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JIMMY DEAN SAUSAGE APPETIZER CONTEST
Send an original appetizer/snack recipe using any of the varieties of Jimmy Dean Sausage -- Regular, Hot, Sage, Maple, Italian, Country Mild, Extra Mild, and Light.
DEADLINE: Jan. 19
PRIZES: Win $5,000 and a trip for two to New York City to appear and cook the winning recipe on the Food Network Channel. Ten second prizes are Calphalon Cookware ($500 value).
WEB SITE: http://www.jimmydean.com/Recipes/sgecontest.html
INSTRUCTIONS: Write or type your original sausage appetizer recipe on an 8.5" X 11" piece of plain paper and send with your name, address, phone number and the name of the supermarket where you usually shop. Each entry must include UPC symbol from Jimmy Dean Sausage. Enter as many times as you like.
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THE CATFISH INSTITUTE
Amateur cooks can submit original recipes using catfish and 8 ingredients or less for entrees or appetizers.
DEADLINE: Feb. 22
PRIZES: Grand prize -- $1,000. Two $500 runner-up prizes
WEB SITE: http://www.catfishinstitute.com/icontest.html
INSTRUCTIONS: Must use U.S. farm-raised catfish. Cooking time must not exceed 20 minutes. Recipes judged on ease of preparation, taste, appearance and originality.
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Mail to:
Kyle Cahill
Golin/Harris International
The Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Avenue
16th floor
New York, N.Y. 10017

WHEAT FOODS BREAD RECIPE CONTEST
Submit a bread-based recipe that brings back memories of fun times with loved ones.
DEADLINE: Feb. 27
PRIZES: First prize, $2,000; Second prize, $1,000; Third prize, $350
WEB SITE: http://www.wheatfoods.org/contests/bcrules.htm
INSTRUCTIONS: One entry per person. Recipe must use sliced white sandwich bread, white rolls and/or white buns as an ingredient. Recipes must be typed or printed on 81/2" by 11" white paper (multiple pages must be stapled together) and must contain entrant's name, address, telephone number and recipe name in upper right-hand corner of first page.
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Mail to:
Bread Contest/NMK
2405 Grand Blvd.
#700
Kansas City, Mo. 64108-2522

MEALTIME.ORG
Submit original recipes using two canned foods, no more than seven ingredients and that cooks in 30 minutes or less.
DEADLINE: Feb. 28
PRIZES: $250 online groceries gift certificate
WEB SITE: http://www.mealtime.org/contest/index.html
INSTRUCTIONS: No limit on number of entries, but all entries must be on separate e-mails. Only entries through the Web site count. Entries judged on originality, taste, convenience, family appeal, visual appeal, use of recipe theme, and ease and speed of preparation. Winners notified via e-mail by March 31.
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
The magazine has two different recipe contests each month and publishes the winning entries seven months later.
November 1999 categories: Winter Wonderful Desserts and Festive Breads.
DEADLINE: April 24
PRIZES: Monthly prizes: $400, $200 and $50 in each category. Annual winner gets a $5,000 GE Appliance, like a refrigerator, range, dishwasher or oven.
WEB SITE: http://www.bhglive.com/food/cookhelpers/ptr.htm
MORE INFO:Open to U.S. citizens only.
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9909 Food Department
Better Homes and Garden Magazine
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3023

BAY'S ENGLISH MUFFINS
Submit an original recipe using Bays English Muffins that uses only five ingredients and fits a "Great Escape" theme.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Total $23,000. First place winner gets a 10 day 9 night trip for two to Europe, second place wins a Compaq Presario computer worth $999, third place wins $800 worth of Hartmann "Intensity" luggage and fourth place wins a Panasonic 13" TV/VCR combination. Other winners receive $100 gift certificates for Aveda products and a case of Bays muffins.
WEB SITE: http://www.bays.com/contest/
MORE INFO: The muffins, water salt and pepper are not included in the ingredient count. Recipes will be judged on basis of appearance, imagination, practicality, appropriateness for an English muffin and with the Great Escape theme. Recipes must serve 4-6 people. Submit recipe along with name, address and daytime phone number with one top label from a package of Bays English Muffins.
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Bays "Great Escape" Recipe Contest
225 West Ohio St.
Suite 6000
Chicago, Ill. 60610

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER PASSION PLATE CHALLENGE
Submit your ultimate food recipe for a dessert, appetizer or entrée with the theme of romance and passion.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: $10,000 Worth of Waterford Crystal, Reed & Barton Silver, Fine China and Table Linens.
WEB SITE: http://www.tasteyoulove.com/contests/plate_contest.html
MORE INFO: Include a color photograph (no larger than 8x10) of you visibly displaying your recipe preparation. Bed & Breakfast chefs must also include a short essay (no more than 200 words) on why their Bed & Breakfast inns are the most romantic, with a photograph of their inn.
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I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Passion Plate Challenge
P.O. Box 6075
Englewood, N.J. 07631-0075

LIPTON MEATLESS MAIN DISH RECIPE CONTEST
Create a recipe using a packet of Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup Mix that contains no meat but has another protein source - such as cheese, beans, tofu, eggs, etc.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: Black & Decker electric can opener ($33.98 value)
WEB SITE: http://www.recipesecrets.com/liptonw/owa/show?hr=Templates/cookoff.html
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on taste, eye appeal, use of Lipton Recipe Secrets product and creativity.
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NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL
Submit a pork recipe -- using at least a pound of any cut -- in any of four categories:

Quick and Easy Family Dinners: Seven ingredients or less (excluding water, butter, salt, pepper and oil); prepared in 30 minutes or less
Where There's Pork There's Fire: Must be prepared on a grill
Lean Meals in Minutes: Preparation in 30 minutes or less
New Holiday Traditions: Recipe should be an entertaining, festive dish for family, guests or a special occasion (i.e., graduation, Valentine's Day, birthdays and seasonal holidays)

The Pork Council also has recipe contests featuring some nice prizes for registered dieticians and students.
Dietitian contest and the rules.
Student contest and the rules.

DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: "Best of Show" grand prize, 4 days/3 nights for four people at Disney Institute in Orlando (or $5,000). Each category also awards the following prizes: First place, $1,5000; Second place, $750; Third place, $500; Honorable mention, $250.
WEB SITE: http://www.nppc.org/CONS/recipecontest/prizes.html
MORE INFO: Each category requires a different essay about your recipe that must accompany your entry. Enter any category as many times as you wish.
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SUSHI RECIPE CONTEST
Amateur cooks are invited to send a photograph and recipe for their own sushi creations to the Palm Beach School of Cooking.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES: First prize, $100 gift certificate to the school¹s mail-order catalogue.

Mail to:
Palm Beach School of Cooking
25 N.E. Second Ave.
Suite 112
Delray Beach, Fla.

BETTER HOMES & GARDENS CENTURY STANDOUTS RECIPE CONTEST
Send your family’s favorite original recipe of the last 100 years and relate in 100 words or less something about the recipe’s origins and why the recipe is special to your family.
DEADLINE: April 1
PRIZES: Grand prize, $10,000; First Prize, $2,000; Second Prize, $1,500; Third Prize, $500; 100 honorable mentions (Better Homes & Gardens 75 year cookbook).
WEB SITE: http://www.bhglive.com/food/cookhelpers/century.htm
MORE INFO: Categories include: Appetizers and Snacks; Salads; Casseroles and One-Dish Meals; Vegetables and Side Dishes; Meats, Poultry, and Fish; Soups and Stews; Breads; Eggs and Cheese; Desserts; Candies and Cookies; Cakes and Pies; and Beverages.
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Mail to:
Century Standouts Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 7010
Better Homes and Gardens® Magazine
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-7010

PROGRESSO SOUP GREAT DISCOVERY CONTEST
Enter with your favorite original soup recipe that does not contain more than 15 ingredients.
DEADLINE: April 1
PRIZES: Grand prize, $20,000; four First prizes, soup stockpot ($300 values); 100 honorable mentions, subscriptions to Bon Appetit.
WEB SITE: http://www.progressosoup.com/contestrules.html
MORE INFO: Water, salt and pepper are not includined in the ingredients total. Entries will be judged on taste, consumer appeal, appearance, creativity *and* manufacturing and commercial feasibility. No submissions by e-mail, fax, phone or express mail.
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Mail to:
Progresso Great Discovery Soup Recipe Contest
P.O. Box 5704
Hopkins, Minn., 55343

SUE BEE HONEY
Create an original dessert, main dish or side dish using Sue Bee Honey. First 500 entrants get a 75th anniversary edition cookbook; enter only at Web site. Sending the UPC code numbers from a Sue Bee Honey label doubles the prize money if you win.
DEADLINE: April 1
PRIZES: First place, $750; Second place, $500; Third place, $250.
WEB SITE: http://www.suebeehoney.com/recipecontest.html
MORE INFO:Recipes judged for: taste and appearance; creativity and originality; general appeal; and appropriate use of Sue Bee Honey
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TENNESSEE PRIDE RECIPE CONTEST
An original recipe using Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage. Twelve finalists will be flown to Nashville, Tennesee, for a championship cookoff.
DEADLINE: April 7
PRIZES: Grand prize, $5,000; "Showmanship" and "Judge's Choice" win $1,000.
WEB SITE: http://www.tnpride.com/
MORE INFO:Finalists who cannot attend the cookoff will be disqualified. Include with your entry an original UPC symbol from any Odom's Tennessee Pride roll sausage or links. To enter, print clearly or type your recipe on a plain piece of paper with you name printed at the top. All ingredients must be readily available and all listed with proper measurements. Mail it with a 3" by 5" inch card containing printed or typed, you name, address and day and evening phone number.

Mail to:
Just Add Pride Recipe Contest
c/o HMG
15303 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1410
Addison, Texas 75248

'GOOD MORNING AMERICA' LOW-CAL RECIPE CONTEST
Must be a main course or dessert; must be low in calories and fat.
DEADLINE: April 9
PRIZES: Grand Prize (2): First-class tickets to New York City with one guest. Three days and two nights in a hotel with a four-star dinner and special events all weekend long.
WEB SITE: http://abcnews.go.com
MORE INFO: Recipe must be accompanied by a picture of the finished product. Only one entry per person. Send address and phone number.
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Mail to:
GMA Low Cal. Cook-Off
Ansonia Station
P.O. Box 4041
New York, N.Y. 10082-9495

GOLD KIST FARMS CHICKEN RECIPE CONTEST
May be entered, as many times as you like, in five categories: Appetizer/snack; Main dish/entree; Light eating; Grilling; Quick & Easy.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES:

