Somersize Recipe Contest Cookbook

The story behind the Somersize Recipe Contest Cookbook began in 2001 when I launched this website. I was so excited to read your posts from all over the world, telling your stories of success with Somersizing, answering one another's questions, and sharing your fabulous recipes. As I looked through the recipes on the website, I was thrilled to see the creative and delicious ideas for new Somersize Recipes. And then it hit me... a Somersize Recipe Contest! We set up some guidelines and announced the contest. I promised there would be up to 30 winners who would have their recipes published in a future Somersize book, and each winner would receive a $250 gift certificate to SuzanneSomers.com

The recipes began pouring in. We received over 1,000 entries. I gathered a Recipe Contest Committee which consisted of me, Alan, and my daughter-in-law, Caroline. We cooked and tasted and cooked and tasted. We had a very difficult time narrowing it down to just 30 winners, so we ultimately chose the 30 Grand Prize Winners and also added a new category for 30 Honorable Mentions to receive a $50 gift certificate to SuzanneSomers.com.

We had so many wonderful entries that we have devoted an entire, beautiful, full-color book to the contest, complete with the 60 fabulous recipes featuring Hors D'oeuvres, Breakfasts, Soups & Salads, Sauces & Dressings, Side Dishes, Entrees, and Desserts. We've also included tons of full-color photos of these delicious recipes, plus before and after photos of the winners with their moving stories of success. We looked through all your letters and delighted in reading your wonderful testimonials of how much you love this way of eating. It warms my heart that you are losing weight with ease and loving the food.

And to celebrate your expertise in the kitchen, we have combined the Recipe Contest Cookbook with a darling sage-green Somersize Apron! My signature apron is made of thick, washable cotton, and has an adorable lavender gingham yoke and trim. Plus it has an adjustable neck strap and two deep pockets for your convenience.

So here are the 30 Grand Prize Winners and the 30 Honorable Mentions for the first ever SuzanneSomers.com Somersize Recipe Contest. Congratulations! You are my heroes.