10 Finalists from Our 12th Annual Contest (2011)
1st Place Winner
All My Friends Are Flakes:
Christmas Calories V
Dee Lynn Braman and Friends
Victoria, TX
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Gathered from deep in the heart of Texas, these holiday recipes celebrate the “inner flake” in all of us! Proceeds from All My Friends Are Flakes help provide comfort to our furry companions through the Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center. Sandwiched between the whimsical artwork on the divider pages are many dishes that are bound to be your new holiday favorites, such as White Christmas Punch and Coffee-Rubbed Brisket, plus a huge selection of desserts, including Sopaipilla Cheesecake and Knock Your Socks Off Buttermilk Pie.
Proceeds Support: Dorothy H. O'Connor Pet Adoption Center
Cookbook Gross Sales: $8,460
Group’s Web Site: www.docpac.net
Cooking With Trinity
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Covington, LA
Cooking with Trinity will tempt your tastebuds with traditional Louisiana fare. This cookbook features more than 500 family recipes from Most Holy Trinity, a parish founded in 2006 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The title refers to “trinity” in several ways – the church name, the Holy Trinity, and the local cooking “trinity”: onion, celery, and bell pepper. Many recipes feature these ingredients, and the fleur de lis cover design cleverly incorporates these three items as well. In addition to bisques, gumbos, and jambalayas, you'll find such delicacies as Shrimp & Gouda Grits and Father Dean's Spicy Sweet Pickles.
Proceeds Support: Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Cookbook Gross Sales: $11,220
Group’s Web Site: www.mostholytrinityano.org
Feed My Sheep
Little Lambs Ministries
Russellville, AR
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From its charming cover photograph to its beautifully illustrated dividers to its wide-ranging recipes, there's something for everyone in Feed My Sheep. Dedicated to the memory of a lovely young girl, Katherine Brook Goodson, the proceeds from this cookbook benefit underprivileged children. Recipes such as Poppy Seed Chicken and Seafood Lasagna have been contributed from around the country and around the world. Chock full with wonderful breads and desserts, soups and sides, this cookbook is perfect for sharing the love of good food with family and friends.
Proceeds Support: Little Lambs Ministries
Cookbook Gross Sales: $18,800
Web Article: www.arktimes.com
2nd Place Winner
Festivities, Too
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI) Auxiliary
Little Rock, AR
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The artwork alone in Festivities, Too will have you salivating before you even turn on the oven! Funds raised from this cookbook provide assistance to Arkansas cancer patients and their families. Special sections include “Kid Favorites” and “Holidays” to celebrate many holidays throughout the year. The “Arkanstars” section features contributions from Arkansas celebrities, chefs, and restaurateurs, including short biographical notes for each. Don't miss President Clinton's Favorite Chicken Enchiladas or SOOO-IE Shrimp from former Arkansas Razorback's coach Jack Crowe.
Proceeds Support: Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute
Cookbook Gross Sales: $48,425
Group’s Web Site: www.carti.com
Web Article: www.arktimes.com
Grace and Taste
Drawing Near to God Ministries
Mount Pleasant, SC
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The title says it all for this visually stunning cookbook, with photography, artwork, and recipes showcasing South Carolina at its finest. The input for the cookbook includes dishes brought to the ministry's Taste and See luncheons, once-a-month gatherings to share good food and good company. With mouth-watering entries such as Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and seafood offerings that include Roasted Shrimp and Orzo, Grace and Taste also contains heart-healthy recipes and cooking tips. And don't forget scrumptious desserts like Double Decker Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie!
Proceeds Support: Drawing Near to God Ministries
Cookbook Gross Sales: $17,941
Group’s Web Site: www.drawingneartogod.com
Heirlooms
Orchard Hills Baptist Church (Women's Ministry)
Newnan, GA
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Beautiful watercolors grace this elegant cookbook from the women of Orchard Hills Baptist Church, who compiled the recipes to pass on cooking traditions and their church's heritage to younger generations. The book's 17 categories include “Brunch and Breakfast Casseroles” and “Wild Things,” with recipes such as Mushroom Crust Quiche and Venison Stroganoff. A delightful section called “Kiddin' Around” features recipes written by children that will have you laughing out loud, with ingredient lists that call for 30 pounds of hamburger, 40 sticks of butter, or one box of “brown stuff”!
Proceeds Support: Beyond Measure Campaign
– Orchard Hills Baptist Church
Cookbook Gross Sales: $12,070
Group’s Web Site: www.orchardhillschurch.com
Our Small World Cookbook
Scott & White Children's Hospital NICU Family Centered Care Committee
Temple, TX
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Our Small World Cookbook was inspired by the families of patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Scott & White Children's Hospital, with proceeds going to sustain projects that support and celebrate the lives of these tiniest of patients and their families. With recipes that reflect our multicultural society, Our Small World Cookbook presents a kaleidoscope of flavors from cuisines around the country, as well as Texas homestyle cookin'. Traditional and modern dishes such as Wiener Schnitzel and Korean Barbecued Beef are among the international recipes.
Proceeds Support: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family
Centered Care Fund
Cookbook Gross Sales: $15,000
Group’s Web Site: www.swchildrens.org
3rd Place Winner
Serving Coppell
Assistance League of Coppell
Coppell, TX
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A true community effort produced Serving Coppell, with recipes contributed from the city's citizens and gorgeous original artwork by a Coppell artist on the cover and divider pages. Proceeds from the cookbook in turn support the community. Since its inception in 1999, Assistance League of Coppell volunteers have given more than 50,000 hours to serve the city and surrounding communities. With entries such as Pistachio Encrusted Salmon, Rancher's Stew, and Apple Funnel Cakes, the recipes in Serving Coppell reflect the organization's labors of love.
Proceeds Support: Assistance League of Coppell, serving the
surrounding community
Cookbook Gross Sales: $9,375
Group’s web site: www.coppell.assistanceleague.org
Serving It Up with NCL Tucson
National Charity League, Inc. Tucson Chapter
Tucson, AZ
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Proceeds from Serving It Up support the Tucson chapter of the National Charity League, an organization of mothers and daughters in grades 7 through 12 who volunteer together to assist community philanthropies, such as the Make a Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House. Chapter members – turned artists – provided the vibrant pastel drawings on the cover and throughout this visually appetizing cookbook. Equally appetizing are the recipes! Enjoy Dilled Spinach Crepes, Russian Chicken or the absolutely decadent and delicious Heavenly Seven Layer Bars.
Proceeds Support: Community philanthropic organizations
Cookbook Gross Sales: $19,900
Group’s Web Site: www.ncltucson.org
Spark-A-Licious
SPARK Ministry
Plano, TX
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With the mission to Serve People And Reflect Kindness, SPARK Ministry volunteers provide comfort, fun and encouragement to women and children in faith-based homeless shelters nationwide. On 16 mission trips to 8 cities, more than 350 volunteers have assisted more than 500 women and 250 children in need. With proceeds supporting these efforts, Spark-A-Licious provides recipes from the heart, such as Cowboy Casserole, Mom's French Coconut Pie and the inspirational Resurrection Cookies. The cover art cleverly incorporates the organization's logo, while inside are photos of many SPARK volunteers and the people they have helped.
Proceeds Support: Women and children in homeless shelters nationwide
Cookbook Gross Sales: $15,140
Group’s Web Site: www.sparkministry.org