BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In
partnership with Food Network, Food Network
Magazine and Iron Chef Geoffrey
Zakarian, KitchenAid today named Ricardo Heredia of San
Diego as winner of the KitchenAid Apple Challenge, the
brand's and Food Network's first-ever hashtag-based social media
contest. Heredia's winning recipe for Apple Bacon
Tacos was selected by Chef Zakarian from four semi-finalist
recipes.
The KitchenAid Apple Challenge, which ran from August 17 through September 14, invited cooks to
create an original recipe using an apple as a primary ingredient,
and share a photo and description of their recipe using
#KitchenAidContest. Over 900 participants submitted their original
recipes in hopes of winning the ultimate prize package for those
who love to cook: a private cooking lesson with Chef Zakarian, a
new suite of black stainless appliances from KitchenAid and the
opportunity to have their winning recipe appear in the December
issue of Food Network Magazine.
"We are truly impressed by the number and quality of submissions
we received for this exciting contest," said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand
experience for KitchenAid. "The challenge was a wonderful
opportunity for us to connect with accomplished home cooks, and for
them to share their inspirational and innovative recipes."
On October 20, the four
semi-finalists recreated their original recipes in a cook-off
judged by Chef Zakarian in New
York. Semi-finalists were judged based on their recipe's
overall creativity, taste, completeness and inventive use of the
key ingredient. The four semi-finalist recipes included Hibiscus
Poached Apples atop Pistachio Clouds by Sandy Yagu; Savory Stuffed
Apples with Sausage, Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese by Emily Lum; Savory Apple Galette with Pancetta
and Brussel Sprout Leaves by MacKenzie
Severson; and the winning recipe, Apple Bacon Tacos by
Ricardo Heredia.
"All of the finalists were successful in creating original and
innovative recipes," said Chef Zakarian. "But Mr. Heredia did an
exceptional job of showcasing the distinct flavors of the apple in
a delicious and inventive dish."
The recipe for Apple Bacon Tacos will be published in Food
Network Magazine's December issue, on newsstands nationwide on
November 24, and all finalist recipes
are available on the KitchenAid blog, The
Kitchenthusiast™ and
FoodNetwork.com/AppleChallenge.
KITCHENAID
Since the introduction of its legendary
stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has
built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of
products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand
offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with
a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to
cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine
cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's
partnership with Susan G.
Komen®, is now in its 14th year
and has raised over $10 million to
help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose
KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*,
visit KitchenAid.com or join us at
Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2014 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home
kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the
International Association of Culinary Professionals.
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to leading by teaching, inspiring, empowering and entertaining
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more than 100 million U.S. households and up to 35 million unique
web users monthly. Since launching in 2009, Food Network Magazine's
rate base has grown 13 times and is now the third largest monthly
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Headquartered in New York, Food
Network has a growing international presence with programming in
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United Kingdom, Asia, and the Europe, Middle
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is the manager and general partner.
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America's favorite culinary stars. Every issue showcases great
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in terms of total paid circulation (AAM 2H 2014), reaching 78
million readers (Spring 2015 MRI gfk) and 54 million site visitors
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