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Cooking.com: America's Test Kitchen Sweepstakes

Cooking.com is hosting "America's Test Kitchen Sweepstakes". The Grand Prize includes roundtrip airfare for two to Boston, Massachusetts. The winner and their guest will be given an exlusive tour of America's Test Kitchen studio where they will meet the show's host, Christopher Kimball, and attend a live taping.

America's Test Kitchen is public television's most watched cooking show. If you aren't familiar with the show, be sure to visit the website to obtain show times in your area. The site is filled with recipes, cooking tips, articles, and archives of previous shows.

In addition to the contest offered by Cooking.com, America's Test Kitchen is seeking Kitchen Shortcuts. If you have a cooking tip that shortens time or eases the process, you could win a free subscription to "Cook's Country" magazine.

In addition to visiting America's Test Kitchen, the Grand Prize winner will also receive: Hotel Room in Boston for 2 nights, dinner for two at one of Boston's restaurants, an America's Test Kitchen gift basket and a $250 gift certificate to Cooking.com.

All entries to Cooking.com "America's Test Kitchen Sweepstakes" must be received no later than April 23rd, 2009. Hurry on over and submit your email address to win this great prize!

Click here to enter America's Test Kitchen Sweepstakes.

Click here to visit America's Test Kitchen website to submit your Kitchen Shortcuts.

Good Luck!

 

HURRY! Don't Miss the Cooking.com Kitchen Makeover Contest

Cooking.com is currently hosting a $2500 Kitchen Makeover Contest. Entries must be received by midnight PST on Wednesday, February 11th. The winner can choose any products they would like from the Cooking.com website, with the exception of large appliances and products from merchant partners. A complete list of merchant partners and official sweepstakes rules are posted directly on the website.

If you have never visited Cooking.com, you're in for a treat! This is one of my favorite kitchenware merchants. They have pretty much anything you could possibly need for cooking, including a fabulous recipe collection.

One feature of Cooking.com's recipe collection is you can search recipes according to your lifestyle. With a few clicks of your mouse, you can find a variety of recipes suited to your needs. Cooking.com offers recipes for people on low-sodium diets, vegans, vegetarians, low-carb dieters and more. It's a nice feature that helps you find exactly what you are looking for quickly and effortlessly. Additionally, you can add your favorite recipes to the website - cool beans, eh?

Should you decide to shop during your visit to Cooking.com, be certain to take advantage of the $7.95 flat-rate shipping offer. Enter Coupon Code C98329 at checkout. Some restrictions apply. The flat rate is not available for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories or Canada.

I wish you the best of luck in the sweepstakes. If you win, please stop by and let us know! Now, hurry on over to Cooking.com and get your entry in. Time is ticking....

Campbell's Supper Swap Sweepstakes

Campbell's (the infamous soup company) is currently hosting the Campbell's Supper Swap Sweepstakes, which ends on February 28, 2009. The Grand Prize winner will receive four (4) Chicago Cutlery 18-piece Knife Sets valued at $720.

The sweepstakes corresponds with Campbell's "Supper Swap Club" -- an innovative way to share food amongst friends. Campbell's offers a free downloadable brochure explaining the idea, along with tips for making your supper swap successful.

In a nutshell, the Supper Swap Club involves preparing monthly meals for other families. Everyone makes a meal (or more), then swaps their meal for another. I think this is a great way to share and have enlisted by neighbors to give this a try for a month or two.

What's exciting is one of my neighbors is on a raw-food diet. Although raw food isn't really on the Campbell's list of food exchange ideas, I am excited to learn more about eating only raw foods. I'm game for anything involving food and am eager to try a raw food meal.

If you enjoy cooking and sharing your recipes with others, give the Campbell's Supper Swap a try. Start by visiting www.CampbellsSupperSwap.com. Enter the sweepstakes to win the Chicago Cutlery Knife Set for you and your friends. Download the Supper Swap Club brochure.

Click on "Get Started" to create personalized evites for potential club members. If you win the Grand Prize, share your knife sets with participants. Be sure to entice them by telling them you will be sharing your prize if they share their favorite dishes! Afterall, a litle bribery never hurts :-)

The Campbell's Supper Swap website provides tasty, delicious recipes for the entire year. If you can't find what you're looking for, then head over to www.CampbellsKitchen.com, where you'll find recipes for breakfast to dinner and everything in between. You can setup your own recipe box to save your favorite recipes and retrieve them whenever you want.

