Enter the Kitchens.com Renovation Recipes Contest

New recipe competition seeks recipes that come in handy during a kitchen renovation.

Chicago—October 1, 2010—Feeding your family is one of the hardest parts of a kitchen remodel. The costs—and calories—of microwave meals, fast food and restaurants add up fast. It’s especially rough when the cooktop and oven are out of commission. So why not turn to small appliances to create delicious home-cooked meals during a renovation? The Kitchens.com Renovation Recipes Contest is looking for recipes that are quick, tasty and make use of at least one small appliance.

Contestants can enter recipes in five categories: beverages, appetizers, sides and salads, entrees and desserts. Recipes should make use of at least one small appliance. Five category winners will receive a KitchenAid® Artisan® stand mixer, and one Grand Prize winner will also receive a KitchenAid® coffee maker, countertop oven and toaster. KitchenAid is the official sponsor of the Renovation Recipes Contest.

“Everyone worries about how to cope when they don’t have a fully functional kitchen,” says Kimberly Sweet, editor-in-chief of Kitchens.com. “The Renovation Recipes Contest makes a great addition to our Surviving a Remodel content and is also a fun new way for our readers to engage with each other and with Kitchens.com.”

"We think the Renovations Recipes Contest will inspire cooks to discover new uses for the countertop appliances they may have to rely on when in the middle of a renovation," notes Deb O'Connor, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "For example, maybe a blender is always used for smoothies, the countertop oven is used just to reheat and the food processor only comes out for chopping vegetables. Here's an opportunity to think out of the box and discover the full potential of these often underutilized appliances."

Readers will vote on the recipes to choose finalists. A panel of judges including representatives of Kitchens.com and KitchenAid will select the ultimate winners from the finalists, who will be recognized on Kitchens.com.

About Kitchens.com: Kitchens.com is a comprehensive resource for homeowners seeking information and inspiration for their ideal kitchen. This independent online publication features photography, design trends and ideas, new product updates, product buying guides, and handy how-to information on planning and budgeting--all in a user-friendly format that puts knowledge at consumers' fingertips. Founded in 1996, Kitchens.com is based in Chicago.

About KitchenAid:  Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks.Over 90 years later, the KitchenAid brand now offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand* visit http://KitchenAid.com.

*Based on a September 2010 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the American Culinary Federation when asked about refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens, electric mixers, blenders, food processors, kitchen gadgets and toasters.