Can you believe it…the 2013 Pillsbury Bake-Off is THIS WEEKEND?!

I can’t wait to see all of the CCC finalists in Las Vegas.  I just did a tally of everyone who will be competing for the $1,000,000 prize, and Cooking Contest Central members comprise 54 of the 100 finalists!  That’s right, over HALF of the finalists are part of this outstanding community!

Below you will find a complete list of CCC Members competing in the 2013 contest.  For anyone with a twitter handle, I have included that as well.  Pillsbury is encouraging everyone to send good luck messages via social media.  (More information on that below.)

If anyone has a twitter handle they want me to add, send me a message and I will include it right away!

1)  Tiffany Aaron – French Toast Waffles with Apple Cherry Topping (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

@mommababycakes

2)  Kristen Abbott – Boston Cream French Toast (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

3)  Donna Beck – Ham and creamy Sriracha Pizza  (Amazing Doable Dinners)

4)  Jen Beckman – Asian Chicken Steam Buns over Vegetables (Amazing Doable Dinners)

5)  Julie Beckwith – Upside Down Tomato Basil and Chicken Tartlets (Simple Sweets and Starters)

6)  Linda Blakely – Glazed Bacon Rollups (Simple Sweets and Starters)

7)  Stephanie Bright – Green Goddess Chicken Wellington (Amazing Doable Dinners)

8)  Veronica Callaghan – Chicken Blue Cheese Crostata with Spicy Tart Cherry Sauce  (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@vcallag

9)  Nadine Clark – Chicken Caprese Focaccia (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@nadine_clark

10)  Joan Cossette – Lemon Pistachio Blackberry Thumbprints (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@CossetteJoan

11)  Bee Engelhart – Sweet Orange and Toasted Almond Coffee Cake  (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

@Goodfoodmichiga

12)  Arlene Erlbach – Cranberry Orange Dark Chocolate Flatbread (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

@aerlbach

13)  Lori Falce – Blonde French Dip Sandwiches (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@lorifalce

14)  Helen Fields – Honey and Bacon Brussels Sprouts Pizza (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@statetx

15)  Mary Jo Fletcher LaRocco – Sausage Apple and Brie Stromboli (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

16)  Janet Gill – Mocha Cappuccino Pull Apart Coffee Cake (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

17)  Charlotte Giltner – Red White and Blue Dessert Tacos (Simple Sweets and Starters)

18)  Heidi Givler – Carrot Cupcakes with Coconut Pecan Frosting (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@heidizme

19)  Sonya Goergen – Mini Italian Shepherd’s Pies (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@sonyagoergen

20)  Denny Gross – Creamy Peanut Butter Truffles (Simple Sweets and Starters)

21)  Karen Harris – Bacon Corncakes with Warm Maple Cream (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@savourytable

22)  Karyn Hentz – Espresso Hazelnut Beignets (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

23)  Kim Hookman – Tuscan Veggie Strata (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

@khookman

24)  Carrie Hudkins – Ham and Cheddar Scones with Rosemary Cherry Sauce (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

25)  Anne Johnson – PB&J Mini Walnut Muffins  (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

@AnneJ217

26)  Lauren Katz – Chocolate and Coconut Pecan Custard Pie (Simple Sweets and Starters)

27)  Michele Kusma – Blueberry Sour Cream Pancakes (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

28)  Naylet LaRochelle – Mini Tuscan Vegetable Wraps (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@Mamacooking05

29)  Antoinette Leal – Cherry Almond Brunch Tart (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

30)  Dawn Logterman – Strawberry Cream Cheese Cream Puffs (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@dawn_logterman

31)  Vicki Mager – Seeds and Chocolate Pastry Wedges (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@MagerV

32)  Laura Majchrzak – Berry Filled Shortbread Brunch Tart (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

33)  Julie Merriman – Pastrami Melt on Crusty Pretzel Rolls (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@seajules

34)  Jane Michel – Parmesan Crusted Veggie Spirals (Simple Sweets and Starters)

35)  Jeanette Nelson – Sweet Chili Chicken Sliders (Simple Sweets and Starters)

36)  Dawn Onuffer – Hot Pink Raspberry Cream Cake (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@DoUGotBeerBread

37)  Julie Pando – Fudgy Chocolate Hazelnut Bars (Simple Sweets and Starters)

38)  Craig Partin – Malted Milk Ball Peanut Butter Cream Squares (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@craigpartin1

39)  Lesly Pew – Coconut Pecan Chocolate Fudge (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@lesleypew

40)  Nicole Pickett – Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@1Nicolepickett

41)  Denise Pounds – Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Sesame Crescent Noodles (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@AvenueAcafe

42)  Debbie Reid – Sweet Pulled Pork Pizza (Amazing Doable Dinners)

43)  Marie Sheppard – Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

44)  April Timboe – Oatmeal Cookie Granola Berry Parfaits (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

45)  Cathy Topper – Italian Sausage and Pasta in Basil Cream Sauce (Amazing Doable Dinners)

46)  JoAnne Tucker – Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Bars (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

47)  Kim Van Dunk – Meatball and Breadstick Sub Skewers (Amazing Doable Dinners)

48)  Wendi Wallerstein – Naan Greek Pizza (Amazing Doable Dinners)

49)  Brenda Watts – Chocolate Cherry Souffle Cupcakes (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@BrendaWatts18

50)  Kellie White – Honey Sesame Bagels (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

@GmailKellie

51)  Cathy Wiechert – Orange Cardamom Blueberry Crostata (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@DutchBakerGirl

52)  Lauren Wyler – Cashew Chicken Twists with Spicy Orange Sauce (Amazing Doable Dinners)

@lwyler81

53)  Brett Youmans – Heavenly Hazelnut Torte with Mascarpone Cream (Simple Sweets and Starters)

@brettwood1

54)  Anna Zovko – Chicken Alfredo Brunch Pizza (Quick Rise and Shine Breakfasts)

During the Bake-Off Contest this year, there will be a special screen broadcasting a stream of good luck messages to the finalists.  Anyone can tweet a good luck message before 11 am PT on Monday, November 11th.  When rooting for a fellow CCC member, be sure to use the hashtag #CrossedSpatulas

For example:

Good luck @___!  Bring home the $1 million prize in the @Pillsbury #BakeOff Contest!  #CrossedSpatulas

You can also upload a photo via Instagram using the #BakeOff and #CrossedSpatulas   Be sure to tag @PillsburyIdeas and @CookingContestCentral in the photo!

I have a hunch one of you will be $1,000,000 richer next week…

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!