CCC 2014 Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists!

05 August
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” – Pillsbury Bake-Off time!!!

After several months of sworn secrecy, the 2014 Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists are finally revealed.  Once again Cooking Contest Central members comprise a huge percentage of the 100 contestants.

42 out of 100 finalists are from Cooking Contest Central!!

Do we have a future millionaire in our midst?  Check out their recipes and decide for yourself!  I can’t wait to see all of you in Nashville this Fall!

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1)  Donna Beck – Chicken and Bacon Peppadew Pepper Paninis

2)  JoAnn Belack – Pepper Jack-Salsa Flatbread with an Italian Twist

3)  Elizabeth Bennett – Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels

4)  Shana Butler – Chicken Florentine Gnocchi

5)  Arlene Erlbach – Sweet and Salty Chocolate Chip-Maple-Peanut Bars

6)  Barbara Estabrook – Peanut and Pretzel-Peanut Butter Thumbprints

7)  Greg Fontenot – Grilled Potato and Roasted Salsa Verde Pizza

8)  Edwina Gadsby – Roasted Poblano Chicken Pizzettas

9)  Sonya Goergen – Chocolate Chip Cookie Snack Mix

10)  Merry Graham – Herbs and Seeds Parmesan Crackers

11)  Lidia Haddadian – Chorizo Potato Mini Tostadas

12)  Ann Hillmeyer – Creamy Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup with Onion Crescent Rounds

13)  Lauren Katz – Cherry Vanilla Dutch Pancake

14)  Sharon Kershner – Chocolate Chip-Espresso Almond Bars

15)  Michele Kusma – Chewy Gingersnaps with White Chocolate Drizzle

16)  Lynne Laino – Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee Bread Pudding with Candied Bacon

17)  Antoinette Leal – Very Vanilla Lemon Tarts

18)  Laura Lufkin – Pickled and Twisted Spicy Pork Cemitas

19)  Gerald Martinez – Grizzly Bear Claws

20)  Lori McLain – Double Stacked Pupusas with Curtido Slaw

21)  Sarah Meuser – Hot Chocolate-Marshmallow Cookies

22)  Natalie Morales – Salted Caramel-Cashew Cookie Tarts

23)  Sindee Morgan – Navajo Chicken Tostadas

24)  Jeanette Nelson – Mango Tango Teriyaki Sliders

25)  Lise Ode – Lemon Blueberry Muffins

26)  Joanne Opdahl – Chocolate-Toffee-Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

27)  Victoria Potts – New Orleans Andouille Shrimp Pizza

28)  Mary Beth Protomastro – Caprese Corn Cakes

28)  Beth Royals – Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters

30)  Pamela Shank – Strawberry Mascarpone Hazelnut Chocolate Tart

31)  Marie Sheppard – Lemon Broccoli Risotto Rounds

32)  Christine Southard – Chocolate-Almond Butter Turtles

33)  Laura Stanke – Pastrami-Pretzel Bites

34)  Dinah Surh – Spinach Turkey Sliders with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

35)  April Timboe – Decadent Chocolate Chip Cake

36)  Marie Valdes – Spinach Dip Stuffed Garlic Rolls

37)  Kim Van Dunk – Banana-Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

38)  Brenda Washnock – Jalapeño Cheddar Waffle Melts

39)  Brenda Watts – Macaroon-Peanut Butter-Chocolate Tartlets

40)  Cathy Wiechert – Lemon-Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread

41)  Lauren Wyler – Mexican Street Corn Cups

42)  Anna Zovko – Cinnamon-Pumpkin Muffins

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28 Responses to “CCC 2014 Pillsbury Bake-Off Finalists!”

  1. Sharon August 5, 2014 at 10:19 am #

    Hello,

    I have also been chosen as a finalist for my Chocolate Chip-Espresso-Almonds Bars.

    Thanks!

    Sharon Kershner

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      Kristina August 5, 2014 at 10:27 am #

      All fixed! Got you in there Sharon!

