from lycopene in great food.
DEADLINE: July 21
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $2,500 cash; Regional Prizes(5): $500 (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan/Manitoba, Ontario, Atlantic Canada).
WEB SITE: http://www.heinz.com/jsp/promotion.jsp
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish with a maximum of one entry (via mail or e-mail) per day. Each recipe submitted will be reviewed by personnel from Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations on the basis of healthiness of the recipe, use of Heinz product and creativity (weighed equally).
NOTIFICATION: By August 25, 2003, the judges will select the best recipe, and the Finalists will be contacted by telephone or courier.
WINNERS LIST: Prize winners will be announced on the Heinz website on Sept. 8, 2003.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
Heinz Canada Healthy Dads Recipe Contest
c/o Cohn & Wolfe
60 Bloor St. West
Suite 602
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3B8 SANS SUCRE / eDIETSHOP RECIPE CONTEST
Send in a great recipe using Sans Sucre Mousse Mixes.
DEADLINE: July 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $250 of merchandise; Second prize: $150 of merchandise; Third Prize: $50 of merchandise.
WEB SITE: http://www.edietshop.com/recipecontest/
MORE INFO: Entrants may enter the contest with as many different recipes as they wish.
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MISSION TORTILLA'S RECIPE CONTEST
Send in an original recipe that uses Mission Tortillas.
DEADLINE: July 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for two on the 2003 Cooking Light Ship Shape Cruise, November 9 - 16, 2003. The cruise will include oceanview accommodations for two for eight days/seven nights (ARV. $4,000).
WEB SITE: https://www.timeinc.net/cooking/secure/contests/missiontortilla/index.html
MORE INFO: All entries will be judged on a combination of originality, taste and creativity.
NOTIFICATION: The winning recipe will be selected on or about Sept. 30, 2003 and one winner will be notified within seven days.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to "Mission Tortillas Recipe Contest" Attn: Mendy Wright/Cooking Light/2100 Lakeshore Drive/Birmingham, AL 35209.
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"Mission Tortillas Recipe Contest"
Attn: Mendy Wright
Cooking Light
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Ala. 35209 COLAVITA "BETTER THAN BUTTER" RECIPE CONTEST
Colavita is looking for winning recipes that best demonstrate how butter can be replaced with Extra Virgin Olive Oil in typical American meals. They are looking for creative recipes with broad appeal to the American palate in one of three categories: Appetizer; Entree; or Dessert.
DEADLINE: Aug. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for two to Italy as part of an exclusive Colavita group tour departing on or about Nov. 1, 2003 (ARV. $6,000); First Prize(3): a one-year supply of Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil (ARV. $144 each); Second Prize(3): a Colavita "Italian Feast" Gift Basket (ARV. $90 each); Third Prize(30): a Colavita Cookbook Collection (ARV. $38 each).
WEB SITE: http://www.colavita.com/betterthanbutter_rules.htm
MORE INFO: You may enter as often as you wish using different recipes, but each recipe entry must be submitted separately, with one recipe per envelope or e-mail message. qualified entries will be judged with emphasis on the following criteria in the following order of importance: 1) ability to replace butter with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2) creativity in an original recipe, or creative approach to adapting a common American recipe or package mix, 3) appeal to a wide spectrum of American tastes, 4) ease of preparation and 5) taste.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 30 to "The Colavita Better than Butter Recipe Contest II Winners List," P.O. Box 9143, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.
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The Colavita Better-Than-Butter Recipe Contest II
P.O. Box 9143
Elizabeth, N.J. 07202 NATIONAL OYSTER COOKOFF
Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, which is looking for your best oyster recipe in these categories: hors d'oeuvres, soups and stews, main dish and outdoor cookery or salads. Twelve finalists get to compete in the cook-off in October in Leonardtown, Maryland.
DEADLINE: Aug. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000 and a silver tray; First Prize(4): $300; Second Prize(4): $150; Third Prize(4): $75.
Click here to send an e-mail for complete rules.
STEINFELDS ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT RECIPE CONTEST
If you have a special recipe using sauerkraut, red cabbage or winekraut, send it in to Steinfeld's annual sauerkraut recipe contest Recipes can be entered in any of these categories: appetizers, soups, entrees, breads and desserts.
DEADLINE: Aug. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500; Second Prize: $250; Third Prize: $100. (Each winner will also receive a year's supply of Steinfeld's sauerkraut, winekraut or red cabbage.)
MORE INFO: To enter, send your recipe legibly written or typed on an 8-1/2- by 11-inch sheet of paper, along with your name, address and telephone number.
Mail to:
Steinfeld's Sauerkraut Recipe Contest
Dean Specialty Foods
10001 N. Rivergate Blvd.
Portland, Ore 97203 CANNED FOOD ALLIANCE "CELEBRATION OF FOOD" RECIPE CONTEST
Mealtime.org is calling all cooks who have a special recipe that helps to make special family events special. All recipe entries must be original and require the use of at least two canned food products.
DEADLINE: Aug. 8
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a gourmet catered dinner party for up to fifteen people (including the winner) at the winner’s home or their selection of a home; Runners-Up(2): $250.
WEB SITE: http://www.mealtime.org/contest/contest.aspx
MORE INFO: There is no limit on the number of entries per person, but each entry must be on a separate form. Judging criteria will include appeal, originality, taste, convenience, visual appeal, use of recipe theme, ease and speed of preparation.
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DOLE 5 A DAY KIDS SNACK RECIPE CONTEST
Children ages 5 to 12 can submit an original recipe for a snack that features Dole fruits and/or vegetables (either fresh or packaged product) in any of the following categories: "Morning Snack"; "After School Snack"; "Evening Snack"; "Active Snack"; "A Rainbow of Color Snack"; or "A Snack with My Friends."
DEADLINE: Aug. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a family trip for four people to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., plus $1,000 spending money in the form of travelers’ checks; First Prize(6): a $500 savings bond.
WEB SITE: http://www.dole5aday.com/RecipeContest/home1.jsp
MORE INFO: Each entry should have no more than 10 grams of fat. You may enter as many times as you wish, but each entry sent by mail must be mailed in a separate outer mailing envelope. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: 25% creativity & originality, 25% taste/appeal, 25% healthfulness and 25% ease of preparation.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Nov. 15 to Dole 5 A Day Kids Snack Recipe Contest Winners, One Dole Drive, Westlake Village, Calif. 91362.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail on or about Sept. 12, 2003.
FAX ENTRY: (818) 874-4625.
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Dole 5 A Day Kids Snack Recipe Contest
One Dole Drive
Westlake Village, Calif. 91362 "COOK LIKE A CALIFORNIAN" CHICKEN RECIPE CONTEST
The California Poultry Federation is looking for creative home chefs to "Cook Like a Californian" and submit original, tantalizing chicken recipes in its first annual "Buy California" recipe contest. The contest is limited only to residents of California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. Categories are: Chicken Traditions with Flair (dishes such as roasted whole chicken, chicken and dumplings or chicken salad with a surprising flair); and Chicken with an Ethnic Twist (like Thai, Cuban and Spanish dishes with bold flavors and colors that make a meal exciting).
DEADLINE: Aug. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize(2): $2,500; Second Prize(2): $500; Third Prize(2): $250. (Each of the following bonus ingredients are worth an extra $500 apiece if used in the winning recipes: California avocados, peaches, plums or nectarines, table grapes, tomatoes, pears, and canned cling peaches.)
WEB SITE: http://www.cpif.org/recipe/recipe_entry.asp
MORE INFO: Entrants may enter the contest with as many different recipes as they wish. Recipes will be judged on taset, originality, ease of preparation and appearance
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about the week of Aug. 31, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Sept. 30 to Chicken Contest Winners, 3117-A McHenry Ave., Modesto Calif. 95350.
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Recipe Contest
3117-A McHenry Ave.
