A Recipe Contest For California Raisin Lovers

A panel of esteemed judges, including California Raisin growers and their families, will evaluate the recipe entries. In addition, celebrity personal trainer Valerie Waters will name the winner of the Valerie Waters Wise Choice Award for the healthiest recipe.

Minted Yogurt Soup with

California Raisins

1 cup California natural and golden raisins

1/2 cup dry sherry

1 tablespoon each honey and balsamic vinegar

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt

1 cup low-fat milk

1 large cucumber; peeled, seeded and chopped

2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

1/4 cup each scallions and fresh chives, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

1 cup walnuts, chopped

Soak raisins in sherry, honey and balsamic vinegar for 20 minutes. In large bowl, combine yogurt, milk, cucumber, eggs, scallions, chives, salt, pepper and mint. Add raisins with liquid and walnuts. Cover and chill thoroughly, at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Stir soup and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve in chilled bowls with raisins, walnuts, chives and sprigs of mint as garnish. Serves 6.

California Raisins are the key ingredient in this winning recipe.

To enter, visit LoveYour Raisins.com or mail a list of ingredients and preparation instructions on an 81/2 by 11-inch sheet of paper to California Raisins Wise Choices Recipe Contest, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814. For contest criteria, rules or additional information and recipes, visit LoveYourRaisins.com. For raisin inspiration, try this winning recipe.

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