Butter up your holidays with a recipe contest

Each Christmas season seems to bring with it a variety of rich and delicious recipes - at dinners, potlucks, parties and on goodie trays.

Since some of us will likely whip up something buttery, I'll share the following "Butter Up the Holidays Recipe Contest."

Just submit your original recipe, and make sure the required ingredient, butter, makes the dish sing. You could win a $150 shopping spree to Fred Meyer, and the "Best in Show" winner receives a kitchen appliance, such as a stove or refrigerator. See details below.

Good luck!


Dairy Farmers of Oregon Call for Best Recipes to Butter Up the Holidays

Prizes include Fred Meyer shopping sprees and a Best In Show brand new appliance

PORTLAND, Ore. - (December 7, 2009) - The Dairy Farmers of Oregon are calling for entries for the second annual "Butter Up the Holidays Recipe Contest" this holiday season. To enter the butter recipe contest, log on to www.butteruptheholidays.com and submit your recipe through December 31, 2009.

The Dairy Farmers of Oregon welcome any butter recipes-the more indulgent the better-including holiday dishes, baked goods, appetizers, main courses, cookies and rich desserts.

"Butter is an essential ingredient during the holiday season, adding delectable richness to an already indulgent time" said Pete Kent, executive director of the Dairy Farmers of Oregon. "The Butter Betties and the Oregon Dairy Farmers of Oregon are excited to see how butter is incorporated into a variety of foods from a variety of people - from home cooks to foodies to experienced chefs."

The grand prize winners will receive a $150 shopping spree to Fred Meyer and an overall "Best In Show" award winner will also receive a major kitchen appliance (refrigerator, stove or freezer).

Entries will be judged on the successful use of butter as a major recipe ingredient. Individuals can enter as often as they wish; however multiple entries of the same recipe will not be accepted.

Deadline for submissions is December 31, 2009. Winning entries will be announced and winners contacted no later than January 30, 2010. To enter and see a full list of contest rules, go to www.butteruptheholidays.com.