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    Home » This and That » Contest-Worthy (Sometimes Winning) Recipes: My Top 5.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Nov 3, 2009 · About 2 minutes to read this article. 4 Comments

    Contest-Worthy (Sometimes Winning) Recipes: My Top 5.

    It’s always nice to be recognized. And today when I found out that I won 2nd place in the Whole Grains Council, “I Love My Whole Grains” recipe contest, I was grinning ear to ear. I am in no way, shape or form a seasoned recipe contest participant, I’ve only entered a handful of humble recipe/photo contests. However, I am proud to say that I have won or placed in a few. I am always especially thrilled when one of my recipes (which are always vegan) win or place in a mainstream-food recipe contest. So while you definitely won’t see me competing in the Pillsbury Bake-Off (even though the top prize is 1 million bucks) I do love entering my vegan recipes in a few inspiring (and healthy-friendly) contests here and there. And I’d like to share with you my contest recipes. I’m proud that two of the contests were associated with two of my fave chefs: Bobby Flay and Eric Ripert. Check out my Top 5 Contest-Worthy (Sometimes Winning) Recipes. (and find out what I won)…

    Kathy’s Top 5 Contest-Worthy (Sometimes Winning) Recipes:

    1. Recipe: Spicy Mushroom Blossom Bowl
    Contest: FLAYvors of Washington Bobby Flay Grill-it Challenge
    Contest Entry: Photo/Video/Recipe
    Place: One of 20 Finalists chosen from a nation-wide pool of entrants.
    Prize: Autographed copy of Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook.
    Blog Post..


    2. Recipe: Kitchen Sink Granola Bars
    Contest: “I Love My Whole Grains” by the Whole Grain Council
    Contest Entry: Photo/Recipe
    Place: 2nd Place Winners category
    Prize: A LOT of free ‘whole grain’ products…from various brands like Barbara’s Bakery and Barilla Pasta.


    3. Recipe: Salsa Verde Guacamole
    Contest: AvecEric.com – Cinco de Mayo Food Photography and Recipe Contest
    Contest Entry: Photo/Recipe
    Place: Grand Prize Winner
    Prize: Olympus Stylus Tough Camera
    Blog Post.


    4. Recipe: Lemon-Aide Tofu Cups (spin on my lemon custard bars)
    Contest: Tofu Takedown Cookoff NYC
    Contest Entry: In-Person Cookoff/Taste Test
    Place: Judges Award: “Best Disguise of Tofu”
    Prize: A few awesome chef/kitchen tools and a nifty tofu-takedown certificate 🙂
    Blog Post.


    5. Recipe: The Perfect Roasted Pepper 101
    Contest: Grubs Club Food Photography Contest
    Contest Entry: Photo
    Place: Honorable Mention/Runner’s-Up
    Prize: none
    Blog Post.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. Jess says

      November 03, 2009 at 6:01 pm

      Congrats on the win!

      Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      November 03, 2009 at 5:26 pm

      That is so exciting! Congratulations!! I want to win a recipe and photography contests! Thanks for inspiring me. ; )

      Reply
    3. Trish says

      November 03, 2009 at 12:25 pm

      They all look(and sound) really good! Congrats on the win too!

      Reply
    4. Steph Chung says

      November 03, 2009 at 7:20 am

      Hello! I just want to say thank you for all the great recipes you've posted, they've given me much inspirations for my own cooking! I've awarded you the Over The Top Award for your blog! Check out my blog post to find out more. 🙂

      Cheers,
      Stephanie

      Reply

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