April Spiked! Recipe Challenge Sign-Ups!

Hello all and welcome to the first week of April & spring (finally)!  

Spring time means sunshine, daffodils, & all things bright and cheerful to me.  So, it is no surprise that for this month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge myself and Julie from This Gal Cooks chose a boozy ingredient that we think best embodies spring...

Announcing the Winner of the Spiked! Lemon Liquor Recipe Challenge...

Good morning all and happy Friday!  We had another fantastic round of Spiked! recipes for this month.  You all seriously wowed us yet again!  

This month's Spiked! ingredient was Lemon Liquor.  Recipe submissions could be anything using a Lemon Liquor except for a cocktail or drink.

But before we get to the runner-ups and this month's challenge winner, Julie & I have an announcement to make.  After much consideration and debate, we have decided that this will be the last Spiked! Recipe Challenge that we will be hosting.  We have been hosting the challenge now for a little over a year and have loved every minute of it, but participation and interest has decreased dramatically over the past few challenges. 
We want to thank each and every one of you who have joined us in this fun culinary challenge month after month!
Not to worry- you will still find Julie & I baking and cooking with booze on our blogs! ;)

So now without further adieu here are the Spiked! Lemon Liquor Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Announcing the Winner of the Spiked! Chocolate Liquor Recipe Challenge...

Good morning all and happy Tuesday!  We had another fantastic round of Spiked! recipes for this month.  You all seriously wowed us yet again!  

This month's Spiked! ingredient was Chocolate Liquor.  Recipe submissions could be anything using a Chocolate Liquor except for a cocktail or drink.

So, without further adieu here are the Spiked! American Chocolate Liquor Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Announcing the Spiked! Champagne Recipe Challenge Winner!!

So seriously.  So many of you brought your A-game to Julie & I's first ever Spiked! Recipe Challenge.  You all definitely did not make it easy for us to crown a champ. ;)

This month's Spiked! ingredient was champagne.  So many of you came up with some very creative (not to mention tasty looking!) recipes.  

So, without further adieu here are the Spiked! Champagne Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Mimosa Fudge from Mom's Test Kitchen

Strawberry Champagne Cake from Crazy for Cookies and more

And the winner of the first ever Spiked! Recipe Challenge is...

Blackberry & Champagne Cheesecake with a Champagne Jelly 'Lid' from Craftbotic!!!

Congratulations Rosie!!  What an amazing and decadent use of champagne!  Julie and I will be in touch with you shortly to get you hooked up with your featured ad spots with each of us for the month of February. :)

Julie and I would love to thank each and every one of you who entered this month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge.  We had 17 total champagne laced entries for our first challenge.  I created a special Pinterest board for all of the Spiked! recipes, so please feel free to CLICK ON OVER and check them all out (and pin away while you are at it ;) ).  

Julie and I will be back again in March with an all new Spiked! Recipe Challenge!  We will announce that month's libation of choice on the first Tuesday of the month.  (Be thinking St. Patrick's Day, folks. ;) )

If you would like to see more information on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge, please click HERE to view the Spiked! page on my blog. 

Announcing the Spiked! American Craft Beer Recipe Challenge Winner!!

First let me start off with a big ole my bad and an apology... The announcement of the Spiked! American Craft Beer Recipe Challenge winner was supposed to happen on Monday.  I blame sand and saltwater still lingering on the brain for my lapse in memory.  ;)  
Our family beach vacation was wonderful, but my brain didn't adjust well to the return to reality.  

This month's Spiked! ingredient was American Craft Beer.  Recipe submissions could be anything using an American Craft Beer except for a cocktail or drink.

So, without further adieu here are the Spiked! American Craft Beer Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Beer Cheese Soup from Cooking on the Front Burner

All American Pub Apple Pie from Love in the Kitchen

Blonde Fatale Pop Tarts from Cooking With Curls

Craft Beer Cheese Fondue from A Night Owl Blog

And without further adieu... 

This month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge winner is...

Beer and Pretzel Caramels from Je Suis Alimentageuse!!

Congratulations, Lisa!!  What a sweet and tasty use of craft beer!  Julie and I will be in touch with you shortly to get you hooked up with your featured ad spots with me and with a gift card from Julie. :)

Julie and I would love to thank each and every one of you who entered this month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge.  We had 20 total American Craft Beer laced entries for our fourth ever challenge.  I created a special Pinterest board for all of the Spiked! recipes, so please feel free to CLICK ON OVER and check them all out (and pin away while you are at it ;) ).  

And in case you missed Julie's and I's Spiked! American Craft Beer Recipes...

Chipotle Bourbon Ale Burgers from Frugal Foodie Mama

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Rice Bowls from This Gal Cooks

Julie and I will be back again in September with an all new Spiked! Recipe Challenge!  We will announce that month's libation of choice on the first of the month.

