We've Got Our Winners!

These Just A Pinch members will be cookin' with the pros at the 2016 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, AL. This talented group will leave the beach with some serious bragging rights... and maybe $100,000 in prize money!

Bacon:

Andreann Geise - Myrtle Beach, SC
Bacon Shrimp & Tomato Salad on Garlic Bacon Toast

Burger:

Shea Goldstein - Helena, AL
Sirloin and Pork Burger with Blue Cheese Slaw

George Levinthal - Goleta, CA
Chorizo, Bacon Cheddarburger

Chili:

Lori Frazee - Florida
Blazin' BBQ Traditional Red Chili

Dessert:

Greg Buerger - Peoria, AZ
Peaches N’ Sour Cream Pound Cake Bread Pudding

Brenda Washnock - Michigan
Garam Masala Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Nancy A. - New Jersey
Blueberry Brunch Cheesecake

Sandwich:

Seafood:

John Barnes - Fredericksburg, TX
Seared Cod with Cilantro Lime Rice

Steak:

Jasmin Stewart-Harbin - California
Blackened New York Steak with Sweet Potato Butter

Automatic Qualifiers:

These cooks did so well at last year's World Food Championships, they were automatically invited back and will be competing on Team Just A Pinch!
Dessert: Nancy Judd - Alpine, UT
Recipe (Breakfast): Lori McLain - Denton, TX
Recipe (Breakfast): Ann Jones - Geneva, IL
Chili: Darci Bos - Lebanon, TN
Bacon: Rebecka Evans - Danville, CA

With so many delicious entries, the Kitchen Crew had a hard time narrowing down the recipes. It's proof that ALL of our home cooks have some serious cooking chops.

Leave a comment below to wish the competitors good luck!

Rules and Regulations

18 Comments
thymeandmarjoram
Diane C. - over a year ago
thanks George, for sharing that article. Merry Christmas!
ChefGeoLevi
George Levinthal - over a year ago
Diane;

Here's Janet's recap of this year's competition:

justapinch.com/...onships-2016-recap

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..

George
thymeandmarjoram
Diane C. - over a year ago
What were the results of the contest?
sokygal
Teresa G. - over a year ago
Congrats everyone!
colleenlucky7
Colleen Sowa - over a year ago
George, That was so well said... Can't wait to see all the posts and photos.... rooting for all of you!!! ox
ChefGeoLevi
George Levinthal - over a year ago
Just a few days left before WFC2016. Good luck to everyone and look forward to seeing everyone there. Let's make Janet and JAP proud. We're not just a recipe site but a force to be reckoned with in the food sport world.
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colleenlucky7
Colleen Sowa - over a year ago
Congratulations friends.... xoxo
cottman
Connie Ottman - over a year ago
Have a wonderful time. Congratulations!
amincey
Ashley Mincey - over a year ago
Felicitations!!! Congrats everyone!
CinCooks
Straws Kitchen(*o *) - over a year ago
Congrats to all the winners and good luck in Orange Beach, have a fantastic time 'win or loose'.
HometownCreativeCook
Nancy A. - over a year ago
Thank you so very much, I am so very honored and excited!
Sirbarney
Debbie Reid - over a year ago
Congrats to all the winners and good luck in Orange Beach!! Working on qualifying myself so hopefully will be there cheering you on!!
Hidemi
Hidemi Walsh - over a year ago
Thank you so much for picking my recipe! Thank you for thoughtful comments, everyone! I will do my best!
DeeDee2011
Diane Atherton - over a year ago
Congratulations winners!!! Have fun!!
jhbarnes
John Barnes - over a year ago
Thank you Just A Pinch. I'm excited to be representing this year! Good luck to everyone competing.