Every year, The Old Farmerās Almanac holds a recipe contest with three cash prizes. Find out about this year’s recipe contest and enter here! Plus, see the winning recipes from past yearsā contestsātested for creativity and deliciousness!
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The 2022 Recipe Contest: āGo Bananas!ā
For this year’s recipe contest, submit a recipe using bananas. However, your challenge is to go beyond banana bread. Bananas are so versatileāand a delicious ingredient in many breakfast, dinner, dessert, and drink recipes.
Great taste, creativity, and uniqueness are all appreciated. Submit your recipe below for a chance to win!
Enter 2022 Recipe Contest here.

Past Recipe Contest Winners
As the editors, we certainly all enjoyed tasting these delicious recipes in our test kitchens. Enjoy the ābest of the bestā recipes shared by Almanac readers below!
The 2021 āFive or Fewer Ingredientsā Contest
First Prize: Apricot Sriracha-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Second Prize: Easy Latte Truffles
Third Prize: Pesto Ricotta With Asparagus on Toast
The 2020 Appetizers Recipe Content
First Prize: Buffalo Deviled Eggs
Second Prize: Stuffed JalapeƱos
Third Prize: Spicy Mexican Shrimp Bites
Honorable Mention: Zippy Potato Balls
The 2019 Pasta Recipe Contest
First Prize: Spinach Artichoke Dip Stuffed Pasta Shells
Second Prize: Quick Southwest Pasta
Third Prize: Bacon Horseradish Penne Pasta
The 2018 Orange Recipe Contest
First Prize: Cran-Orange Couscous Salad
Second Prize: Spicy Orange Salmon Over Edamame and Corn
Third Prize: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Orange
Honorable Mention: Orange-Glazed Grilled Chicken With Chunky Orange Salsa

Cran-Orange Couscous Salad. Photo Credit: Lori Pedrick.
The 2017 Sweet Potato Contest
First Prize: No-Churn Sweet Potato Casserole Ice Cream
Second Prize: Sweet Potato Lentil Coconut Curry
Third Prize: Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Mac-āN-Cheese

Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner. These three delicious dishes were the winners in the 2017 Sweet Potato Contest.
The 2016 Savory Pie Contest
First Prize: Spiced Lamb Pie
Second Prize: Seacoast Scallop Pie
Third Prize: Tater-Crusted Cheese and Mushroom Pie
The 2015 Dips and Spread Contest
First Prize: Florentine Spinach Dip
Second Prize: Pesto Strata
Third Prize: Dressed-Up Crab Rangoon Dip
The 2014 Carrots Recipe Contest
First Prize: Carrot Ginger Soup
Second Prize: Apple Cider Risotto With Carrot Confetti
Third Prize: Spiced Carrot Biscuits With Salted Caramel Butter
The 2013 Beets Recipe Contest
First Prize: Beets and Potatoes Au Gratin
Second Prize: Raspberry Roasted Beets and Chevre Over Shallow, Walnut, and Beet Greens Couscous
Third Prize: Sweet Cherry Tomato and Beet Crostini
Runners-Up:
Red Sunrise Muffins
Beet and Sausage Balls
Greated Beet-Apple Salad
The 2012 Bacon Recipe Contest
First Prize: Spicy Bacon Pizza With Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese
Second Prize: Bacon, Italian Sausage, and Bean Soup
Third Prize: Creamy Spaghetti Torte With Bacon
The 2011 Coffee Recipe Contest
First Prize: Mocha Truffle Loaf
Second Prize: Chocolate Coffee Oatmeal Sugar Cookies
Third Prize: Slow-Cooker Smoky Chili
Honorable Mention: Rich and Spicy Beef Stew
The 2010 Pumpkin Recipe Contest
First Prize: Pumpkin Harvest Soup
Second Prize: Southwestern Pumpkin Hummus
Third Prize: Pumpkin Nutmeg Knots
Honorable Mention: Ginger Thai Pumpkin Bisque
Honorable Mention: Pumpkin Waffles with Butter Pecan Butter
The 2009 Buttermilk Recipe Contest
First Prize: Shrimp and Corn Soup
Second Prize: Crispy-Coated Catfish in Creamy Buttermilk Sauce
Third Prize: Meat Loaf With Buttermilk
Honorable Mention: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Honorable Mention: Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Tangy Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
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