FeastNH

Past Cookoff Winners

recipe guide

2007

GRAND PRIZE: Arnold Canner

Appetizers & Sides:

Arnold Canner, Nashua - Portobello Mushrooms with Zucchini and Goat Cheese Crumbles

Barbara Habina, Hudson - Honey Apple Peanut Butter Dip

Soups & Salads:

Deborah Neckorcuk, Nashua - Gran Gala Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing

Main Dishes:

Sally Bowen, Hollis - Oatmeal Patties

Desserts:

Candence Beard, Merrimack - Salad Dressing Chocolate Cake

2006

GRAND PRIZE: Matt Fulham

Soups, Sides & Appetizers:

Cindy Butler, Nashua - Gazpacho

Vegetables & Salads:

Stacie Sanborn, Nashua - BLT Salad in a Bowl

Main Dishes:

Matt Fulham, Milford - Hoisin-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Desserts:

Dana Darrow, Nashua - Caramel Pecan Pie

2005

GRAND PRIZE: Dean Winkelmann

Soups, Appetizers & Sides:

Priscilla Watson, Hudson - Shredded Wheat Bread

Vegetables & Salads:

Dean Winkelmann, Hudson - Sesame Beef Salad

Main Dishes:

Lisa Lapin, Nashua - Avocado and Feta Cheese Salad Wraps

Desserts:

Kathleen McClaskey, Amherst - Cherry Almond Fudge

2004

GRAND PRIZE: Cindy Martel

Soups, Appetizers & Sides:

Dee Breton, Litchfield - Hearty Southwestern Salsa Soup

Vegetables & Salads:

Denise Cushing, Hudson - Zucchini Stir Fry

Main Dishes:

Mary Ellen Reed, Nashua - Peaches 'n Cream French Toast

Desserts:

Cindy Martel, Manchester - Fresh Fruit Pudding Compote

2003

GRAND PRIZE: Brenda Sanville

Soups & Appetizers:

Natalie Frissore, Nashua - Martha's Crabmeat Dip

Vegetables & Salads:

Carmen Bosse, Nashua - Taco Salad

Main Dishes:

Brenda Sanville, Nashua - Pumpkin Hollow Chicken Cashew Casserole

Desserts:

Amanda Brochu, Nashua - Banana Split Cake

2002

GRAND PRIZE: Maggie Fernald

Soups & Appetizers:

Richard LaFord, Nashua - Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Salads & Side Dishes:

Cindy Butler, Brookline - Broccoli Salad

Main Dishes:

Christine Maddalena, Ipswich, Mass - Cranberry Sauced Pork Chops

Desserts:

Maggie Fernald, Milford - Double-Good Blueberry Pie

2001

GRAND PRIZE: Bonnie Draper

Soups & Appetizers:

Beth Birkett, Milford - Hot and Sassy Corn Dip

Salads & Side Dishes:

Ann Doane, Litchfield - Strawberries in Snow

Main Dishes:

Bonnie Draper, Wilton - Savory Eggs Meulemeester

Desserts:

Sue Dziedzic, Nashua - Chocolate Buckeyes

2000

GRAND PRIZE: Emily Smith

Soups & Appetizers:

Jean Fortier, Nashua - Celine's Fruit Dip

Vegetables & Salads:

Barbara Habina, Hudson - Cranberry Salad

Main Dishes:

Jane Dyer, Nashua - Strawberry and Banana Stuffed French Toast

Desserts:

Emily Smith, Nashua - Bailey's Banana Rice Pudding

1999

GRAND PRIZE: Louise Stevens

Soups & Appetizers:

Hannah Belesca, Merrimack - Golden Soup

Vegetables & Salads:

Beth Reeves, Hudson - Vegetable Gratin

Main Dishes:

Jean Fortier, Nashua - Garden Sandwich

Desserts:

Louise Stevens, Nashua - Grandma's Maple-Frosted Apple Tart

1998

GRAND PRIZE: Mary Pelerine

Vegetables & Salads:

