Contest Update

March 14, 2011 |Sweet Bites

There’s only 1 week left of the Sweet n’ Healthy Recipe Contest and like in most contests, this is the week when the majority of the entries will be sliding in. For those of you carefully plotting your recipe entry, head over to our Facebook page and see what you’re up against. We have a photo album with all the mouth-watering entries and links to their recipes. Make sure you’re not hungry before you visit because this will drive you nuts!

If you’re still stuck on what to make, here are a few insider tips to get you on your way:

1. Submit into the least dense category. Right now, we are really high in vegetarian category and low in the sugar-free and kid-friendly departments. Submitting into a category with less competition means a higher chance of winning!

2. Take note of trending recipes. Either stay away from these because you’ll be up against too many of the same (it’s not likely that 2 oatmeal cookies would be chosen) or take tips from these recipes and make yours better. A few popular items that keep cropping up are cookies/muffins, stews and gnocchi.

3. Keep it universal. Our judges have very diverse palates. The more judges you impress, the higher your score. Make sure your recipe will be liked by a variety of people – think dinner party.

4. Make it your own. We love blogs and are familiar with the recipes out there. Be sure if you’re going to use other blogs as inspiration to tweak the recipe and give it your own touch. That way you’ll truly have an original recipe and the judges will be introduced to something new and exciting.

5. Don’t repeat last year’s winning entries. You get the idea. Click here to see the winners.