For the 2005 Sunkist Citrus Challenge, hundreds of at-home chefs across the country proved that a splash of citrus can spice up any meal and inspire flavorful, fun and quick creations that any cook would be eager to share.
The national contest called for amateur chefs to enter their recipes in three categories: Entree, Quick & Easy and Citrus Celebre. Entrants from nearly 30 states submitted their signature, citrus-inspired recipes.
After much blending, sauteing, stirring and simmering, official Sunkist Citrus Challenge judges announced in March that they had discovered three excellent recipes bursting with citrus flavor. The winning chefs were Lisa Keys of Middlebury, Conn., Edwina Gadsby of Great Falls, Mt., and Nikki Norman of Milton, Tenn.
“It’s a delight to see how the premium great taste and versatility of citrus inspired such creativity in the kitchen,” said chef Nancy Swinney, one of the contest’s head judges.
The winning recipes were evaluated by a panel of judges using the official criteria – taste, ease of preparation and accordance with a fun, wholesome and healthy lifestyle. Each winning chef was...