For more than 20 years, the Holiday Recipe Contest sponsored by Leader Publications has allowed readers to showcase their favorite holiday dishes.
Recipe Contest 2020
Robert Duncan of Dittmer won the appetizer category with a recipe that he had to rechristen.
Kelli Williams had an important reason to perfect her Italian soup recipe.
Sherrie Crane, 63, of Barnhart won the salad category with her recipe for Half Moon Bay Slaw.
Cindy Fox of Imperial sent in a recipe that illustrates one of her culinary beliefs.
Elizabeth Arway, 37, of Eureka topped the dessert category with her Bourbon Eggnog Cookies.
Finalist: Reconstructed Deviled Eggs
Finalist: Kaysie’s Favorite Soup
Finalist: Half Moon Bay Slaw
Finalist: Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Finalist: Bourbon Eggnog Cookies
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