Modesto, Calif. 95350 DARE CRACKERS RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes must take 15 minutes or less to prepare, use ingredients found in the average grocery store, and include at lease one type of Dare Crackers -- Breton, Sesame Breton, Reduced Fat and Sodium Breton, Breton Multi-Grain, Vivant, Cabaret, Vinta, Breton Minis or Bremner Wafers. Recipes can be for any type of meal or snack -- breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer.
DEADLINE: Aug. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000, which may be used toward a kitchen shopping spree; Runners-Up(11): one year's supply of Dare Crackers (ARV. $100 each)
WEB SITE: http://15minutestofame.com/susie_coelho/susie_contest.htm
MORE INFO: Winners will be selected based on taste (20%), ease of preparation (20%), creativity (20%), presentation (20%) and use of a Dare Cracker(s) (20%).
NOTIFICATION: The winners will be announced on or about Sept. 10, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by June 30 to Dare Foods Recipe Contest, Winners List Request, PO BOX 20395, Worcester, MA 01602-0395.
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Mail to:
Dare Crackers Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 20395
Worcester, Mass. 01602-0395 MELINDA'S TALES FROM THE PIT CONTEST
Melinda's is looking for bold bits of BBQ wisdom. Send your secrets for making a killer ‘Cue. Maybe it’s a sauce recipe, a marinade, a tip for picking the choicest meats, a story about how to throw the world’s best backyard barbecue, your very own exotic grilling method or a personal prized recipe.
DEADLINE: Aug. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: The winner gets a Napoleon P450 grill from the Grill Store and More, a Melinda's Cookout Crate and a library of BBQ books from Ten Speed Press and Celestial Arts.
WEB SITE: http://www.melindas.com/contests/tales.html
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MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION 2ND ANNUAL ART OF THE SKEWER RECIPE CONTEST
Robert Mondavi wants you to submit your original favorite "Skewer" recipe. Contest closed to residents of California and Utah. Tennessee residents may not enter online.
DEADLINE: Aug. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for two to Barbecue University at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia; First Prize: a Weber Grill, metal skewers, BBQ tool set, a signed copy of Steven Raichlen's "BBQ USA" and a $200 gift certificate to create a "Skewer Party"; Second Prize(25): a signed copy of Steven Raichlen's "BBQ USA."
WEB SITE: http://www.artoftheskewer.com/contest.asp
MORE INFO: Only one entry per household. Recipes will be judged on adherence to theme (40%), creativity (30%) and originality (30%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified on or about Oct. 1, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Aug. 15 to Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2nd Annual Art of the Skewer Recipe Contest, P.O. Box 660, Dept WL, Riverton, NJ 08077-5522.
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Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2nd Annual Art of the Skewer Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 660
Dept. E
Riverton, N.J. 08077-0660 SPECIAL CHEFS BLUE RIBBON RECIPE
The Special Chefs Blue Ribbon Recipe and Cooking Contest is open to anyone with a developmental disability over the age of 21. Applicants submit an original recipe for a Cold Appetizer for the Holidays (this means it does not require heating immediately prior to serving).
DEADLINE: Aug. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000; Finalists(5): $500.
WEB SITE: http://www.specialchefs.org/pg.81.57.620.aspx
MORE INFO: Six finalists will be chosen to travel to the contest destination for the Cook-off. Each finalist must have a guardian or care giver along as a traveling companion. Enter as many times as you wish; but only include one contest application form in each submission.
NOTIFICATION: Six finalists will be notified by Sept. 8, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to Special Chefs Inc., Blue Ribbon Winners' Circle, 456 Frontage Road, Suite 9, Northfield, IL 60093.
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Special Chefs Inc.
Home of the Inspiration Kitchen
456 Frontage Road
Suite 9
Northfield, Ill. 60093 4TH ANNUAL PLAINS PEANUT FESTIVAL RECIPE CONTEST
Send in a recipe using at least one cup of peanuts. The categories include: Snacks and Appetizers; Salads and Main Dishes; Breads and Muffins; and Sweets and Desserts.
DEADLINE: Aug. 16
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $250; First Prize(4): $100 and a case of peanuts; Second Prize(4): $75 and a case of peanuts; Third Prize(4): $50 and a case of peanuts.
WEB SITE: http://www.peanut-institute.org/4thRecipeContest.html
MORE INFO: Judging will be based on: Flavor and Eating Quality; Texture or Consistency; and Appearance
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about Jan. 31, 2002.
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Plains Peanut Recipe Contest
c/o The Peanut Institute
P.O. Box 70157
Albany, Ga. 31708-0157 ULTIMATE BEEF GRILLING RECIPE CONTEST
Sponsors A1 Steak Sauce, America's Beef Producers, Weber and Midwest Living Magazine are looking for grilling recipes using A1 Steak Sauce and Beef as key ingredients.
DEADLINE: Aug. 22
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a Weber Genesis Gold C gas grill, one year's supply of A1 Steak Sauce, Weber's "Big Book of Grilling," a Beef "It's What's For Dinner" apron, one year's supply of Deli Deluxe Process Cheese and Midwest Living Magazine's Comforts of Home Cooking Cookbook; First Prize(3): a 3-piece stainless steel tool set from Weber, one year's supply of A1 Steak Sauce, Weber's "Big Book of Grilling," a Beef "It's What's For Dinner" apron, one year's supply of Deli Deluxe Process Cheese and Midwest Living Magazine's Comforts of Home Cooking Cookbook; Second Prize(5): one year's supply of A1 Steak Sauce, Weber's "Big Book of Grilling," a Beef "It's What's For Dinner" apron, one year's supply of Deli Deluxe Process Cheese and Midwest Living Magazine's Comforts of Home Cooking Cookbook.
WEB SITE: http://images.meredith.com/mwl/pdf/mwl_grillcontest.pdf
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on creativity (33.3%), taste (33.3%), and practicality (33.3%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected and notified by mail on or about Sept. 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Sept. 30 to "Ultimate Beef Grilling Recipe Contest," c/o CB, 125 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017.
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"Ultimate Beef Grilling Recipe Contest"
c/o CB
125 Park Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10017 SMUCKER'S DESSERT SENSATION RECIPE CONTEST
Send in your favorite original dessert recipe using any variety of one of more of the following products: Smucker’s Jams, Jellies or Preserves; Jif Peanut Butter; or Crisco All-Vegetable Shorting, Oil or Sticks.
DEADLINE: Aug. 29
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $25,000 for a kitchen makeover; Finalists (10): a 17 piece set of Nordicware Pro-Form Commercial Bakeware with Professional Hardcoat Non-Stick Surfaces.
WEB SITE: http://www.smuckers.com/promotions/kitchenmakeover/
MORE INFO: Recipes that do not contain at least one of the products listed or recipes that contain an alcoholic product will be disqualified. mail along with one original store receipt dated from 06/23/03 - 08/29/03 with purchase of any one of the following products (any size/flavor) circled: Smucker's Jams, Jellies or Preserves; Jif Peanut Butter; Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening, Oil or Sticks (residents of AZ, CO, MD, NJ, ND, TN and VT need not submit proofs-of-purchase). Enter as often as you wish, but each entry must include a different original recipe and must be mailed in a separate envelope, along with a separate proof of purchase. Judges' decisions will be based on creativity/originality (25%), appetite appeal (50%), and ease of preparation (25%).
NOTIFICATION: Contest Prize winners will be chosen on or about Sept. 26, 2003 .
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE before Nov. 3 to Smucker's Dessert Sensation Recipe Contest Winners, P.O. Box 8419, Dept. SR, Prospect Hts, Ill. 60070.
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Smucker's Dessert Sensation Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 8539
Prospect Heights, Ill. 60070 SUTTER HOME 2003 BUILD A BETTER BURGER CONTEST
Entrants can exercise their culinary creativity with burgers creations from turkey to tuna, veggies to veal. Contest begins May 26, 2003.
DEADLINE: Aug. 29
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $20,000; Best Potato Side Dish: $5,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.buildabetterburger.com/
LEA & PERRINS MEAT/TACO RECIPE CONTEST
Send in your favorite Ground Meat or Taco recipe that contains Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A barbecue set (ARV. $200).
