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2026 Taste of Home – Summer Desserts’ Recipe Contest

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August 31, 2026
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2026 Taste of Home – Summer Desserts' Recipe Contest

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Good news: Summer dessert season is officially here, and we want your best recipes!

We’re talking creamy no-bake pies, strawberry trifles, Key lime bars, handmade sorbet—all the good stuff that tastes even better when eaten outside. Got a make-and-take that steals the show at every reunion? A dessert you somehow pull off on the grill? We need to know. The real home kitchens of America are hiding some seriously delicious secrets, and it’s time to spill them.

What We’re Looking For
– Desserts begging to be enjoyed outdoors
– Show-stoppers to bring to a summer potluck, pool party or cookout
– Treats that are surprisingly made on the grill
– Frozen desserts that scream summer

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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