The Pillsbury Bake-Off has been around for 60 years now – and this year, they’re making history by allowing the public to help choose 10 recipes that will go on to compete in the finals for the $1 million dollar prize. And to celebrate, our friends over at MyBlogSpark would like to give away a special Bake-Off prize pack to 2 lucky Contest Corner readers!
About The Pillsbury Bake-Off’s You Be the Judge! Voting:
This year, Pillsbury are allowing the public to vote for their favorite recipes on BakeOff.com. Judges will select 20 recipes to be placed online in pairs for a period of two weeks each. The recipe that receives the most votes every fortnight will earn a spot in the Pillsbury Bake-Off finals, which will take place in Orlando, Florida from April 11th-13th, 2010.
I took a look at the current contenders on BakeOff.com, and I had a very hard time deciding who to cast my vote for. As of this writing, Easy Empanada Squares are facing off against Deep-Dish Chicken Cordon Bleu. It wasn’t an easy decision, but I ended up casting my ballot for the Empanada Squares!
Giveaway Time!
MyBlogSpark is giving away a Bake-Off prize pack to 2 lucky winners, which features a magazine of past Bake-Off recipes and a Pillsbury Doughboy giggle doll.
I also received one of these prize packs, and I loved it. The Doughboy doll is so cute and cuddly, and makes his famous “Hoo-hoo!” noise when you poke his tummy. He’d make a great friend for your kids to play with – or if you’re a kid-at-heart, he’d also make a great kitchen decoration!
The Bake-Off Prize Winning Recipes 2009 magazine is a full-color resource that’s jam-packed with 120 delicious recipes from prior years of the competition. I love to cook, so I can’t wait to try these recipes out; one I’d especially like to make this summer is the Taco-Seasoned Chicken Salad with Crispy Tortilla Topping. I’m always looking for light meals to eat when it gets hot, but salad can be repetitive. This sounds really yummy and different!
Would you like a chance to win one of these prize packs? Here’s how to enter:
1. For your first entry, leave a comment and let me know what you think makes for a winning recipe.
This step is required to qualify for the drawing. Be sure to leave an email address with your comment, so that I may notify you in the event that you are the lucky winner!
Want extra entries? Do any of the following, and leave a separate comment for each one:2. Check out BakeOff.com, and vote for your favorite recipe. (You’ll need to register with Pillsbury.com if you’re not already a member) Then come back here and tell me what recipe you voted for!
3. Write a post on your blog linking to this giveaway and BakeOff.com. Then come back here and leave me the link!
4. Write about this on Twitter, then come back and leave me the link to your tweet!
5. Subscribe to my blog updates by entering your email into the “Subscribe” box in the sidebar. Then come back and leave me the email you subscribed with!
6. Become a follower of my blog by clicking the “Follow” button in my sidebar! Then come back here and let me know in a separate comment!
6. Post my button on your website – just copy and paste the following code, and let me know where you put it:
Rules, regulations, and other important stuff: Giveaway ends on July 22nd at 11:59 PM, PST. Winner will be chosen the following day via Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond to my notification email, or a new winner will be chosen in their place. Giveaway is open to US residents.
I think that a winning recipes requires ingredients that is easy to find. If the recipe appeals to many people with different tastes it is a winner too;)
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I think a winning recipe is something that is original and made from the heart! And something that anyone can enjoy!
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Voted for the Easy Empinadas, they look yummy!
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A winning recipe needs few ingredients and those ingredients should be easy to obtain. The prep time should be minimal as should the cooking time. If the ingredients are too difficult to get and the prep and cooking time are too long, the recipe won’t be used.
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creativity. they want something that will catch people’s attention. effieloren(at)yahoo(dot)com.
A winning recipe to me is a good mix of easy ingrdients,that the dish looks pleasing and of course that it tastes good. Thank you!
I just voted for the Orange-Coconut Cinnamon rolls.
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a winning recipe to me, is one that everyone in the house will eat lol
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I think a winning recipe is easy, uses normal ingredients and tastes good
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Winning recipe – not too difficult to make, a little ‘different’ and visually appealing
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A winning recipe must be fun to make, fun to eat, and fun to share.
What makes for a winning recipe is quick easy, few ingredients and something every will enjoy.
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I voted for Orange-Coconut Breakfast Rolls recipe.
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A winning recipe has to taste good and be easy to make!
I think a winning recipe is one that the creator puts a whole lot of love in!
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I voted for the apricot nut recipe!
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A winning recipe would be one that appeals to a variety of tastes…and not be hugely difficult to make! (in my opinion 🙂 )
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A winning recipe to me means easy to find ingredients, not something exotic.
I voted for the Apricot Nut Pastries
A winning recipe I think comes from the heart. You have to enjoy making it or it shows.
I think a winning recipe includes specific directions, information about ingredients — if the recipe is for a Mexican dish and includes unusual ingredients, what else can I substitute without ruining the end result — and, of course, the dish it makes should be tasty.
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big taste with few ingredients is what makes a winning recipe
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I think a winning recipe is one that my family enjoys!!!
What makes a winning recipe? It is easy to make and the entire family likes it.
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I think a winning recipe is one that people will want to have again for a long time and that is practical to make and not too difficult.
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I voted for the Orange-Coconut breakfast rolls.
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I think that a winning recipe must be easy to make; not something that you need a dictionary and support team to figure out. I also believe that if it is appealing for all ages, it’s a winner.
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I voted for Orange-Coconut Breakfast Rolls by Joan Cossette Colbert, WA.
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