If you would like to see more information on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge, please click HERE to view the Spiked! page on my blog. 

Spiked! Spiced Rum Recipe Challenge {Submit 'Em If You Got 'Em!}

Hello all!  Julie and I are so excited to see what awesome and delicious Spiced Rum recipes you have come up with for our last Spiked! Recipe Challenge of 2013! 

Be sure to review the all the rules on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge Page and make sure you have included the Spiked! button in your entry post. :)  Just copy and paste the image below into your recipe submission post!  If the Spiked! button is not in your post, your recipe will not be considered for judging. 

Announcing the Winner of the Spiked! Spiced Rum Recipe Challenge...

Good morning all and happy TGIF!  We had another fantastic round of Spiked! recipes for November.  You all seriously wowed us yet again!  

This month's Spiked! ingredient was Spiced Rum.  Recipe submissions could be anything using a Spiced Rum except for a cocktail or drink.

So, without further adieu here are the Spiked! American Spiced Rum Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Announcing the Winner of the Spiked! Fall Beers Recipe Challenge...

Good morning all and happy Saturday!  We had another fantastic round of Spiked! recipes for September.  You all seriously wowed us yet again!  

This month's Spiked! ingredient was Fall Beers.  Recipe submissions could be anything using a Fall Beer except for a cocktail or drink.

So, without further adieu here are the Spiked! American Fall Beers Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Pumpkin Ale Brioche Cinnamon Rolls from A Kitchen Hoor

Autumn Maple Pecan Granola Bars from Juggling Act Mama

Fall Beer Poached Shrimp & Loaded Pumpkin Grits from For the Love of Food!

Pumpkin Caramel Apple Magic Bars from Shake Bake and Party

This month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge winner is...

Apple Ale Doughnuts from Cooking With Curls!!

Congratulations, Lisa!!  You definitely made it okay to have beer for breakfast with these amazing doughnuts! ;)  Julie and I will be in touch with you shortly to get you hooked up with your featured ad spot with me and with a gift card from Julie.

Julie and I would love to thank each and every one of you who entered this month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge.  We had 17 total Fall Beers laced entries for our fifth ever challenge.  I created a special Pinterest board for all of the Spiked! recipes, so please feel free to CLICK ON OVER and check them all out (and pin away while you are at it ;) ).  

And in case you missed Julie's and I's Spiked! Fall Beers Recipes...

Four Cheese Pumpkin Pasta Bake from This Gal Cooks

Butternut Squash Cheddar Ale Soup from Frugal Foodie Mama

Julie and I will be back again in November with an all new Spiked! Recipe Challenge!  We will announce that month's libation of choice on the first of the month.

If you would like to see more information on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge, please click HERE to view the Spiked! page on my blog. 

November Spiked! Recipe Challenge Sign-Ups!

It is no big secret that myself and my good foodie blogger friend, Julie from This Gal Cooks  love to cook and bake with alcohol.   Don't believe me?  Then make sure to check out my recipes for Butternut Squash Cheddar Ale Soup and Beer Cheese Risotto with Bacon.  Or Julie's Super Simple Crockpot Roast Beef and Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes.  

Julie & I have teamed up to bring you all a recipe challenge with a twist (of lime or lemon, if you please ;) )- your recipe must feature the alcoholic beverage being spotlighted that month! Every other month there will be a new Spiked! Recipe Challenge with a new featured boozy beverage.  

Spiked! Chocolate Liquor Recipe Submissions {Submit 'Em If You Got 'Em!}

Hello all!  Julie and I are so excited to see what awesome and delicious Chocolate Liquor recipes you have come up with for our first Spiked! Recipe Challenge of 2014! 

Be sure to review the all the rules on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge Page and make sure you have included the Spiked! button in your entry post. :)  Just copy and paste the image below into your recipe submission post!  If the Spiked! button is not in your post, your recipe will not be considered for judging. 

February Spiked! Recipe Challenge Sign-Ups!

Hello all and welcome to February!  And to the very first Spiked! Recipe Challenge of 2014! :)

It is a new year so we decided it was time that Spiked! sported a spiffy new look.  How do you all like the new button?? My booze-baking partner in crime, Julie from This Gal Cooks designed the new one.  Yes, folks.  Not only can she cook and bake, but she can also create some awesome design graphics.  ;)

So who is excited for Spiked!? 

I know I am because this month's boozy ingredient is...

Spiked! Fall Beers Recipe Challenge {Submit 'Em If You Got 'Em!}

Hello all!  Julie and I are so excited to see what awesome and delicious Fall Beer recipes you have come up with for our fifth ever Spiked! Recipe Challenge! 

Be sure to review the all the rules on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge Page and make sure you have included the Spiked! button in your entry post. :)  Just copy and paste the image below into your recipe submission post!  If the Spiked! button is not in your post, your recipe will not be considered for judging. 