Grand Prize: Five days at Greenbrier resort in W. Virginia with enrollment in the LaVarenne Cooking Course, plus 25 cu.ft. Whirlpool refrigerator; KitchenAid mixer, food processor and toaster; 18-piece Scanpan cookware; Wüsthof-Trident cutlery; $1,000 cash
First Prize: 22 cu.ft. Whirlpool refrigerator; Whirlpool microwave; KitchenAid mixer, food processor and toaster; 14-piece Scanpan cookware; Wüsthof-Trident cutlery; $750 cash
Second Prize:22 cu.ft. Whirlpool refrigerator; Whirlpool microwave; KitchenAid mixer, food processor and toaster; 14-piece Scanpan cookware; Wüsthof-Trident cutlery; $600 cash
Third Prize:22 cu.ft. Whirlpool refrigerator; Whirlpool microwave; KitchenAid mixer, food processor and toaster; 14-piece Scanpan cookware; Wüsthof-Trident cutlery; $500 cash
Fourth Prize:Whirlpool microwave; KitchenAid mixer, food processor and toaster; 14-piece Scanpan cookware; Wüsthof-Trident cutlery; $250 cash
Fifth Prize:Whirlpool microwave; KitchenAid mixer, food processor and toaster; 14-piece Scanpan cookware; Wüsthof-Trident cutlery; $150 cash

WEB SITE: http://www.goldkist.com/goldkist/wtrc/entrsect.htm
PREVIOUS WINNERS: http://www.goldkist.com/goldkist/wtrc/winners.htm
MORE INFO:If the recipe is derived from a previously published one, it must have at least (4) significant ingredients that are different and the method of preparation changed to qualify. Recipe use Gold Kist Farms® fresh, not processed, chicken and be designed to serve a minimum of four persons.
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MAMO'S GARLIC SAUCE
Submit an original recipe using Mamo's Garlic Sauce. Enter as many times as you like.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $2,000. First Prize: two $500 winners. Runners-up: 10 Mamo's gift packs (3 jars sauce; cookbook; t-shirt; and pen).
WEB SITE: http://www.mamos.com/recipe_contest.htm
MORE INFO:Contest open to "all human beings on the Planet Earth." Entries judged on taste, appearance, imagination, appeal, originality, ease of preparation, practicality and appropriateness for Mamo's Garlic Sauce.
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SNACKING ACROSS AMERICA
The Snack Food Association wants your best patriotic or regional recipe using a snack food item (chips, pretzels, popcorn, snack nuts, snack meats, extruded ssnacks (cheese curls), pork rinds, etc.
DEADLINE: April 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: BBQ for 25 people with "Today" show weatherman Al Roker (value $3,000); 5 First Prizes: Premier gas grills and 6-month supply of snacks ($1,500); 10 Runners Up: one-month supply of snack food
WEB SITE: http://www.snax.com/contest/index.html
MORE INFO: Each entry must contain a COLOR PHOTO of the completed recipe. Recipes ranked on basis of taste, creativity and visual appeal.
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GREAT GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL RECIPE CONTEST
Recipe must use a significant amount of garlic. 8 finalists participate in the Garlic Cook-off at the festival in Gilroy, Calif.
DEADLINE: May 1
PRIZES: First Prize, $1,000; Second Prize, $750; Third Prize, $500; five Honorable Mentions, $100
WEB SITE: http://www.garlicfest.com/foodwhat.html
PREVIOUS WINNERS: http://www.garlicfest.com/food3win.html
MORE INFO: Recipe 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 prepration time. The recipe contest encourages the use of garlic as a key ingredient and fresh ingredients where appropriate.
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E-mail entry: clove@garlicfest.com

AMERICAN DAIRY ASSN. CHEESE CONTEST
Send in your best *domestic* cheese recipe.
DEADLINE: May 14
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Trip for two to the Hula Bowl 2000, plus $500 spending cash; First Prize: $1,000; Second Prize: $500.
WEB SITE: http://www.ilovecheese.com/gameday.html
MORE INFO:Recipe must be accompanied by a short anecdote about your funniest game day party story
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E-mail entry: http://www.ilovecheese.com/enter.html

KRETSCHMER WHEAT GERM RECIPE CONTEST
May be entered in three categories: 1) Muffins, Biscuits, Coffee Cakes and Other Breads; 2) Cookies and Other Desserts; and 3) Main Dishes. Each recipe must include at least one-half cup of wheat germ.
DEADLINE: May 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A fall weekend for two at the Kedron Valley Inn in Vermont (incl. airfare, 3 nights lodging, baking lesson, $1,500); First Prize: three $1,000 awards; Second Prize: three $200 awards; Third Prize: three $50 awards; Honorable Mention: 15 Ken Haedrich cookbooks.
WEB SITE: http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/kitchen/kretcontest.shtml
MORE INFO:Recipe must contain 12 or fewer ingredients (excluding water, salt and pepper). Recipe must include proof of purchase. For entries sent via the U.S. Postal Service, include UPC from a KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ jar or cash register receipt. For entries sent via e-mail, include the 10-digit number found beneath the UPC bar code.
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E-mail entry: KWGContest@aol.com

SOUTHERN LIVING HOLIDAY RECIPE CONTEST
Send original recipes that you use during the holidays -- Thanksgiving through New Year's for 5 categories: soup or starter, vegetable side dish, one-dish entree, cake or pie, family favorite. Enter as many categories as you like.
DEADLINE: May 17
PRIZES: $1000 in each category. each.
WEB SITE: www.southernliving.com/events/contest/index.html
MORE INFO: Recipes must list ingredients with their exact quantities in the order they are used, followed by directions in paragraph form. Ingredients must be readily available.
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MR FOOD® "RICE AND EASY" CONTEST
Your best rice recipe -- including appetizers -- using at least one cup of uncooked American-grown rice (or three cups of cooked rice).
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000. First Prize: five $1,000 winners. All winners receive subscriptions to "Mr. Food's Easy Cooking®" magazine.
WEB SITE: http://www.ricecafe.com/mrfood.htm
MORE INFO:Recipes must be prepared in 30 minutes or less and must use no more than six ingredients (excluding butter, margarine, cooking oil, water, salt and ground black pepper)
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CALIFORNIA OLIVE RECIPE CONTEST
Send an original recipe using California Black Ripe Olives.
DEADLINE: May 28
PRIZES: A year's supply of olives (2 cases/48 cans; retail $81.12) and a California Olive Industry apron. each.
WEB SITE: http://www.calolive.org/contest.html
MORE INFO: One entry per person. Ingredients must be listed in order of use.
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BRYAN FAMILY TRADITIONS RECIPE CONTEST
Submit a recipe with family appeal and using any Bryan meat product.
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000; First Prize: $2,500; Second Prize: $1,000; 11 finalists will be flown to Nashville's Opryland for a cook-off.
MORE INFO: Only open to people 18 and older from the South (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,Georgia, Luoisiana, Mississippi, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia).

