Drawn from contests sponsored by companies such as Pillsbury, General Mills, Family Circle magazine, and the National Cattleman's Beef Association, the recipes run the range of culinary delights. Dishes include Cranberry Chicken Wings, Kaleidoscope Mushroom Salad, Lasagna Primavera, Basil Olive Pesto Stuffed Catfish, Waikiki Turkey Sandwich, Warm Pralines 'N Cream Muffins, Macadamia Fudge Torte, and 3-D Brownies. Some are creative variations on traditional favorites, while others combine ordinary ingredients in delicious new combinations; all are simple to prepare. For readers who want to join the fun, the book also features information on how the contests work, how they are judged and helpful hints on how to enter and win.