WEB SITE: http://lea-perrins.com/ingredientx/competitions.php
MORE INFO: Entries are judged on the basis of the most innovative use and best tasting recipe that includes Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.
NOTIFICATION: The winner will be notified by email.
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TURNING LEAF "WHERE THE GARDEN MEETS THE GRILL" RECIPE CONTEST
In this second annual contest,Turning Leaf is asking for your original Grilling Entrée recipe which includes a vegetable component using ingredients commonly found at retailers, plus one of Turning Leaf's hand-crafted wines as a Wine Pairing recommendation.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for two to New York City, a 5-day course at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC, 7 dinners at New York's best restaurants, and a 7-night stay at a New York hotel; Finalists(5): Five finalists will be flown to New York City for a Cook-Off in May 2004. Each finalist will also receive a grill in October, so they can start practicing for the big day.
WEB SITE: http://www.epicurious.com/gardenmeetsgrill/
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per household or E-mail address. Entries will be judged according to the following criteria: 100 Semi-Finalists will be selected based on Originality (0-50 points); Ease of Preparation (0-40 points); and Wine Pairing (0-10 points). From among the 100 Semi-Finalists, five (5) Finalists will be selected and one (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from among the five (5) Finalists based on the following criteria: Originality (0-25 points); Ease of Preparation (0-25 points); Wine Pairing (0-10 points); and Taste (0-40 points).
NOTIFICATION: Finalists will be notified by U.S. Mail delivery on or about Nov. 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by May 29 to The Turning Leaf "Where The Garden Meets the Grill Recipe Contest", 4 Times Square, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10036. (Please specify "Official Rules" or "Winners List" on the outer mailing envelope.)
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MAMBO SPROUTS BUILD A SANDWICH CONTEST
Vermont Bread and Lightlife want your special sandwich using their products. Find Lightlife products in the produce and freezer sections of your grocery story or in Natural Foods stores in the dairy section.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000; First Prize(2): $250; Second Prize(3): One year’s supply of Vermont Bread and a Vermont Bread Denim Shirt (ARV. $121); Third Prize(2): One year’s supply of Lightlife products (ARV. $55).
WEB SITE: http://www.mambosprouts.com/contest/contest1.asp
MORE INFO: Vermont Bread is available on the East Coast. If you can't find it in your store, call 800-721-4057 to order by mail. Enter as often as you wish, regardless of method of entry, but each entry must be different. All entries will be judged based on the following criteria: Appropriate Use of eligible product(s) (30%); Appetite Appeal (30%); Originality/Creativity (20%); and Nutritional Value (20%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail by Oct. 1, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Nov. 1 to Build A Sandwich Contest Winners, P.O. Box 68, Haddonfield, N.J. 08033.
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Build A Sandwich Contest
P.O. Box 68
Haddonfield, N.J. 08033 GREAT OUTDOOR OLIVE COOKOUT
The California Olive Industry is looking for outdoor recipes using California olives.
DEADLINE: Sept. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A year's supply of California Olives and other goodies.
WEB SITE: http://www.calolive.org/homecooks/olive_dish.html#contest
MORE INFO: The winning recipe will be judged on originality and taste.
NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to COI, Dept. Contest, PO Box 7796, Fresno, CA 93727.
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COI
Dept. Contest
P.O. Box 7796
Fresno, Calif. 93747 FINLANDIA SWISS CHEESE "NATIONAL SANDWICH RECIPE CONTEST
Finlandia is asking for the most creative, great tasting sandwich recipes.
DEADLINE: Sept. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Trip for two to Hawaii and the winning sandwich recipe will be featured on the menu of New York City's famous Carnegie Deli; Finalists(4): a $500 gift certificate to your favorite supermarket.
WEB SITE: http://www.finlandiacheese.com/vacationPopUp.htm
MORE INFO: Original Finlandia Cheese proof-of-purchase (UPC or sticker from Deli bag) and original cash register receipt dated between May 1, 2003 and September 1, 2003 with the Finlandia cheese purchase circled required to enter. Limit 3 entries per household. First 1,000 who enter will receive a coupon for $5.00 OFF their next Finlandia purchase. All remaining entrants will receive a coupon for $1.00 OFF their next Finlandia purchase.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Nov. 30 to Winner's List; PO Box 673; Ardsley, N.Y. 10502.
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Finlandia Sandwich Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 661
Ardsley, N.Y. 10502 McILHENNY'S THIRD NATIONAL COOK & LADDER COMPETITION
Open to firehouse cooks who are asked to submit their favorite mess hall dish or off-duty recipe. The hot creations must include one of the five Tabasco pepper sauces. Recipe entries must be original and can be for appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, etc. which use at least one of the Tabasco pepper sauces -- original, green pepper sauce, garlic pepper sauce, chipotle pepper sauce and habanero pepper sauce.
DEADLINE: Sept. 2
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000 ($5,000 for firefighter, $5,000 for firehouse); Second Prize: $5,000 ($2,500 for firefighter, $2,500 for firehouse); Third Prize: $2,000 ($1,000 for firefighter, $1,000 for firehouse).
WEB SITE: www.tabasco.com/info_booth/contests/cook_ladder.cfm
MORE INFO: Ten finalists will be selected and then flown to a "cook-off" at The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City on February 3, 2004. Three winners will be chosen by a judging panel composed of firefighters, chefs, journalists and fiery food experts from McIlhenny Company.
NOTIFICATION: Finalists will be notified by Oct. 3, 2003.
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Tabasco Cook & Ladder Competition
c/o Hunter Public Relations
41 Madison Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10010 EASY BAKE "BAKER OF THE YEAR" CONTEST
Kids 8-12 are invited to enter this contest which celebrates the 40th anniversary of Hasbro's Easy Bake Oven. Just send in a favorite recipe using an Easy Bake Mix.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $5,000 savings bond and other prizes; Runners-Up(4): a $1,000 savings bond, a one-year supply of bake sets, plus a package of Hasbro toys and games.
WEB SITE: http://www.hasbro.com/easybake/pl/page.bakeroftheyear/dn/default.cfm
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish. Five finalists will be selected by members of the culinary staff at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., to attend the Oct. 28 cook-off in New York City. In addition, the winner will be the namesake of an original dish created by Brooke Vosika, executive chef at the Four Seasons Hotel New York, where it will be featured for a limited time on the children's menu.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Oct. 15 to Easy Bake Baker of the Year 2003 Finalists, P.O. Box 5288, Grand Central Station Post Office, New York, N.Y. 10163-5288.
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Easy Bake Baker of the Year
P.O. Box 5288
Grand Central Station Post Office
New York, N.Y. 10163-5288 SOLAE.COM'S RECIPE CONTEST
Each recipe must include one ingredient from the following list: GNC Soy Protein Unflavored/Unsweetened; V8 Splash Smoothie (Citrus Blend, Peach Mango, Strawberry Banana);Zoe Flax & Soy Granola; 8th Continent Soymilk; Lightlife GimmeLean; Lightlife Lean Links; Naturade Total Soy; Naturade 100% Soy Protein; LUNA Bars; GeniSoy Natural Protein Powder; GeniSoy ULTRA-XT; TruSoy Soy Protein Shake Powder; Slimfast with Soy Protein (Cafe Mocha and Chocolate Delite); Hansens Natural Soy Smoothie; Mori-Nu Tofu (all textures EXCEPT soft).
DEADLINE: Sept. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $200 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma; First Prize(3): a $50 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma.
WEB SITE: www.solae.com/sweeps/recipecontestbasics.jsp
MORE INFO: Entrants may enter as often as they wish. Entrants must fill out a separate online entry form for each recipe submitted. Recipes must indicate submission in only one of the following four course categories: breads & baked goods; appetizers, salads & soups; main dish; and desserts. Recipes will be judged based upon use of the soy protein product, originality, taste, and creativity.
NOTIFICATION: Judging will take place in October 2003. Potential winners will be notified via e-mail.
