(NAPSA)—Creative amateur cooks can turn their kitchen experiments into cash by entering the 40th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. Co-sponsored by GE Appliances, the prestigious national contest will award a $1 million grandprize for the best original recipe. From the contest entries, Pillsbury will choose 100 winners to compete at the contest finals in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 24-27, 2002. To enter, visit www.bakeoff.com or call 1-800-533-1822 by Sept. 30, 2001, for an entry form. Entry deadline is Oct. 15, 2001. To get inspired for your entry, try this quick and easy hot snack recipe, which won Arlene Glaser of Parma, Ohio, a trip to the last BakeOff? Contest. Flaky Deli Slices 1 (15-0z.) pkg. Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crusts, softened as directed on package % cup grated Parmesan cheese % Ib. very thinly sliced cooked ham % Ib. thinly sliced pepperoni 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese Heat oven to 450F. Remove crusts from pouches; unfold crusts. Press out fold lines. Sprinkle each crust with Parmesan cheese. Top each crust with ham, pepperoni and Cheddar cheese to within 1 inch of edges. Loosely roll up each crust. Place rolls seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Fold ends under. Bakeat 450F. for 12 to 17 minutesor until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut eachroll into 16 slices. Serve warm. 32 servings.
