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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!

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(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)
Varies		ALL FOODS NATURAL
Monthly		BABY FOOD RECIPE COMPETITION
Monthly		BETTER_HOMES_AND_GARDENS
Monthly		BIGOVEN.COM BEST RECIPE PHOTO CONTEST
Ongoing		CHEFCLUB.NET RECIPE CONTEST
Ongoing		COOKS_COUNTRY_KITCHEN_DISASTERS
Ongoing		COOKS_COUNTRY_KITCHEN_SHORTCUTS
Monthly		CROCK POT RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly		CRUM_CREEK_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly		DAREGAL GOURMET
Monthly		EATNATION.COM MONTHLY CONTEST
Monthly		FALL_RIVER_WILD_RICE_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly		GOURMET_MAGIC_COOKING_TIPS_&_COOKING_DISASTERS
Monthly		IDAHO POTATO - TATER TIP
Monthly		JAVA JUICE RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly		JUST_SMOKED_SALMON_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly		KAISER_BAKEWARE_RECIPE_CONTEST
Monthly		KLONDIKE ROSE RECIPE CONTEST
Ongoing		LORANN OILS RECIPE CONTEST
Ongoing		MAPLE_GROVE_FARMS_OF_VERMONT_FAVORITE_RECIPE_CONTEST
Quarterly		MIREPOIX_RECIPE_CONTEST
Quarterly		PREMIO_SAUSAGE
Monthly		SODA_CLUB_MONTHLY_RECIPE_CONTEST
Quarterly		STONYFIELD AND YOU PHOTO CONTEST
Monthly		STONYFIELD_FARM_GET_COOKING_MONTHLY_RECIPE_DRAWING
Monthly		SUPERIOR FARMS LAMB RECIPE CONTEST
Monthly		TETLEY_-_DO_YOU_HAVE_A_TETLEY_MOMENT
Monthly		THAI_KITCHEN_RECIPE_CONTEST
Quarterly		TIGER BAY� SEAFOOD RECIPE
Monthly		TONY TANTLLO THE FRESH GROCERS RECIPE CONTEST0
Quarterly		TURKEY_HILL_RECIPE_CONTEST
Weekly		WILD OCEAN SEAFOODS RECIPE CONTEST
Quarterly		WISCONSIN CRANBERRY DISCOVERY CENTER

	ALL FOODS NATURAL
	Sign up for newsletter for contest announcements
DEADLINE:	Varies
PRIZES:	Cookbooks
SPONSOR:	http://www.all-foods-natural.com/
CONTEST::	Scroll down to Food Naturally Line Click here for contest information
RULES:	Subscribe to the newsletter and send a recipe with an email address
NOTIFICATION:	Announced in newsletter

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

	BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
	The magazine has two different recipe contests each month and publishes the winning entries seven months later. Categories change monthly
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Monthly prizes: $400, $200 and $50 in each category. Annual winner will receive Miele Coffee System, Dishwasher and Vacuum.
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.

	BIGOVEN.COM BEST RECIPE PHOTO CONTEST
	Bigoven.com is giving away $100 every month for the best recipe photo.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	$100 Amazon.com Gift Certificate
SPONSOR:	http://www.bigoven.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
NOTIFICATION:	Prize winners will be announced by the 10th day of the month that follows.

	CHEFCLUB.NET RECIPE CONTEST
	Check monthly for theme change.
DEADLINE:	Ongoing
PRIZES:	$50.00 gift certificate
SPONSOR:	http://www.chefclub.net/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
RULES:	Registration is free, but required to enter. Click here to register Click on the "recipe" section, choose the appropriate category of recipe for that month's contest and simply post the recipe!
NOTIFICATION:	1-2 weeks after close of contest

	COOKS COUNTRY "KITCHEN DISASTERS"
	Everybody has had a kitchen disaster. Now is the chance to record yours for history.
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 Disasters P.O. Box 470739 Brookline, MA 02447
NOTIFICATION:	N/A

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

	CROCK POT RECIPE CONTEST
	Crock Cook has a website entirely devoted to - you guessed it. Along with recipes, blogs and more you are asked to send in your crock pot recipes in this monthly contest.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	$50 gift voucher to spend at Amazon.com
SPONSOR:	http://www.a-crock-cook.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information

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

	DAREGAL GOURMET
	Submit an original recipe that uses Daregal Gourmet Fresh Frozen Herbs.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	All 6 of Daregal Gourmet Fresh Frozen Herbs
SPONSOR:	http://daregalgourmet.com/index.html
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
NOTIFICATION:	We will notify the winner via email

	EATNATION.COM MONTHLY CONTEST
	Eatnation is sponsoring an ongoing monthly contest for home cooks. Check monthly for changes in themes and prizes.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Changes Monthly
SPONSOR:	http://www.eatnation.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Read contest information for entry instructions - you must post a profile.
MORE INFO:	New contest theme and prizes will be posted on home page monthly http://www.eatnation.com/
NOTIFICATION:	eatNation shall select a winner on or before the last day of each month, and shall announce the winner on http://www.eatnation.com/ home page at the beginning of the next following month.