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EDY'S GRAND ICE CREAM "A SCOOP OF THE U.S.A." FLAVOR CONTEST
Young ice cream experts ages 8 - 14 are asked to invent new ice cream flavors that show off the unique appeal of their home states.
DEADLINE: Sept. 19
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $1,000.00 U.S. Savings bond, a year supply of Edy's ice cream, a limited production run of winning ice cream flavor and an ice cream party hosted by Edy's at his or her school; Finalists(15): a year's supply of ice cream, a trip to the Edy's ice cream factory in Houston, Texas, and a $500.00 U.S. Savings Bond; Semi-Finalists(51): a year supply of Edy's ice cream.
WEB SITE: http://www.edys.com/scoop/index.asp?sa=51&b=105
MORE INFO: Entrants must submit an original ice cream flavor name that represents their home state; a creative description of the flavor (ingredients should include products and/or themes relevant to the child's home state); and a paragraph of 250 words or less that creatively explains "Why this flavor represents my state in the coolest way."
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Jan. 1, 2004, to "Scoop of the U.S.A. Winners," 5929 College Avenue, Oakland, Calif. 94618.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified on or about Oct. 15, 2003.
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"A Scoop Of The U.S.A."
Edy's Grand Ice Cream
5929 College Ave
Oakland, Calif. 94618 FRANK'S REDHOT "CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE PIZZA PIZZAZZ" RECIPE CONTEST
Send recipes using Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce as an ingredient, topping or a special way to add a flavor surge to your pizza.
DEADLINE: Sept. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a 3-day trip for two to New York City, including entry to a VIP night at OTTO (ARV. $2,500); Runners-Up(10): an American Express Gift Certificate for $100.
WEB SITE: http://www.bhgpr.com/contest.cfm?contest=52
MORE INFO: Prize winners will be determined based on creativity and adherence to the "Pizza Pizzaz" theme.
NOTIFICATION: Sponsor will attempt to notify all potential winners by phone and by mail on or around Sept. 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Feb. 4 to "Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce Pizza Pizzazz Contest," c/o BHGPR, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043.
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"Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce Pizza Pizzazz Contest"
c/o BHGRP
546 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 PHILLIPS SEAFOOD CRAB MEAT RECIPE CONTEST
It's that time of year again to send Phillips Seafoods your best crab meat recipe as an appetizer, soup or entree. Each entry must use 1 lb. of Phillips’ crab meat (any grade) and be made in 90 minutes or less.
DEADLINE: Sept. 27
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.foodreference.com/html/phillipsseafood.html
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged on taste, ease of preparation, creativity and clarity of cooking instructions. The winning recipe will be selected by a panel of professional chefs and employees from Phillips.
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Crab Recipe Contest
Phillips Foods
1215 East Fort Avenue
Baltimore, Md. 21230 EMERIL'S "FIVE SWEET YEARS" DESSERT RECIPE CONTEST
Emeril wants your sweetest, favorite dessert to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Emeri's Delmonico restaurant. The winning recipe gets on the fall menu.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a personalized private party for 30 guests at Emeril’s Delmonico and the inclusion of the winning recipe on Eeril’s Delmonico Fall menu: Second Prize: dinner for 10 people and a set of Emeril’s Delmonico signature plates; Third Prize: an Emeril’s Delmonico chef’s coat.
WEB SITE: http://www.emerils.com/contest/
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per household or e-mail address. Entries will be judged on originality, taste, ease of preparation and visual appeal.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified no later than Oct. 15, 2003.
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Emeril’s Delmonico
Five Sweet Years Dessert Contest
P.O. Box 2327
New Orleans, La. 70176 iPARENTING.COM BACK TO SCHOOL RECIPE CONTEST
Do you have a recipe that gets you out of the kitchen fast to help with homework, an after-school snack idea or a recipe that livens up your child's brown bag? Categories are "Speedy Suppers," "After-school Snacks" or "Lunchbox Recipes."
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a year' supply of Fairfield Farm Kitchens Organic Classics Frozen Toaster Muffins (ARV. $150).
WEB SITE: http://iparenting.com/btsrecipecontest.htm
MORE INFO: You may enter a submission in more than one category, but please send each recipe in a separate e-mail.
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SANTA CHRISTINA CUCINA TOSCANA RECIPE CONTEST
Recipe entries may be an entrée, side dish, or appetizer and should complement Santa Christina wine.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize(5): a 7-day trip for two to Florence, Italy and the Tuscan countryside, wine tastings and more (ARV. $4,000 each); First Prize(200): a gift set of 6 high-quality Antinori wine glasses (ARV. $20 each).
WEB SITE: http://www.saveur.com/santacristina
MORE INFO: No more than one (1) mail-in entry will be accepted per household.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about Oct. 31, 2002, and will be notified by email, telephone or registered mail within seven (7) days.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Dec. 30 to Cucina Toscana Recipe Contest, c/o CCM, 470 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016.
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Cucina Toscana Recipe Contest
c/o CCM
470 Park Avenue South
New York, N.Y. 10016 SUCCESS RICE "RICE MONTH" RECIPE CONTEST
Create an original family favorite rice recipe for a dish that contains any Success, Mahatma, Carolina, Water Maid, River, S&W, Gourmet House, or Gourmet Farms rice product.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500 gift certificate for Cooking.com merchandise; First Prize: $250 gift certificate for Cooking.com merchandise; Second Prize(2): $125 gift certificate for Cooking.com merchandise; Runners-Up(20): a 6-cup Microwave Rice Cooker, collection of recipes and coupons (ARV. $10 each).
WEB SITE: http://www.rivianakitchens.com/success-rm/index.cfm
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on the basis of taste, creativity, ease of recipe preparation, and appearance.
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CLABBER GIRL "CREATIVE COOKIE" CONTEST
Send in your favorite cookie recipe.
DEADLINE: Oct. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Clabber Girl products, kitchen goodies and cookbooks.
WEB SITE: http://www.clabbergirl.com/CookieContest.php
MORE INFO: Winners will be judged according to: Appetite Appeal (color, texture, crumb -- 40%) and Creativity (unusual or different combination of ingredients, fruits, spices, etc. --60%).
NOTIFICATION: All winners will be notified by mail.
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Clabber Girl Creative Cookie Contest
P.O. Box 150
Terre Haute, Ind. 47808-0150 PHILLIPS RECIPE CONTEST
Submit a recipe for an appetizer, soup or entree using 1 lb. of crab meat.
DEADLINE: Sept. 27
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.phillipsfoods.com/recipe-contest/postrecipe.html
MORE INFO: Judging Criteria: Recipes will be judged on taste, ease of preparation, creativity and clarity of cooking instructions. Questions & Comments: Call Phillips Marketing Department at 443-263-1291 or 888-234-2722 x1601.
NOTIFICATION: The winner will be selected the week of Oct. 20, 2003 and will be notified by e-mail or telephone by Oct. 24, 2003.
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SAVORY OR SWEET PERFECT PUREE RECIPE CONTEST
The contest is open to professional chefs, pastry chefs, sous chefs, lead line cooks and bartenders at restaurants and other commercial foodservice establishments and to students enrolled in professional culinary schools or bartending schools. Savory or Sweet foodservice recipes must yield 12 - 20 servings and include at least one fruit or vegetable purée from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley as a major ingredient. Beverage recipes must include at least one fruit or vegetable purée from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley as a major ingredient and may be for single or multiple servings.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: will receive roundtrip airfare to San Francisco and Napa Valley, up to 5 nights lodging and professional development course at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. (ARV. $2,600); Professional Runner-up: $1,000; Professional Beverage: $1,000; Student Runner-Up: $1,000; Student Beverage: $1,000.
WEB SITE: www.perfectpuree.com/contest/
MORE INFO: More than one recipe may be submitted per category. Each recipe must be submitted on a separate form. Judging will be based on: 25% Creativity & Originality of Recipe Idea; 25% Taste & Appearance; 20% Use of Product; 20% Suitability as regular menu item; and 10% Ease of Preparation.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail on or before Nov. 15, 2003.