Mary Pelerine, Merrimack - Strawberry Chicken Salad

Soups & Appetizers:

Janet Pare, Nashua - Quick & Easy Burrito Roll-Ups

Main Dishes:

Joann Breen, Nashua - Minimal Fat Stir Fry

Baked Goods & Desserts:

Debbie Desmond, Nashua - Sour Cream Apple Squares

1997

GRAND PRIZE: Linda Vaughan

Vegetables & Salads:

Linda Vaughan, Nashua - Waldorf Salad

Soups & Appetizers:

Robin Lane, Nashua - Robin's "To Die For" Mexican Dip

Main Dishes:

Maria Majka, Nashua - Marinated Chicken Kabobs

Baked Goods:

Anne Frens, Nashua - Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake

Desserts:

Dorothy Pitarys, Nashua - Creame Celeste

1996

GRAND PRIZE: Pat Pappal

Soups & Appetizers:

Gail Kazlouskas, Hudson - Eggplant Soup

Vegetables & Side Dishes:

Barbara Murphy, Nashua - Romaine Lettuce with Strawberries

Main Dishes:

Denise Hoye, Merrimack - Spinach Enchiladas

Lauren Boardman, Merrimack - Four-Pepper Pasta

Desserts:

Pat Pappal, Hudson - Aunt Mary's Plum Cake

1995

GRAND PRIZE: Karen Gilbert

Soups & Appetizers:

Janet Schrippa, Nashua - Clam Canapes

Vegetables & Salads:

Nancy Lavoie, Merrimack - Marinated Carrots

Main Dishes:

Robin Lane, Nashua - Light Quiche

Desserts:

Karen Gilbert, Hudson - Pumpkin Flan Cake

Baked Goods:

Cindy Whitney, Nashua - Cream Cheese Danish

1994

GRAND PRIZE: Rita Simons

Soups & Appetizers:

Karen Gilbert, Hudson - Mini Ham Squares

Vegetables & Salads:

Rita Simons, Nashua - Cherry-Pineapple Salad

Main Dishes:

Linda Vaughan, Nashua - Southwestern Stir Fry

Baked Goods & Desserts:

Kathy Vitale, Nashua - Hershey Chocolate Double Mint Dessert

1993

GRAND PRIZE: Susan Jacobson

Soups & Appetizers:

Gloria Eno, Windham - Crab Dip

Vegetables & Salads:

Carol Luers Eyman, Nashua - Stuffed Potatoes

Baked Goods:

Laurie Munro, Merrimack - Mom's Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

Main Dishes:

Diane Racano, Merrimack - Mexican Pizza

Desserts:

Susan Jacobson, Litchfield - Hot Apple Crunch

1992

GRAND PRIZE: Laura Chase Bullock

Soups & Appetizers:

Carolyn Gargasz, Hollis - Gazpacho

Vegetables & Salads:

Patricia French, Nashua - Mandarin Orange Salad

Main Dishes:

Cheryl Krehbiel, Nashua - Zippy Chicken Stir Fry

Desserts:

Laura Chase Bullock, Nashua - Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

1991

GRAND PRIZE: Linda True

Soups & Appetizers:

Mia DeFilippis, Hudson - Chicken Wings

Baked Goods:

Diane Racano, Merrimack - Spiced Wine Cake

Vegetables & Salads:

Linda True, Nashua - Mandarin Salad

Main Dishes:

Susan Jacobson, Litchfield - Baked Stuffed Shrimp

Desserts:

Lee Ann Packer, Temple - Deluxe Party Dessert

1990

GRAND PRIZE: Janis Bigelow

Soups & Appetizers:

Zarue Injian, Nashua - Mock Khema

Vegetables & Salads:

Ann Dahlinger, Milford - Broccoli Casserole

Baked Goods:

Judith Lembree, Nashua - Ginger Crinkles

Main Dishes:

Janis Bigelow, Hollis - Company Chicken Breasts Supreme

Desserts:

