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Submit Your Recipe to The Buffalo & Erie County Food Policy Council Emergency Eats Cookbook!

We're thrilled to invite you to contribute to the Emergency Eats Cookbook, a unique collection of recipes designed for times when resources are limited.

Share your culinary creativity by submitting a recipe that costs $10 or less to make and uses common pantry items.

We’re looking for inventive dishes that require little to no baking or specialty equipment.

Submission Guidelines:
  • Cost: Recipes should be about $10 or less to make.
  • Ingredients: Use common pantry items. You can find a list of common pantry items here: https://www3.erie.gov/fpc/pantry-items.
  • Preparation: Aim for minimal baking and no need for specialty equipment - think of a kitchen in an emergency situation!
Categories & Prizes:

Four lucky submissions will be chosen to win a Food Policy Council tote bag, a printed and bound copy of the cookbook, and a $25 grocery gift card of your choosing.  

Recipes should be submitted in at least one of the following categories:

  • Most Resourceful: Utilize common pantry items and prepare without electricity or gas.
  • Healthiest: Offer a low-sodium, low-sugar recipe with a balanced ratio of protein and carbohydrates.
  • Best Cultural Representation: Reflect tradition, history, and identity of a specific culture, promoting understanding and appreciation of underrepresented cuisines.
  • Most Cost-Effective: Create a recipe that delivers great value, producing a large amount of food for a low cost.

Submit your recipe today to help ensure our recipes are delicious when the weather is malicious!

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