Calling all home cooks!

The 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is open for entries and looking for the next $1 million recipe… all it takes is one simple idea! At the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 2008, Carolyn Gurtz walked away with the million-dollar grand prize for her Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies! This wife, mother and grandmother with a passion for baking was introduced to cooking at age seven and she hasn’t stopped since then. One contest judge stated that Carolyn’s recipe was “a new twist on an old classic.” Other judges called out its simplicity and approachability and described it as a delightful taste that combines two classic cookies – a snickerdoodle and a peanut butter cookie.

All it takes is one easy and delicious recipe idea, so it’s time for you to go and get creative in the kitchen! Pillsbury is looking for original recipes that taste and look delicious, are easy to prepare and that families across America will love to eat. There are four recipe categories – Breakfast & Brunches, Entertaining Appetizers, Dinner Made Easy and Sweet Treats.

Entries are being accepted online between now and April 20th, 2009, at www.bakeoff.com. You’ll also find contest details, including eligible products, prizes and the official rules, at the web site.

Thanks to My Blog Spark for reminding me of this wonderful opportunity!