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Catahoula Parish 4H holds an Annual Cookery Contest every year. If a member places in the parish contest they can compete in the Regional contest. Below are the categories and rules members can choose to participate in. The date for this years Cookery Contest is Dec 13, 2025 at 10 AM. It is held at the Methodist Church and the 4H Office.
Dishes must be brought to the contest in an ice chest on ice (no insulated bags) & cold to the touch
| Divisions | Description |
|---|---|
| Rice Main Dish | Must contain at least 1 cup of uncooked or 2 cups of cooked rice (white or brown). Dish must contain a protein (meat – pork, chicken, beef, etc.). |
| Rice Any Other | Must contain at least 1 cup or uncooked or 2 cups of cooked rice (white or brown). Dish may be salad, dessert, and/or side dish – Not main dish. |
| Pecan | Must contain at least 1 cup of pecans. Any type pecan dish may be entered. |
| Sweet Potato | Must contain a minimum of 1 cup of fresh, canned, or frozen sweet potatoes. Any type dish may be entered. |
| Egg | Must contain a minimum of 4 eggs – can be 4 whites, 4 yolks, or 4 whole eggs. No raw egg in final product. Any type dish may be entered. |
| Chicken | Must contain a minimum of 2 pounds bone-in or 1 pound deboned chicken meat. Any type dish may be entered. |
| Quick & Easy Ground Beef | Must contain a minimum of 1 pound ground beef. Meat should be cooked until gray in color (not pink) & juices run clear. Must be prepared and cooked within 30 minutes. Any type ground beef dish may be entered. |
| Main Dish Beef | Must contain a minimum of 1 pound beef. All beef should be cooked until gray in color (not pink) & juices run clear. Any type beef dish may be entered. |
| Corn | Dish must contain a minimum of 1 cup (8 ounces) of corn products such as corn meal, grits, hominy corn, fresh, frozen or canned corn. Any type of corn dish may be entered. |
