Truxton's American Bistro To Host Next Great Citrus Dessert Recipe Contest

Jan. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- This season brings a variety of succulent citrus fruits including kumquats, limequats, blood oranges, ruby red grapefruits and Meyer lemons to name a few. Truxton’s American Bistro in Westchester, CA is seeking the most creative home cooks and amateur chefs to participate in a dessert recipe contest and to utilize citrus fruit as their main ingredient.  The contest begins Monday, January 21, 2013 and all entries must be received by midnight PST on Monday, February 11, 2013. The top three finalists will be chosen by the Truxton’s culinary team and then invited to attend a luncheon, February 21, where a panel of judges will choose the winning recipe. The winner will receive a $100 gift card and their recipe featured on Truxton’s New Seasonal Menu for a limited time.  

Rules: The dessert recipe entry must be an original recipe created by the person entering the contest and must not have been previously published. The recipe must contain citrus fruit(s) as the main ingredient. Recipe ingredients must be seasonally available and can be sourced locally. The recipe must also be easily multiplied (for foodservice quantities). Entrant must list all ingredients in exact common U.S. household measurements and include step-by-step preparation instructions. Finalists must be available to attend luncheon. (Truxton’s American Bistro welcomes all U.S. residents over the age of 18 to compete.

How to enter: Email your original recipe to recipes@terrihenrymarketing.com with TRUX RECIPE CONTEST in the subject line before midnight PST Monday, February 11, 2013. Please include your name, age, address and phone number in the email.

ABOUT TRUXTON’S AMERICAN BISTRO

Truxton’s American Bistro was founded by John Kaufman and Tim Foley in 2006, whose “Crate to Plate” philosophy is simple; Work with local farmers through food suppliers to offer our guests the best products possible. Truxton’s features a Our classic and ethnic assortment of healthful to sinful menu items is accompanied by an extensive wine and beverage menu topped off with memorable service.classic and ethnic assortment of healthful to sinful menu items accompanied with an extensive list of  wine, beer and crafted martinis, topped off with memorable service.  A second location in Santa Monica is scheduled to open in Spring 2013.
Website: www.truxonsamericanbistro.com