A list of the monthly challenges at Cheftalk.com ( https://cheftalk.com/ ) For each challenge, participants make a dish or two or ten based on the theme. The host, based on the pictures and descriptions of the entries chooses a winner for the month. That person then host the challenge for the following month.
Month | Year | Host | Theme | Winner |
April | 2013 | EastShores | Gelatin |
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May | 2013 | GeneMachine | Offal |
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June | 2013 | Petalsandcoco | Pasta |
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July | 2013 | Ordo | Pork |
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August | 2013 | Chrisbelgium | Tomatoes |
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September | 2013 | ChefLayne | Figs |
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October | 2013 | Butzy | Cabbage |
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November | 2013 | Slayertplsko | Mushrooms |
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December | 2013 | GeneMachine | Cinnamon |
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January | 2014 | TeamFat | Potatoes |
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February | 2014 |
| Fish |
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March | 2014 | JonPaul | Beans |
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April | 2014 | French Fries | South American |
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May | 2014 | Vic Cardenas | BBQ and Grilling |
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June | 2014 | MillionsKnives | Southeast Asian |
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July | 2014 | GeneMachine | Middle East |
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August | 2014 | TeamFat | Eggs |
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September | 2014 |
| Rice |
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October | 2014 |
| Stew |
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November | 2014 | Koukouvagia | Movies and Television |
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December | 2014 | Petalsandcoco | Flour |
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January | 2015 |
| Slow Cooking |
February | 2015 | Eastshores | Fungi |
March | 2015 | Butzy | Mince |
April | 2015 |
| Seafood |
May | 2015 |
| Fowl |
June | 2015 |
| Tomatoes |
July | 2015 |
| Salad |
August | 2015 |
| Eggplant |
September | 2015 |
| Cheese |
October | 2015 |
| Pie |
November | 2015 |
| Soup |
December | 2015 |
| Brunch |
January | 2016 |
| Slow Cooking |
February | 2016 | TeamFat | Wrapper, Filling, Sauce |
March | 2016 |
| Beef |
April | 2016 |
| Bacon |
May | 2016 |
| Under $10 |
June | 2016 | Morning Glory | Vegetarian |
July | 2016 | Jah42 | On The Grill |
August | 2016 |
| Casseroles |
September | 2016 |
| Bread |
October | 2016 |
| Squash |
November | 2016 |
| Leftovers |
December | 2016 |
| Custard |
January | 2017 | PDcooks | Mushrooms |
February | 2017 |
| Citrus |
March | 2017 | Jimyra | Party Food |
April | 2017 | Totte | Traditional Swedish |
May | 2017 | Summer57 | Fish |
June | 2017 | Morning Glory | Saffron |
July | 2017 |
| Vinegar |
August | 2017 | TeamFat | The Stinking Rose ( garlic, et al) |
September | 2017 | Butzy | Cast Iron |
October | 2017 | Jimyra | Harvest Festivals, Food Preservation |
November | 2017 | Mike9 | Comfort Food |
December | 2017 | Iceman | Vegan |
January | 2018 | Kaiquekuisine | Coffee |
February | 2018 | Morning glory | Chinese |
March | 2018 | Butzy | The Ginger Family |
April | 2018 | TeamFat | Wood |
May | 2018 |
| Alcohol |
June | 2018 |
| Location |
July | 2018 |
| Fresh Produce |
August | 2018 | Millionsknives | Weeknight Cookout |
September | 2018 |
| Fish |
October | 2018 |
| Game Meat |
November | 2018 |
| Apples |
December | 2018 | MorningGlory | Eggs |
January | 2019 | Harpua | Chili Peppers |
February | 2019 | Morningglory | Stuffed |
March | 2019 | Mike9 | Slow Cooking |
April | 2019 | Hank | Family Favorites |
May | 2019 | Koukouvagia | Salad |
June | 2019 | MorningGlory | Indian Food |
July | 2019 | ChefLayne | Chicken |
August | 2019 | Planethoff | Sauce |
September | 2019 | Mike9 | Food Allergies |
October | 2019 | Rittenremedy | Savory Pumpkin and Squash |
November | 2019 | Koukouvagia | Thanksgiving |
December | 2019 | Chris Lehrer | Cured Meats |
January | 2020 | TeamFat | Cheese and Veggies |
February | 2020 | Sgsvirgil | Ramen |
March | 2020 | Mike9 | Mashup |
April | 2020 | Team Fat | Inside the Box |
May | 2020 | Brian Shaw | Out of the Freezer |
June | 2020 | Morning Glory | Corn |
July | 2020 | Slayertplsko | Italian |
August | 2020 | Mike9 | Greek |
September | 2020 | Nicko | Shellfish |
October | 2020 | PHatch | Soy Products |
November | 2020 | Millionsknives | One Pot Wonders |
December | 2020 | Mike 9 | Soup |
January | 2021 | TeamFat | Rice |
February | 2021 | Butzy | Palm products |
March | 2021 | Eastshores | Cajun and Creole |
April | 2021 | TeamFat | Fowl Play |
May | 2021 | PlanetHoff | Spicy |
June | 2021 | Butzy | Flour |
July | 2021 | Slayertplsko | Vintage American |
August | 2021 | BrianShaw | British Cookery |
September | 2021 | CatManDo | La Cuisine Francaise |