There are so many ways to enjoy the subtle flavor of pumpkin. You can puree it for luscious soups, bake it into cakes and sweet breads, even toast the delicate seeds.
With so many options, it was simple for us to "pick" this versatile winter squash for our next recipe contest, "Pumpkin Patch Specialties." The Taste of Home judging panel is eagerly awaiting a crop of favorites:
- Do you serve a special appetizer that delights guests? Maybe you put together a dynamite pumpkin dip, hummus or cheese ball.
- Comforting pumpkin soups and eye-catching salads are great for fall. We're looking for unique chilies, stews and bisques, pretty pumpkin fluffs and even salads.
- We're hoping to dip into pumpkin butters, toppings, spiced syrups and jellies.
- Pumpkin pancakes and waffles can be very soothing on chilly days. Our judges also crave tender muffins, yeast breads, scones and rolls.
- From rich cheesecakes and pies to family-favorite bars and cookies, which pumpkin desserts are your favorites?
Get Those Recipes In
The "Pumpkin Patch Specialties" contest will close on February 15, 2008. Winners will be featured in the Oct/Nov '08 issue. So start picking your favorite pumpkin recipes to enter soon.
Enter on our Web site using the Submit a Recipe link or E-mail entries to recipes@tasteofhome.com. Please write "Pumpkin Patch Specialties" in the subject line and include your name and street address. Or send entries to "Pumpkin Patch Specialties," Diane Werner, Food Director, 5925 Country Lane, Greendale WI 53129.
You Could Be a TV Star!
The Grand Prize winner will receive $500 in cash. Second-place is dinner for four at the restaurant of the winner's choice. Ten runners-up will receive a free copy of our Contest Winning Annual Recipes 2008 cookbook.
Plus, one of our winners may be selected to appear on national television with Taste of Home Editor in Chief Catherine Cassidy. The Early Show on CBS gives viewers a "taste of home" by spotlighting some of the delicious prize winners in our national recipe contests.
Contest Rules
You may enter more than one recipe. Be sure to include the contest topic and your name, address and phone number on each recipe.
Type or print each recipe on one side of an 8-1/2- x 11-inch sheet of paper. Be specific with directions, measurements and sizes of cans, packages and pans.
Please include a few words about the recipe and a bit about yourself.
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