2016 Grilled Cheese Recipe Showdown
Deadline - 5/15/16
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Enter your best grilled cheese sandwich that features one or more varieties of Wisconsin Cheese. Include a short description of the sandwich and a photo. Do not use brand names and trademarks or show logos other than the Wisconsin Cheese Brands.
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC who are 18 or older.
Gold Award: $15,000 and a Wisconsin Cheese Basket of assorted Wisconsin cheeses and cost to ship (total ARV $15,167).
Silver Award: $5,000 and a Wisconsin Cheese Basket of assorted Wisconsin cheeses and cost to ship (total ARV $5,167).
Bronze Award: $3,000 and a Wisconsin Cheese Basket of assorted Wisconsin cheeses and cost to ship (total ARV $3,167).
3 Judges’ Choice Awards: $1,500 and a Wisconsin Cheese Basket of assorted Wisconsin cheeses and cost to ship (total ARV $1,667).
All award-winning recipes will be included in the 2016 Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Book.
FMI _ http://www.grilledcheeseacademy.com/contest
2016 The Stroll's Great American Bread Recipe Contest
Deadline - 5/18/16
(www.strollingoftheheifers.com/contest/ )
With the sponsorship of King Arthur Flour and Red Star® Yeast, our 2016 baking contest takes things to a new level. We’re aiming to find the best bread baking recipes in America!
GRAND PRIZE: $1,000 cash
PLUS a $250 gift card to the King Arthur Flour Catalogue, a year’s supply* of Red Star® Yeast and a year’s supply of King Arthur Flour!
The contest is open only for yeast bread recipes.
The recipe must contain King Arthur Flour(any variety, including Gluten Free) and Red Star®Yeast.
The limit is one entry per person.
All amateur bakers are eligible. Student participation is encouraged.
Rockland - Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest 7-11-16
Entry Deadline
Each year, amateur chefs compete in the annual Maine Lobster Festival Seafood Cooking Contest.
Amateur chefs age 18 and older compete for $525 in prize money during this popular event. A panel of judges select the winner based on creativity, suitability of the seafood to the recipe, and simplicity. The recipes can be any dish and must contain seafood found in Maine waters.
The contest began at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug 5, 2016 in the North Entertainment Tent on the festival grounds. Judging began at 11:30 a.m., with prizes announced and awarded around 12:30 p.m. First prize is $200, second prize is $175, and third prize is $150.
For additional contest details, contact Celia Knight by e-mail atcelia@knightmarineservice.com or call 207-542-1192.
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Taste of Home
Spring's Celebration Recipe Contest
Deadline - 6/3/16
DESCRIPTION
There are so many celebrations in spring — Easter, Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, etc. Send in the special recipes you make that help make the occasion memorable.
No more than 12 ingredients, please. Taste of Home wants to hear the background or story of each recipe. You may also upload a photo.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding QC), the 50 United States and DC who are age 18 or older. Once you have won the Grand Prize in a Taste of Home contest, you are not eligible to win a Grand Prize for one year; you may win lesser prizes.
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2016 Legendary Lentil Cook-Off
Deadline - 6/13/16
DESCRIPTION
Submit your unique recipes containing at least ½ cup raw USA lentils, 1 cup cooked USA lentils, and/or 1 cup lentil flour along with a corresponding photo of the dish. You must be able to complete cooking of the recipe in 2 hours. Do not use more than 15 ingredients, not including salt, pepper or an oiled pan in the count.
This year is the 28th Annual National Lentil Festival. Five finalists will be invited to come to Pullman, WA to compete and enjoy the Festival August 19-20, 2016.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be age 21 or older. No residency restrictions given.
PRIZES
5 Finalist Prizes: Official National Lentil Festival aprons; honored guest status at the Lentil Festival; $50 for purchasing ingredients for the cookoff; and hotel accomodations for 2 nights and airfare reimbursement (within continental US only), if needed. Finalists must arrange their own travel arrangements.Grand Prize: A chef’s hat for "lentil lovers" and $2,000.Second Prize: $1000.Third Prize: $500.People's Choice Prize: $100.
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Taste of Home
Kids in the Kitchen Recipe
Deadline - 6/24/16
DESCRIPTION
Submit original recipes that you use to get your kids involved in the kitchen. Is a recipe they do all on their own, or do you work together preparing it?
No more than 12 ingredients, please. Taste of Home wants to hear the background or story of each recipe. You may also upload a photo.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding QC), the 50 United States and DC who are age 18 or older. Once you have won the Grand Prize in a Taste of Home contest, you are not eligible to win a Grand Prize for one year; you may win lesser prizes.
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2016 Bella Sun Luci
Recipe Contest
Deadline - 7/1/16
DESCRIPTION
Submit an original unpublished recipe featuring the use of one or more Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Products. Recipes of any type are acceptable.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC who are age 18 or older.
PRIZES
Grand Prize: $2500.
Second Prize: $500.
Third Prize: Mooney Farms gourmet gift basket.
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Taste of Home
Healthy in 30 Minutes
Deadline - 7/8/16
DESCRIPTION
Submit original recipes for the healthy main dishes you make to celebrate spring.
No more than 12 ingredients, please. Taste of Home wants to hear the background or story of each recipe. You may also upload a photo.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to legal residents of Canada (excluding QC), the 50 United States and DC who are age 18 or older. Once you have won the Grand Prize in a Taste of Home contest, you are not eligible to win a Grand Prize for one year; you may win lesser prizes.
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Sutter Home Build A Better Burger
Recipe Contest
Deadline - 7/31/16
DESCRIPTION
Create and enter a burger recipe, expressed in 600 words or less. A "burger" is defined as a grilled patty formed of ground meat or other ground foods, and served on a bread product or alternative wrappings such as lettuce. It may include condiments and toppings, all in or on the bread product/alternative wrapping. No side dishes or garnishes are allowed. Size your recipe to make 6 burgers, or either 12 or 18 sliders. Recipes must be completely preparable in 60 minutes or less.
You must choose one of the sponsor's wines as a pairing for your burger. Cooking tips and photos are optional. Previous non-winning entries may be updated and resubmitted.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC who are age 21 or older.
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