The Old Farmer's Almanac Recipe Contest: Ginger

The 2023 Recipe Contest: Ginger

This year’s recipe contest features the ingredient GINGER.  Got a great recipe using ginger? Send it in! Enter the 2023 recipe contest here.

Past Winning Recipes

The 2022 “Bananas” Contest

First Prize (tie):
Banana-Stuffed Peanut Butter French Toast
Spicy Banana Shrimp Stir-Fry

Second Prize: Go Banana Pops

Third Prize: Easy Sticky Banana Squares

The 2021 “Five or Fewer Ingredients” 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 Jalapeños 

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-‘N-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