The linky is only open for 2 days! Once the linky closes, no more recipe submissions will  be accepted.  Only ONE recipe submission per blogger, please.  Please check back on September 27th here and at This Gal Cooks for the announcement of the Spiked! Fall Beers Recipe Challenge winner.

If you would like to peruse recipe submissions from past Spiked! Recipe Challenges (you know, if you happen to like to bake and cook with booze just as much as I do), be sure to check out my Spiked! Recipe Challenge Pinterest Board.  I pin every single recipe from every challenge to it!

Be sure to hop around and check out everyone else's Fall Beers Spiked! recipes.  I mean, you have to take a peek at the competition, right? ;)

Announcing the Spiked! Tequila Recipe Challenge Winner!!

You all made this SO hard for Julie & I!  Again.  
We REALLY had to do some serious consideration and debate to pick this challenge's winner.  They were all so delicious and creative! :)

This month's Spiked! ingredient was Tequila.  Recipe submissions could be anything using tequila except for a cocktail or drink.

So, without further adieu here are the Spiked! Tequila Recipe Challenge runner-ups (in no particular order)...

Bananas Foster-rita Macarons from A Kitchen Hoor

Mango Shortcakes with Coconut Tequila Whipped Cream from Shake Bake and Party

Tequila Lime Bars with Chocolate Ganache from Your Girl For All Seasonings

And the winner of the Spiked! Te Recipe Challenge is... 
Deb from Cooking on the Front Burner with her Strawberry Margarita Shortcakes!

Congratulations Deb !!  What beautiful and tasty use of tequila!  Julie and I will be in touch with you shortly to get you hooked up with your June featured ad spot with me and your Starbucks gift card from Julie. :)

Julie and I would love to thank each and every one of you who entered this month's Spiked! Recipe Challenge.  We had 16 total Tequila laced entries for our third ever challenge.  I created a special Pinterest board for all of the Spiked! recipes, so please feel free to CLICK ON OVER and check them all out (and pin away while you are at it ;) ).  

Julie and I will be back again in July with an all new Spiked! Recipe Challenge!  We will announce that month's libation of choice on the first of the month.  (Psssttt... we may be feeling just a tad patriotic in July. ;) )

If you would like to see more information on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge, please click HERE to view the Spiked! page on my blog. 

Spiked! Lemon Liquor Recipe Submissions {Submit 'Em If You Got 'Em!}

If you signed up for this month's Spiked Lemon Liquor Recipe Challenge, it is time to link up and share your tasty creations with us....

Be sure to review all the rules on the Spiked! Recipe Challenge Page and make sure you have included the Spiked! button in your entry post. :)  Just copy and paste the image below into your recipe submission post!  If the Spiked! button is not in your post, your recipe will not be considered for judging. 

The linky is only open for 2 days! Once the linky closes, no more recipe submissions will be accepted.  Only ONE recipe submission per blogger, please.  Please check back on April 25th here and at This Gal Cooks for the announcement of the Spiked! Lemon Liquor Recipe Challenge winner.

Spiked! ~Champagne Recipe Challenge~

Happy New Year All & welcome to the very first ever Spiked! Recipe Challenge! 

It is no big secret that myself and my good foodie blogger friend, Julie from This Gal Cooks  love to cook and bake with alcohol.   Don't believe me?  Then make sure to check out my recipes for Slow Cooker Beer Braised Pot Roast and Framboise Raspberry Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Buttercream.  Or Julie's Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes and Cheddar Beer Bread.  

Julie & I have teamed up to bring you all an all new recipe challenge with a twist (of lime or lemon, if you please ;) )- your recipe must feature the alcoholic beverage being spotlighted that month! Every two months there will be a new Spiked! Recipe Challenge with a new featured boozy beverage.  January's featured ingredient is....  Champagne!  It only seems appropriate.  ;)  The New Year is always heralded in with a flute of the bubbly, right?

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So, let's get to the rules...

Julie and I would like for you to follow us via one of our many social media outlets.  Your choice- GFC, Bloglovin, RSS feed, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest... you get the idea.  Plus, following us both will keep you in the loop about upcoming dates for the challenges, announcements of winners, and so on.

You need to sign up by adding a link to your blog's home page in the linky at the end of this post.  Be sure to include your email address when adding your link- this is how we will email you all updates and reminders for the contest!

You must have the Spiked! button in your recipe post to be considered as an entrant.  It would also be SUPER awesome if you included the button on your sidebar, but it is not a requirement to win. ;)

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The recipe you submit MUST BE YOUR OWN.  You can be inspired by another's recipe (and please include a link back somewhere in your post to that original recipe), but you must make that recipe your own in some way.

