Enter our latest recipe contest! This year’s theme is “Potatoes.” Got a great recipe that highlights the flavor of fresh-dug potatoes? Perhaps you have a delightful dish that capitalizes on frozen or canned “taters” during the heart of winter? Submit your recipe, and you could win one of three cash prizes! Plus, please take a look at the delicious winning recipes from past years’ contests.
The 2027 Recipe Contest: Potatoes
This year’s theme is “Potatoes.” How do you cook with our favorite root veggie? Send it in! Enter the 2027 recipe contest here.
Past Winning Recipes
The 2026 “Berries” Contest
First Prize: Strawberry Chicken Salad
Second Prize: Blueberry Lemon Mint Ricotta Cake
Third Prize: Mixed Berry Shortcake No-Churn Ice Cream
Honorable Mention: Cast-Iron Berry Crumble
The 2025 “Tomatoes” Contest
First Prize: Fresh Tomato Bacon Jam
Second Prize: Gramps’ Tomato Turkey Burgers
Third Prize: Zesty Tomato-Basil Ice Cream
Honorable Mention: Triple Tomato Salad With Creamy Balsamic Dressing
The 2024 “Favorite Holiday Dish” Contest
First Prize: Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Second Prize: Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Pudding Cakes
Third Prize: New Year’s Day Sauerkraut
Honorable Mention: Mom’s Christmas Caramel Corn
The 2023 “Ginger” Contest
First Prize: Ginger Gremolata Baked Salmon
Second Prize: Thai Ginger Meatball Salad
Third Prize: Ginger Peach Crisp With Ginger-Infused Whipped Cream
Honorable Mention: Ginger Swirl Buns
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
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
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
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
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
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