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Perfect Purée Recipe Contest
c/o The MacKenzie Agency
4595 Creekmont Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 HONEYSUCKLE WHITE TURKEY "ONE DISH RECIPE" CONTEST
Create a "One Dish" Supper recipe (i.e., an easy weeknight family meal such as a pasta, casserole, or other main course entrée) using Honeysuckle White Turkey.
DEADLINE: Oct. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/forms/recipe_contest.html
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you like, but each recipe must be submitted as a separate entry. Winners will be selected according to the following criteria: taste (40%), ease of preparation (30%), whole family appeal (20%) and originality (10%).
NOTIFICATION: Potential winner will be selected on or about October 31, 2003 and will be notified by phone, U.S. mail, email or commercial delivery service.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Dec. 31 to "Request for Honeysuckle White "One Dish Recipe" Contest Winner's List, PO Box 225, Springdale, Arkansas 72765-0225.
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Honeysuckle White "One Dish Recipe" Contest
P.O. Box 225
Springdale, Ark. 72765-0225 BAYS "KID FRIENDLY AFTERNOON SNACKS"
The theme for the fall quarter is Kid Friendly After School Snacks. Submit your own (or your child's) favorite, original, quick recipe for an after-school snack that incorporates Bays English Muffins.
DEADLINE: Oct. 17
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma.
WEB SITE: http://bays.com/contest/
MORE INFO: All entries will be judged by George Bay. Enter as often as you wish, but e-mail each entry separately. Recipes will be judged on the basis of taste, appearance, imagination, practicality, appropriateness for an English muffin, and fit with theme.
NOTIFICATION: One winner will be notified by e-mail 4-6 weeks after close of the contest period.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Dec. 31, 2003, and before Jan. 31, 2004, to "Kid-Friendly After-School Snacks" Winners List, Bays Corporation, P.O. Box 1455, Chicago, Ill. 60690-1455
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MIX IT WITH MILK N' JELL-O RECIPE CONTEST
Kids age 6-12 are invited to send in their most creative milk drink recipe using Jell-O Instant Pudding or Jell-O Gelatin powder and other ingredients.
DEADLINE: Monthly through October 2003
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $10,000 college scholarship and a year's supply of Jell-O Instant Pudding and/or Jell-O Gelatin powder; Finalists(10): $1,000, a Jell-O gift basket and a trip for two to New York City to compete in the "Milk Mix Off" contest event.
WEB SITE: http://www.whymilk.com/kidsclub/miwj.htm
MORE INFO: There will be a different contest theme for each month within the ten-month contest period and one winner will be selected for each month. Entries will be judged according to the following criteria: creative use of milk, Jell-O Instant Pudding and/or Jell-O Gelatin powder and additional ingredient(s) (25%), appearance of the drink (25%), taste of the drink (25%) appropriateness to each monthly theme (15%) and creativity of recipe name (10%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail, e-mail or phone, on or about the end of the following month.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Nov. 30 to Mix It With Milk 'n Jell-O Contest Winner List, P.O. Box 11225, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Mix It With Milk 'n Jell-O Contest
P.O. Box 11225
Chicago, Ill. 60611 ECKRICH FAMILY SUPPER NIGHT...MAKE IT JUICY IN A SNAP CONTEST
Tell in 50 words or less how you "juice up" family supper night with Eckrich and make mealtime memorable. You may include a photo with your essay.
DEADLINE: Oct. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $5,000 family vacation for four to any city in the continental U.S. and a year's supply of Eckrich Sausage; First Prize(2): a large outdoor gas grill and a year's supply of Eckrich Sausage; Runners-Up(10): an Eckrich Family Fun pack, including a portable grill and a year's supply of Eckrich Sausage.
WEB SITE: http://www.evdpe.com/eckrich/?swpstk=supper_nights&cmp_code=ec
MORE INFO: One contest entry per person during the contest period. Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria: (33%) originality, (33%) creativity and (33%) appropriateness to theme.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by phone or mail on or about Nov. 30, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Feb. 15 to "Eckrich Family Supper Night... Make it Juicy in a Snap" Contest Official Rules/Winners List Request, c/o ePrize, LLC, P.O. Box 9052, Farmington Hills, Mich. 48333-9052.
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Eckrich Family Supper Night... Make It Juicy In A Snap Contest
c/o ePrize, LLC
P.O. Box 9052
Farmington Hills, Mich. 48333-9052 ACCUBAKE "UNIQUE CAKE" RECIPE CONTEST
All entries must include a recipe, photo and story that exemplifies the theme "Unique Cake" and demonstrates a time-honored family treasure used to celebrate the most important occasions.
DEADLINE: Oct. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000, a Whirlpool Accubake Range and a trip to the Accubake Range Unique Cake Contest in Atlanta; First Prize(9): a Whirlpool Accubake Range and a trip to the Accubake Range Unique Cake Contest in Atlanta.
WEB SITE: http://accubake.whirlpool.com/
MORE INFO: Limit five entries per person. Each entry will be ranked in the following criteria: Story/History-50%; Originality-25%; Ease of Recipe-25%.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail on or about Nov. 13.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Nov. 30 to Accubake Unique Cake, c/o PR 21, 444 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
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Accubake Range Unique Cake
c/o PR21
444 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 600
Chicago, Ill. 60611 MEN'S HEALTH RECIPE ROUND-UP
Men's Health magazine is looking for your best-kept family or personal recipes.
DEADLINE: Oct. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a Weber Genesis Gold B gas grill with accessories, Grand Prize-winner's keepsake chef's apron, and plaque for bragging rights. Runners-Up(4): a prize package that includes a George Foreman deluxe grill, kitchen utensil set, and runner-up keepsake chef's apron.
WEB SITE: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article/0,6916,9-0-0-590,00.html
MORE INFO: Include a photo of your completed entry. One entry per household. Recipes will be judged by their table appeal, cooking time, ingredients and ease of preparation.
NOTIFICATION: The winners will be notified by mail no later than Dec. 31, 2003.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Jan. 1 to "Men's Health/Reader Recipe Round Up," Attention: Winners List Request, 733 Third Ave., 15th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017.
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Men's Health Attn: "Reader Recipe Round Up"
733 Third Ave.
15th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10017 SHUCKMAN'S GOURMET SEAFOOD RECIPE CONTEST
All entries must be original recipes using at least one product from Shuckman's Fish Company & Smokery and must contain not more than 10 ingredients (not including the required Shuckman's Fish Company & Smokery product(s), water, salt, and pepper)
DEADLINE: Oct. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: will receive the Shuckman's Gourmet Super-Sampler, whichincludes Spoonfish Caviar, Smoked Nova Salmon, Smoked Alder Salmon, Smoked Rainbow Trout, Smoked Spoonfish, Smoked Catfish, Bourbon Smoked Salmon Spread and Creole Smoked Salmon Spread (ARV. $236.55); Second Prize: a Shuckman's Gourmet Sampler (ARV. $130.69); Third Prize: a Shuckman's Gourmet Mini Sampler (ARV. $73.79).
WEB SITE: http://www.kysmokedfish.com/contest/contest.asp
MORE INFO: You may enter as many different recipes as you would like. Judging will be based equally on the following criteria: Use of Shuckman's Fish Company & Smokery's product; Taste of the finished recipe; Originality and creativity; and Appearance and overall presentation of the prepared recipe.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Jan. 15 to Shuckman's Fish Company & Smokery, 3001 West Main Street, Louisville, Ky. 40212.
NOTIFICATION: Winners of the contest will be notified by telephone, the U.S. Postal Service, or electronic mail no later than Jan. 1, 2004.
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Shuckman's Gourmet Seafood Recipe Contest
3001 West Main Street
Louisville, Ky. 40212 "WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR PACE ON THE GRILL" RECIPE CONTEST
Pace wants you to get in the tailgating spirit and submit recipes using Pace Mexican sauces on the open grill. (Indoor and electric grills don't count.)
DEADLINE: Oct. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $20,000 outdoor kitchen; Monthly Winners(8): $500.
