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Get ready to show off your cooking skills!
All selected recipes will be included in our bi-annual recipe zine, created by our community member, for our community members!
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Guidelines
We're making this recipe competition accessible and affordable to everyone by putting some guidelines in place. But don't worry, they're designed to make the contest more exciting as well!
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All recipes must be vegetarian or vegan
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Recipes should not involve special equipment (stick to stovetop, oven, and microwave)
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Recipes can not contain more than 8 essential ingredients and up to 5 optional ingredients
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There are 5 categories that community members can choose to submit recipes to, with one winner being selected from each category (see next section for details for each category)
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Contestants may submit one recipe for each category
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Challenge Categories
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Quick Meals: All entries for this category must be able to be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
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Microwave Meals: All entries for this category must not use a stove or oven. They must be prepared using a microwave only.
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Mandatory Ingredient Category: All entries in this category must contain the selected ingredient. For Fall/Winter 2023 our mandatory ingredient is: LENTILS
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Specific Dish Category: All entries in this category must be for creating the selected dish. For Fall/Winter 2023 our selected dish is: SOUP
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Dessert Category: All entries in this category must be for a dessert recipe.
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Prizes
5 winners will be selected. All winners will receive a $25 gift card to the Dufferin Mall.
All entries will be judged based on originality, accessibility, affordability, and adherence to challenge guidelines.
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All entries must be submitted by October 18th to be eligible to win a prize and be featured in the recipe zine.
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We can’t wait to see what you cook up!