Recipe Contest Blogger

Celebrating the fifth anniversary of its popular Search for the Seasoned Chef Recipe Contest, Diamond Crystal kosher salt announces its call for entries by offering its largest prize package ever, valued at more than $9,400.
Chefs-in-training throughout the nation are invited to showcase their cooking abilities and complete for scholarships to further their culinary education.
Applicants may enter recipes in one of three categories: Appetizers, Soups/Stews or Entrees. Winning recipes will be selected by a panel of independent judging specialists, food experts, and Cargill and its agents, based on taste and appearance, consumer appeal, creativity and appropriate use of Diamond Crystal® kosher salt.
PRIZES: One or more category winners will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for continuing education at the cooking school of his or her choice. From the category winners, one will be chosen as the grand prize winner and awarded an additional $4,000, for a total scholarship of $5,000. In addition, the grand prize winner will be featured with his or her winning recipe in a full-page advertisement in Sizzle magazine, an estimated maximum published value of $4,495, and will receive one case of Diamond Crystal® kosher salt.
TO ENTER THE CONTEST: Prospective entrants may request contest information and rules either by sending an e-mail to recipecontest@clynch.com or by leaving a voice mail message on the toll-free contest hotline, (888) 242-2442. E-mail inquiries will generate an immediate reply that will include contest rules and an entry form. Voice mail inquiries will be returned by a contest representative who can answer questions and will send contest information and rules.