Late spring and early summer mean the end of hectic school days and the beginning of easier, breezier hours and menus. A time to throw open windows, brighten your home, start a garden and lighten up your table with recipes featuring fresh-picked fruits and veggies…at last!

That's why Simple & Delicious has chosen "What's Fresh" as our next recipe-contest theme. We want those favorite recipes for juicy, just-picked produce your family looks forward to every year. Recipes that mean summer's finally just ahead!

We're looking for dishes that are as pretty as they are delicious. Think asparagus, sweet Vidalia onions and spring greens…or colorful rhubarb, berries and cantaloupe. We'd also love to try recipes with fresh green beans, sugar snap peas, new potatoes and more!

The deadline for entries is August 1, 2008. Winers will be published in the May/June 2009 issue of Simple & Delicious. Don't forget to include a few words about your recipe's origin and any fun variations. If your entry is judged the best, you'll win $500!

You Could Win Cash !

Each of the 12 winners in the Taste of Home Simple & Delicious "What's Fresh Contest" receives a wonderful prize:

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


Contest Rules

You may enter more than one recipe. If you email or mail your recipe, be sure to print the name of the contest as well as your full name, street address and phone number, including area code, with each entry. Be specific with measurements, directions and the size of cans, packages and pans so others can successfully make your recipe. Include a few words about the origin of your recipe. Share any compliments it's received, plus any variations you recommend. If any duplicates are received, the entries with the earliest postmarks will be considered.

Submit here OR
Email recipe to: simplerecipes@tasteofhome.com and type "What's Fresh Contest" on the subject line OR
Mail recipe to: "What's Fresh Contest," Simple & Delicious, 5400 S. 60th St., Greendale WI 53129.