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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here for an official entry form (PDF format).
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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 .
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online (scroll down the page).
Mail to:
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
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
"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
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to download the application in PDF format.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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
Click here for complete rules (PDF format).
Click here to download an entry form.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete U.S. rules.
Click here for complete Canadian rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Click here to download the entry form in PDF format.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Click here to download an entry form in PDF format.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
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Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
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Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
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Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Fax entries: 212-254-2452.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules in PDF format.
Click here to download an entry form in PDF format.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Click here for a printable entry form in PDF format.
Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
"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.
Click here for complete rules.
Mail to:
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
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here for a printable entry form.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter by e-mail.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to download the entry form in PDF format.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Mail to:
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
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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
Click here to send an e-mail requesting a copy of the rules.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
Mail to:
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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.
Click here for complete rules.
Click here to enter online.
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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