Rise 'n' Shine Challenge! Winner Announced!

Congratulations

@CookingMaven

Huntsville, AL (pop. 180,105)

Member Since Mar 2010

Congratulations to Leah Stacey of Montgomery, AL!

Her BACON AND GREEN ONION BREAKFAST TART won the Grand Prize in the Just A Pinch Rise 'n' Shine Breakfast Challenge. The recipe's delectable, savory flavor and terrific presentation was tops with out panel of judges!

"I found this recipe a long time ago and changed it up a bit," explains Leah. "It is very good and full of great flavor. I love the smokiness of the bacon and the tanginess of the cheese. It sounds fancy but it is really easy to make!"

Leah's Grand Prize includes:

Travel for two to Nashville, TN
Two nights hotel accommodations
Two tickets to a Grand Ole Opry performance (subject to scheduling and availability)
A $1,000 cook's dream shopping spree at the Viking Kitchen Store in historic downtown Franklin, TN
... and the opportunity to prepare the winning recipe with Janet in front of a live audience at a Blue Ribbon Showcase Event!

ENTER TO WIN some tasty prizes of your own! The "Grill & WIN!" recipe contest is in full swing and we want to know what you've got cookin'!

Meet Leah and Hear About Her Blue Ribbon Experience!

Honorable Mentions

Thanks to all of you who entered your recipes. The number of entries was overwhelming... and we just couldn't be any more tickled about it. Let's hear it for these delicious runners-up!

LEMON-CREAM BRUNCH CROISSANTS WITH MAPLE-BLUEBERRY SYRUP - Jess Grearson of Falmouth, ME

"This can be made ahead for a delicious birthday brunch or for Mother's day. It's easy to make but a nicely complex flavor and texture combination."

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE - Roberta Broussard of Pflugerville, TX

"This is a family favorite. It's really for breakfast but it's good enough for a dessert!"

24 HOUR WINE AND CHEESE OMELET - Susan Simons of Roy, WA

"It's so easy to put together and ready to pop in the oven the morning."

SURPRISE MONKEY BREAD - Lisa Allen of Alabama

"This is very yummy and gooey! Great for breakfast or snack."

GIANT DANISH - Teresa Jacobson of Jacksonville, FL

"My husband loves the apple pie filling version and my favorite is strawberry. The beauty of this recipe is that any pie filling can be used and it always tastes great!"

Rules and Regulations

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

Void outside the 50 United States and where prohibited. Do not proceed in this contest if you are not at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of, and located within, one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia at the time of entry. Internet access and photo uploading capability required to enter. Participation in this contest is a benefit of membership to Just A Pinch Recipe Club and is open only to members in good standing. Entrants must be a current member of the Just A Pinch Recipe Club at the close of the entry period in order to be considered for the prize. The "RISE 'N' SHINE BREAKFAST CHALLENGE" Contest begins January 14, 2011, and ends April 15, 2011. Entries must be received by 5:00p.m., C.T., on April 15, 2011 and entrants must be current members of the Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

ENTRY: Visit the Contest section of Janet's Kitchen on http://www.justapinch.com to complete the registration. Then follow the links and instructions to enter one or more of your best original recipes and corresponding photo(s) of the prepared dish (recipe and photo collectively referred to herein as "Entry Materials"). Multiple entries will be accepted but each entry must be for a separate and unique recipe. Recipes and photos of recipes must be created by entrant, non-professional, unpublished, and may not have won any prize or award.

ELIGIBILITY: Entrants must be current members of the Just A Pinch Recipe Club (in good standing) at the close of the entry period in order to be considered for the prize. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older. Employees of Just A Pinch Recipe Club, LLC d/b/a Just A Pinch Recipe Club, 110 Third Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, and any other organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement or promotion and/or their respective agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and members of their immediate families or persons residing at the same address are not eligible.

WINNER SELECTION: Members may submit recipes for contest consideration from January 14, 2011 through 5:00 p.m., C.T., on April 15, 2011. Just A Pinch Recipe Club's very own Janet and the Kitchen Crew will review each entered recipe and choose one (1) Grand Prize winner based on originality, ease of preparation, presentation and just plain yummy deliciousness! Winning submitter will be required to provide an acceptable image of themselves for use in contest-related promotions. Decisions of judges is final and binding in all respects.

PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize will be available to be awarded in the Contest, consisting of a Nashville vacation for two (2). Prize will include airfare, three (3) days and two (2) nights accommodations, two (2) tickets to a Grand Ole Opry performance (subject to scheduling and availability), a shopping spree at the Viking Kitchen Store in historic downtown Franklin, TN and the opportunity to prepare the winning recipe with Janet! Approximate Retail Value of Grand Prize: $1,820.