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LAND O' LAKES COOKIE SWAP
This contest is all about cookies. Winning original recipes that use at least 1/2 cup Land O' Lakes butter will be published in a Land O' Lakes cookbook. Enter as often as you like.
DEADLINE: May 31
PRIZES: Ten winners receive $2,500 each.
WEB SITE: http://www.landolakes.com/GASS/html/CookieSwapEntry.cfm< BR> MORE INFO: All entries must be accompanied by an essay stating in 50 words or less "How this cookie is a special family baking tradition." Recipes must use at least 1/2 cup Land O' Lakes butter and the butter should be the only source of fat. No oil, margarine, shortening, etc. No proof of purchase necessary. Cookies must be baked and can be any shape, like bars, rolled, drop, etc.
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NEWMAN'S OWN RECIPE CONTEST
Send us your best recipes made with Newman's Own products, including salad dressing, pasta sauce, salsa, popcorn, and chocolate.
DEADLINE: July 15
PRIZES: Nine finalists (see MORE INFO below) and a companion win a trip to New York (air fare, 2 nights at Waldorf Astoria, $1,000 cash) for a luncheon with Paul Newman featuring the winning recipes. Newman will pick a grand prize winner and donate $50,000 to their favorite charity. Runners-up will get smaller donations to their charities.
WEB SITE: http://www.newmansown.com/recipe_contest/default.html
MORE INFO: Nine finalist recipes will be selected, five from the categories listed above, one from a multi-product category, plus three from special categories, including the best recipe from a school class or youth organization, an organized group and a food professional. (The food professional's entry is not eligible for the Grand Prize.) Only one entry per category.
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SUNSET MAGAZINE BARBEQUE COOK-OFF
Sunset Magazine is looking for original barbeque for steaks, ribs and chops, poultry, seafood, burgers and wild cards (foods that don't fit in any category like breads, vegetables and desserts.) Contest open to residents of Alaska, Ariz., Calif., Colo., Hawaii, Idaho, Mont., Nev., N. M., Ore., Utah, Wash., Wyo., British Columbia or Alberta, Canada.
DEADLINE: July 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $2,500. Five "Best-of-Category" Prizes: $500. 15 finalists will be brought to Sunset headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., to prepare their recipes in a cook-off Oct. 15 and 16.
WEB SITE: http://www.sunsetmagazine.com/
MORE INFO:Each recipe must be attached to a legible handprinted entry from Sunset Magazine, 80 Willow Road, Menlo Park, Calif., 94025. Recipe may be entered in only one category and should be for at least 2 servings but no more than 12. For each recipe tell the story of the dish in 50 words or less.

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ARMOUR PORK 1999 RECIPE CONTEST
All recipes must include fresh pork. Processed products like ham, bacon, Canadian-style bacon are not eligible.
DEADLINE: July 31
PRIZES: First Prize: Weber Genesis 1000 gas barbecue grill; Second Prize: Garden swing with canopy and croquet set; Third Prize: CHAR-BROIL 1,650-watt "Deluxe Electric Smoker."
WEB SITE: http://www.freshpork.com/contest/
MORE INFO: Recipes must be submitted by Web site contest form.
Contest entry form
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POLLY-O "RECIPES MADE MY WAY CONTEST"
A winning recipe will use Polly-O Mozzarella, Polly-O Fresh Mozzarella or Polly-O Ricotta in a convenient way. Contest open only to residents of Conn., Del., Fla., Ga., Mass, N.C. and N.J.
DEADLINE: July 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize : $2,500 cash, 3-day/2-night hotel accommodations in New York, including dinner for two at Rao's Restaurant, a Broadway show, and limousine transportation. First Prize: Two $500. All eligible residents receive a Polly-O Cookbook.
MORE INFO: On a plain piece of 8.5" by 11" paper (one side only-use additional paper if needed), type or clearly hand print your complete name, address, zip code, daytime and evening telephone numbers. Include your recipe name, list all ingredients with exact US measurements and include complete directions, required utensils, timing, number of servings and other relevant information.

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ST. MARY'S COUNTY NATIONAL OYSTER COOK-OFF
Submit a recipe using fresh oysters in one of the following categories: main dish, hors d'oeuvres, soups, stews, and outdoor cookery.
DEADLINE: Aug. 2
PRIZES: 12 finalists will be invited to the festival in Leonardtown, Md., on Oct. 15 for a cook-off, with the winner receiving $700.
WEB SITE: http://www.somd.com/culture/stmarys/oyster-fest.htm
MORE INFO: Recipes should be printed or typed on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper listing ingredients and full instructions. Print name, address and telephone number on the bottom front of the page.
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THE UNIPRO CULLY AWARDS RECIPE CONTEST
This contest is open to all professionals working in foodservice operations who are 18 years of age or older. It involves a number of categories.
DEADLINE: July 15
PRIZES: Twelve Grand Prize winners and a total purse of $36,000
WEB SITE: http://www.uniprofoodservice.com/cully/intro.htm
MORE INFO: cullyawards@uniprofoodservice.com

