Bella Sun Luci New Recipe Contest
CHICO, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bella Sun Luci, the leading brand of premium sun-dried tomato products by Mooney Farms, is excited to announce the final call for entries in its New Recipe Contest, where home cooks and culinary enthusiasts have the chance to showcase their skills and win big. Mooney Farms started this recipe contest to encourage more people to be creative using fresh, high-quality ingredients. "We want our recipe contest to inspire more people to start making great food at home using great products in their dishes," said Mary Mooney, owner of Mooney Farms. This is a great opportunity to try something new in the kitchen.
Social media has become a powerful source of inspiration for home cooks, with countless fun and easy recipes being shared every day. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest have transformed how people discover and try new dishes, making cooking more accessible and exciting for everyone. "At Bella Sun Luci, we love seeing the creativity from our community and how they use our products in fresh, delicious ways. We want this recipe contest to further inspire at-home chefs," says Mary Mooney. Social media is bringing food lovers together from all over the world—and Mooney Farms is proud to be part of this inspiring movement.
The contest is open to any original recipe featuring a Bella Sun Luci product. With a wide variety of delicious options to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Contestants can use any item from Bella Sun Luci's diverse product line, ranging from their classic California sun-dried tomatoes to their new 100% olive oil salad dressings or flavorful meat marinades. It's an opportunity to get creative and make something truly delicious at home!
The winners of the recipe contest receive fantastic awards for competing. The first-place winner receives a cash prize, cookware from Le Creuset, and a wide variety of Bella Sun Luci products. The next two placing recipes receive cookware from Le Creuset, and a wide variety of Bella Sun Luci products as well. These great prizes are a wonderful way to support the winners as they take their cooking to the next level.
Entries must be submitted before the contest deadline- don't miss the opportunity to enter a recipe this year! Check out the Bella Sun Luci website @bellsunluci.com for more information!
Founded in 1986, Mooney Farms is a third-generation, certified woman-owned, family company rooted in quality, integrity, and family values. Mooney Farms has grown to be the premier producer of sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil in the United States. Mooney Farms is vertically integrated. The family oversees every step from seed to jar, sourcing all ingredients locally to ensure freshness and exceptional quality in every jar. Their innovation continues to meet the demands of the modern consumer, offering a cleaner, more sustainable option for today's wide variety of recipients. Mooney Farms has a 100,000 square foot facility and 200-year-old olive trees planted among rows of lavender and rosemary, which reflects the family's rich history of the Mediterranean. Its flagship product line, Bella Sun Luci, features premium California-grown and Mediterranean-inspired foods created from authentic family recipes. Bella Sun Luci's sun-dried tomatoes add genuine Mediterranean flavor to homemade appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and more. The Bella Sun Luci line also includes a new 100% olive oil Salad Dressings, Plant-Based Tomato Jerky, Pasta Sauces, Bruschetta Spreads, Bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Risotto, and Marinades. Visit BellaSunLuci.com to learn more and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Press Contact: Abigail ThorpeMooney Farms530-899-2661pr@mooneyfarms.com
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