Recipe4Living is spreading the holiday cheer by offering one of the most exciting holiday recipe contests of 2011 - with $1,100 in prizes!

From December 1 to 9, we want you to share your splendid seasonal kitchen creations. Whether you're the queen of casseroles, a cookie connoisseur, or a candy cognoscente, we want to know what you're baking and making this holiday season!

Send your recipe to HolidayContest@Recipe4Living.com and be sure to include a photo! On December 12, we will announce the winner of the contest, and he/she will receive a $1,000 American Express gift card and a $100 Starbucks card to use on gifts or your favorite Starbucks products! Send in your recipes now for a chance to win these fantastic prizes!

For inspiration for your holiday recipes, click here.

Contest Details:

1. Send us your best holiday recipe by e-mailing HolidayContest@Recipe4Living.com (You must include a title, ingredients, directions, serving size, and a photo!)
   
2. The contest begins December 1, 2011 at 12:00 AM EST and ends on December 9, 2011 at 11:59 PM EST.
3. We'll announce the winner on December 12th in our Recipe4Living newsletter (sign up now!) and on the homepage.
4. The winner will receive a $1,000 American Express gift card AND a $100 Starbucks card!

Fine Print

1. Each submission must have a recipe title, summary, ingredients, directions, serving size and a photo.
2. Each entrant may enter the contest one time only.
3. Winner will be contacted by e-mail. If we do not receive a response within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.
4. By submitting a recipe and photo, you agree to the Official Contest Rules and Recipe4Living's Terms and Conditions.
5. The contest is only open to users in the continental U.S.