To help reinvigorate holiday menus, the National Pork Board conducted a survey to uncover the top food and flavor trends Americans are getting excited about. Check out the following pork recipes inspired by the emerging trends expected to grace holiday tables this year. For more information on the flavorful findings including more recipes, tips and wine pairings, check out www.porkbeinspired.com.

*** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 8, 2012 ***

The National Pork Board is also sponsoring a delicious giveaway at Kitchen PLAY. Simply recreate this or any recipe from this month’s Progressive Party, post about the experience on your blog and provide a link to your post on Kitchen PLAY to enter.  All qualifying bloggers in each course will be entered to win a National Pork Board prize valued at $100 (6 prizes total) including:

• 2 Jill Silverman Hough “Perfect Pairing“ Cookbooks
• $50 American Express gift card
• $25 in coupons to purchase fresh pork products.

The deadline is January 1, 2012. Please review the complete contest rules before entering. Good luck!

Just in time for holiday entertaining, Calphalon has unveiled a stunning new line of Kitchen Electrics. These sleek, stylish and reliable appliances will add panache to your cooking and ensure that your recipes come out perfectly every time. From breakfast to midnight snack, Calphalon keeps your kitchen humming!

Calphalon is also sponsoring a wonderful giveaway at Kitchen PLAY. Simply recreate any one recipe from this month’s Progressive Party, post about the experience on your blog and provide a link to your post on Kitchen PLAY to enter.  All qualifying bloggers in each course will be entered to win a Calphalon Kitchen Electrics prize valued at $100 (6 prizes total).  The deadline is November 30, 2011. Please review the complete contest rules before entering. Good luck!

Fall is officially here, and so is your chance to get to know onions. To really get to know onions. After all, did you realize that the onions you buy this time of year are “storage” onions? They have a lower moisture content which means they store well. This also makes them perfect for many cooking techniques associated with colder weather, like roasting and braising. Visit the National Onion Association website for more on this fascinating vegetable.

The National Onion Association is also sponsoring a wonderful giveaway here at Kitchen PLAY. Simply recreate any one recipe from this month’s Progressive Party, post about the experience on your blog and provide a link to your post on Kitchen PLAY to enter. All qualifying bloggers in each course will be entered to win $100 (6 prizes total).  The deadline is October 31, 2011. Please review the complete contest rules before entering. Good luck!

September has arrived and with it come orchards brimming with delicious, nutritious apples. The US Apple Association celebrates apples season with this scrumptious Progressive Party, featuring recipes ranging from savory to sweet, from cooked to crunchy. Explore the six different takes on this versatile fruit and find new ways to enjoy your favorite variety!

The US Apple Association is also sponsoring a wonderful giveaway here at Kitchen PLAY. Simply recreate any one recipe from this month’s Progressive Party, post about the experience on your blog and provide a link to your post on Kitchen PLAY to enter. All qualifying bloggers in each course will be entered to win $100 (6 prizes total).  The deadline is September 30, 2011. Please review the complete contest rules before entering. Good luck!