The deadline is approaching for readers to cast their ballots for a winner of the annual Leader Holiday Recipe Contest.
Five category winners each received $50, and votes in the Readers Choice poll will determine who wins the overall grand prize and an additional $50.
The deadline for ballots is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and the results will be published in the Dec. 17 issue of the paper.
The five category winners are:
Appetizer: Reconstructed Deviled Eggs
Soup: Kaysie’s Favorite Soup
Salad: Half Moon Bay Slaw
Side dish: Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Dessert: Bourbon Eggnog Cookies
There are several ways to vote:
■ Online at myleaderpaper.com/features/recipes.
■ By email at
■ By mailing the ballot at right to Leader Holiday Recipe Poll, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028.
■ By dropping off a ballot at 503 N. Second St. in Festus (drop-off box is outside as the office is closed).
Please only vote one time per person.
See all the submitted recipes on the Leader’s website at myleaderpaper.com.
For more information, call the Leader at 636-931-7560.