WEB SITE: http://www.pacefoods.com/hot_contest.asp
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on Taste (40%); Originality (20%); Creative use of Pace (20%); Popular Appeal (20%). You may enter as many times as you wish, but there is a limit of 1 entry per email address per day; 1 recipe per entry; and each entry submitted must be substantially different.
NOTIFICATION: Grand Prize winner will be selected on or about 12/15/03 from among the eight monthly winners.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Jan. 15 to Pace Recipe Winners, PO Box 707, Sayreville, NJ 08871-0707.
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BUSH'S BEST TAILGATE CHILI RECIPE CONTEST
Send in your best chili recipe using Bush's Best Beans.
DEADLINE: Nov. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A tailgating chili gift basket from Bon Appétit (ARV. $500).
WEB SITE: http://www.subscriberdirect.com/bonappetit/0310/sweeps_bush.cfm
MORE INFO: One entry per person/email address only. Winner will be selected by Executive Chef Robert Cacciola, whose decisions are final and binding in all respects, on or about Dec. 5, based on 25% innovation; 25% quality; and 50% taste of original recipe that uses Bush's Beans.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about Dec. 5 and will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Jan. 1 to Tailgate Chili Recipe Contest Winner, Bon Appétit, P.O. Box 3007, New York, N.Y. 10108-3007.
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Tailgating Chili Recipe Contest
Bon Appétit
P.O. Box 3007
New York, N.Y. 10108-3007 STONYFIELD FARM "START SPREADING THE MOOS" RECIPE CONTEST
Recipe should contain at least a cup of Stonyfield Farm Yogurt to give your favorite recipe a healthy makeover.
DEADLINE: Nov. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a trip for 2 to Tante Marie's, a renowned cooking school vacation resort in San Fransisco, Calif.: Runners-Up(3): gift baskets filled with goodies.
WEB SITE: http://www.stonyfield.com/Recipes/CookingContest.cfm
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on originality, taste, visual appeal, color, texture and consistency.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to "Stonyfield Farm Recipe Contest" Attn: Jennifer Estep/Cooking Light/Time & Life Building/1271 Avenue of the Americas, 20th Floor/NY, N.Y. 10020.
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"Stonyfield Farm Recipe Contest"
Attn: Jennifer Estep/Cooking Light/Time & Life Building
1271 Avenue of the Americas
20th floor
New York, N.Y. 10020 PILGRIMS PRIDE RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your original recipe that uses one or more Pilgrim's Pride branded products (chicken, turkey, eggs).
DEADLINE: Nov. 18
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
WEB SITE: http://www.pilgrimspride.com/consumers/recipeContest.asp
MORE INFO: There is no limit to the number of recipes you may submit. Judging will be based on based on: Adherence to rules, Originality, Appearance, Taste, Ease (Speed of preparation), Use of common/readily available ingredients, Desirability of recipe.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by email.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Dec. 1 to Pilgrim's Pride/ Greta's Kitchen Recipe Contest Winner List P.O. Box 743515, Dallas, Texas 75374-3515.
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BAYS LAST MINUTE ENTREE'S RECIPE CONTEST
Bays is looking for quick meal solutions appropriate for busy holiday schedules - that use Bay's English Muffins.
DEADLINE: Nov. 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500 gift certificate from Williams-Sonoma.
WEB SITE: http://www.bays.com/contest/
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish, but e-mail each entry separately. The contest will be judged on the basis of taste, appearance, imagination, practicality, appropriateness for an English muffin, and fit with theme -- weighed equally.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Dec. 31 and before Jan. 31 to "Last-Minute Entreés" Winners List, Bays Corporation, P.O. Box 1455, Chicago, Ill. 60690-1455.
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JIMMY DEAN'S HOLIDAY RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your favorite holiday recipe using Jimmy Dean Fresh Roll Sausage.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A gift basket and an autographed copy of Executive Chef Sara Moulton’s James Beard Award-nominated cookbook, "Sara Moulton Cooks at Home."
WEB SITE: http://jimmydean.com/special_offers.asp
MORE INFO: A team of judges led by Sara Moulton will rate recipes based upon creativity, taste and ease of execution.
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MAD DOG BBQ SAUCE RECIPE CONTEST
Just whip up an original recipe using Mad Dog BBQ sauce.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a case of Mad Dog BBQ Sauce and $100.
WEB SITE: http://www.ashleyfood.com/acatalog/Mad_Dog_BBQ_Sauce_Contest.html
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Ashley Food Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 506
Dedham, Mass. 02027 ORTEGA 2003 FAMILY RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes for a meal, side dish or appetizer must include at least one of the following ingredients: 1/2 cup or more of ORTEGA Taco Sauce, Ortega Taco Shells, 1/2 cup or more of Ortega Salsa, a packet of Ortega seasoning mix or a minimum of a 1/2 cup of Ortega Whole or Diced Green Chiles. Each recipe entry must include a written paragraph (approximately 150 words or less) describing the origin of the recipe, i.e., how it was created, and why it deserves to be passed on to future generations.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: An all-new dining room setting, including a table, chairs and place settings, plus $1,000 redecorating cash and a year's supply of Ortega products (ARV. $8,000); Finalists(10): An Ortega gift basket of cooking tools and a month's supply of Ortega products (ARV.$100).
WEB SITE: http://www.ortega.com/hot/contest_03/
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish, but each entry must be mailed or entered online separately. All entries will be judged on the basis of broad family sensory appeal (30%), creativity (30%) and origin of recipe including a subjective determination as to whether the recipe deserves to be passed down to future generations (40%). Approximately 25 of the top recipes will be rejudged based on the following factors: taste (25%), a subjective determination as to appeal of recipe to future generations (25%), appearance of completed recipe (25%), and creativity of the recipe (25%).
NOTIFICATION: Finalists will be notified by mail on or about March 31, 2004.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after June 30, 2004, to Ortega "Mama Would Be Proud" Recipe Contest, P.O. Box 19680, Seattle, Wash. 98109-1680.
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Ortega "Mama Would Be Proud" Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 19680
Seattle, Wash. 98109-1680 CALIFORNIA OLIVE INDUSTRY RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your favorite extra large recipes -- anything from a salad to dip to main course -- using California Ripe Olives that serve six or more.
DEADLINE: Dec. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A years supply of olives and other goodies.
WEB SITE: http://www.calolive.org/homecooks/olive_dish.html#contest
MORE INFO: The recipes will be judged based on originality and taste of the recipe.
NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to COI, Dept. Contest, P.O. Box 7796, Fresno, Calif., 93727.
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COI
Dept. Contest
P.O. Box 7796
Fresno, Calif. 93747 THE GRILLMASTER "GRILLING WITH BEER" RECIPE CONTEST
Beer must play a significant role in your grilling recipe, whether it's slathered, smeared, basted, marinated, or injected. You can use any brand of beer. Non-alcoholic brews count, too. If appropriate, include variety of beer used, e.g. Pilsner, lager, stout, etc.
DEADLINE: Dec. 10
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Ducane Gas Grill (ARV. $1,200); Second Prize: Leinie Lodge Prize Package, (includes autographed canoe paddle, Leinenkugel grill mitts, Leinie Lodge grilling apron, six Leinenkugel pint glasses, and a $100 gift certificate to Leinie Lodge); Third Prize: a $100 gift certificate for Omaha Steaks.
WEB SITE: http://www.cabinlifemag.com/pages/gm-contest.html
MORE INFO: Main ingredient (meat, meat substitute, fish, veggie or other) must be prepared on the grill (gas, electric, charcoal or wood-fired). Recipes will be judged on taste, originality, ease of preparation and suitability for grilling on a cabin deck. Extra points may be awarded for humor.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected in early January, 2004, and notified by telephone.
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Cabin Life magazine
Grill Master Grilling With Beer Contest
1001 E. 9th St.
Duluth, Minn. 55805 CRISCO'S "ALL AMERICAN PIE" CONTEST
Enter your favorite pie recipe that uses at least a quarter cup of Crisco oil or shortening.