NORTHWEST CHERRY CONTEST
Submit a recipe using sweet cherries as a primary ingredient for a dish in either category: sweet or savory.
DEADLINE: Aug. 25
PRIZES: First Prize: $500 (each category); Second and Third Place winners receive merchandise of their choice from the Northwest Cherry Growers retail store.
WEB SITE: http://www.nwcherries.com/contest.html
MORE INFO: Entries judged on originality, appearance and taste. Winning recipes featured in Northwest Cherry promotions.
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BAKER'S CHOCOLATE "ONE BOWL" CONTEST
Bakers is looking for a homemade chocolate dessert -- brownies, cake, fudge, cookies, etc -- that can be mixed in one bowl. One of the judges will be "Dr. Chocolate," Marcel Desaulniers, author of "Death by Chocolate."
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Weekend trip for two to Williamsburg Va. and dinner at Marcel Desaulniers' restaurant, The Trellis.
MORE INFO: Recipes must use Baker's Chocolate, unsweetened, semi-sweet, German, bittersweet or white.

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"CAN YOU TOP THIS" TRISCUIT CONTEST
Submit a dish containing any variety of Triscuit Wafers and at least two other ingredients along with a photo of yourself and your entry.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A dream kitchen worth $25,000; Runners-up: Four awards of $5,000 in gift certificates.
WEB SITE: http://www.triscuit.com/promo.htm
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on appetite appeal, originality and simplicity. Limit one online entry per day.
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E-mail entry: http://www.triscuit.com/entry.htm

"SEARCH FOR PAM" $100,000 RECIPE CONTEST
Describe in 30 words or less why you have what it takes to be the PAM spokesperson, and attach a recipe that uses All Natural PAM Lemon or Garlic seasoning sprays as a sprayed-on-food seasoning ingredient .
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $100,000 and a chance to become PAM spokesperson for the year.
Three finalists win three-day trips to New York with $500 spending money.
WEB SITE: http://www.pam4you.com/cool_stuff/search.html
MORE INFO: PAM must be sprayed directly on food before, during, or after preparation. Mail entry with a photograph of yourself and include an original proof of purchase of PAM-- a dated receipt that identifies the store where purchased and circle the purchase price.
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SUTTER HOME BUILD A BETTER BURGER CONTEST
Recipes may consist of any combination of meats, fish, vegetables, cheeses, sauces, and condiments, provided the main ingredients can be formed into a patty and fit inside a bun or other bread product.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000; Finalists: 5 finalists win a trip to the winery in Napa Valley for a cook-off, and $500 for the 4 losing finalists. Daily Prizes: $100.
WEB SITE: http://www.sutterhome.com/burger99/bbbintro.html
MORE INFO: "Burger" recipe may use ingredients other than beef and must be served in the form of a ground patty on a bun or other bread product. The recipe may also include any combination of sauces, cheeses, spices, and/or condiments. All cooked portions of the recipe (patty, sauces, condiments, etc.) must be preparable on a standard outdoor kettle-type grill over a charcoal fire.Contest not open to California residents.
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TYSON TIME TRIMMERS RECIPE CONTEST
Add up to three additional quick-and-easy ingredients to one of Tyson's four fully-cooked main ingredients: Diced Chicken Breast, Chicken Breast Strips, Southwest Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips or Seasoned Beef Strips.
DEADLINE: Aug. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $5,000 for a kitchen makeover; First Prize: Three grocery gift certificates worth $500.
WEB SITE: http://www.tyson.com/chicken/contests/TrimmerKitchen.asp
MORE INFO: One entry per person. Time trimmers product can be 9 oz. or 18 oz.
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AARP HEALTHY COOKING FOR TWO RECIPE CONTEST
This contest is open to residents of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Arizona who are 50 or older.
DEADLINE: Sept. 7 for Ohio and Pennsylvania; Oct. 4 for Arizona.
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $2,000
MORE INFO: Recipes must serve two people or work for next day consumption, freezing or entertaining. All categories of recipes will be accepted. Multiple submissions OK, too. Five finalists in each state will cook-off at a special AARP event in Cleveland on Oct. 9-10; Pittsburg, Oct. 16-17; Scottsdale, Nov. 13-14.
RULES: For complete rules call 205-324-6881.