Jocelyn Smith, Nashua - Pavlova

1989

GRAND PRIZE: Ann Majdanski

Soups & Appetizers:

Karen Holt, Nashua - Artichoke/Crab Dip

Mary Phillis, Nashua - Coconut Butterflied Shrimp

Vegetables & Salads:

Jane Fucci, Hudson - Easy Eggplant Appetizers

Main Dishes:

Ann Majdanski, Nashua - Buttery Fish

Baked Goods:

Pat Jewett, Litchfield - Raisin-Filled Cookies

Desserts:

Dorenne Simonsen, Merrimack - Chocolate Mousse Cake

1988

GRAND PRIZE: Brenda Morrison

Soups & Appetizers:

Anne Frens, Nashua - Creole Bisque

Mary Phillis, Nashua - Coconut Butterflied Shrimp

Vegetables & Salads:

Brenda Dwyer, Nashua - Ambrosia

Main Dishes:

Diane Peragine, Nashua - Grilled Chicken Breasts

Baked Goods:

Ann Doane, Litchfield - Nisu

Desserts:

Brenda Morrison, Nashua - Chocolate Dream Cake

1987

GRAND PRIZE: Mary Ellen Reed

Soups & Appetizers:

Sarah Holt, Nashua - Mexican Party Dip

Vegetables & Salads:

Mary Ellen Reed, Nashua - Sweet Potato Puff

Main Dishes:

Gail LaJeunesse, Milford - Spinach-Filled Turkey Roll

Baked Goods:

Susan Burke, Nashua - Almond Pastry Pretzel

Desserts:

Jean Cottrell, Nashua - Silky Chocolate Pie

1986

GRAND PRIZE: Pat Whitney

Soups & Appetizers:

Patti Marion, Nashua - Ham Soup

Breads, Rolls & Muffins:

Nancy Plourde, Nashua - Mushroom Florentine

Vegetables & Salads:

Janis Bigelow, Hollis - Sweet Potato Puff

Main Dishes:

Jane Colby, Nashua - Spinach-Filled Turkey Roll

Anna Kendall, Nashua - Pytt i Panna (Hash in Frypan)

Desserts:

Pat Whitney, Nashua - Mincemeat Cheese Pie

1985

GRAND PRIZE: George Foushi

Soups:

George Foushi, Merrimack - Holiday Chowder

Appetizers:

Eileen Gosselin, Hudson - Hidden Treasures

Baked Goods:

Ruth Vancour, Hudson - English Tea Loaf

Salads & Vegetables:

Maggie Rowe, Hudson - Frozen Fruit Slush

Main Dishes:

Jill Jarvis, Wilton - Seasoned Scallops

Desserts:

Joann Breen, Nashua - Strawberry Shortcake

1984

GRAND PRIZE: Joyce Holloran

Soups & Appetizers:

Donna Phelan, Mont Vernon - Cheese Soup

Baked Goods:

Joyce Holloran, Nashua - Blueberry Muffins

Salads & Vegetables:

Beth Chestnutt, Nashua - Artichoke Rice Salad

Main Dishes:

Nancy Paquin, Hudson - Easy Mix 'n' Pour Quiche

Sandra Seale, Nashua - Ocean Garden Stew

Desserts:

Jeanne Grace, Nashua - Raspberry Ribbon Pie

1983

GRAND PRIZE: Claire Goudreau

Appetizers:

Karen Fitzgerald, Nashua - Eggplant Dip

Breads:

Lynne Dunaj, Nashua - Sour Cream Corn Bread

Main Dishes:

Joyce Williams, Nashua - Ham and Vegetable Medley

Vegetables & Salads:

Betty Ayer, Nashua - Zucchini Casserole

Laurence Pappademas, Nashua - Orange/Spinach Toss

Desserts:

Claire Goudreau, Nashua - Frosted Apple Squares

Outdoor Cooking:

Rita Terrell, Nashua - Teriyaki Beef

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