Welcome to the very first What We Made Monthly Cooking Challenge! Each month, I’ll choose one recipe for us all to try at home. Two winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
I hope you join me — it’s going to be fun! Keep scrolling for more details on the recipe and how to be a part of the challenge!

Read the recipe blog post itself for a detailed walk-through of the recipe with photos, ingredient list, recipe variations, serving suggestions, and alternative cooking methods.
If I can give one tip, it’s to make your own basil pesto. It takes just 5 extra minutes but is so fresh and flavorful. Need an alternative? Try arugula pesto or vegan pesto!
What’s the Prize?
Two winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. The selection will be random and based on comments left on the recipe’s blog post.
Winners will be notified on August 1 in the comments of the giveaway blog post and via the email address they use to leave the recipe review if applicable. Winners will have 5 days to respond.
Important Dates
- Monday, July 1: First day to submit an entry.
- Wednesday, July 31: Final day to submit an entry.
- Thursday, August 1: Winners will be notified.
- Monday, August 5: Final day for the winner to respond.
Let’s get cooking together!
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