As part of its Cooking Across America Series, Golden West Publishers is offering all residents, businesses, organizations and food manufacturers of Missouri the opportunity to have one or more of their favorite recipes included in the new "Missouri Cook Book." One published contributor whose recipes are chosen in a random drawing will receive $100 in free cookbooks from the publisher.

All published contributors will receive a free copy of the book.

Recipes that are of historical significance or especially pertain to foods that are identified with Missouri as well as those that reflect the ethnic or cultural background of Missouri residents are the main focus of this new book. Also, family favorites will be considered.

Deadline for submission is April 15. A Recipe Submission Form must be sent for each recipe.

For Recipe Submission Forms or more information call 1 (800) 658-5830, write Golden West Publishers, 4113 N. Longview, Phoenix, Ariz. 85014, fax (602) 279-6901 or e-mail goldwest@goodnet.com.