Lentil Fest lists cook-off winners

The National Lentil Festival announced the winners of the 2012 Legendary Lentil Cook-Off held Saturday during the festival. First place was the French Cassoulet with Lentils, Bacon, Sausage and Chicken Confit by Lily Julow of Gainesville, Fla. She will receive a $1,000 cash award sponsored by the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council. Second place went to Washington Harvest Salad submitted by Michelle Keno of Fairfield who will receive $500. The third place award went to Italian Peasant-Kissed Lentil & Butternut Squash Chili submitted by Kelly Mapes of Fort Collins, Colo., who will receive $250.

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