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MAMA MARY'S PIZZA CREATIONS CONTEST
Enter your best original pizza recipe using Mama Mary's Pizza Crusts in either the traditional or Dessert categories.
DEADLINE: Sept. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize, $2,500; all finalists receive trip for two to Walt Disney World in orlando, Fla.
WEB SITE: http://www.mamamarys.com/Pages/pizza_contest.html
PREVIOUS WINNERS: http://www.mamamarys.com/Pages/pizza_contest.html
MORE INFO:One recipe per entry. Must specify use of Mama Mary's Pizza Crust and include proof of purchase symbol. Also specify name of charity for matching Grand Prize donation of $2,500.
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COOKSHACK SMOKED FOODS CONTEST
Categories are Traditional Pit BBQ, Wood Smoked Foods, Vegetables, and Desserts. Enter as often as you like.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Cookshack Model 55 Super Smoker Oven, (value $1,495); First Prize: Cookshack Series 50 Super Smoker Oven, ($895); Best of Category: Cookshack Smokette II Oven, ($425); Second Place: Cookshack Smoked Foods Cookbook, Vol. 1 and Cookshack spice sample kit
WEB SITE: http://www.cookshack.com/sweepstakes_entry_form.htm
MORE INFO: All entries must include a hot- or cold-smoked food as a primary item or as a secondary ingredient.
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LIPTON RECIPE SECRETS SOUP MIX CHICKEN RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes must be an appropriate chicken recipe and contain one full envelope, any variety, of Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Soup Mix.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Black & Decker® KitchenTools convection oven (retail value $159.99).
WEB SITE: http://www.recipesecrets.com/liptonw/owa/show?hr=Templates/cookoff.html
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on taste, eye appeal, use of Lipton Recipe Secrets product and creativity.
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MARTHA STEWART'S COOKIE OF THE WEEK CONTEST
Submit a favorite cookie recipe that’s one of your kitchen’s trademarks and win a chance to prepare the recipe with Martha Stewart on her TV show.
DEADLINE: Sept. 30
PRIZES: 10 additional prize winners will each be awarded a Martha By Mail cookie decorating kit, a complete line of Noah’s Ark cookie cutters, and a five-quart Kitchen Aid™ mixer.
WEB SITE: http://www.marthastewart.com
MORE INFO: Entries must be received by Oct. 10.
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BUILD A BETTER S'MORE
Build the best s'mores using marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate.
DEADLINE: Oct. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Family vacation for 4 to Yellowstone National Park plus $1,000 spending money; 30 First prizes $500 Eddie Bauer gift certificates
WEB SITE: http://www.grahams.com/
MORE INFO:Each recipe must call for a minimum of 2 Honey Maid Graham Cracker squares, 1 Jet-Puffed marshmallows and chocolate (any amount, any form). Recipe should be limited to approximately 6 ingredients.
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NATIONAL WATERMELON PROMOTION BOARD RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your best original recipe featuring watermelon.
DEADLINE: Oct. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: A trip for two to Charleston, S.C., plus three-nights of hotel accomodations and a meal for two at Louis's Restaurant and Bar.
WEB SITE: http://www.watermelon.org/reccont.html

RICE-A-RONI & CHICKEN RECIPE CONTEST
In celebration of National Rice and National Chicken Month,Rice-A-Roni is searching for creative, new ways for people on-the-go to enjoy Rice-A-Roni and chicken.
DEADLINE: Oct. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize, $5,000; First Prize, 3 winners receive $1,000; Second Prize, 4 runners-up receive $250 plus a Rice-A-Roni gift basket.
WEB SITE: http://www.ricearoni.com/recipecontest/recipecontest.html
MORE INFO:Recipes must include any flavor of Rice-A-Roni (and there are over 35 to choose from) and fresh chicken. Winning recipes will be chosen based on taste appeal, creativity, ease of preparation, and appearance.
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WEBER'S ASIAN FLAVORS GREAT GRILLING RECIPE CONTEST
Submit original grilling recipes for an appetizer, soup, salad, side dish, main dish or dessert that uses Asian flavors and your barbecue grill.
DEADLINE: Oct. 15
PRIZES: Grand Prize: An 8-day trip to Bangkok and Hong Kong. First, Second, Third and Fourth prizes are various Weber grills and accessories.
MORE INFO:Recipes must include name, number of servings, list of ingredients with specific quantites and complete preparation directions including cooking time and temperature. Submit with your name, address and phone number. All clearly types on 8.5 X11 inch paper. (One side only.)
RULES: To get the rules faxed, call 312-988-2290. Or e-mail a request to gherman@bsmg.com