DEADLINE: Dec. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: 5 Grand Prize winners will win a trip to Celebration, Fla. to compete in the championships at the Great American Pie Festival for a chance to win $5,000.
WEB SITE: http://crisco.com/contests/gap/recipe_contest_gap.asp http://crisco.com/contests/gap/recipe_contest_gap.asp
MORE INFO: One entry per person regardless of method of entry. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: taste; ease of preparation; creativity; and appropriate use of at least one (1) Crisco oil or shortening product. One winner from each of five regions of the U.S. will win a trip to the 2004 Great American Pie Festival in Celebration, Florida (April 15-18) and compete with other bakers from around the country in the American Pie Council/Crisco National Pie Championships.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be chosen on or about Jan. 1, 2004.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE between Feb. 16 and March 31 to Crisco All-American Pie Recipe Contest, C/O Cohn & Wolfe, 292 Madison Ave., 8th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017.
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To obtain a mail-in entry form, send #10 SASE to:
Crisco All-American Pie Recipe Contest
c/o Cohn & Wolfe
292 Madison Ave.
8th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10017 BETTY CROCKER DINNER MADE EASY CONTEST
To enter, write a description of your idea for making dinner easy. Ideas must be based on one or more of the following themes; planning dinner, preparing dinner or ideas for dinnertime clean up.
DEADLINE: Dec. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a year's worth of free dinner, awarded as a check for $5,200; Finalists(9): $250.
WEB SITE: http://www.DinnerMadeEasy.com/
MORE INFO: Descriptions will be judged on three criteria: 1. Originality of the idea, 2. Appropriateness to the theme, and 3.Quality of the writing describing the idea. Your entry must describe your "Dinner Made Easy" idea using a minimum of 50 words and not more than 250 words or it will be rejected.
NOTIFICATION: Ten (10) finalists will be selected and will be notified on or about Jan. 15. One grand prizewinner will be selected on or about Jan. 26.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE before May 30 to "Dinner Made Easy" Contest, Winners List Request, P.O. Box 1182, Maple Plain, Minn. 55593-1182.
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LEHMANN FARMS RECIPE CONTEST
Lehmann Farms has 3 unique chocolate sauces, Toasted Almond Chocolate Sauce, Roasted Pecan Chocolate Sauce and Walnut Chocolate Sauce. They are looking for a winning dessert recipe for each of their sauces.
DEADLINE: Dec. 15
PRIZES: First Prize(3): a $100 Gourmet Touch gift certificate.
WEB SITE: http://www.lehmannfarms.com/contest/
MORE INFO: You may enter as many recipes as you wish. Participants will receive a 10% coupon good till Dec. 31.
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JIF'S SECOND ANNUAL "MOST CREATIVE PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH" CONTEST
Jif Peanut Butter is challenging kids age 6 to 12 to concoct their ultimate fantasy peanut butter sandwich.
DEADLINE: Nov. 26
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a $5,000 savings bond; Runners-up(4): a $500 savings bond and a Jif gift basket.
WEB SITE: http://www.jif.com/callingkids.asp
MORE INFO: One entry per person regardless of method of entry. Recipe entries must include a photo or illustration of the sandwich. Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: taste; ease of preparation; appearance; creativity and appropriate use of Jif peanut butter.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be announced on or about Jan. 29, 2004.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE between March 14 and June 30 to Jif's Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest for Kids, c/o Cohn & Wolfe, 292 Madison Ave., Floor 8, New York, N.Y. 10017.
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Jif's Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest for Kids
c/o Cohn & Wolfe
292 Madison Ave.,
Floor 8
New York, N.Y. 10017 BETTY CROCKER NOVICE CONTEST
To enter, write a description of your idea for making dinner easy. Ideas must be based on one or more of the following themes; planning dinner, preparing dinner or ideas for dinnertime clean up.
DEADLINE: Dec. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a year's worth of free dinner, awarded as a check for $5,200; Finalists(9): $250.
WEB SITE: http://www.DinnerMadeEasy.com/
MORE INFO: Descriptions will be judged on three criteria: 1. Originality of the idea, 2. Appropriateness to the theme, and 3.Quality of the writing describing the idea. Your entry must describe your "Dinner Made Easy" idea using a minimum of 50 words and not more than 250 words or it will be rejected.
NOTIFICATION: Ten (10) finalists will be selected and will be notified on or about Jan. 15. One grand prizewinner will be selected on or about Jan. 26.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE before May 30 to "Dinner Made Easy" Contest, Winners List Request, P.O. Box 1182, Maple Plain, Minn. 55593-1182.
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IGA HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS RECIPE CONTEST 2003
IGA stores are looking for original recipes that contain at least 2 brand name ingredients from brands that include Coca-Cola, Nabisco, Kraft, Hershey, Campbells Soup Company, Nestle, Minute Maid, Smuckers and Anheuser Busch.
DEADLINE: Dec. 19
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $2,000; First Prizes(10): 3-day/2-night trip for two to Chicago; Second Prize (9): a Timex watch.
WEB SITE: http://iga.com/events/holidays.aspl
MORE INFO: One Entry per person.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about Jan. 31, 2002. Entries will be ranked based on the following criteria: ease of preparation (45%); originality (35%) and use of listed branded items (20%).
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Dec. 16 to Winners’ List, 8725 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, Ill. 60631.
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Hometown Holidays Recipe Contest
8725 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, Ill. 60631 FRENCH'S "CAN YOU CREATE AN ORIGINAL?" CONTEST
French's is looking for your original recipe using French’s Original or Cheddar French Fried Onions as an ingredient.
DEADLINE: Dec. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a gift basket filled with cooking essentials and a $1,000 gift certificate; Runners-Up(5): a $100 American Express gift certificate.
WEB SITE: http://www.bhgpr.com/rules.cfm?contest=54
MORE INFO: Prize winners will be determined based on creativity and adherence to the "You Can Create an Original" theme, equally weighed.
NOTIFICATION: Sponsor will attempt to notify all potential winners by phone and by mail on or around Jan. 26, 2004.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE to "French’s French Fried Onions Can You Create an Original Contest," c/o BHGPR, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043.
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French’s French Fried Onions Can You Create an Original This Holiday Season Contest
c/o BHG PR
546 Valley Road
Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043 BRUCE FOODS "DADDY DAYCARE" RECIPE CONTEST
Bruce is looking for Dad's best Mexican recipe that uses at least one Casa Fiesta product and serves a minimum of four persons. Entries must be in the following categories: Appetizer/Snack; Main Dish/Entrée; Light Eating; Grilling; and Quick & Easy.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.brucefoods.com/daddydaycare/
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you like. Recipe will be judged on taste, originality, ease of preparation and appearance.
NOTIFICATION: Grand Prize winner will be selected on or about the week of Jan. 26, 2004 and notified by telephone or email.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE between Feb. 23 and March 31 to "Winners – 2003 DADDY DAY CARE Recipe Contest," P.O. Drawer 1030, New Iberia, LA 70562.
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CLOVER SOUR CREAM RECIPE CONTEST
Participants must use Clover Stornetta Farms regular, Light, or Fat Free Sour Cream in their recipes. Use your imagination for appetizers, entrees, vegetables or desserts.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a deluxe trip for two to the Wine Country, including lodging at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train and a visit to a Clover Stornetta Farm.
WEB SITE: http://www.supermarketguru.com/page.cfm/4167
MORE INFO: Participants must list all ingredients, quantities, cooking temperatures and times, and number of people the recipe will serve.
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Clover Sour Cream Recipe Contest
Marchelle Carleton
P.O. Box 1385
Sonoma, Calif. 95476 CUISINART "CALLING ALL COOKS" RECIPE CONTEST
Rise to the occasion by submitting your best original bread recipe made using the Cuisinart PowerPrep Plus food processor.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a Cuisinart collection of products.
WEB SITE: http://www.subscriberdirect.com/gourmet/0306/sweep2.cfm (Editor's Note: Print out the Web Page for this contest, because this site has a habit of taking down the Web pages before the contest deadlines.)
