Because 2 days is never enough.

Starting today, the Food Network is accepting entries for a new competition series called Ultimate Recipe Showdown. The network is looking for any favorite “original” family recipes that fall into 1 of 6 categories:

• Chicken
• Soups and Stews
• Cakes
• Cookies
• Pasta
• Comfort Food
• Burgers

Recipes will be judged on originality, presentation, and taste by the Food Network panel, and the top 9 entries in each category will travel to LA in August for the final competition. The winning contestant will receive $10,000.

Entries must be submitted online by May 25, 2007.