Show your creative side to your Valentine and you could win a copy of “On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pasty Fundamentals” 2nd edition!

Imperial® Sugar / Dixie Crystals® is conducting a contest to determine the most delectable and innovative Valentine’s Day dessert. Your unique creation must contain at least one (1) Imperial® Sugar / Dixie Crystals® product (ie. granulated, powdered, brown, or cubes).

Submit a story about your Valentine’s Day tradition(s) along with the recipe for your dessert creation.

The winner will be announced on our website and will receive a 2nd edition copy of “On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals” (value $80).

Deadline of entries is on February 28, 2010. For more information please visit ImperialSugar.com

We’re looking for your very best brunch recipes! Send us your tried-and-terrific egg dishes, do-ahead bakes, easy croissants, coffee cakes and cinnamon rolls, warm fruit compotes, fast-fixing French toast, pancake and waffle recipes, and the eye-opening smoothies and frothy coffee drinks your family and friends ask for again and again.

Be sure to include a few words about what makes your recipe such a family favorite. Also send any fun variations or tips for extra-quick prep. Winners will be published in the November/December 2010 issue of Simple & Delicious.

Each of the 12 winners in the Simple & Delicious “Let’s Do Brunch” contest receives a wonderful prize:

• GRAND PRIZE: $500
• 2nd Place: $300
• 3rd Place: $200
• 4th Place: $100
• 8 Runners-Up: $25

Deadline of submission is on February 1, 2010. For more information please visit TasteofHome.com

Now’s your chance to show off your mad chili-making skills! Share your heartiest, yummiest recipes whether the secret ingredient is a special blend of spices or a creative combo of beans.

This is open to all legal residents of the 50 United States, including the District of Columbia, who are 21 years of age or older at time.

One (1) grand prize winner will receive a $500 check.

Deadline of entry is on January 31, 2010. For more information please visit Recipes.BetterRecipes.com

We’re tired of plain old mac ‘n’ cheese. Right now we’re far more interested in all the fun ways you can dress it up. So we’re on the hunt for your most creative ideas. Whether your signature mac ‘n’ cheese recipe features fresh veggies, meats, or something else delish, now’s the time to show it off. Whip up your own original recipe, snap a photo, and enter it now! Photos must be of the actual recipe submitted, and the recipe must be original.

Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older.

PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded. The grand prize winner will receive a check in the amount of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250).

Deadline of entries is on December 1, 2009. For more information please visit MixingBowl.com

Submit your favorite caramel inspired recipe using Marzetti Caramel Apple Dip and you could win a trully awesome prize that will lend a hand.

The Contest is open to all residents of Canada 18 years of age or older.

Grand Prize: KitchenAid Mixer

Deadline of entries is on November 30, 2009. For complete details please visit UdipSweepstakes.com

Enter your original recipes that is complemented and enhanced when served with a Rias Baixas Albario wine including a short paragraph (max 50 words) on why Albario wines are a perfect pairing for your recipe.

This contest is open to USA resident who are 21 years old or older.

One grand prize winner will receive two tickets to the 36th Annual People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles which includes transportation, overnight accommodations (Valued up to $1,500), and dinner for two at The Bazaar.

Two runner-up entries will each receive a $250 Williams-Sonoma gift card.

All three of the top winners will have their recipes featured on the Rias Baixas Albario website.

Deadline of entries is on November 30, 2009.  For more information please visit RiasBaixasWines.com

Let your imagination run wild and start designing American’s best recipes now! Recipes may be submitted in three categories: Cold Sandwich, Hot Sandwich or Vegetarian Sandwich.

This is open is to legal resident of USA & Canada who are  18 years or older.

(1) A Grand Prize Winner who will receive a cash prize of $25,000 plus trip to Napa Valley.
(2) Two finalists who will receive a cash prize of $1,000.

Deadline of entries is on September 7, 2009. For more information please visit MakeThatSandwich.com

The Tillamook Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Contest is looking for six culinary giants to be this year’s finalists. These chosen few will receive an all-travel-expenses-paid trip to the October 23 grand finale cook-off in Portland, Ore.

Think you’re up to the challenge? Entering is a snap. Just pick your favorite homemade macaroni and cheese recipe and prepare to dish it up. You can pick up to three to submit

This contest is open to all amateur-cooking enthusiasts.

The Grand-Prize Winner will receive $5,000 cash, 25 pounds of Tillamook cheese, and other various prizes. * First runner up will receive $2,000 cash, 20 pounds of Tillamook cheese, and various other prizes. * Second runner up will receive $1,000 cash, 15 pounds of Tillamook cheese, and various other prizes. * People’s Choice winner will receive $1,000 cash, 10 pounds of Tillamook cheese, plus various other prizes. * Recipes may be featured on the Web site and possibly on product packaging.

Deadline is on September 7, 2009. For complete details please visit MacaroniandCheeseandCheese.com

It’s summer so let’s get grilling! Now that the weather is hot and everyone’s by the pool, it’s the perfect time to get up early on a Saturday morning and grill the perfect breakfast! We want to hear what you’re grilling for a great breakfast and how you do it. Send in your recipes and tell us how you do it in your family to make the best grilled breakfast around. From eggs and sausage to omelets and pancakes, we want to hear it!
This contest is open to 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years old or older.

One (1) grand prize: Baby Q-100 Gas Grill by Weber, BBQ Tool Set by Kingsford. Approximate retail value of prize: $250.00USD.

Deadline is on September 30, 2009. For more information please visit MyOmelet.com

Do you have a mouthwatering, original and diabetes-friendly recipe you’d like to share? If so, we want to taste it! We’re looking for the most delicious recipes that people at risk for or suffering from diabetes can enjoy. That means high in fiber, low in fat and sugar, and of course, overflowing with gotta-have-it flavor! Recipes in any category-category-desserts, breakfasts, dinners–are welcome.

This competition is open to 49 United States and District of Columbia, and Canada, who are  18 year old or older.

Grand Prize: $1000.

Deadline is on August 25, 2009. For more information please visit Prevention.com