Salima's Kitchen

Salima’s Kitchen Cooking Challenge

Join the Salima’s Kitchen Cooking Challenge to try reader favorite recipes and spark creativity in the kitchen. Enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

This Quarter’s Recipe:

Crispy Fried Tostones

These crispy Puerto Rican Tostones are made by smashing and frying green plantains – this recipe couldn’t be simpler to make or more delicious! Keep reading for my reader favorite tip on how to make the crunchiest tostones ever, by soaking them in water before the second fry.


Crispy fried tostones on a plate.

How to Enter:

  1. Cook the assigned recipe. Join the Salima’s Kitchen Cooking Challenge email list to be notified when new challenges are starting!
  2. Snap & share a photo of your creation. Take a quick photo of your creation and send it to hello@salimaskitchen.com. Photos are not judged on quality, a simple shot with your phone is fine!

That’s all you need to do to be entered! While not required, I always encourage readers to leave a star rating and written review on the recipe post.

Dates & Prizes

This Spring’s challenge kicks off on April 1st and runs until April 30th. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM PST on April 30th, 2025 to be entered to win 1 $100 Amazon gift card!

Winners will be notified via email within 1 week after the challenge ends.

Additional Rules

  • Participants must be 18 years or older.
  • By entering, you agree to allow your submitted photos to be shared on the blog and social media with proper credit.
  • This challenge is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Amazon.