Finalist: Bourbon Eggnog Cookies

Finalist: Half Moon Bay Slaw

Finalist: Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Finalist: Reconstructed Deviled Eggs

Finalist: Kaysie’s Favorite Soup

Robert Duncan of Dittmer won the appetizer category with a recipe that he had to rechristen.

Cindy Fox of Imperial sent in a recipe that illustrates one of her culinary beliefs.

Sherrie Crane, 63, of Barnhart won the salad category with her recipe for Half Moon Bay Slaw.

Kelli Williams had an important reason to perfect her Italian soup recipe.

Elizabeth Arway, 37, of Eureka topped the dessert category with her Bourbon Eggnog Cookies.