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Exclusive for Email Subscribers: Cook, Share, Win!

Hey fellow food lovers! Are you always on the hunt for new recipes and a little kitchen inspiration? We’ve got something special just for you – our brand new, email-subscriber-exclusive Monthly Cooking Challenge!

Here’s the scoop:

Every month, we’ll pick a delicious recipe for you to cook and send the details via email. It’s your mission (should you choose to accept it!) to cook it up, snap a quick photo of the finished dish and send it to us via email. While not required to enter, it would be great if you’d also share your thoughts and tips in the comments on the recipe.

What’s in it for you?

  • A Chance to Win: Each month, one lucky chef will win a $100 gift card to Amazon OR Instacart (winner’s preference)!
  • A New Culinary Adventure: This is a great way to discover new recipes and expand your cooking repertoire.
  • Community Fun: Share your kitchen wisdom and connect with other passionate cooks in the comments on the recipe (not required to enter).

March Cooking Challenge: Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

A serving of traditional shepherd\'s pie with ground lamb on a plate with the casserole in the background.

For March, we’re kicking things off with a classic comfort food favorite:

Shepherd’s Pie

Warm, hearty, and perfect for a cozy evening, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Here’s what others are saying:

NO LEFTOVERS , it’s THAT DELICIOUS! I admit, had to modify a bit as I had no tomato paste or leek. Easy to make and bake. Thank you for an AWESOME recipe! ❤️
★★★★★
– SUZANNE

Recipe Details

Our shepherd’s pie is hearty, delicious, and simple to make. It features seasoned ground lamb (or ground beef), sautéed carrots and leeks, and a topping of creamy mashed potatoes baked until perfectly golden.

The recipe is a comforting classic that serves four and takes a little over an hour to prepare.

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How It Works

  1. At the beginning of every month, we’ll unveil the featured recipe in a special email to our subscribers.
  2. You’ll have the entire month to cook, comment, and email a quick photo of your dish to us at: challenge[at]mygourmetconnection[dot]com.
  3. Entries must be submitted by the last day of the month to qualify.
  4. Each entry will be numbered as we receive them and the winner will be selected using a random number generator at the end of the month.
  5. We’ll announce the winner and share your photos via email at the start of the following month.

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Single serving of shepherd's pie on a plate with the casserole in the background.
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