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dedicated to competitive cooking and recipe contests
Established in 1997 

 

ONGOING CONTESTS
 

If you are new to competitive cooking, entering these smaller contests is a good way to get your feet wet and to realize that yes, indeed, it is possible to win!

For a continually updated list of major deadline contests, sponsored by major food companies that offer valuable prizes including cash, trips and appliances, you will need to become a member of Cooking Contest Central. You can't win if you don't know where the contests are. CLICK HERE now to subscribe and start enjoying this site today!!

(Alphabetical by sponsor)

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Quarterly AROMA ULTIMATE RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly BABY FOOD RECIPE COMPETITION
Monthly BANANA.COM IN SEARCH OF THE BEST BANANA RECIPE
Monthly BETTER_HOMES_AND_GARDENS
Monthly BETTER MADE SNACKS RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly COLE’S RECIPE CONTEST
Ongoing COOKING LIGHT
Ongoing COOKS_COUNTRY_KITCHEN_SHORTCUTS
Monthly CROWN BLUE BISON RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly CRUM_CREEK_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES CONTEST
Monthly FALL_RIVER_WILD_RICE_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly JAVA JUICE RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly JUST_SMOKED_SALMON_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly MELANGE SUCRE CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly PREMIO_SAUSAGE
Ongoing SOLO RECIPE PICTURE CONTEST
Monthly SUPERIOR FARMS LAMB RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly SWANSON VITAMINS HEALTHY FOOD RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly TIGER BAY® SEAFOOD RECIPE
Monthly TRADERS JOE’S FAN RECIPE CHALLENGE
Monthly TRUE NORTH STORY OF THE MONTH CONTEST
Quarterly TURKEY_HILL_RECIPE_CONTEST
   

 AROMA ULTIMATE RECIPE CONTEST
 Send in an original recipe that you think is a winner. It must be prepared using an Aroma Housewares product.
DEADLINE:Quarterly
PRIZES:1st Prize $250 in Aroma Products
2nd Prize Cool-Touch Rice Cooker
3rd Prize Pot-Style Rice Cooker
SPONSOR:http://www.aroma-housewares.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
RULES:Click here for rules
ENTRY:You must log on/register to enter online
Click here to register
Mail To:
Aroma Recipe Contest
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
MORE INFO:All recipes must be original and use an Aroma House wares product in their preparation.

 BABY FOOD RECIPE COMPETITION
 Here is a little ongoing one that invites you to send in your baby food recipes.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:Amazon gift certificate for $20 (US)
SPONSOR:http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
NOTIFICATION:The winner will be revealed in newsletter and on blog at the start of each month and will also be contacted personally via e mail.

 BANANA.COM IN SEARCH OF THE BEST BANANA RECIPE
 Banana.com is looking for the Best Banana Recipes. It doesn't matter what kind of dish you create as long as it has bananas!
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:Premium Banana Gift Basket
SPONSOR:http://www.banana.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
 The magazine has two different recipe contests each month and publishes the winning entries seven months later. Categories change monthly
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:Monthly prizes: $400, $200 and $50 in each category.
SPONSOR:http://www.bhg.com/
RULES:Click For Rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter by e-mail
MORE INFO:Open to U.S. citizens only.

 BETTER MADE SNACKS RECIPE CONTEST
 What can you do with Better Made snacks? Now is the time to experiment and cook, bake or stuff with Better Made chips, snacks and chips.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:Monthly winners receive chips for a year - a sampler box every other month
SPONSOR:http://bmchips.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
Mail To:
Better Made - Recipe Contest
10148 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 COLE’S RECIPE CONTEST
 Do you have some great meal ideas that include Cole’s garlic bread as a side OR part of the main dish?
DEADLINE:Quarterly
PRIZES:The #1 recipe will receive a $50 gift certificate from GiftCertificates.com.
SPONSOR:http://www.coles.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
RULES:Click here for rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 COOKING LIGHT
 For a chance to see your name and your dish in print and win $50, send Cooking Light your favorite light recipe for their monthly Reader Recipe column.
DEADLINE:Ongoing
PRIZES:$50.00 if recipe is published
SPONSOR:http://www.cookinglight.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 COOKS COUNTRY "KITCHEN SHORTCUTS"
 Here is a chance to share a kitchen tip with the readers of Cook's Country.
DEADLINE:Ongoing
PRIZES:If published in Cook's Country magazine, you'll receive a free one-year subscription.
SPONSOR:http://www.cookscountry.com/
ENTRY:Click here to enter online
Mail To:
Cook's Country
Kitchen Shortcuts
P.O. Box 470739
Brookline, MA 02447
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 CROWN BLUE BISON RECIPE CONTEST
 If you have never tried bison or buffalo meat here is a chance to give it a try.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:5lbs. ground bison and 4-pack bison bratwurst.
SPONSOR:http://www.crownbluebison.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 CRUM CREEK RECIPE CONTEST
 Recipes must be entered in one of three categories: 1) Appetizer/Dip; 2) Entrée/Sauce for Pasta; 3) Shake or Smoothie. Recipes for shakes or smoothies must use isolated soy protein as an ingredient, yet doesn't have to be Crum Creek's Soy Protein Powder.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:An assortment of Crum Creek's products.
SPONSOR:http://www.crumcreek.com/
RULES:Click for Rules
ENTRY:Click for Entry
MORE INFO:Click For More Info

 EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES CONTEST
 Seafood counts in this contest which asks for meatless recipes. Enter as often as you like. Registration required. Winners determined by vote.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:A $50 gift card to Ikea or Target
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
RULES:Click here for rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:Winners will be announced on the webpage by the 15th of the month. Winners will also receive an email

 FALL RIVER WILD RICE RECIPE CONTEST
 Fall River Wild Rice is looking for a wild rice recipe your friends and family beg you to make.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:A Fall River Wild Rice gift set
SPONSOR:http://www.frwr.com/
RULES:Click for Rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter by e-mail

 JAVA JUICE RECIPE CONTEST
 Java Juice is a liquid coffee extract that can be used in recipes and has other uses as well. You are invited to send in recipes and or other creative uses for this product. One entrant used it to dye curtains.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:"Deuce of the Juice - 20 ct. Coffee Can & 10 ct. Craft Tube"
SPONSOR:http://www.javajuiceextract.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail

 JUST SMOKED SALMON RECIPE CONTEST
 Olympic Peninsula Alder Smoked Salmon Products is looking for winning recipes utilizing their products. The entrant chooses their product preference and type of dish, spread, dip or other use.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:Monthly winners become eligible for the annual award of one pound, of the winner's choice of Olympic Peninsula Alder Smoked Salmon Products.
SPONSOR:http://www.justsmokedsalmon.com/
RULES:Click For Rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter by online form

 MELANGE SUCRE CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST
 Melange Sucre is requesting chocolate recipes developed with their chocolate rounds. Each recipe must state which cacao percentage was used and why. \
DEADLINE:Monthly (thru December 2010)
PRIZES:One (1) Grand Prize - $150.00, awarded in the form of Sponsor-specified Melange Sucre products and merchandise.
SPONSOR:http://melangesucre.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
RULES:Scroll down contest page for rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
MORE INFO:Judging for which entrant with the best recipe will be based on the following judging criteria: (a) originality; (b) complexity of flavor profile; and (c) presentation.
NOTIFICATION:20 days of the end date of the contest period

 PREMIO SAUSAGE
 Premio Italian Sausage is looking for your best sausage recipe
DEADLINE:Quarterly
PRIZES:Case of assorted Premio sausages.
SPONSOR:http://www.premiofoods.com
ENTRY:Click here to enter by online form
MORE INFO:All entrants receive a coupon.

 SOLO RECIPE PICTURE CONTEST
 If you use Solo products in a recipe, send in a picture of the creation or someone enjoying it.
DEADLINE:Ongoing
PRIZES:Assorted case of Solo Fillings that includes all 12 flavors
SPONSOR:http://www.solofoods.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
RULES:Click here for rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 SUPERIOR FARMS LAMB RECIPE CONTEST
 Here is a chance to enter your favorite lamb recipe.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:$25 in free groceries and a bottle of Superior Farms Garlic Lamb Seasoning
SPONSOR:http://www.superiorfarms.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
MORE INFO:Winning recipes are chosen on originality, flavor and ease of preparation.
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 SWANSON VITAMINS HEALTHY FOOD RECIPE CONTEST
 Here is a chance to whip up something amazingly nutritious with broad appeal for men and women, old and young alike. It must be heart-healthy with nutritionally dense ingredients with no trans-fats or unhealthy fats. Include a brief explanation of what inspired the creation.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:The winner will be awarded a choice of a $100 gift certificate from Swanson Health Products, or a 5-piece set of Mercola cast iron pots and pans, a $197 value on our website. worth $197. Every person with a qualifying recipe that is submitted will get a $5 coupon to use at Swanson Vitamins. The winning recipe will be featured on the website and in a recipe email to subscribers.
SPONSOR:http://www.swansonvitamins.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
RULES:Click here for rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
MORE INFO:Contestants are eligible to submit one recipe per month

 TIGER BAY® SEAFOOD RECIPE CONTEST
 Seafood is the name of the game in this quarterly contest.
DEADLINE:Quarterly
PRIZES:$100.00
SPONSOR:http://www.berdex.com/
RULES:Click here for rules
ENTRY:Click here to enter via e-mail
WINNER'S LIST:For Winner’s names, available after every quarter (31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December) send a self-adressed, stamped envelope to: Winner’s List, Seafood Recipes Contest, Berdex Seafood, Inc., 111 Pine Street, Suite 1615, San Francisco, CA 94111

 TRADERS JOE’S FAN RECIPE CHALLENGE
 Each recipe must contain at least one of Trader Joe's exclusive ingredients.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:Changes Monthly: Gift Certificates, Cookbooks
SPONSOR:http://www.traderjoesfan.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:You must register to enter
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 TRUE NORTH STORY OF THE MONTH CONTEST
 True North Nuts believes that everyone has a singular passion in life - a true north. They want to hear these true north stories and are rewarding $1,000 each month to the one they judge the best.
DEADLINE:Monthly
PRIZES:$1,000
SPONSOR:http://www.truenorthsnacks.com/
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
NOTIFICATION:N/A

 TURKEY HILL RECIPE CONTEST
 Turkey Hill Dairies is asking you to share you favorite recipe for ice cream or something else.
DEADLINE:Quarterly
PRIZES:$50 Turkey Hill gift pack
SPONSOR:http://www.turkeyhill.com/default.asp
CONTEST::Click here for contest information
ENTRY:Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:N/A

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