The Lawrence County 4-H program is having our annual 4-H cook-off and this is open to all 4-H members, regardless of what club you are in as long as you like to cook and eat. 4-H members will enter a prepared dish and a copy of their recipe for judging. Winners will receive rosettes and awards and all recipes will be printed in a special 4-H Cook-off recipe booklet. And, everyone at the cook-off will have the chance to taste all of the goodies! The 4-H cook-off promises to be a fun and yummy 4-H event. Hope to see you there!

Rules

1. The following categories of prepared dishes and recipes will be judged in each of two age divisions. Categories are: Appetizers-Snacks, Breads, Casseroles, Salads, Chili, Cakes, Cookies, Pies and Pastries, other Desserts and Candy.
   
   
2. Each 4-H member may enter recipes and prepared dishes in a maximum of three categories. If entered in previous 4-H Cook-off, you must enter new recipes, not the same or adapted recipe.
   
   
3. Individuals entering will bring a prepared dish and the recipe for the dish. All recipes must list all ingredients (including amounts) and accurate step-by-step mixing and cooking instructions. All except last minute preparation should be completed prior to bringing the dish (recipe needs to include frosting, sauces and toppings) to the Cook-off as no cooking facilities will be provided.
   
   
4. All entries will be judged by professional judges. Judging will be based on the recipe (complete, precise, neatly presented) and the prepared dish (recipe followed, tasty, good color and texture, nutritious, neatly presented).
   
   
5. Judges will select a winner in each category within each age division. Winners will receive awards. A Best-of-Division winner will be selected from among the award winners in each division.
   
   
6. All participants, parents and on-observers will be given the opportunity to taste the goodies and vote for their favorites. Tasters must pay $1.00 for the privilege. Special awards will be given to the winners of the popular voting.
   
   
7. The age divisions are as follows: Junior Division: 4-H members 8-10 years old, Intermediate 11 - 13 years old and Senior Division: 4-H members 14 years and older.

Procedure for Entering:

1. Complete the attached entry form and return it to the Extension Office by Monday, March 6, 2006
   
   

2. When your entry form is received, we will mail you a Recipe Form to fill out for each of your entries. We want to standardize all recipes in the same format, to make compiling the cookbook as easy as possible.

3. Bring your prepared dish(es) and completed Recipe Form to the established Cook Off location on March 18, 2006.

Tentative Schedule:

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4-H COOK-OFF ENTRY FORM

NAME _____________________________________________4-H CLUB ______________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________

CITY _____________________________________STATE _______________ZIP _______________

PHONE NO. (________ ) ___________________________BIRTHDATE ______________________

PARENTS/GUARDIANS NAMES ______________________________________________________

Categories entered (enter no more than 3):

 

_____	BREADS	_____	SOUP	_____	CAKES
_____	a. QUICK	_____	PIES & PASTRIES	_____	COOKIES
_____	b. YEAST	_____	CANDY	_____	OTHER DESSERTS
_____	CASSEROLES			_____	APPETIZERS - SNACK
_____	a. VEGETABLES	_____	SALADS
_____	b. MEAT	_____	a. VEGETABLE
_____	c. other (ex. Stuffed shells)	_____	b. DESSERT

 

Return by March 6, 2006, to:
The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension
C/O 4-H Cookoff
430 Court St. Courthouse, New Castle, PA 16101
Fax: 724-656-2298 Email: Lawrenceext@psu.edu