Hello everyone! March is National Nutrition Month, and we're celebrating by running a spice-themed recipe contest that we wanted to share with you! As you ladies already know, spices are a great way to create healthy, nutritious meals.

We have some terrific spice-themed prizes set aside, so send in your original recipe for a healthy entree using bottled herbs & spices from Trader Joe's. Are you a grill master with a killer rub recipe? Do your dishes fill the room with interesting spicy aromas? We really really really want to hear about it! We will judge winners based on creativity, flavor, and ease of preparation.

Please email recipe entries to contest@cookingwithtraderjoes.com by midnight, March 27, 2009.

1st prize: Spice Stack organizer* (holds 18 bottles and even includes pre-printed
shelf labels), granite mortar & pestle, microplane zester, nesting prep bowls
2nd prize: Spice Stack organizer*
3rd prize: The Spice and Herb Bible reference guide

Check out complete details for some bonus recipes and our list of Top Ten Spices & Herbs for Beginner Cooks:

Cooking with Trader Joe's: Contest: Spice Up Your Health!