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cooking contest - Send us your best tomato recipe, and you could win $500!

Treat us to some vine dining by entering the Country Woman "Tip-Top Tomatoes" recipe contest.

Our judges are awaiting the arrival of some killer tomato dishes. We have a taste for all kinds of fresh varieties—red, yellow, green, plum and heirloom to petite cherry and tomatillo. Recipes requiring canned and sun-dried tomatoes are welcome, too.

Of course, soups and salads put tomatoes to yummy use. Try incorporating the juicy gems into gazpacho, creamy tomato bisque, a garden-fresh BLT salad or fried green tomatoes with spicy aioli sauce. You could entertain us with appetizers such as bruschetta, tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese or a sun-dried tomato and pesto torte.

Why not inspire us with your saucy thoughts on entrees? A summer tomato risotto, spinach tomato strata or grilled tomato, basil and mozzarella sandwich would be ideal. For something different, give us herbed tomato muffins or sun-dried tomato focaccia bread. Green tomato jam, tomato pesto and rustic chutney would earn compliments by the bushel.

Tomato, tomahto: No matter how you say it, the time is ripe for you to enter! We'll announce the winners in the August/September 2012 issue of Country Woman.

You Could Win Cash!

Each of the winners in the Country Woman "Tip-Top Tomatoes" contest receives a wonderful prize:

* GRAND PRIZE: $500
* 2nd Prize: $300
* 3rd Prize: $200
* Runners-Up: A free year of Country Woman for themselves or a friend.

Food Recipe Contest Deadline - December 01, 2011

Food Recipe Contest Rules

You may enter more than one recipe. If you email or mail your recipe, be sure to print the name of the contest as well as your full name, street address and phone number, including area code, with each entry. Be specific with measurements, directions and the size of cans, packages and pans so others can successfully make your recipe. Include a few words about the origin of your recipe. Share any compliments it's received, plus any variations you recommend. If any duplicates are received, the entries with the earliest postmarks will be considered.

Food Recipe Contest website: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Contests/Recipe-Contests/Tip-Top-Tomatoes