43rd Bake-Off® Contest Categories
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Before the 100 contestants gather to prepare their dishes, five semitrailers arrive at the loading dock, with 130 ranges, 25 refrigerator freezers, 20 microwave ovens and 102 cabinets.
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Tens of thousands entered original recipes in the following five categories. One overall winner will be chosen in each category, and one of the recipe category winners will be chosen as the grand prize winner. An example of a suitable recipe is provided in each category below.
Casual brunch or weekend family breakfast ideas. For example, sweet rolls, breakfast breads or egg dishes.
Example: Cinnamon French Toast Bake
Will Sperry
Bunker Hill, WV
Bake-Off® Contest 41, 2004
Snack and family pizzas, calzones, panini and more. Must use Pillsbury® refrigerated pizza crust in recipe.
Example: Chicken Fajita Pizza
Elizabeth Daniels
Kula, Maui, HI
Bake-Off® Contest 34, 1990
Appetizers and snacks to serve at casual gatherings with family and friends or for holiday entertaining. For example, bite-size sandwiches, foldovers or pinwheels.
Example: Mediterranean Crescent Pinwheels
Frances Beninate
Gretna, LA
Bake-Off® Contest 39, 2000
Recipes that creatively use Mexican-inspired flavors. For example, burritos, enchiladas or empanadas. Must use Old El Paso® participating product in recipe.
Example: Cowboy Tacos
Joan Schweger
Elburn, IL
Bake-Off® Contest 37, 1996
Quick and easy treats for anytime celebrations. For example, cookies, pies, tarts, brownies or bars.
Example: Choco-Peanut Butter Cups
Ronna Farley
Rockville, MD
Bake-Off® Contest 42, 2006
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Polish Rice Cake
from: ShirleyAn old Polish recipe made with cream cheese and rice.
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