Finalists Revealed in the 2014 Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe" Contest

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of thousands and thousands of delicious and healthy recipes, only 20 egg-ceptional dishes remain in the 2014 Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe" Contest! These 20 dishes have been revealed as Finalists on the Eggland's Best website (www.egglandsbest.com/yourbestrecipe).

To get to the Finalist stage of the contest, recipes were judged on criteria including taste, ease of preparation, creativity and visual appeal. The highest scoring recipes in four categories- Breakfast, Appetizer, Lunch and Dessert- will receive a $1,000 category prize and the category winner with the highest score will be awarded the $10,000 Grand Prize.

"We are excited to reveal the Finalists to the public and are extremely impressed by the creativity displayed by our loyal and new EB fans," said Charlie Lanktree, President and CEO of Eggland's Best. "With 25 percent less saturated fat and double the omega-3s compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland's Best eggs are an easy way to amplify the nutrition of any recipe. We hope these phenomenal recipes inspire people to think of new ways to enjoy the great taste and health benefits of EB eggs." 

All winners will be announced on November 10, 2014, including the "Fan Favorite" winner which will be awarded to the Finalist recipe that receives the most consumer votes. Consumers have until October 31, 2014 to visit the Eggland's Best website (www.egglandsbest.com/yourbestrecipe) to cast their votes for the "Fan Favorite" award. The recipient of the "Fan Favorite" award will take home a $1,000 cash prize.

Finalists in the 2014 Eggland's Best "Your Best Recipe Contest" include:

Breakfast Category:  
Poached Eggs with Serrano Ham and Garlic Braised Asparagus: Patricia P. (Wooster, OH)  
Poached Eggs in Potato Nests with Prosciutto and Mushroom Sauce: Gilda L. (Millsboro, DE) 
Chicken Chilaquile Cups with Sweet Corn & Sunny Side Eggs: Jamie M. (Maple Grove,   MN)
Olive Oil Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips and Almonds: Caroline B. (Forest Hills, NY)  
Spinach Gorgonzola Souffle: Edward R. (Westwood, MA)

Appetizer Category:  
Southwestern Chorizo Tostada Bites: Lidia H (Pasadena, CA) 
Antipasto Pie: Wendy M (Allenwood, NJ)  
Balsamic Deviled Eggs with Pancetta: Colleen D. (Herndon, VA)   
Zesty Egg Fried Rice Lettuce Wraps: Leah L. (Ada, OK)  
Deviled Buffalo Bites: Cheryl S. (Hagerstown, MD)

Main Course Category:  
Italian Vegetable and Three Cheese Tart: Katrina B. (Hermon, ME)  
Lamb and Tomato Saute: Najwa F. (Troy, MI)  
Sunshine Potatoes: Pamela L. (Wichita, KS)  
Overnight Sausage Strata: Christine M. (New Providence, PA)  
Macaroni & Cheese Souffle: Josee L. (New Port Richey, FL)

Dessert Category:  
Salted Caramel Cream Profiteroles: Edwina G. (Hayden, ID)  
Mango Butter Cake: David Lee B. (El Cajon, CA)    
Flourless Chocolate S'mores Cake: Julie M. (Seattle, WA)  
Brown Sugar Baby Cakes with Toffee Bits and Molasses Butter Cream: Susan M. (Des Moines, WA)  
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Fudge Bars: Marilyn B. (Clintonville, WI)

To view all 20 recipes and to vote for your favorite, visit www.EgglandsBest.com/yourbestrecipe

About Eggland's Best Eggs 
Eggland's Best (EB) is the No. 1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of B2, B5 and Riboflavin. EB eggs have four times the Vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3, 10 times the Vitamin E and 25 percent less saturated fat than ordinary eggs.  EB eggs also contain only 60 calories and stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs.  

The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell, assures consumers and food service customers that the eggs meet the highest production standards. Eggland's Best has also been awarded Product of the Year in the egg category by Product of the Year USA. Eggland's Best hens are fed a strictly controlled, high-quality, all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better tasting, more nutritious and fresher egg. EB eggs are available in medium, large, extra-large, jumbo, cage-free, organic, hard-cooked and peeled, liquid egg whites, and are certified as Kosher. For more information, visit www.egglandsbest.com.

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