Oct October 4th, we celebrate 20 years of helping families preserve treasured recipes, we are thrilled to announce a special project that will highlight the best of the best from our community. The “Best of the Family Cookbook Project” cookbook will be a collection of standout recipes from the thousands of family and fundraising cookbooks that have been created using our website. This cookbook aims to become a cherished addition to kitchens nationwide and online, and we need your help to make it a success!
Why Participate?
Participating in this project is not only a fantastic opportunity to showcase your culinary talents, but it’s also a way to make your family proud. Imagine your family’s cherished recipes being shared and enjoyed by people all over the country. By contributing, you will be part of a legacy that preserves and celebrates family traditions for future generations.
Who Can Participate?
Whether you have published one cookbook, multiple cookbooks, or have yet to see your masterpiece in print, we want your help. We are inviting all our cookbook editors to contribute your best recipes to this worthy project.
How to Submit Your Recipes
Submitting your recipes is simple and straightforward. Here’s how you can be part of this exciting project:
- Log into your Editor Account: Look for the Green Button and click on it to be taken to the Best Recipe Selection Tool.
- Select Your Best Recipe: Choose the best recipes from your cookbook. Remember, we are looking for recipes that are special to your family. They don’t have to be complex; they just need to be tried-and-true favorites that hold a special place in your family’s heart.
- Categorize Your Recipe: Once you have selected your recipe, choose the appropriate category. We have our standard eight categories to choose from:
- Appetizers & Beverages
- Bread and Muffins
- Soups, Stews, Salads, and Sauces
- Main Courses: Beef, Pork, and Lamb
- Main Courses: Seafood, Poultry, Pasta, and Casseroles
- Vegetables and Vegetarian Dishes
- Desserts, Pies, Cakes, and Cookies
- Miscellaneous
- Enter Your Recipe: Click on the “Enter this recipe!” button and move on to the next category. You can select a maximum of one recipe per category from your cookbook. If you have a photo of the dish, you can upload that to your recipe before selecting it. You can always come back later and change your selection if needed.
What Makes a Great Submission?
When choosing which recipes to submit, consider the following tips:
- Special to Your Family: We are looking for recipes that are more than just delicious. They should have a special meaning to your family, perhaps a dish that has been passed down through generations or one that is always requested at family gatherings.
- Personal Notes: Tell the reader why this recipe is important to you and your family, the source of the original recipe or events that this recipe was served.
- Exciting Names: Try to pick recipes that have exciting or unique names. A catchy name can make a recipe stand out.
- Visual Appeal: If you have a photo of the dish, please upload it. A picture can say a thousand words and make your recipe even more appealing.
Deadline for Submission
The deadline for recipe submissions is July 30th. Make sure to get your recipes in before this date to be considered for inclusion in the cookbook. Once we have received all the submissions, our editors will select the best of the best. If your recipe is chosen, you will be notified, and the contributor’s name and the name of the original cookbook will be included in the nationally released cookbook. You will also recipe a discount on pre-ordering the cookbook in September!
Join Us in Celebrating 20 Years
This cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes. It’s a celebration of 20 years of preserving family traditions and creating culinary heirlooms. By participating, you are contributing to a project that honors the essence of family and the joy of cooking together.
We thank you for your continued support of the Family Cookbook Project. Over the past two decades, we have worked hard to create a website that is easy to use and helps families create treasured heirlooms. This cookbook is the culmination of that effort, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into your collection, pick out your best recipes, and submit them today. Let’s make this 20th-anniversary cookbook a celebration of family, tradition, and the love of good food.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly special. Submit your recipes by July 30th and join us in celebrating two decades of family cooking and traditions. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
Thank you for being a part of our family and for helping us create a cookbook that will be cherished for generations to come.
Happy Cooking!