Between these two websites, you should never need to wonder "What's for Dinner Tonight?"

Good Luck with the Sweepstakes. I hope you Win!!

Calling All Top Chef Fans - Enter the QuickFire Challenge Today!

Are you a Top Chef fan? Personally, I'm addicted to it. Although Stefan definitely has talent, he's a bit too arrogant for me. I'm rooting for Hosea and Carla and would be happy for either of them to win. Fabio seems like a great guy, but I'm not so certain he'll make it to the final four. And, while I hold nothing against Leah, when she quit during the fish cleaning challenge, I question her abilities as a Top Chef. Chefs can't quit no matter how tough the situation.

While watching Episode 11 last night, Top Chef aired a commercial inviting all chefs to enter the Quaker Oats Quickfire Challenge. Winners will be flown to New York City to compete against other Top Chef fans.

The Quaker Oats Quickfire Challenge ends on February 27, 2009, so it's time to get creative in the kitchen and test, test, test. However, before you begin be certain to read the Quaker Oats Quickfire Challenge rules.

My mind is racing with ideas after browsing the Quaker Oats recipes. I didn't realize you could do so many different things with oats. All this time, I've only eaten oats for breakfast or made cookies. Suddenly, a whole new world has opened up! I can't wait to get in the kitchen and start experimenting.

Even if you decide not to enter the contest, you can find exciting new recipes at both the Quaker Oats and Bravo TV websites. And, you're always welcome to try any of the recipes presented on The Cheap Gourmet blog.

Good luck with the Quaker Oats QuickFire Challenge!

Delicious Living Magazine

I am SO excited! I recently stumbled upon Delicious Living magazine and feel like a kid in a candy shop. I was introduced to Delicious Living many moons ago while working at a popular health food store in Indianapolis. Our boss was incredibly creative and as soon as Delicious Living arrived on the counters, she would grab a copy so her chefs could get to work on creating something new.

When we moved to Colorado, the nearest health food store was 20 miles one-way and I kind of lost track of the magazine. Ironically, Delicious Living is published in Boulder and at one time I was only 15 miles away from their office. If only I knew then what I know now.

Anyway, to this day, I still have Delicious Living recipes glued on index cards which I use in our family's monthly meal planning. What I love most about the recipes offered in the magazine is they always taste so good that even my picky "meat-and-potato" husband enjoys them.

So, imagine my surprise when I discovered the Delicious Living website! I can subscribe to the magazine once again AND I have access to their vast database of recipes 24/7. Life can't get any better!

For those of you who love cooking contests, check out the Delicious Living Recipe Contest. I'm going to get to work tweeking one of my appetizer recipes and get it submitted. The first prize winner walks away with a $150 gift certificate to the health food store of their choice, while one runner-up in each category is rewarded with a $75 gift certificate. I'd be pleased to win, how about you?

Delicious Living is a fabulous website and I think you will be pleased with the content, recipes, health notes, podcasts and more. Check them out online at www.DeliciousLivingMag.com.

Epicurious Holiday Video Contest

Epicurious, a website for people who love to eat, is sponsoring a Holiday Video Contest. The Grand Prize winner receives a Michael Chiarello 10-piece cookware collection, an autographed copy of "At Home with Michael Chiarello" and 15-minutes of Internet Fame!

As the name implies, this cooking contest involves the submission of a holiday video. You can upload a video showing how you prepare classic holiday fare, demonstrate entertainment techniques such as how to create a centerpiece or arrange spectacular table settings, showcase a signature cocktail or submit a video showing your family enjoying a holiday meal.

Your video must be original and family-friendly. Sorry folks, no "R" or "X" rated videos! Epicurious will be providing prizes to 29 people, with one being the Grand Prize winner. Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm EST on Wednesday, January 2nd. Believe it or not, that's only 4 days from now!

In addition to the Epicurious Holiday Video Contest, the website offers an abundance of recipes, articles, food and entertainment guides, cooking videos and a friendly forum for foodies. When you register with Epicurious you'll have access to a variety of cooking tools. You can add Epicurious recipes to your own personal recipe box, submit recipes, connect with other foodies in the forum, rate recipes submitted by others and more. You can connect with me on the forums by searching for my username of "thecheapgourmet".

Don't delay! Post your favorite family holiday video today and you could be the Grand Prize winner. Just imagine how fun it will be to have your video featured on the Epicurious website!

