Hello! And welcome to Holly’s Cooking Challenge.

This month, I will be making my Pot Roast and I hope you join me!

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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.
image of Everyday Comfort cookbook by Holly Nilsson of Spend With Pennies plus text

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

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  1. Make the recipe of the month (or a variation of it!).
  2. Snap a photo of your creation.
  3. 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.

And don’t forget to leave a review on the recipe!

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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.

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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.

January 2025 Cooking Challenge Winner

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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