Cooking For Cash
No Comments | Written on February 15, 2010 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
Do you love to cook and are looking to turn your passion into a profit? Here on Better Recipes we have a monthly recipe contest worth $500!
Every month, Better Recipes comes up with a new theme and asks the readers to submit their best original recipe. This month we are looking for “Your Most Romantic Dinners.” Think about how you win over your sweetheart in the kitchen. Maybe it is the extra special dish you made for Valentine’s Day or a dinner that is the go-to favorite of your special someone.
To learn more about the February recipe contest, click here!
When entering a recipe contest, here are a few simple ideas to help you come up with the next winning recipe.
1) Read and Follow the Official Rules: This is the number one, most important piece of advice I can give you when entering a recipe contest! Make sure you follow those rules to a “T” because so many wonderful recipes can be eliminated early simply for not following the rules. Also, I like to carefully study the judging criteria. That way you can create a recipe that is exactly what the judges are looking for. This month the recipe will be judged 40% on taste, 30% creative appeal and 30% ease of preparation. Something simple and delicious with a creative twist will certainly grab their attention! Click here to read the official rules for the February contest.
2) Follow Proper Recipe Writing Guidelines: It is important to communicate your recipe properly. Make sure you list exact amounts for the ingredients. For example, you would write “1 cup flour,” not “a handful of flour.” Also, be sure to list your ingredients in order of use during the preparation of your recipe.
3) Get Creative!: When entering a recipe contest, you can’t simply upload a favorite recipe that your grandma used to make. She might have found it in an old cookbook and you didn’t know it. Recipes must be original to enter in a contest. I think it is best to take one of your favorite recipes or a personal specialty and put your own unique twist on it. Sometimes a spin on a classic recipe will capture the judge’s attention.
Check out the winner from our December contest – Candy Cane Cannoli
Notice how the winning recipe is a take on the classic favorite, cannoli. The recipe is simple, yet delicious! I love how the winning recipe used peppermint candies instead of nuts to make it festive and flavorful. Plus, she uploaded a photo so we can all see the wonderful presentation for this winning recipe!
So get those creative juices flowing and enter today! But hurry – the contest ends on February 28th. You never know when you might be the next lucky winner of $500!
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Better Recipes | Tags: Christmas Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Easy Recipes
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