To enter your holiday video visit the Epicurious website at www.Epicurious.com. Read the rules before submitting and make certain your entry arrives before the deadline.

Good Luck!!

Buitoni's "Refresh with Pesto" Contest

Buitoni, provider of fresh pasta products, is featuring a "Refresh with Pesto" contest which offers some great prizes including a $500 grocery gift certificate and a $500 gift certificate to Crate and Barrel. However, you don't want to procrastinate about entering because this food contest ends January 2nd. Don't let the deadline stop you from entering because if you win you could make out like a bandit!

If you're not familiar with Buitoni, they offer a wide variety of fresh pasta products including ravioli, tortellini, pasta sauces, cheeses, cut pasta, bruschetta and pesto. Buitoni products are offered in the refrigerated section of your favorite grocery store.

My personal favorite Buitoni products include their Four Cheese Ravioli, Chicken and Garlic Ravioli and Spinach Cheese Tortellini. I'm also a huge fan of their Pesto with Sundried Tomatoes, Marinara sauce and my all-time favorite is Buitoni's Vodka sauce - Yum-O!

The Buitoni website is a wealth of information and includes a free newsletter, pasta and sauce pairing tool, entertaining tips, a dinner party planning kit that allows you to create and print your own menu cards and much more. To learn more about Buitoni products visit their website at www.Buitoni.com. 

To enter Buitoni's "Refresh with Pesto Contest" simply submit one of your favorite holiday recipes and in 150 words or less, explain why you'd like it refreshed. Ten winners will be selected by a panel of culinary professionals. Nine winners will receive $150 gift certificate to their favorite grocery store and a one-year supply of Buitoni products. The Grand Prize winner receives a $500 grocery gift certificate, a $500 gift certificate to Crate and Barrel and a one-year supply of Buitoni products.

Learn more about Buitoni's "Refresh with Pesto Contest" by clicking here. Remember, this contest ends January 2nd, which is only 4 days away. Winning the contest is the perfect way to kick off the New Year in style!

Good Luck and please remember to let us know if you are selected as the winner!

Comfort Food Recipe Contest

Nubella.com is a wonderful healthy food website that offers an abundance of recipes, health tips, health news, healthy blogs and a variety of sponsored giveaways. Nubella is currently hosting a "Comfort Food Recipe Contest" where the winner receives a Sunbeam breadmaker.

To enter the contest, you simply need to email your recipe, along with a photo and
include your name, address, and city, as well as a few sentences about why it’s your favorite healthy comfort food.

The Comfort Food Recipe Contest ends on November 26th, 2007 so don't procrastinate. For details, visit www.Nubella.com. While you're there be certain to check out all the excellent information provided to help you get on track and stay on track with your health program. You'll find hundreds of delicious, easy-to-prepare healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and even holiday menus!

Emeril's Kitchen Challenge Sweepstakes

Emeril's Kitchen Challenge Sweepstakes is presented by B&G Foods. The Grand Prize winner receives roundtrip airfare for for two to Las Vegas, 3 days/2 nights accommodations at the Venetian Hotel, dinner for two at Emeril's renowned Delmonico Steakhouse, plus $1000 spending money. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Three First Prize winners will receive a 14-piece set of Emerilware Stainless Steel Cookware Set and five Second Prize winners will receive an Emerilware Grill and Panini Maker. The Sweepstakes end on November 30th and you can enter once per day. It's open to legal residents within the 48 contiguous states.

Click here to learn more about Emeril's Kitchen Challenge Sweepstakes. This contest has expired.

While you're at the website signing up for the sweepstakes, you MUST play the Kitchen Challenge Game. I'm one of those people who skim directions, so it took me a few tries to figure it out. Here's how it works...

1. Emeril tells you what ingredients he needs.
2. You click on the ingredient and a timer starts.
3. When the ingredient is ready, it turns green.
4. Click on the green ingredient and drag it over to the Emeril who ordered it.

Visit B&G Foods, Inc. to for future contests and information on brand-name products.

$1000 Best Burger Contest

How would you like to win $1000 for creating an enormous burger? Well, here's your chance; but there is a catch...

In order to enter the contest, you need to purchase The Giant Hamburger Kit. It's only $29.95 plus shipping and includes essential elements required to construct a burger of this magnitude. For instance, the kit includes a freshly baked 16-inch hamburger bun. Where else are you going to find those? It's not like your local grocer stocks them on the shelf.

