Monthly Recipe Challenge
Welcome to the Just a Taste Recipe Challenge, where each month we whip up something delicious together! Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just learning your way around the kitchen, this is your invitation to join a community of food lovers who aren’t afraid to get a little flour on their shirts or frosting on their phone cameras.
Featured Recipes for April
We’re kicking off this month’s Just a Taste Recipe Challenge with one of my favorite spring dessert recipes: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Loaded with freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple and sour cream, and baked in a 9×13 pan, it’s a crowd-pleasing carrot sheet cake that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Finish with chocolate cookie “dirt” and candy melt carrots for a show-stopping stunner!
The alternate recipe this month is Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries. Grab whatever fruit is in season for these bakery-worthy treats that will be on your breakfast table in 30 minutes or less.
Choose one to make, snap a photo, and submit your entry for the chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card!
Use the Form Below to Submit Your Entry
How It Works
- Get the recipe: Sign up for the Just a Taste Recipe Challenge emails. You’ll get an email from us on the 1st of each month with the featured recipe to make, plus a bonus alternate recipe.
- Make the recipe any time during that month.
- Snap a picture and enter: Take a photo of your creation and upload it using the entry form below. Be sure to submit your entry before 11:59 pm EST on the last day of the month for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card.
- Get bonus entries: Leave a star rating and comment on the recipe post with the hashtag #jatrecipechallenge for 10 extra entries! Be sure to use the hashtag so we see your submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Just a Taste Recipe Challenge is a monthly cooking challenge featuring a Just a Taste recipe. It’s all about having fun and getting creative in the kitchen. Best of all, we get to connect with you, our reader!
The challenge is open to everyone worldwide! However, you must be 18 years or older to enter.
One randomly selected winner will win a $250 Amazon gift card. It’s our way of saying thank you for joining the fun and sharing your culinary creations!
After cooking the recipe, take a clear photo of your dish. We will not accept AI-generated images or pictures with people in them. Then, visit our challenge page and use the submission form to upload your photo. Ensure you provide your name and email address so we can contact you if you win.
Yes! Each month, we provide a featured recipe and an alternate option to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. However, you can only submit a photo for one of the recipes per month.
While you can only submit one photo per month, you can earn additional entries by leaving a star rating and comment on the recipe post with the hashtag #jatrecipechallenge. This will grant you 10 extra entries for the month.
The winner is randomly selected and notified via email within the first week of the following month. Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) to see if you’ve won!
Absolutely! We’d love to see your dishes. Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #jatrecipechallenge. It’s a great way to connect with fellow participants and showcase your culinary skills.
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All Cooking Challenge Recipes
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