(NECN) - TV Diner's Billy Costa gets the 411 about the upcoming Hood New England Dairy Cook Off from Mike Kociela, Director of Event Marketing for Scorch Agency.

Mike is the creative mastermind behind what is sure to be one of this years most talked about food competitions, and he has all the info on how to get involved, and what it will take to bring home the grand prize of $10,000!

The first ever New England Dairy Cook-Off is presented by Hood Sour Cream where everyday home cooks have a chance to compete for a $10,000 grand prize.

Recipe submissions from all six New England states will be accepted in the following categories: Breakfast, Soups/Appetizers, Lunch/Dinner, Side Dishes, and Desserts.

Each recipe must include at least one qualifying Hood product: Hood Creams, Simply Smart Milks, Hood Milks, Hood Cottage Cheese, Hood Sour Cream, Hood Country Creamer, and Calorie Countdown.

Five semi-finalists from each of the six New England states will be chosen for a chance to compete in the Hood New England Dairy Cook-Off on November 1st, at the Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine.

All recipes must be submitted by October 2nd, and the semi-finalists will be chosen by October 9th.