Top 12 Finalists for the Greatest Giveaway!

well... we're not quite there in picking the winner for The Greatest Giveaway, but Christin has picked her Top 12!

Eggplant Fattah from Louise Young (Saudi Arabia)
Vegetarian Borscht by Ashley Thalman (Ukraine)
Schwartzenplentine Torte by Wendy Hern (Austria)
Yucatan Lime Soup by Liz Stanley (Mexico)
Jo's Pasticciotti by Donna Matturi (Italy)
Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache by Karey Lynn White (England)
Reverse Chile Relleno by Aimee Coyler (Mexican)
Toasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich by Kalani Cropper (France)
Klejner by Erica Forbush (Denmark)
Danish Puff pastry by Emilie Ahern (Denmark)
Sabzi Khordan by Patty Emmert (Persia) -new!
Couftah by Alli Jagoday (Arabian) -new!

What sounds yummy to you?

The winner will be flown to Boston to cook her recipe for me to photograph and will appear in this cookbook. It's going to be a blast! Hang tight --we'll announce the true winner soon!


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97 comments:

Martha said...

Those all sound like divine dishes.

Ashley Thalman said...

Vegetarian Borscht is the best choice! You will fall in love with photographing the vibrant red beats that turn a brilliant fuchsia with a dollop of sour cream. Want more? Top it will fresh green dill! YIPPEE!

Nate & Erin Bigler said...

Yeah, I'm gonna go with Borscht. Yum!

liz stanley said...

I'm a finalist! Huzzah!

Sara C. Walk said...

the toasted cranapple brie sandwich!! oh my goodness...mouth is watering!!

atdownunder said...

With my sweet tooth, I'm hesitating between the frangipane torte and the danish puff !
But I wish all the finalists good luck !!

the emily said...

Oh my gosh! Emilie's food, hands down, is the best ever. I told her she should enter and now she's a finalist!!! ahhhhhhh!! Vote for Emilie!

k a t y said...

The Borscht. Definitely the Borscht.

emilie said...

Woot!
So excited to be a finalist!

kalanicut said...

So thrilled!Love of my life gave me the cutest smile when I told him OUR sandwich made it to the top 10!

Ksenia said...

We eat vegetarian borshch (or borscht) at least once a week! I wish I would have gotten my act together and emailed you a favorite Ukrainian recipe.

Amy said...

Very cool to be a finalist! I would love it if you posted all the recipes, regardless of who wins.

Alyssa Christine Evenson aka Ali. said...

the Borscht is the best. especially when made by ashley. It's the best recipe around! Pick the borscht you will not be sorry!!

WalkingKeno said...

Oh man, what a group of delicious finalists. It is going to be a tough decision...good luck! I am so excited to see the Chilie Rellenos are in the top ten..I always knew that was a stellar recipe! Yipee!

The O'Briens said...

Borscht please! Beautiful in the bowl and brilliant on my tongue.

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Ashley said...

The brie sandwich sounds great!

Nick said...

Saudi Arabia - interesting! I've never had Saudi food before and would love to give it a try. The Danish desserts look great too!

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Teresa Higginson said...

Even the name Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache makes my mouth water. That has to be the winner.

Lisa said...

well who can resist anything with ganache?! karey is a fabulous artist and cook. you can't go wrong with her citrus frangipane torte.

Leslie said...

i agree with that last comment... i can't pronounce all of 'citrus frangipane torte with ganache', but it sounds delightful. i am curious about its taste.

cucciolo25 said...

I have had the Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache. Can you say delectable? It is...dare I say...orgasmic!

Kristi said...

Ganache? With one word you stole my heart! Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache gets my vote!

Tawnie said...

The Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache sounds amazing. I would love to try it.

Scott / Lori said...

I had the opportunity to try the Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache and it is incredible. I could have eaten the whole thing. Mmmm....I wish I had some right now.

Mark said...

England has some misperceptions regarding its cuisine. Being an English transplant, it pains me that many do not give credit to our fine delicacies. People always speak of Italy and France.

This dish does indeed give credit to our fine cuisine and would allow you to prove the critics wrong. England has a fine tradition of delicious pastries.

The Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache by Karrey Lynn White would dispel some of these misconceptions.

It would give variety to the cookbook and I personally love to see it in there. Thank you for this blog. It brings happiness to my spirits.

Lindsy Floyd said...

I've made the Vegetable Borscht recipe before and it's AWESOME!

Jolyn said...

I would love to have a good recipe for vegetarian borscht. Hope it makes it in!

Candice said...

It all sounds delicious, but I think the Danish puff pastry sounds delectable.

jdm said...

ALWAYS a fan of the Danish Puff pastry!

noel joy said...

my vote goes to the Danish Puff Pastry. Yummy!

Jessica said...

although all of the dishes sound yummy,
my vote is hands down the danish puff pastry! It is way too yummy!!!!

Buffy Bandley said...

Yummy Borscht!

Cassie said...

mmm....Danish puff pastry gets my vote

ninasays said...

I'd like some Danish puff pastry please ^^ Um where can I get some? :)

Rose said...

Danish puff pastry sounds delish!

Jenny said...

Danish Puff Pastry by Emilie Ahern (Denmark)

Peg said...

Danish Puff Pastry is the best. I mean it!

Kara said...

