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20 SEMI-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED IN THE FIRST-EVER EGGLAND'S BEST "YOUR BEST RECIPE" CONTEST
Contest Allows Consumers to Take a Crack at Winning the $10,000 Grand Prize
September 20, 2012 (Cedar Knolls, NJ)- After reviewing and scoring thousands of recipe entries, Eggland's Best has selected the 20 Semi-Finalists to compete for the $10,000 Grand Prize in the first-ever Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe" Contest. moreThe Semi-Finalists represent the top five entries in each of the four recipe categories: Breakfast, Appetizer, Main Course and Dessert.
Now through September 30, 2012, consumers can vote for their favorite recipe on the Eggland's Best website (https://www.egglandsbest.com/promotions/) and the Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe" Contest Facebook tab. Consumer voting accounts for 10 percent of each at-home chef's final score.
In addition to the online consumer voting, each Semi-Finalists' recipe will be evaluated by the Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe Contest" judges: chef and cookbook author Candice Kumai, and nationally recognized dietitian and author, Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD. Chef Candice and Elizabeth Ward will taste and score each Semi-Finalist recipe based on the criteria of:
- Taste
- Presentation
- Creativity
The $10,000 Grand Prize winner will be announced on Monday, November 12, 2012, along with the four category winners who will each be awarded a $1,000 prize.
"We were so impressed by the high-caliber of recipes entered in the Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe" Contest," said Charles Lanktree, President and CEO of Eggland's Best, LLC. "There were so many creative and innovative dishes that truly showcased the versatility and fresh taste of Eggland's Best eggs."
The Semi-Finalists in the Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe" Contest include:
Breakfast Category:
- Laura B.(Derry, NH): Fruit Kugel
- Laura C. (Hoboken, NJ): Salmon Puffs
- Josee L. (New Port Richey, FL): Best Crab Quiche
- Donna P.(Morristown, NJ): Peach-Blueberry Egg Bread Bake With Yogurt & Almond Maple Drizzle
- Dana R. (Northumberland, PA): Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche
Appetizer Category:
- Laura C. (Hoboken, NJ): Caesar Bites
- Devon D. (Westport, CT): Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus Avgolemono
- Aviva G. (Chevy Chase, MD): Israeli Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing
- Carelys H. (Naperville, IL): Easy Zucchini and Carrot Soufflé Pie
- Evelyn I. (Laurel, MS): Meaty Stuffed French Loaf
Main Course Category:
- Lynda B. (Kentfield, CA): Sausage, Kale and Tomato Ragout with Poached Eggs and Chick Peas
- Suzanne B. (Basking Ridge, NJ): Summer Corn and Zucchini Flans
- Michael B. (Hamden, CT): Korean Bibimbap Salad
- Darlene B. (Peoria, AZ): Southwest Tortilla Brunch Bake
- Melanie T. (Tulsa, OK): Spinach- Artichoke-Crab Frittata
Dessert Category:
- Nancy A. (Wyckoff, NJ): Cannoli Cream Cheesecake
- Caroline B. (Forest Hills, NY): Chocolate Hazelnut Espresso Cookies
- Jo H. (Newport News, VA): Jessie's Warm Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
- Carolyn H. (Loomis, CA): Peanut Brittle Pie
- Rebekah R. (Appleton, WI): Dark Chocolate Espresso Pots De Crème
For Official Contest Rules and to vote for your favorite recipe(s), visit https://www.egglandsbest.com/promotions/ or https://www.facebook.com/egglandsbesteggs/app_251842034899170.
About Eggland's Best Eggs
Eggland's Best is the No. 1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of Vitamin D, E, and B12 and a good source of riboflavin. EB eggs have 25 percent less saturated fat and more than two times the Omega-3 than ordinary eggs. Eggland's Best eggs are the recipients of many awards including the Gold Medal for superior taste, appearance and freshness from The American Masters of Taste; The American Culinary Federation's Gold Seal of Approval; the 'Certified' and 'Recommended' egg by the American Vegetarian Association; the Good Housekeeping Seal from Good Housekeeping Research Institute; Best Grab-and-Go Breakfast Food by Health magazine (2011);one of the Top 125 Foods for Men in the Men's Health annual nutrition awards for seven consecutive years (2005-2011); "Best Egg" by Men's Health magazine on their list of Top 20 Organic Foods (2010); one of the top 125 Best Packaged Foods For Women according to Women's Health magazine two years in a row (2010-2011); one of the 25 Healthiest Foods for Women by Prevention magazine (2010);a top five "superfood" picks according to American Baby magazine (2010); and the National Health & Wellness Club Stamp of Approval for flavor, quality and nutrition.
The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell assures consumers that the eggs meet the highest standards of taste, nutrition and quality. Eggland's Best hens are fed a strictly controlled, high-quality, wholesome, all-vegetarian diet without added hormones, antibiotics or steroids of any kind. EB eggs are available in large, cage free and organic varieties, and are certified as Kosher. For more information, visit www.EgglandsBest.com.