DO YOU MAKE THE BEST BRISKET IN TUCSON?

. . . OR ANY OTHER FOOD LISTED BELOW??

 

Here’s your chance for culinary fame and bragging rights

 

ENTER THE

JEWISH FOOD COMPETITIVE COOK-OFF

Sunday , Nov 9th , 2008 Brandi Fenton Memorial Park 8am to 5pm

Amateur Cook-Off Entry forms, Rules, Procedures

 

IMPORTANTANT: Due to judging time requirements each category is limited to the first 20 entries. Each entry form must be completed in full, accompanied by entry fee ($5.00) and typed recipe. Or Chadash reserves the right to publish the winning recipes. All other recipes will remain private.

Entry Rules

Forms:

1.      Entry forms can be obtained by clicking here or calling the receptionist at Or Chadash office 512-8500

2.      An entry fee and printed recipe must accompany each completed entry form

3.      All forms, fees and recipes (entry packet) are to be mailed or delivered to Or Chadash.

4.      The complete entry must be at Or Chadash no later than November 6th (note: date extended) in order to qualify

5.      Entry packets received after November 6th will be disqualified and returned to sender

Day of Contest:

1.      All food entries to be brought to Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, Ramada A for judging at specific times as set forth below. (a specific parking area west of Ramada A will be designated for your use)

a.       Foods may not be frozen when brought to judging area. (they may be chilled – if served cold)

b.      Foods entries do not need to be Kosher

2.      Bring Food to Initial check in table to be registered 15 -30 minutes prior to judging time (below). Failure to deliver food within designated time frame will be disqualifying

a.       You will be given a white plastic presentation plate labeled, by Or Chadash (OC) volunteer, with a unique ID on its edge

b.      Move to preparation table to ready your presentation to the judges

                                                               i.      Separate into 4 small tasting portions on the plate

                                                             ii.      No special condiments or garnishes are allowed, except as stipulated

                                                            iii.      Microwaves will be available for foods that require heating on site. Or Chadash volunteer (OC volunteer) will heat food just prior to judging according to your instructions

                                                           iv.      Chilled foods will be kept in our coolers by OC volunteer until just prior to

Judging

 

Delivery Time and Judging schedule

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Time

Food Category

Judging Time

 

7:30-7:45 a.m.

Cheesecake

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

cold

7:30-7:45 a.m.

Chopped Liver

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

cold

7:30-7:45 a.m.

Fish Salad

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

cold

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Kugel

9:00 – 10:00 a.m

room temp

8:30 – 8:45 a.m

Mandelbread

9:00 – 10:00 a.m

room temp

8:30 – 8:45 a.m

Rugelah

9:00 – 10:00 a.m

room temp

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Sephardic dish

10:00 –11:00 a.m.

D - ?

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Vegetarian Wild card

10:00 –11:00 a.m.

D - ?

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Knishes

10:00 –11:00 a.m.

hot

10:30-1045 a.m.

Blinzes

11:00-12:00 p.m.

hot

10:30-1045 a.m.

Brisket

11:00-12:00 p.m.

hot

10:30-1045 a.m.

Stuffed Cabbage

11:00-12:00 p.m.

hot

 

 

 

 

 

Cook-Off Food Presentation Requirements

 

 

1.      We provide 8” and/or 10” white plastic presentation plates for judging

2.      No garnish on plate (unless otherwise stipulated)

3.      Entrant’s # will be marked on presentation plate by OC volunteer

4.      No frozen product is allowed

5.      Food Specifics:

a.       Cheese cake

                                                                                       i.      Portion size:  four 2” wide slices

b.      Chopped Liver (traditional or vegetarian)

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: Four  2” -  3“  high and wide scoops

                                                                                     ii.      Lettuce bed garnish is allowed

c.       Fish Salad (white fish, chopped herring, tuna)

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: Four  2” -  3“  high and wide scoops

                                                                                     ii.      Lettuce bed garnish is allowed

d.      Kugel

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: four square pieces 2"-2"

e.       Mandelbread

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: eight pieces

f.        Rugelah

                                                                                       i.      Portion size:  Eight pieces

g.       Sephardic Dish (hot or cold)

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: Enough for four judges to taste

h.       Vegetarian Wild Card

                                                                                       i.      Portion size:  Enough for four judges to taste

i.         Knishes (potato, meat or other)

                                                                                       i.      Portion size:  4 whole pieces

j.        Blintzes  (may be all cheese, or with fruit)

                                                                                       i.      Portion size:  4 whole pieces

k.      Brisket

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: 4 slice – 1-2 oz per slice

                                                                                     ii.      May be with or without gravy

                                                                                    iii.      Will be reheated on on-site microwave

l.         Stuffed cabbage (with or without sauce)

                                                                                       i.      Portion size: ­­­4 rolls – 2” to 3” rolls

                                                                                     ii.      May include gravy/sauce

                                                                                    iii.      Will be reheated on on-site microwave

 

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