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

	GOURMET MAGIC COOKING TIPS & COOKING DISASTERS
	Just submit any cooking tip that you have used to make your efforts in your kitchen more successful. The winning cooking tip will be published on GourmetMagic.com.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Product from Gourmet Magic that changes monthly
SPONSOR:	http://www.gourmetmagic.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter by e-mail

	IDAHO POTATO - TATER TIP
	What are you doing with your potatoes? The Idaho Potato Commission wants you to submit a potato cooking tip, family recipe or unique household use.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Idaho Potato gift
SPONSOR:	http://www.idahopotato.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:	N/A

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

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

	KAISER BAKEWARE RECIPE CONTEST
	Recipes must use a Kaiser Bakeware pan.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	A Kaiser Bakeware item.
SPONSOR:	http://www.kaiserbakeware.com/
RULES:	Click For Rules
ENTRY:	Click here to enter by online form

	KLONDIKE ROSE RECIPE CONTEST
	Create your own recipe using Klondike Rose Red Skin Golden potatoes.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	'Beyond Burlap' potato cookbook
SPONSOR:	http://www.klondikerose.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online
WINNER'S LIST:	Listed on web site: http://www.klondikerose.com/recipe_contest_winners.htm

	LORANN OILS RECIPE CONTEST
	Send in an innovative recipe that uses LorAnns flavoring oils.
DEADLINE:	Ongoing
PRIZES:	$10 gift certificate
SPONSOR:	http://www.lorannoils.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter via e-mail

	MAPLE GROVE FARMS OF VERMONT FAVORITE RECIPE CONTEST
	*Send in your favorite recipe using Maple Grove Farms of Vermont Products.*
DEADLINE:	Ongoing
PRIZES:	$50.00 gift basket
SPONSOR:	http://www.maplegrove.com/
ENTRY:	Click here to enter via e-mail

	MIREPOIX RECIPE CONTEST
	It might not be the most politically correct thing to cook but nevertheless if you are a foie gras fan here is a chance to send in your favorite recipe.
DEADLINE:	Quarterly
PRIZES:	$100 credit towards product purchases
SPONSOR:	http://www.enjoyfoiegras.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Must subscribe to newsletter to enter Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:	N/A

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

	SODA CLUB MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST
	For fans of home made soda, Soda Club is sponsoring this contest which asks for your soda recipes.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	$50 worth of Soda Club products plus your recipe and picture posted on their website.
SPONSOR:	http://www.sodaclubusa.com
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:	N/A

	STONYFIELD AND YOU PHOTO CONTEST
	Be creative and send in fun photos that show how Stonyfield Farm yogurt plays a role in your life.
DEADLINE:	Quarterly
PRIZES:	One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded per quarter. Grand Prize winner will receive 365 coupons to purchase 365 6oz. cups of yogurt throughout the year
SPONSOR:	http://www.stonyfield.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online

	STONYFIELD FARM GET COOKING MONTHLY RECIPE DRAWING
	Share your best yogurt recipe and you�ll be automatically entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win one of our Cooking Goodie Bags.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	$50.00 worth of Stonyfield Farm Cooking Goodies
SPONSOR:	http://www.stonyfield.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online

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

	TETLEY - DO YOU HAVE A TETLEY MOMENT?
	For centuries tea has helped sooth and energize and generally made people feel better. Do you have a favorite moment where Tetley tea made a big difference? Here is a chance to tell about it.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Winner can choose any 5 tea products (merchandise excluded) from the Tetley USA website (shipping included).
SPONSOR:	http://www.tetleyusa.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
RULES:	Click here for rules
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online
MORE INFO:	Limit of one entry per e-mail address, per month.
NOTIFICATION:	Winner will be selected by the 10th of the following month and notified by e-mail.
WINNER'S LIST:	Winner's first name and last initial, home state, and story will be posted on the Tetley USA website by the 15th of the following month.

	THAI KITCHEN RECIPE CONTEST
	Submit your favorite recipe using a Thai Kitchen product.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Thai Kitchen Cooking Kit
SPONSOR:	http://www.thaikitchen.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
RULES:	Click here for rules
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online

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

	TONY TANTLLO THE FRESH GROCER'S RECIPE CONTEST
	Send in your favorite recipe for soup, salad, side dish, entree or dessert that uses fresh produce in the list of ingredients.
DEADLINE:	Monthly
PRIZES:	Monthly Prize: a $250 shopping spree at Safeway, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Randalls, Thom Thumb, Vons or Pavilions stores.
SPONSOR:	http://www.tonytantillo.com/
CONTEST::	Click on newsletter for your area when on web site.
ENTRY:	Recipes will be accepted by mail only. Include your name, address and a phone number. Mail to: Fresh Grocer Recipe Contest c/o Farm Fresh LLC 800 Charcot Ave Suite 106 San Jose, CA 95131

	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

	WILD OCEAN SEAFOODS RECIPE CONTEST
	Wild Ocean Seafoods is giving away weekly prizes for recipes that use their products.
DEADLINE:	Weekly (thru December 2008)
PRIZES:	Weekly: $25 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Quarterly: First Place $50 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Second Place $35 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Third Place $25 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate 2008: First Place $150 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Second Place $100 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Third Place $75 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Category: $75 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate Cooking Tips: $15 Wild Ocean Seafoods Gift Certificate
SPONSOR:	http://www.wildoceanseafoods.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter via e-mail
WINNER'S LIST:	In Mid January, the Finalists will be published as well as the awards for the category winners & 2008 Recipe of the Week winner.

	WISCONSIN CRANBERRY DISCOVERY CENTER
	Here is a chance to enter your favorite cranberry recipe.
DEADLINE:	Quarterly
PRIZES:	Wisconsin Cranberry Growers' Favorite Recipes cookbook
SPONSOR:	http://www.discovercranberries.com/
CONTEST::	Click here for contest information
ENTRY:	Click here to enter online
NOTIFICATION:	N/A

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