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The internet's premier web site dedicated to competitive cooking and recipe contests
Established in 1997
 

ONGOING CONTESTS
 

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

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

(Alphabetical by sponsor)



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FREQUENCY

  CLICK LINK TO GO TO Contest Summary
(cLICK chef's hat to RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE)
Quarterly   BABY FOOD RECIPE COMPETITION
Monthly   BANANA.COM IN SEARCH OF THE BEST BANANA RECIPE
Monthly   BETTER_HOMES_AND_GARDENS
Monthly   BETTER MADE SNACKS I’M A “BETTER MADE BABY”  PHOTO CONTEST
Monthly   BETTER MADE SNACKS RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly   CELLONE’S RECIPE OF THE MONTH CONTEST
Ongoing   COOKS_COUNTRY_KITCHEN_SHORTCUTS
Monthly   CROWN BLUE BISON RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly   CUISINART - GET COOKING! RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly   CUISINART - THE LITTLE BITES STAGE 3 (AND UP) RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly   IDAHO POTATO “RECIPE OF THE MONTH” PHOTO CONTEST
Monthly   JUST_SMOKED_SALMON_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly   KAROLINA CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly   MADE IN NAPA VALLEY RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly   MIGLIORE GOURMET MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST
Ongoing   SOLO RECIPE PICTURE CONTEST
Quarterly   TEECCINO RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly   TONY TANTILLO / FRESH GROCER RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly   TURKEY_HILL_RECIPE_CONTEST
     

  BABY FOOD RECIPE COMPETITION
  Here is a little ongoing one that invites you to send in your baby food recipes.
DEADLINE: Quarterly
PRIZES: Amazon gift certificate for $60 (US)
SPONSOR: http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com
CONTEST:: Click here for contest information
NOTIFICATION: The winner will be revealed in newsletter and on blog at the start of each month and will also be contacted personally via e mail.

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

  BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
  The magazine has two different recipe contests each month and publishes the winning entries seven months later. Categories change monthly
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: Two $500 winners.
SPONSOR: http://www.bhg.com/
RULES: Click For Rules
ENTRY: Click here to enter by e-mail
MORE INFO: Open to U.S. citizens only.

          BETTER MADE SNACKS I’M A “BETTER MADE BABY PHOTO CONTEST
  Submit a photo with your Baby
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: Winners will receive a free Sampler Gift Box and a Better Made Baby-Sized Shirt
SPONSOR: http://bmchips.com/
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
ENTRY: Click here to enter via e-mail
Or post photo on Facebook Wall
NOTIFICATION: N/A

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

  CELLONE’S RECIPE OF THE MONTH CONTEST
  Cellone's Bakery is sponsoring this monthly contest that wants your special recipes that use their products.
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: Cellone's gift basket with coupons and Cellone's products
SPONSOR: http://www.cellones.com/
CONTEST:: Click here for contest information
RULES: Click here for rules (scroll down)
ENTRY: Click here to enter online
MORE INFO: Only one entry per person, per month may be submitted for consideration.
NOTIFICATION: Winners will be selected on or about the third week of every month and notified via e-mail or telephone.

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

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

          CUISINART - GET COOKING! RECIPE CONTEST
  Cuisinart wants to know if you've got what it takes to cook in their kitchen. Voting involved.
DEADLINE: Quarterly
PRIZES: The winner for each Entry Period will receive the Prize as described for each entry period. Approximate retail value of prize: $300.
SPONSOR: http://www.cuisinart.com
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
RULES: Click here for rules
ENTRY: Click here to enter online
MORE INFO: During each Entry Period, visitors to the site may vote on the best Recipes submitted. At the end of each Entry Period, the three (3) most popular recipes submitted during that Entry Period based on these voting results will be submitted to Cuisinart’s judging panel, who will then prepare the three (3) Recipes and choose one (1) winner per Entry Period, according to the following criteria: Recipe originality and creativity.
NOTIFICATION: The winner for each Entry Period will be notified by email on or around the 25th day of the following month.
WINNER'S LIST: List of Winners (available at or around the 20th day of the following month of each Entry Period) may be obtained at www.cuisinart.com/recipes/get-cooking-contest/winners.html.


