That is right folks, I am one of three judges of the new 2008 Twist n’ Crunch Recipe Contest. I am on the panel of judges that includes Rick Tarantino, a celebrity chef who has appeared on the Food Network, Good Morning America and the Today Show, along with Carol Blymire who writes French Laundry at Home.

I have been trying out the Cheese Sticks in my home over the last couple of days and trying to come up with some good recipes to share with you and to encourage you to create your own and enter for your own chance to win.

To submit your recipes you need to go to the Twist n’ Crunch contest page. Make sure you read all of the rules as well as follow them. You have until June 20, 2008 at 12pm to submit your recipe to be considered into the top 10. Once the top 10 is chosen they will be posted online to be voted on by you, the public. After a top 3 is selected, then the judging panel (which includes me) will test the recipes and come up with a finalist. Winners are announced on August 11, 2008.

Here are a few ideas that might get you started in the recipe creating mood…
-Provide a new twist to spinach and artichoke dip by replacing tortilla chips with CheeseSticks or CheeseCrisps.
-Add crunchy texture to macaroni and cheese by crumbling CheeseCrisps on top.
-Serve chili with CheeseSticks instead of crackers for a contrast that will send taste buds soaring. Serve them cold or heat them in the oven.
-Rather than breadcrumbs, use crushed CheeseSticks or CheeseCrisps to bread chicken.
-Create mini-pizzas by topping CheeseCrisps with tomato sauce and shredded cheese and your favorite veggie.

A Winner Has Been Chosen!

Want to know who won this contest? Check out this blog post.