Bring on the Danish puff pastry please!

Lolly said...

Dude...I have totally been looking for a good Danish Puff Pastry recipe. If you have picked it as one of the top ten then it must be the one that I need! Let that one be the winner for reals!!!!

Franziska Patterson said...

Wow, all of the recipes sounds really mouth watering, but in the end everyone wants something sweet right? Gimme Danish Puff Pastry, and we all know we'll be happier.

Tawnie J said...

The Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache sounds delightful.
How can I sample through the web?

jill said...

Danish puff pastry is super delightful...go emilie!

Trint and Misty said...

Danish Puff pastry by Emilie Ahern. She's an awesome cook!

Holly said...

I love danish puff pastries. Homemade would be even better. Yum. ~drool~

Maria said...

Puff Pastry all the way! Sounds so delightful and delicious :)

mudderandfodder said...

Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganoche is amazing. You must have this delectable delightful dessert in your cook book or the book will not be complete!!

pbjocrosby said...

I wouldn't be true to my hips if I didn't schoose the Danish Puff Pastry! Go Emilie!

Heather Jordan Clark said...

Definitely the Danish Puff Pastry. You can't go wrong with a scrumptious dessert!!

Lauralee said...

Hands down the Danish Puff Pastry! I've tasted it and could eat the whole thing.

Jennifer Kolakowski said...

The Danish Puff Pastry sounds deee-licious!

Jen Kolakowski

DeniseHunter said...

Danish Puff for me thank you! Yumeee!

DeniseHunter said...

Danish Puff for me thank you! Yumeee!

Lisa said...

wow. they really all sound amazing.

Kristy Chuhaloff said...

Emilie's Danish Puff Pastry sounds fantastic!

falwyn said...

Mmm, puff pastry.... mmm....

Ashley Harris said...

If I were going to destroy my WW diet, my vote would be for the Danish Pastry Puff! OH MY YUMMINESS!!

ramath said...

Emilie's puff pastry - mmmmmmm

Tracy Lavoie said...

Oh yum...you had me at 'pastry'. I gotta go with Emilie's Danish Puff Pastry.

Natalie said...

The Danish Puff Pastry sounds heavenly. That's where my vote will go!

Jen said...

Chile Relleno sounds good to me. Down with desserts. They ALWAYS win stuff.

Kristin said...

Danish Puff Pastry makes me want to bake right now.

Jennette said...

I'm voting for the puff pastry. I'm sure that you'll love it....but you'll love Emilie even more!

Jess said...

Danish Puff pastry by Emilie--both she and the pastry are divine!!!

dawn said...

My vote goes for Emilie's Danish Puff pastry!!! Can't wait to make it!

cropstar said...

Brie, please! I'm a sucker for brie!

Doris said...

Brie + cranberries = yum!

Audrey said...

Seriously? Puff pastry all the way!

ybus said...

for sure Emilie's Danish Puff pastry!!!

The Morrill Mama said...

Danish Puff Pastry, YUMMMMMMOOOOOOOO!!!

Jeanochka said...

Borscht. Ukrainian borscht is especially delicious! And the colors really are beautiful. :)

Karey said...

I'd love a toasted brie sandwich and a piece of citrus frangipan with ganache. Can you say the perfect international meal?

flour girl said...

Frangipane torte with ganache, please. Love, love, love the idea of marzipan, citrus and rich chocolate! My mouth is watering!

Lori said...

Citrus Frangipane Torte with Ganache, oh my word...sounds like a good last supper...dessert only :). I so hope this makes it in the cookbook. It sounds like a good English staple dessert that we've long forgotten!

Nicole said...

I would like to vote for Emilie's danish puff pastry. YUM!

rookie cookie said...

Borscht. The ultimate in comfort soup and the prettiest color cooking can concoct.

Mary said...

The Brie Sandwich sounds heavenly!! I love a good French sandwich.

The Black Widow said...

Brie sandwich all the way! Can never go wrong with cheese!

Kristi said...

Definitely the Brie Sandwich...sounds delicious!

Kim said...

brie sandwich please.

Annalee said...

Vegetarian Borscht.

rychelle said...

the toasted cranapple brie sandwich!! for sure.

Annie said...

I vote for the Vegetarian Borscht!

Sarah BTW said...

i can't speak for the rest, but i KNOW that the borscht is delish. a christmas eve staple for our family.

ec said...

borscht. definitely.

Shanzilla said...

The Toasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich sound too yummy!!!

the real ~Roxann~ said...

My vote is the danish puff pastry by Emilie Ahern. Looks delicious!!!!

the binghams. said...

Vegetarian Borscht by Ashley!!!

kurtzerin said...

Toasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich! YUM!! Melting cheese + apples - what's not to love?!!!

Missy said...

The Danish Puff looks like it would rock my world!

Carrie Samantha Miranda Charlotte said...

Toasted Cranapple Brie Sandwich... Yes please!!!

Delaina said...

Oh wow the Danish Puffs sounds so awesome and yummy!!!

Lanae said...

The cranapple brie sandwich definitely!

Sparks said...

The vegetarian borscht. I'm veg and we're too often neglected. For someone to put together soups that both veg and nonveg can love--we'll that's kindness you can't buy.

One.Twenty.Fifty.Two said...

id have to go with jo's pasticciotti