          CUISINART - THE LITTLE BITES STAGE 3 (AND UP) RECIPE CONTEST
  Cuisinart is looking for Parents to share with other parents their favorite concoctions that have made their kids happy to sit down and munch away for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and of course for quality snacking. Stage 3 foods defined here are for children over 10 months that have mastered swallowing pureed foods and are ready for "Family Table" Foods. Voting involved.
DEADLINE: Quarterly
PRIZES: The winner for each Entry Period will receive the Prize as described for each entry period. Approximate retail value of prize: $100.
SPONSOR: http://www.cuisinart.com
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
RULES: Click here for rules
ENTRY: Click here to enter online
MORE INFO: During each Entry Period, visitors to the site may vote on the best Recipes submitted. At the end of each Entry Period, the most popular recipe submitted during that Entry Period based on voting results will be submitted to Cuisinart's judging panel, which will then prepare the three (3) Recipes and choose one (1) winner per Entry Period, according to the following criteria: Recipe originality and creativity.
NOTIFICATION: The winner for each Entry Period will be notified by email on or around the 10th day of the following month.
WINNER'S LIST: List of Winners (available at or around the 20th day of the following month of each Entry Period) may be obtained at www.cuisinart.com/recipes/get-cooking-contest/winners.html.

          IDAHO POTATO “RECIPE OF THE MONTH” PHOTO CONTEST
  Recipe changes monthly
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: Canon PowerShot SX40HS
SPONSOR: http://www.idahopotato.com
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
RULES: Click here for rules
ENTRY: Click here to enter online
MORE INFO: Entries will be judged by a panel of experts appointed by the Sponsor. Creativity/Originality (33%); Quality of Composition (33%); Overall Appeal (34%)
NOTIFICATION: N/A

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

          KAROLINA CHOCOLATE RECIPE CONTEST
  Each recipe must state which cacao percentage was used and why.
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: One (1) Grand Prize - $150.00, awarded in the form of Sponsor-specified Karolina products
SPONSOR: http://karolinacacao.com/
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
ENTRY: Click here to enter via e-mail
NOTIFICATION: N/A

          MADE IN NAPA VALLEY RECIPE CONTEST
  Have you created an inspired recipe that uses a product from the MADE IN NAPA VALLEY website? Here is a chance to enter this monthly contest.
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: $50 in Products
SPONSOR: http://www.madeinnapavalley.com/
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
ENTRY: Must register to enter
NOTIFICATION: N/A
WINNER'S LIST: All winning entries shall be posted on www.madeinnapavalley.com.

          MIGLIORE GOURMET MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST
  Enter a recipe each month that contains an ingredient from the Migliore Gourmet product portfolio like Large Balsamic, Dipping Sauce or Olive Oil and a Seasoning Tin and a set of White Porcelain Dipping Saucers.
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: Your choice of (1) Large Balsamic, Dipping Sauce or Olive Oil, (1) Seasoning Tin and a set of White Porcelain Dipping Saucers
SPONSOR: http://www.miglioregourmet.com
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
ENTRY: Click here to enter via e-mail
MORE INFO: Must receive recipe by last day of each month.
NOTIFICATION: N/A

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

          TEECCINO RECIPE CONTEST
  Teeccino is not just a beverage. You can cook with it, bake with it, add alcohol and liqueurs to it, barbecue with it and more. Submit a recipe that shows great and original ways to cook with Teeccino.
DEADLINE: Quarterly
PRIZES: $65 gift basket filled with Teeccino and branded accessories
SPONSOR: http://teeccino.com
CONTEST: Click here for contest information
ENTRY: Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION: N/A

          TONY TANTILLO / FRESH GROCER RECIPE CONTEST
  Submit your favorite soup, salad, side dish, entrée, or dessert recipe that includes fresh produce.
DEADLINE: Monthly
PRIZES: $250 shopping spree at a Safeway, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Vons, or Pavilions store.
SPONSOR: http://www.tonytantillo.com/
CONTEST: Choose your store under "magazine tab" and scroll down.
ENTRY: Mail To:
FRESH GROCER RECIPE CONTEST
c/o Farm Fresh, LLC,
800 Charcot Ave., Ste. 104
San Jose, CA 95131
NOTIFICATION: N/A
WINNER'S LIST: The winning recipe will be featured in a future Fresh Grocer newsletter and on Tony’s Web site, www.tonytantillo.com.

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

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