Contest: Share Your Favorite Recipe and Win €10 A new culinary contest, titled GASTROGURU, invites home cooks to film themselves preparing their favorite dish and submit the video for a chance to win €10. Participants can be well‑known chefs or everyday cooks, but must demonstrate good culinary skills in front of the camera. How to Enter 1. Record a video of you cooking your chosen recipe. 2. Send the video to the email address [email protected]. 3. For questions, call 942 25 31. The contest is organized by Violina Vasilieva, who also provides a seasonal dessert recipe for participants to try. Sample Recipe: Apple‑Nut Cake Ingredients for the cake batter – 2 cups all‑purpose flour – 1 cup sugar – 2 eggs – ½ cup oil – 1 packet baking powder – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 3 apples, peeled and diced – ½ cup chopped walnuts – 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon Ingredients for the topping – 8 biscuits (plain or chocolate) – 4 Tbsp sugar (white or brown) – 1 apple, grated with skin on – ½ cup chopped walnuts Preparation 1. Beat the eggs with sugar until frothy. 2. Add oil and grated apples, mixing well. 3. Stir in flour, baking powder, walnuts, vanilla, and cinnamon. 4. Pour the batter into a small rectangular or round tin lined with parchment paper. 5. Spread the topping mixture over the batter. 6. Bake at 180 °C for about 40 minutes, covering with foil if necessary to prevent browning. The contest encourages creativity and showcases a variety of cooking styles. Entries will be judged on presentation, taste, and originality. Winners will receive a €10 prize and their video featured in the GASTROGURU segment.