There's also a meat patty maker to help you craft the perfect hamburger. After all, it's not easy to form a 16-inch patty with your bare hands. The kit includes a step-by-step guide, serving tray, and serving box so you can take the gigantic burger to your special event. If you're hosting the event at home, use the box to keep the burger warm.

One giant burger feeds up to 25 people, making them perfect for kids sports, birthday and tailgate parties, office luncheons and having fun with friends. With football season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to invest in The Giant Hamburger Kit and enter the $1000 Best Burger Contest. Somebody's going to win it. Why not you?

You can find everything you need to host a spectacular party and create unlimited giant hamburgers by shopping in The Giant Hamburger Store. Not only can you purchase hamburger kits, you can also pickup extra buns, various seasonings, pickles, kitchen tools, BBQ grill and even a disposable camera to capture your special event.

The Giant Hamburger is also hosting a "Who Can Do It ?" contest. If you can eat an entire giant hamburger by yourself within 2 hours, you can win $1000. The website provide contest details along with ideas for how to host a "Eat the Whole Thing" Challenge. If you or someone you know can eat it all, read the details at TheGiantHamburger.net.

Good Luck!

Celebrate the Grape Sweepstakes

Celebrate the Grape Sweepstakes is sponsored by Center for Wine Origins and includes 5 day/4 night vacation for two to Champagne France, Porto, Portugal or Jerez, Spain.

Celebrate the Grape Sweepstakes will send Three Grand Prize winners and their guest on the trip of their dreams where they can discover the origins of fine wine.

Prize packages include round-trip, coach class transportation from New York City to the France, Portugal or Spain and hotel accommodations. Winners must be 21 years of age on or before August 29, 2007.

To enter the contest, you must answer three questions about wine. Therefore, I highly recommend visiting the Center for Wine Origins website and honing up on your wine knowledge. While you're there be sure to check out the the cool interactive pairing wheel under the "Wine Cellar" link.

Don't delay entering Celebrate the Grape Sweepstakes (this contest has expired). The website is functional and offers a wealth of information and resources.

Summer Cool-Down Recipe Contest

What's your favorite summer cool-down recipe? Is it a frothy beverage, a cold and creamy soup or a tantalizing crisp salad? Perhaps you have a family recipe for homemade ice cream or gelato? Whatever it is, it could win you a KitchenAid Chef Series Food Chopper from Nubella.com.

If you aren't familiar with Nubella.com, stop by and check them out at www.Nubella.com. This website is packed with health and wellness information, free recipes, nutrition facts and more.

The Summer Cool-Down Recipe Contest ends on August 16th, so don't delay and enter today!  Good Luck!

UPDATE: This contest has expired. Check with Nubella for new contests, events and healthy lifestyle information.

Win a Samsung Dream Kitchen Sweepstakes

Samsung is hosting a Dream Kitchen sweepstakes in conjunction with Disney/Pixnar's new movie, Ratatouille.

Grand prize is a 5 day/4night trip for four to Paris with hotel accommodations at the Hotel Royal St. Honore.

First prize includes a set stainless steel kitchen appliances including:

Samsung French Door refrigerator
Convection Range
Microwave Oven
Dishwasher

Personally, I'm hoping to win the Samsung Dream Kitchen, although a trip to Paris would be pretty incredible.

Don't delay! The contest ends August 31st, 2007.

UPDATE: THIS CONTEST HAS EXPIRED.

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Cooking Contests

Do you have a passion for cooking? Do you have a family recipe that everyone raves about? If so, you might want to consider entering cooking contests. There is a lot of money to be made in submitting recipes or competing in cook-offs. Prizes can range from free products to several thousand dollars. The infamous Pillsbury Bake-Off offers a whopping $1 million cash prize!

One excellent resource for locating cooking contests is Cooking Contest Central located at www.RecipeContests.com. This site offers a preview of various cooking contests across the U.S. However, for a mere $25, you can subscribe to their service which offers updated cooking contests throughout the year. It's quite a bargain for those who are involved in competitive cooking.

You'll find a tremendous amount of valuable information at Cooking Contest Central including ongoing contests, contest tips, and cooking news. Isn't it time for your recipe to receive recognition?

Discover more contests via The Cheap Gourmet's "Cooking Contest" database. New contests are added frequently, so take a moment to subscribe to our RSS feed. You will be notified the instant new contests are added. Simply enter your email address in the "Subscription" box located in the upper right corner.

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