The recipe must feature the beverage of choice.  This month's Spiked! ingredient is Champagne.  Your recipe can be anything BUT a drink recipe.  You must cook or bake with the Spiked! ingredient.  

You must link up your Champagne recipe when the linky goes live on January 15, 2013 to be considered for judging.  The linky will remain open for just two days.  No entries will be accepted past that date.

All recipes will be judged by myself and Julie from This Gal Cooks.  
The winner will be announced one week after the entry linky has closed and will be emailed as well as announced on each of our blogs.  

The winner of the Spiked! Challenge will receive bragging rights of course, but there are a few other perks...

A Frugal Foodie Friends ad spot (250 x 300) with Frugal Foodie Mama for 30 days (starting February 1st)- plus a spotlight post on Frugal Foodie Mama featuring the winner, their winning recipe, and their blog!

A Friends of This Gal Cooks ad spot (250 x 100) with This Gal Cooks for 30 days.

Important Dates to Remember:
January 1st- Sign-ups start
January 8th- Sign-ups end
January 15th- Linky opens to submit your recipe entries (You will have only the 15th and 16th to link up!)
January 22nd- The first ever Spiked! Champagne Recipe Challenge winner will be crowned!

Spread the word!  Send out a tweet about the contest... We have made it super easy with the nifty little button below:)

Tweet

Spiked! Fall Beers Recipe Challenge {Sign-Ups Are Open!}

It is no big secret that myself and my good foodie blogger friend, Julie from This Gal Cooks  love to cook and bake with alcohol.   Don't believe me?  Then make sure to check out my recipes for Spiced Pumpkin Ale Bread  and Beer Cheese Risotto with Bacon.  Or Julie's Taco Soup and Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes.  

Julie & I have teamed up to bring you all a recipe challenge with a twist (of lime or lemon, if you please ;) )- your recipe must feature the alcoholic beverage being spotlighted that month! Every two months there will be a new Spiked! Recipe Challenge with a new featured boozy beverage.  September's featured ingredient is....  Fall Beers!  Julie and I are not shy about the fact that we are both beer snobs and we love the fall season for all the harvest ales and pumpkin beers that start popping up on the shelves. 

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So, let's get to the rules...

Julie and I would like for you to follow us via one of our many social media outlets.  Your choice-Bloglovin, RSS feed, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+... you get the idea.  Plus, following us both will keep you in the loop about upcoming dates for the challenges, announcements of winners, and so on.

You need to sign up by adding a link to your blog's home page in the linky at the end of this post.  Be sure to include your email address when adding your link- this is how we will email you all updates and reminders for the contest!

You must have the Spiked! button in your recipe post to be considered as an entrant.  It would also be SUPER awesome if you included the button on your sidebar, but it is not a requirement to win. ;)

(Just copy and paste it!)

The recipe you submit MUST BE YOUR OWN.  You can be inspired by another's recipe (and please include a link back somewhere in your post to that original recipe), but you must make that recipe your own in some way.

You may only submit ONE RECIPE.

The recipe must feature the beverage of choice.  This month's Spiked! ingredient is fall beers.  Your beer in your recipe MUST be a fall or harvest beer for your submission to be considered for judging. Your recipe can be anything BUT a drink recipe.  You must cook or bake with the Spiked! ingredient.  

You must link up your Fall Beer recipe when the linky goes live on September 20, 2013 to be considered for judging.  The linky will remain open for just two days.  No entries will be accepted past that date.

All recipes will be judged by myself and Julie from This Gal Cooks.  
The winner will be announced one week after the entry linky has closed and will be emailed as well as announced on each of our blogs.  

The winner of the Spiked! Challenge will receive bragging rights of course, but there are a few other perks...

A Measuring Cup social media promotion package with Frugal Foodie Mama for 30 days (starting October 1st)- plus a spotlight post on Frugal Foodie Mama featuring the winner, their winning recipe, and their blog!

$10 Starbuck gift card from This Gal Cooks.

You must link up your Fall Beer recipe when the linky goes live on September 20, 2013 to be considered for judging.  The linky will remain open for just two days.  No entries will be accepted past that date.

All recipes will be judged by myself and Julie from This Gal Cooks.  
The winner will be announced one week after the entry linky has closed and will be emailed as well as announced on each of our blogs.  

The winner of the Spiked! Challenge will receive bragging rights of course, but there are a few other perks...

Spread the word!  You must tweet, Facebook, pin, Google+, Instagram about the Spiked! Fall Beer Recipe Challenge with a link to this post included in order to qualify to win.  Send out a tweet about the contest... We have made it super easy with the nifty little button below:)

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If you missed July's Spiked! American Craft Beers Recipe Challenge winner, make sure you check out Lisa from Je Suis Alimentageuse's Beer & Pretzel Caramels...

Julie & I look forward to seeing all the yummy recipes everyone creates using fall beers! :)