Each fall, the Northern Virginia Daily publishes a special section called "Restaurants & Recipes." This section is filled with recipes submitted by readers. The recipes are tested and judged, and three winners are selected.
Winners of 2009 Northern Virginia Daily's recipe contest
1st Place - Grape Salad
Margie Beulke of Front Royal wins a one-night stay at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester, plus dinner for two at The Dancing Goat, for her Grape Salad recipe.
2nd Place - Cream Scones
Susan Shirkey of Edinburg wins a $50 gift certificate from The Main Street Mill Restaurant for her Cream Scones.
3rd Place - Thai Chicken with Linguini
Jane Kallenborn of Woodstock wins a gift basket from Sugar Hill Gift Baskets for her Thai Chicken with Linguini recipe.