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    Michele Kusma August 5, 2014 at 10:37 am #

    Thanks for including me Kristina! My name is spelled with one “L” though. Thanks again! –Michele

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    Jean August 5, 2014 at 10:42 am #

    I just see you missed the L in Laura Sanke

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    Kristina August 5, 2014 at 10:48 am #

    Oops – typos fixed!

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    Michele Kusma August 5, 2014 at 10:50 am #

    Hehe…Kristina gave my extra “L” to Laura. 🙂

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      Kristina August 5, 2014 at 10:51 am #

      Yeah, you know, we are all about sharing here at CCC. Contests, recipes, “L’s”…

  6. ronnafarley August 5, 2014 at 11:06 am #

    Woohoo!!!!! What a fabulous group of talented ladies, and your recipes are so spectacular and creative! Big congratulations to you all and I hope it is a CCC sweep!!!!!

    • ronnafarley August 5, 2014 at 11:08 am #

      So sorry, Greg! You are an amazing talent too!!!!!! Big congrats to you!!! 😀

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      Kimberley Converse August 11, 2014 at 11:41 am #

      I second that comment! Lots of talent and creativity. Hoping that one of the ladies or gentlemen of CCC, wins the million. GL!

  7. Vanda1 August 5, 2014 at 12:36 pm #

    I’m a member of CCC does my Husband Darryl Pozzanghera count?

  8. Jenn August 5, 2014 at 1:16 pm #

    Congrats to all my fellow CCCer’s that will be competing in the PBO this year and best of luck to you all!!!

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    joannbelack August 5, 2014 at 4:03 pm #

    So excited to be a part of this incredibly talented group of home cooks!! Let the roller coaster ride begin!!

  10. Sarah August 5, 2014 at 6:07 pm #

    Congrats to all of the finalists! Looking forward to meeting you in Nashville!

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    LKatz August 5, 2014 at 7:35 pm #

    Thanks for compiling this impressive list! Hope to see you again at the Bake off!
    Lauren

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    splenda August 5, 2014 at 8:40 pm #

    Hi Kristine, I’m CCC and looking forward to this one!
    Brenda Washnock

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      Kristina August 6, 2014 at 6:40 pm #

      Of course! I will add you right away 🙂

  13. Mary Beth August 6, 2014 at 2:49 pm #

    Thank you for compiling the list!

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    cathywiechert August 6, 2014 at 9:03 pm #

    40! Is this a record? So excited to see everyone in Nashville!

  15. helenfields August 6, 2014 at 10:37 pm #

    Congratulations to all you awesome cooks! Get your boots shined up for Nashville, and bring the win home.

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    Lynne Laino August 7, 2014 at 11:01 am #

    I’m so excited to finally be a finalist!!

    • susanbickta August 12, 2014 at 11:21 am #

      LYNNE!!!!!! So happy for you!!!!!! So, since this is your first trip to the PBO …. maybe we have a chance of meeting each other at the PBO in the future!!?? That would be extremely awesome!! Congrats, lady ….. your recipe sounds delicious!!! Can’t miss with all those great flavors!!

  17. denise p. August 9, 2014 at 12:10 am #

    Just curious. I see several that have been in 45th and some in 46th. How many of this group are third timers? What an impressive group with impressive recipes.

  18. susanbickta August 12, 2014 at 11:19 am #

    A BIG congrats to fellow CCCr’s that are going to Nashville!!!!! Awesome job everyone!!!!

  19. Paula August 15, 2014 at 11:04 am #

    I couldn’t resist joining such an illustrious group! Hope to meet you all in Nashville.

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    Donna Wolfe August 15, 2014 at 4:13 pm #

    Congratulations one and all! You’re in for a spectacular ride. The folks at Pillsbury know how to do it up right.

    Please remember to mention the Pillsbury product you use if you win. I forgot when I won my category in the 45th and still feel bad I didn’t say how delicious and easy to work with the Pillsbury pie dough is. It is practically indestructible.

    Hope to see some of you a the 48th.
    Donna

  21. Jerry October 28, 2014 at 3:41 pm #

    I am not listed as a finalist – My Grizzly Bear Claws made the finals…

    Gerald Martinez
    Westminster, CO

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      Kristina October 28, 2014 at 3:59 pm #

      Adding you right now Jerry!

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