Join the What WE Made Cooking Challenge!

grilled flank steak with pineapple salsa on top

How to Participate

Make the Recipe

I will announce the recipe on the 1st of every month on this page. You can also sign up for the What WE Made Cooking Challenge email list to get notified first!

Leave a Review

Leave a comment on the blog post of that month’s recipe before the end of the month and include #WhatWEMade so I know it’s for the challenge!

Win Money!

Two winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. The selection will be random based on the comments. The winners will be notified via email and will have 5 days to respond.

Important Dates

First of the month: First day to submit an entry.
Last day of the month: Final day to submit an entry.
1st of the following month: Winners will be notified via email.
5 days after that: Final day for winner to respond.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you leave a star review?

Visit the blog post with this month’s recipe and scroll all the way down below the recipe card. You can click the stars at the top of the recipe card and a box will pop up to rate it. You can also scroll past the recipe card to view all comments where you’ll see a box to leave a comment and star rating.

Is it only one recipe per month?

Yes, there is only one recipe per month. However, we know everyone has unique dietary needs, so we offer a secondary option to be inclusive of all readers.

Can I still enter if I make substitutions?

Yes, you can still enter the challenge if you make any substitutions due to ingredient availability or dietary needs. In fact, I’d love if you shared your swaps in your comment so others know that it worked!

Do I have all month to enter?

You have until midnight on the very last day of the month to enter. If you miss a month you can enter the next month!

Do you have to live in the US?

Anyone can enter regardless of location.

How do you pick a winner?

Winners are randomly selected using an online generator.

How is the winner notified?

The winner will be emailed on the first of the following month and will have 5 days to respond to receive their gift card.

May Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our May What WE Made Challenge, Olivia F. and Maggie M.!

hand dipping into edible brownie batter with strawberry slices

Alternate Recipe: Edible Brownie Batter

Don’t love steak? Make this edible brownie batter instead. It’s rich and fudgey, and only takes 10 minutes to make. Grab a spoonful whenever the chocolate craving strikes! See the full blog post for step-by-step pictures, variations, and expert tips.

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