Hello! And welcome to Holly’s Cooking Challenge.
This month, I will be making my Pot Roast and I hope you join me!

Cooking Challenge
February 2025 Cooking Challenge
Perfect Pot Roast
This homemade pot roast recipe is one of my favorite comfort food recipes! I love to slow-cook a roast in the oven with onions, carrots, and potatoes until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender. It makes for the perfect Sunday dinner, especially when served with a rich, savory gravy.
Made with staple ingredients, this recipe turns out tender every time!
This Month’s Alternative Recipe:
- Crock Pot Pork Roast: This is an easy meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor. It’s a comfort food classic, bursting with rich flavors from tender meat, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth.
Everyday Comfort Alternative Recipe:
Try a recipe from my cookbook, Everyday Comfort, for this month’s cooking challenge! If you don’t have one, grab a copy here and cook with us.
- Moms Best Ever Pork Roast with Gravy (p.185): This is my favorite meal of all time! The pork is so tender and buttery, it melts in your mouth, and the rich brown gravy is so good I could drink it.

After you make your version of my Pot Roast (remember, any variation is fine!), send a picture of your creation to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com.

- Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of it!).
- Snap a photo of your creation.
- Email photos to cookingchallenge@spendwithpennies.com by the last day of the month at 11:59 PM PST for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Holly’s Cooking Challenge Details
Visit the Holly’s Cooking Challenge page for full details, a list of FAQ, and to check out the previous challenges.
Last Month’s Challenge
Last month, we made chicken and rice soup. I loved seeing how you made them your own and served them in so many delicious ways!
The winner of Holly’s January 2024 Cooking Challenge is…
Tina D.




