WINNERS of the 2010 "Strut Your Duck" Video Recipe Contest
Our panel of judges selected three winning entries showcasing Maple Leaf Farms duck:
Watch► GRAND PRIZE: Savory Duck-Stuffed Baked Apple with Walnut Herb Rice
by Melissa Scheer (Prize - $4,000, plus Maple Leaf Farms duck for a year)
Watch►1ST RUNNER-UP: Braised Duck Tacos with Summer Cherry BBQ Sauce
by Tony Brueski (Prize - $2,500)
Watch►2ND RUNNER-UP: Duck Breast with Gorgonzola Pear Risotto and
Cherry Port Sauce by Billy Norris
(Prize - $1,000)
Winning recipes were selected by our panel of judges from finalists (see below). Winners were informed on September 15, 2010.
Thanks again to all who participated!
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Round I Finalists (in no particular order)
- Stuffed Duck Leg w/Mousseline and Pea Puree by Jerry_L_Taylor
- Duckluctable Duck with Currants by Duckluctables
- Tortellini Fruit Salad with Duck by ccdavis
- Savory Duck-Stuffed Baked Apple with Walnut Herb Rice by spiceweasel
- Duck Curry by DustinSartoris
- Duck Breast with Gorgonzola Pear Risotto and Cherry Port Sauce by billynorris
- Glazed Duck Breast with Almonds by mtaylorpac
- Grilled Duck with Al's BBQ Sauce by AlsBBQ
- Braised Duck Tacos with Summer Cherry BBQ Sauce by TonyBrueski
- Maple Leaf Cracklin' Crusted Duck Burgers by sscar
- Roast Duck Salad w/Orange Clementine Vinaigrette by EatingFRESHwithMel
$50 packages of Maple Leaf Farms products were awarded to the videos receiving the highest number of votes each week July 1-August 20, 2010. Congratulations to these Weekly Winners!
Video - Tortellini Fruit Salad with Duck by ccdavis (4x)
Video - Corn Muffins with Savory Duck Filling by Jeepzia (1x)
Video - Grilled Duck with Al's BBQ Sauce by AlsBBQ (2x)
Recipes will be judged based on the following criteria:
► Recipe Ingredients and Ease of Preparation
► Originality and Creativity of the Recipe
► Visual Appeal of the Recipe Demonstration and
Prepared Recipe
► Public Vote (
Round I Judging)
► Taste (
Round II Judging)
About the Judges: The Round I Judging panel was comprised of Maple Leaf Farms employees who are cooking enthusiasts and/or chefs. The Round II Judging panel consisted of chefs, Maple Leaf Farms owners and members of the R&D staff.
