Goodness Gracious, We Have a Winner at the 17th Annual Martha White®/Lodge® Cast Iron National Cornbread Cook-Off

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lorie R. of Buckatunna, Miss., was presented with the cast iron skillet crown as the grand prize winner of the 2013 Martha White®/Lodge® Cast Iron National Cornbread Cook-Off for her original main dish recipe, Roasted Poblano Chicken Posole with Floating Corn Cake Islands. Her winning recipe earned her $5,000 cash and a 30-inch stainless steel gas range (a $3,250 value) from FiveStar® Professional Cooking Equipment, a division of Brown Stove Works, Incorporated.

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Lorie's grand prize winning dish features the addition of roasted poblano peppers, providing a distinctive twist to this hearty traditional Mexican soup. Crisp corn cakes, made from a batter of Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread Mix and whole kernel corn and cheese, float on top of each bowl of soup, creating a delicious combination of flavor and texture.

"Martha White and the National Cornbread Festival® are committed to preserving the celebration of Southern food," said Linda Carman, Martha White baking expert. "We are so proud of all the winning recipes which help create special family moments any day of the week."

The National Cornbread Cook-Off was held in conjunction with the National Cornbread Festival® in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Ten finalists recreated their original, main dish cornbread recipes made with Martha White Cornbread Mix in Lodge® Cast Iron cookware for the chance to win cash prizes. A panel of experts, including food writers and television personalities, took on the difficult task of selecting three winners after tasting all of the dishes.

The second place winner, Crystal S. of Northglenn, Colo., took home a $1,500 cash prize for her Harvest Apple Cornbread Panzanella, a sweet and savory take on Italian bread salad with a Southern touch.

Third place and $1,000 went to Kim B. of Henegar, Ala., for her Poppin' Chicken Pones, an updated version of the classic stuffed pepper using poblanos instead of the traditional bell peppers. The remaining seven finalists each took home $150 cash and special gifts from Martha White and Lodge® Cast Iron.

To make these award-winning dishes at home, get the recipes from www.MarthaWhite.com.

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