Chelsea’s Cooking Challenge: Unleash Your Inner Chef!
Are you passionate about cooking? Do you love trying new recipes and sharing your culinary experiences? Then you’re in the right place! Welcome to our bi-weekly cooking challenge, a fantastic opportunity to roll up your sleeves, create something delicious, and connect with a vibrant community of fellow home cooks.
Each challenge features recipes from Chelsea’s Messy Apron, offering a diverse range of dishes to suit every taste and skill level. Simply choose a recipe, cook it up in your kitchen, and share your honest thoughts in a review. By participating, you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes as a token of our appreciation for joining in the fun. Ready to embark on this delicious adventure?
How the Cooking Challenge Works
Participating in the challenge is simple and rewarding. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

1. Sign Up for Updates
Stay informed about each new challenge by subscribing to our email list. This ensures you’ll receive timely notifications about the latest featured recipes, prize announcements, and any important updates. Plus, subscribing lets us know you’re ready to participate!
Enter your email below to subscribe and join the community:
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2. Choose and Cook a Recipe
Browse our extensive collection of recipes here at Chelsea’s Messy Apron and select one that piques your interest. Whether you’re craving a comforting classic or an adventurous new dish, you’re sure to find something that inspires you. Follow the recipe instructions carefully and enjoy the process of creating a delicious meal.

3. Share Your Review
Once you’ve savored your culinary creation, head back to the recipe post on the Chelsea’s Messy Apron website and leave a review. Share your honest thoughts about the recipe, including what you enjoyed, any modifications you made, and your overall experience. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps other home cooks discover new favorites.
What’s the Prize?
We love rewarding our amazing community of home cooks! Each month, we offer exciting prizes to the winners of our cooking challenge.
This month, the lucky winners will receive one of our stylish and practical snack stack bowls, perfect for serving appetizers, snacks, or desserts. These bowls are a must-have addition to any kitchen and make entertaining a breeze!

Check out the prize here:
See the Snack Stack Bowls
Bonus Entry! 🎉
Want to increase your chances of winning? You can earn a bonus entry by trying one of the specific recipes listed below. These featured recipes are carefully selected to offer a diverse range of flavors and cooking techniques.
Featured Recipes for Bonus Entry
Dinner
Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
Side Dishes
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Side Dishes
Roasted Carrots (2 Ways!)
Soups And Stews
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I join Chelsea’s Cooking Challenge?
- You can enter by trying a recipe published on Chelsea’s Messy Apron and leaving a review on that recipe’s site post.
- Can I make more than one recipe?
- Yes! Each recipe you make and review will count towards one entry. A few recipes featured on this page each month count towards two entries. Only one review per recipe will be counted toward your total entries.
- How will I know if I win?
- If you have won, you will be notified by the email you used to leave a review.
- How long do I have to enter?
- For each challenge, reviews made between the first Sunday and last Saturday of that two-week period will be counted. Starting at 12:00 a.m. (MT) and ending at 11:59 p.m. (MT).
- Where do I leave a review?
- You can leave your rating and review in the comment section at the bottom of the post where you found the recipe.

- Who can enter?
- Anyone 18 years or older residing in the 50 U.S. states.
Go here for the full list of rules.
Past Winner Highlights
Don’t just take our word for it – see what past winners have to say about their experience with Chelsea’s Cooking Challenge!
“OMG, I made this a absolutely delicious pie. I used frozen mixed berries and followed the recipe exactly. The taste is ever so good!!! And of course had to serve a slice with my favorite vanilla ice cream. I will be making this again.” – Carol
“We had this for dinner last night, and it was hearty, comforting, and flavorful. And the sweet potatoes were so delicious that they would make a perfect side dish on their own.” – Pam
Ready to join this week’s challenge? Pick any recipe, leave a review, and you’re in! Don’t forget to try one of the bonus recipes for an extra entry. I can’t wait to see what you cook up!
We encourage you to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #ChelseasCookingChallenge. This allows us to see your amazing dishes and connect with you further. It also inspires other home cooks to participate and share their own culinary masterpieces.
At Chelsea’s Messy Apron, we’re passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging community for food lovers. Our cooking challenge is just one of the many ways we strive to connect with our audience and inspire creativity in the kitchen.
Thank you for being a part of our community! We hope you enjoy the challenge and discover new recipes that become staples in your culinary repertoire. Happy cooking!
We also host regular Q&A sessions on our social media channels where you can ask us anything about the challenge, our recipes, or cooking in general. Be sure to follow us on [insert social media links here] to stay updated on these events and more.
Our goal is to make cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their skill level. We provide clear and concise instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals to guide you through each recipe. We also encourage you to experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create dishes that are uniquely your own.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of Chelsea’s Cooking Challenge and discover the joy of cooking, the satisfaction of sharing, and the thrill of winning! We can’t wait to see your delicious creations!

