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2008 National Recipe Contest - Finalists

The remaining finalists each won a $3,500 scholarship to JWU, renewable for up to four years.
 

DESSERT CATEGORY
· Christina Cassel, a senior at East Hampton High School in Sagonack, N.Y.
Light Cheesecake with Pomegranate Gelee
· Kevin Frei, a senior at Potter-Dix High School in Potter, Neb.
Fresh Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Stuffed in a Crispy Pizzelle Cookie
· Eiljah Gurman, a senior at Eastside High School in Gainesville, Fla.
Strawberry Espresso Mocha Mousse
· Valerie NeSmith, a senior at Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Fla.
Strawberry Gallette with Lemon Custard and Strawberry Chambord
· Abbey Reedy, a senior at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Mango, Pineapple Sorbet and Fresh Strawberries
· Emily Roberts, a senior at Robert G. Cole High School in Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
Boston Cream Pie with a Strawberry Twist
· Timothy Tsao, a senior at South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, Calif.
Green Tea Sponge Cake with Vanilla Cream, Strawberry and Mango Purée and Sesame Seed Brittle
 

DINNER CATEGORY
· José Andreś, a senior at Academia del Perpertuo Socorro in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Caribbean Spiced Grouper with Pineapple-Mango Sauce and Sweet Potato Purée
· Cada Fabian, a senior at Chatfield Senior High School in Littleton, Colo.
Salmon Ceviche with Spiced Purple Potato, Avocado-Pineapple Salsa, Fried Green Plantains & Cucumber Strips
· Spencer Frye, a senior at Broadmoor Technical Center in Lenexa, Kan.
Pan Roasted Kona Kampachi
· John Manneh, a senior at Mira Mesa High School in San Diego
Pine Nut Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Saffron Brown Rice, Chick Pea Salsa and Feta Sauce
· Paul McPherson, a senior at Murrell Dobbins High School in Philadelphia
Ballotine Stuffed Chicken Breast with Crisp Corn and Potato Cakes
· Jenna Ortiz, a senior at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Colo.
New Zealand King Salmon Filet with Strawberry Glaze
· Emmalee Santioni, a senior at Fowlerville High School in Fowlerville, Mich.
Spaghetti Squash Marinara with Pesto Polenta and Ribbon Vegetables