MORE INFO: Only bread recipes will be considered. Limit one recipe per person. Recipes will be judged based on originality, taste and ease of preparation.
NOTIFICATION: One winner will be chosen on or about March 1, 2004.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after April 1, 2004 to "Cuisinart Contest Winner" c/o Gourmet, 4 Times Square, 5th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10036.
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Cuisinart Calling All Cooks Recipe Contest
c/o Shannon Dowd
Gourmet
4 Times Square
Fifth Floor
New York, N.Y. 10036. EMERIL’S KICKED UP RECIPE CONTEST
Send in a recipe using one of B&G Foods Emeril brand seasonings, sauces or salad dressings.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize(5): a 3 day/ 2 night trip for 2 to New York City and a taping of "Good Morning America"; First Prize(50): an Emeril cookset; Second Prize(100): a Wusthof Trident Cutlery Set; Third Prize(200): an Emeril kitchen cookbook.
WEB SITE: www.kickeduprecipe.com
MORE INFO: The grand prize winners will be selected on the basis of creativity/originality (25%), likely appetite appeal (50%) and ease of preparation (25%). All other winners will be chosen at random from among all contest entries.
NOTIFICATION: Contest Winners will be notified by U.S. Mail on or about Jan. 16; all other winners by phone and U.S. Mail on or about Jan. 17.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE after Jan. 16 to Emeril’s Kicked Up Recipe Promotion, Ansonia Station P.O. Box 234081 New York, N.Y. 10023-4081.
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B & G Foods, Inc.
4 Gatehall Drive
Suite 110
Parsippany, N.J. 07054 FROM EMERIL'S KITCHEN BOOK CONTEST
Sponsor Harper Collins is looking for original, never before published recipes.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Winning recipe included in Emeril's next book, $100 Gift Certificate to every Emeril’s restaurant (9 restaurants), Emerilware from AllClad, chef’s Jacket from Emerils.com, signed copies of all of Emeril’s books from William Morrow Cookbooks; Second Prize: 8-piece place setting from WC Designs (Waterford & Wedgewood), signed copies of all of Emeril’s books from William Morrow Cookbooks; Third Prize: Complete set of Emerilware Wusthof knives -- 12pcs with wood block, signed copies of all of Emeril’s books from William Morrow Cookbooks.
WEB SITE: http://www.emerils.com/contest/
MORE INFO: Multiple entries are automatically disqualified. Entries will be judged on originality, taste, ease of preparation and visual appeal.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be chosen chosen on or about March 15, and will be notified by e-mail.
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JIM BEAM BLACK "MIX & WIN" DRINK RECIPE CONTEST
Submit a drink recipe using Jim Beam Black bourbon as the main ingredient. Open to employees of a licensed retail liquor establishment during the term of the contest.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize(8): a 3-day/2-night trip to the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Ky., and $500 spending money, plus a 3-day /2-night trip for two to Las Vegas for the Nightclub and Bar tradeshow March 8- 10, 2004, and $500 spending money; Second Prize(8): a Jim Beam Black 4.5 Liter display bottle with a personalized label.
WEB SITE: http://www.jimbeamblackrecipecontest.com
MORE INFO: Limit one entry per person. Entries will be judged on the following criteria: Taste (50%), Presentation (20%); Creativity (20%), and Appropriateness for the Jim Beam Black brand (10%).
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or before Jan. 15, 2004 and will be notified by phone on or before Feb. 15, 2004.
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Jim Beam Black "Mix & Win" Drink Recipe Contest
8000 Norman Center Dr.
#400
Minneapolis, Minn. 55437 MAMA MARY'S "2003 PIZZA CREATIONS" RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your original pizza recipe using Mama Mary's Gourmet Pizza Crust.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000 (half is donated to the charity of winner's choice)and a trip to Disney World.
WEB SITE: http://www.mamamarys.com/contest.html
MORE INFO: Recipes judged on originality, taste, presentation, and combatibility with associated lifestyles and locations. There are no age limitations.
NOTIFICATION: Finalists will be notified as they are selected.
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"2003 Pizza Creations Contest"
Spartan Foods of America
P.O. Box 1171
Spartanburg, S.C. 29304-1171 MIRACLE WHIP "ULTIMATE" RECIPE CONTEST
To spread the "half the fat of mayonnaise" message, Miracle Whip is asking for your favorite recipes for appetzers, salads, side dishes, main dishes and desserts that use at least half a cup of Miracle Whip. Sandwiches are excluded.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A half year’s worth of groceries (awarded as a $2,600 check); First Prizes(10): A year’s supply of Miracle Whip (ARV $23.94).
WEB SITE: http://www.kraftfoods.com/miraclewhip/contest.html
MORE INFO: Enter as often as you wish, but each entry must be different. Limit one entry per outer mailing envelope. The top 400 entries will be judged based on: Taste 40%, Appetite Appeal 30%, and Originality 30%.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified by mail.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Dec. 31 to Miracle Whip Ultimate Recipe Contest Winners, P.O. Box 4128, Blair, NE 68009-4128.
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Miracle Whip Ultimate Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 4211
Blair, Neb. 68009-4211 PHILLY CREAM CHEESE "TASTE THE RICHES" RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes must be in 1 of 3 categories: (1)Appetizers/Dips; (2)Cheesecakes or (3) Other Desserts. Recipe must be original and serve at least 4 people. Recipe must include: category name, recipe name, ingredients (8 or less), measurements, required utensils, timing, special preparation instructions and number of servings. Ingredients must be readily available and cannot include any competitive ingredient or product.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $50,000 cash, trip for two to NY to have lunch and attend a cooking class with Sara Moulton (ARV. $53,400); First Prize(15): $2,500 cash and a cookbook signed by Sara Moulton (ARV. $2,535).
MORE INFO: On 8 x 11 paper, print name, full address and day/evening phone numbers and a recipe that uses at least (1) 8 oz. Pkg. of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Mail entry and three proofs-of-purchase from (3) 8 oz. Pkgs. of Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about Jan. 31, 2002. Professionals such as chefs, caterers, food editors, home economists, dietitians or anyone who is/has been involved in professional food preparation for profit is not eligible.
JUDGING: Round 1 Criteria: Appeal (50%), Originally (30%) and Convenience (20%). Highest scoring entries in each category in Round 1 will then be judged in Round 2 based on the following criteria: Taste (40%), Originality (30%), Convenience (20%), and Appearance (10 %). In the event of a tie, all tied entries will be re-judged on the basis of Taste (100%). Entries must not have won a previous prize or award nor have been previously published.
RULES: Official Rules available by sending #10 SASE to "Taste the Riches". Rules, P.O. Box 5048, Ellenton, FL 34222-5000.
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"Taste the Riches" Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 5046
Ellenton, Fla. 34222-5000 MICHAELS GINGERBREAD HOUSE RECIPE CONTEST
All decorations used must be edible. Dimensions cannot exceed 12" x 12" x 12". Take a photograph of your Gingerbread House. Make sure just the Gingerbread House is in the picture.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 30, Dec. 31 (All entries must be received by sponsor on or before the 7th day following the monthly deadline.)
PRIZES: Grand Prize: a 4-day, 3-night family trip for 4 to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Monthly winners get a selection of kitchen and craft packages.
WEB SITE: http://www.gingerbread.michaels.com/contest/index.cfm
MORE INFO: Enter as many times as you like. Each entry must be unique and the same Gingerbread House cannot be entered into more than one monthly contest. Entries will be judged by a panel of qualified judges based on the following criteria: appearance (34%), creativity (33%), and use of decorations (33%).
NOTIFICATION: All winners will be notified on or about three weeks from the Monthly Deadline for that month’s contest.
WINNERS LIST: Send an SASE by Dec. 31 to Wilton Industries, Inc. Gingerbread Contest Winners’ List MS#7, 2240 West 75th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517.
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Wilton Industries, Inc.
Gingerbread Lane MS# 7
2240 West 75th Street
Woodridge, Ill. 60517 |
