The first Beano Healthy Recipe Contest was on October 4th, at Ina's Kitchen in Chicago, IL.  Celebrity Chef Juan-Carlos Cruz along with Shea Zukowski from Prevention magazine helped judge the recipes.

CCC had a proud showing of 3 members of the 5 finalists.  This was the first of hopefully more to come of the Beano Healthy Recipe Contests.

 

Grand Prize:
Michaela Rosenthal, (Woodland Hills CA)
Black Bean Chicken Cheddar Burgers with Jalapeno-Cucumber Relish on Sourdough Buns
Best Friend: Celia Fuller

 

Finalists:
Laura Kyro, (St. Louis MO)
Tangy Smashed Cauliflower with Edamame and Corn
Best Friend: Gitry Heydebrand

 

Mary-Beth Harris-Murphree, (Tyler TX)
Bulgur Wheat and 4-Bean Salad
Best Friend: Amy Reese

 

Jonna Froelich, (Harvard IL)
Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Salad with Lemon Hummus Dressing
Best Friend: Marybeth Vaughan

 

Roxanne Chan, (Albany CA)
Calypso Caribbean Bean Cakes with Reggae Relish
Best Friend: Suzanne Ryan