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CELEBRITY SALAD HEAD CONTEST
A contest for elementary school classes to create their best likeness of a celebrity using at least 15 salad ingredients sponsored by the Dressings and Sauces Association.
DEADLINE: Nov. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $2,000; Cash awards -- 4 First prizes ($400) and 4 honorable mentions ($100) will be awarded in each of three categories -- K-2, 3-5 and Special Education.
WEB SITE: http://www.dressings-sauces.org/saladhead.html
MORE INFO:Recipe must be accompanied by a photograph, entry materials and supporting materials in a 3-ring binder or a standard pocket folder.
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TABASCO 1999 COOK & LADDER COMPETITION
Tabasco is looking for the "HOTTEST" fire fighting cook nationwide. Firehouse chefs can submit an original recipe for an appetizer, soup, salad, main dish, side dish or dessert, etc., which uses one or more Tabasco brand pepper sauces.
DEADLINE: Nov. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000; Second Prize: $5,000; Third Prize: $2,500; 10 Finalists will be flown to New York for a cook-off in February 2000.
WEB SITE: http://www.tabasco.com/html/cook_ladder.html
MORE INFO: All recipes entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form and a color photograph of the finished recipe. Entries will be judged on taste, appearance, originality and creativity, recipe clarity and use of Tabasco brand pepper sauce. Recipes do not have to burn up the taste buds to place as a winner. Don't limit yourself to recipes of Cajun or Louisiana origin. The more original your recipe is, the better chance you have of winning. The recipes will be judged by an expert panel of firefighters, chefs, journalists, and McIlhenny Company representatives.
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"NATIONAL SEAFOOD MONTH" RECIPE CONTEST
National Fisheries Institute is looking for any original recipe using seafood which includes all types of fish, shellfish and edible crustaceans. Recipes for any category are eligible for submission, including appetizers, main dishes, sandwiches, soups, salads and snacks. The seafood may be in any form: frozen, never-frozen, canned, smoked, pickled, dried or preserved.
DEADLINE: Nov. 5
PRIZES: First Place: $3,000; Second Place: $1,000; Third Place: $500
WEB SITE: http://www.nfi.org/r_conrules.htm
MORE INFO: Contest open only to amateurs.
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BUTTERBALL FRESH TURKEY CUTS RECIPE CONTEST
Submit recipes for one-dish meals with using Butterball Fresh Turkey Cuts products.
DEADLINE: Nov. 15
PRIZES: Winners in each category will receive $1,000
WEB SITE: http://www.butterball.com/spring/1dish.html
MORE INFO:Recipes must fall into one of three categories: Butterball Fresh Boneless Breast Products (medallions, strips, cutlets, roast and tenderloins); Butterball Fresh Ground Turkey; or Butterball Fresh Sausage (Italian, Breakfast and Bratwurst). No more than 10 ingredients per recipe.
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CREATE THE WORLD'S HEALTHIEST RECIPE
Cyber chefs," must submit low-fat, no-sugar, dairy-free, vegetarian/vegan or a lightened-up version of a classic meal and should fall into any of the following categories: lunch/dinner, breakfast, dessert, snacks or salads.
DEADLINE: Nov. 15
PRIZES:Grand Prize: $3,500; Second Prize: $1,000; Third Prize: $350
WEB SITE: http://www.efit.com/recipes.html
MORE INFO: Finalists will demonstrate how to prepare their recipes online, via streaming video broadcast from the cooking studios of eFit, the Online Health and Fitness Network. millions of Web viewers.
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CHILI MAGIC "CHILI STARTER" CONTEST
Bush's Baked Beans and Mr. Food are hosting a contest to uncover creative ways to serve Chii magic - chili starter. Entries wil be judged on taste, visual appeal, ease of preparation and creative use of Chili Magic.
DEADLINE: Nov. 19
PRIZES:Grand Prize: $1,000, a year's supply of Chili Magic, 1-year subscription to Mr. Food's magazine and a collection of Mr. Food cookbooks; Three runners-up win a years supply of Chili Magic and a 1 year subscription to Mr. Food's magazine
MORE INFO: Only recipes using Chili Magic as the base ingredient are eligible. Recipes must include a list of ingredients and complete preparation directions. Vegetarian recipes, as well as meat-based recipes, are welcome. Preparation time must be no more than 25 minutes. Recipes must have three to five total main ingredients. Butter, margarine, and cooking oil are not considered main ingredients. Include name, address, phone number, age (optional) and recipe title with recipe. Recipe must be original. Previously published recipes wil be disqualified. By participating, each entrant accepts these rules and agrees to be bound by the decisions of the judges. No entries will be returned. By submitting your entry, you agree that your entry becomes the sole and exclusive property of Bush Brothers & Co. Bush reserves the right to modify entry or entry titles and publish or advertise the entry, its name and the name of the contestant without added compensation unless prohibited by law. There will be no communication or correspondence with contestants until the winners have been notified. Only winners will be notified. Contest is void where prohibited by law. Winners are respnsible for any taxes. Winners will be required to sign an affidavit verifying the originality of the entry. Failure to return the affidavit within 14 days wil result in disqualification and an alternate finalist will be chosen. Some restrictions apply. Failure to comply with any of the above makes you ineligible to enter or win.

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PIGGLY WIGGLY - SOUTHERN LIVING "I CAN DO IT MYSELF" RECIPE CONTEST
Piggly Wiggly is looking for great recipes from kids in two age groups: 5-8 and 9-12. Categories are

