2026 Taste of Home – ‘Modern Comfort’ Recipe Contest

Entry Deadline: 

October 31, 2026
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Recipe Contests
2026 Taste of Home – 'Modern Comfort' Recipe Contest

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Cozy season is upon us! Share your modern take on comfort food.

Everyone loves casseroles, stews and fried chicken, but if you take comfort foods to new levels, this is the contest for you!

Tell us why your pot pie is the best, explain how you make mac and cheese in the air fryer, or send recipes for your top-secret BBQ ribs, spicy spaghetti or mashed potatoes. Do you serve a gourmet appetizer pizza? Dubai-chocolate bars? Gouda grilled cheese? Let us know how you turn classic comforts into modern cuisine and you could win big!

What We’re Looking For
– Cozy comfort foods with a unique twist on flavors
– Creamy, hearty dishes made gourmet
– New cooking techniques for classic comfort foods

Judging: The winner of the Contest will be determined by judging all qualifying entrants’ submissions based on the following criteria:
Taste: 25% – Does this recipe taste great with every bite? Does it have mass appeal? Would you want to make this recipe over and over again based on taste alone? Does it contain interesting, yet gratifying flavor combinations?
Visual Appeal: 25% – Does this recipe present beautifully on a plate or in a baking dish? Do your eyes make you want to eat this before you even smell or taste it?
Creativity: 25% – Is the recipe your original idea? Is the recipe reflective of unique twists to ingredient usage? Have you incorporated your personal touch to this recipe?
Crowd Appeal: 25% – Does your recipe appeal to fellow home cooks everywhere? Does the recipe have easy-to-find everyday ingredients and is it easy to make? Does the recipe have a story that will inspire many others to make it?

Prizes / Awards / Medals / Ribbons

1st Place (1) – $500.00
2nd Place (1) – $300.00
3rd Place (1) – $150.00

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