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Chili Cook-Off, Part I

By Eliot, on January 20th, 2018%

We’re starting to tweak some recipes for a chili cook off. This recipe is our first hope for bringing home the trophy. . . . → Read More: Chili Cook-Off, Part I

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Are you ready for some sexy? #TripleSBites

By Eliot, on February 1st, 2015%

I know that everyone is ready for some football today, but prepare yourselves for #TripleSBites, some fantastic food and some fantastic giveaways. . . . → Read More: Are you ready for some sexy? #TripleSBites

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12 Days of Cookie Contest Update

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2014%

I won! . . . → Read More: 12 Days of Cookie Contest Update

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Mixed Citrus Green Salad and a Trip to Birmingham

By Eliot, on February 10th, 2013%

I’m ending my OCD recipe contest rant by highlighting my biggest prize and honor—my first and only cook-off, Cooking Light’s “Ultimate Reader’s Contest,” 2009.

I entered twenty-six recipes, everything from Chipotle Chicken Salad to Healthier Hoppin’ John.

I was totally unprepared with what the editors picked: Mixed Citrus Green Salad.

A salad? How the heck . . . → Read More: Mixed Citrus Green Salad and a Trip to Birmingham

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My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)

By Eliot, on August 6th, 2011%

“Poblanocado” Burgers with Jicama-Radish Salad and Lime-Chipotle Vinaigrette. This was my best hope for winning in 2009! Foiled again! . . . → Read More: My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)

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Another Best Burger Recipe

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2011%

Another recipe that didn’t win…but, it sure is tasty: Brat Burgers with “Dunkelized” Onions . . . → Read More: Another Best Burger Recipe

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Best Burger Contests

By Eliot, on August 2nd, 2011%

OCD—I am a recovering food contest fanatic. . . . → Read More: Best Burger Contests

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We’re a winner!!!!!!!

By Eliot, on April 6th, 2011%

Cooks the Books Club announces the winner. It is me! . . . → Read More: We’re a winner!!!!!!!

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Using up my winnnings…

By Eliot, on October 14th, 2010%

I WON (but wait)… . . . → Read More: Using up my winnnings…

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Become a Saucy Mama (or Papa)

By Eliot, on August 28th, 2010%
Enter the Saucy Mama Contest.

My first contest! Enter here. . . . → Read More: Become a Saucy Mama (or Papa)

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