Smart Starts: Breakfast

Neat Sweets: Desserts

Winner Dinners: Entrees

Cool for School: Lunchbox items

Bunch O Munchies: Snacks
DEADLINE: Nov. 24
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Orlando family vacation for four and $500 worth of Piggly Wiggly groceries; 10 Finalists (five from each age group) win trip to Birmingham, Ala., for cookoff; 18 semi-finalists win $100 U.S. Savings Bond.
WEB SITE: http://southern-living.com/events/piggly/icandoit.html
MORE INFO:Beneath your recipe, finish this sentence: "I can do it myself because. . ."
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INVENT AN ICE CREAM FLAVOR FOR JEFF GORDON
Dreyer's and Edy's are asking race fans and ice cream fans to develop a new flavor that captures the excitement of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon's racing.
HINTS: In addition to his affection for chocolate ice cream, marshmallows and almonds, Jeff also loves mint ice cream, fudge swirls, caramel swirls, walnuts, strawberries, bananas and chocolate shavings. All flavor submissions must have a flavor name and description of the ingredients. An example is: "Choca-Lotta Raceway," made with chocolate mousse ice cream with large flakes of semi-sweet chocolate and roadways of caramel whipping around curves of vanilla fudge.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30
PRIZES:Five finalists and their families will qualify to win an all-expenses-paid trip to meet Jeff Gordon and to learn how to make ice cream, plus a year's supply of ice cream and Jeff Gordon merchandise.
WEB SITE: http://www.dreyers.com/contest/main_jeff.html
MORE INFO:JEFF DOESN'T LIKE coffee ice cream, pistachios, coconut, lemon, pralines, toffee.
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QUAKER OATS COOKIE CONTEST
Create the "Otameal Cookie of the New Millennium" in three one of three categories: Cookies, Cookies, Cookies; Cookies by Kids; and Great Low-Fat Cookies.
DEADLINE: Nov. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $10,000; First Prize: $1,000 (each category); Runners-Up: $250 (three for each category); Honorable Mentions: Quaker Oats cookie jar (25 awarded).
WEB SITE: http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/contest99/
MORE INFO:All recipes must at least 2 cups of Quaker Oats Otameal and less than 12 ingredients. Entries must contain a proof of purchase. (E-mail entries should include the 10-digit number found beneath the UPC bar code.) Entries in the Cookies by Kids category must be jointly entered by a child and an adult.
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ITALIAN MEAL OF THE CENTURY RECIPE CONTEST
Create an Italian meal for the millennium in one of five categories: Soup / Appetizer, Pasta & Sauce, Main Dish, Side Dish, Dessert
DEADLINE: Dec. 1
PRIZES: Click here.
WEB SITE: http://www.total.net/~magnific/italian_meal/contest.htm
MORE INFO: This contest is opened to all international site visitors 21 years and over. You must NOT be a food professional (professional chef, home economist or food writer). Only one entry per person per category is permitted.
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SOUTHERN LIVING COOKING SCHOOL 1999 RECIPE CONTEST
Recipes will be judged on originality, taste, ease or preparation and visual appeal. Prizes will be awarded In the following categories: Easy Entertaining Entrees, One-Dish Family Favorites, Meatless Main Dishes, Desserts/Cakes and Pies, and Desserts/Cookies and Candy.
DEADLINE: Dec. 1
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Trip for two to the Disney Institute at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
WEB SITE: http://www.southernliving.com/events/cookingschool/contest.asp
MORE INFO:Recipes will be judged on the basis of originality, taste, ease of preparation and visual appeal
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M&M'S CHOCOLATE MINI BAKING BITS RECIPE CONTEST
M&M's wants you to come up with an original "unbelievable, unforgettable, mouth-watering, once-in-a-lifetime recipe" that uses "M&M's" Chocolate Mini Baking Bits. Enter in one of two categories -- Individual and Team. (A team can be a parent and child, a group of friends, a whole family, or anyone else who can work together in a kitchen!)
DEADLINE: Finalists will be selected in each of the two categories every week until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 18
PRIZES: Grand Prize: $500 shopping spree at the "M&M's" online store. Individual finalists win a $50 shopping spree. Team finalists win a $100 shopping spree.
WEB SITE: http://www.m-ms.com/bakery/bakeup/
MORE INFO:The Grand Prize Winner will be announced Thursday, Dec. 23. Winners will be selected on the basis of how colorful, tasty, original and fun to eat the recipe is, by independent culinary professionals. This offer is void in Florida.
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TURNER SOUTH GREAT CAJUN RECIPE TREAT
Submit an original, unpublished Cajun recipe.
DEADLINE: Dec. 29
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Four day, three night trip for two to Louisiana for Mardi Gras in February 2000, a Louisiana Party Pack and a mention on the Turner South program "Reel Southern Cookin."
WEB SITE: http://www.turnersouth.com/contest/cajun_recipe.html
MORE INFO: A panel of judges will select the ten best recipes, from all the entries received, based equally on the taste, creativity, originality and appropriateness to the theme of the contest. The winner will be determined by an online vote on the Turner South website the week of Jan. 10-17. Contest open to residents of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.
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FRENCH'S FRENCH FRIED ONIONS "CAN YOU TOP THE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE?" CONTEST
Recipes must be original; either typed or handwritten: quick and easy to prepare with up to 15 minutes prep time; up to 45 minutes cook time; and use no more than 6-8 basic everyday supermarket ingredients as well as include the use of at least 1 1/3 cups of French's french fried onions.
DEADLINE: Dec. 30
PRIZES: Grand Prize: dinner for two at a local restaurant of your choice (maximum value $200) and limosine service (maximum value $150 to and from), plus additional Reckett & Coleman products; Honorable Mentions: 10 gift baskets featuring Reckitt & Coleman products and assorted gourmet items.
MORE INFO: No purchase requred. Only one entry per person. Entries should include complete name, address and telephone number. Reckett & Colman will not be responsible for lost, destroyed, stolen or misdirected entries.
JUDGING: Entries will be judged on originality, appeal, adherence to quick and easy theme, inclusion of French's french fried onions as a recipe ingredient. ELIGIBILITY: Entrants must be 18 years olf or older. Employees of Reckett & Coleman are not eligible. For complete rules,

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GARWYNNE LIVESTOCK LAMB RECIPE CONTEST
Submit your best recipe for any type of food containing lamb or lamb products. Judges will pick the two most unique and original recipes.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: First Prize: A Garwynne lamb gift pack.
WEB SITE: http://www.trylamb.com/contestrules.html
MORE INFO: The top fifty recipes will be posted with the entrants' name, in a special section on the Garwynne Livestock Co. Web site.
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HEINZ KETCHUPPY CUISINE CONTEST
Heinz Ketchup is looking for original creations that use Heinz Tomato Ketchup as one of the ingredients (not including salt and pepper). Entry must be accompanied by a relevant, original "talking label" saying. For example, for a meatloaf recipe using Heinz Tomato Ketchup, the talking label might read: "Meatloaf's Only Hope."
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: One $500 gift certificate to online grocery store and winning "talking label" saying placed on a case of Heinz Ketchup bottles delivered to your home; Second Place: Two $250 gift certificates to online grocery store.
WEB SITE: http://www.heinzketchup.com/html/contest.html
MORE INFO: Recipes must be prepared and cooked in 30 minutes or less and use seven or fewer ingredients. All entries must be submitted through the Heinz Ketchup mini-Web site.
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LIPTONS DIP OR SPREAD RECIPE CONTEST
Submit a favorite dip or spread recipe using Lipton Recipe Secrets or Soup Mix. Your dip or spread recipe can be for a dip or spread using one envelope of Lipton Recipe Secrets Soup Mix. An appropriate dip or spread recipe is one used for dipping snacks, crackers, breads, or vegetables; or, for spreading onto snacks, crackers, breads or vegetables.
DEADLINE: Dec. 31
PRIZES: Grand Prize: Black & Decker KitchenTools food processor (retail value, $119)
WEB SITE: http://www.recipesecrets.com/liptonw/owa/show?hr=Templates/cookoff.html
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged on taste, eye appeal, use of Lipton Recipe Secrets product and creativity.
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