{"id":68783,"date":"2024-08-06T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T16:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/?p=68783"},"modified":"2024-08-06T21:15:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T02:15:06","slug":"ak-cooking-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/ak-cooking-party\/","title":{"rendered":"AK August Recipe of the Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the AK Recipe of the Month! During the month of August, we\u2019re all making Tony&#8217;s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Share your feedback on the blog and photos on social for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card, and don&#8217;t forget to check out this month&#8217;s charity.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August is HERE and I\u2019m so excited to share the Recipe of the Month:\u00a0<a title=\"Tony\u2019s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/homemade-salsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony\u2019s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: please scroll down and read below for all of the deets on this month\u2019s recipe, key dates for the month, the charity, and how to enter the giveaway!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t yet, enter your name &amp; email below to get Recipe of the Month updates throughout the month and to be the first in line to see next month\u2019s recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script async data-uid=\"fc42222a88\" src=\"https:\/\/ambitiouskitchen.ck.page\/fc42222a88\/index.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-89903 size-full\" title=\"Welcome to the AK Recipe of the Month! 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During the month of August, we\u2019re all making Tony's Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa. Share your feedback on the blog and photos on social for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card, and don't forget to check out this month's charity.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Homemade-Basic-Salsa-7-1064x1064-1.jpg\" alt=\"dipping a chip into homemade salsa in a bowl\" width=\"1064\" height=\"1064\" data-pin-description=\"Welcome to the AK Recipe of the Month! During the month of August, we\u2019re all making Tony's Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa. 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Get all of my tips &amp; tricks in the <a title=\"Tony\u2019s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/homemade-salsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog post itself<\/a>, and check out our fav ways to serve it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add it to your favorite tacos like these <a title=\"Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/street-corn-chicken-tacos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chicken tacos<\/a> and these <a title=\"Jalape\u00f1o Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/sweet-potato-black-bean-tacos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sweet potato &amp; black bean tacos<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Put some on top of your bowl of chili<\/li>\n<li>Add it to your favorite <a title=\"Better Than Chipotle DIY Chicken Burrito Bowls\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/better-chipotle-diy-chicken-burrito-bowls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">burrito bowl<\/a> or my <a title=\"One Pan Sazon Skillet Chicken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/sazon-skillet-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sazon skillet chicken<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use it as a dip for <a title=\"Freezer-Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/green-chile-chicken-burritos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">savory burritos<\/a>, <a title=\"Healthy Sweet Potato, Black Bean &amp; Avocado Breakfast Burritos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/healthy-sweet-potato-black-bean-avocado-breakfast-burritos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breakfast burritos<\/a>, and amazing <a title=\"Sweet Potato, Egg &amp; Green Chile Breakfast Quesadillas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/sweet-potato-breakfast-quesadillas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breakfast quesadillas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Top these\u00a0<a title=\"Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/sazon-grilled-chicken-thighs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grilled chicken thighs<\/a> for the perfect summer dinner<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Of course, add a scoop as a side to your scrambled eggs and <a title=\"Perfectly Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/crispy-roasted-breakfast-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crispy breakfast potatoes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Here\u2019s how the Recipe of the Month works<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The recipe:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the first Wednesday of each month we\u2019ll share a new or reader-favorite Ambitious Kitchen recipe to make that month. You have the entire month to make the recipe!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The giveaway:<\/b> When you make the recipe (anytime during the month!) you have two different ways to enter to win the $100 Target gift card. We\u2019ll randomly select a winner at the end of the month. See below for the two ways to share! Must be 18 years or older, USA &amp; Canada only.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Two ways to enter the giveaway<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you make the recipe, there are <strong>two different ways<\/strong> to share your creation with us to enter to win the $100 Target gift card (18 years or older, U.S. &amp; Canada only):<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>On<\/strong><b> the blog:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave a comment and <\/span><a title=\"Tony\u2019s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/homemade-salsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rate the recipe here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the hashtag <strong>#AKRecipeoftheMonth<\/strong>, plus your name and email (so we know you made it!) Scroll all the way past the recipe itself in the blog to where it says &#8220;Leave a comment &amp; a rating.&#8221; Boom!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>OR<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>On social media:<\/strong> Share a photo of your recipe creation on social via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ambitiouskitchen\/\">Instagram<\/a> (stories or in-feed), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ambitiouskitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, or in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ambitiouskitchencommunity\">Facebook Group<\/a> by tagging @ambitiouskitchen and adding the hashtag <strong>#AKRecipeoftheMonth<\/strong>. *Please note for Instagram your profile must be public so that we can see your posts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-89904 size-full\" title=\"Welcome to the AK Recipe of the Month! During the month of August, we\u2019re all making Tony's Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa. Share your feedback on the blog and photos on social for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card, and don't forget to check out this month's charity.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1091 1091&quot;&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Homemade-Basic-Salsa-6sq.jpg\" alt=\"homemade salsa in a bowl next to tortilla chips\" width=\"1091\" height=\"1091\" data-pin-description=\"Welcome to the AK Recipe of the Month! During the month of August, we\u2019re all making Tony's Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa. 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On this date, you can start making &amp; sharing your recipe photos on social and on the blog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saturday, August 31st:<\/strong> the last day to submit your recipe photos on social and on the blog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Monday, September 2nd:<\/strong> giveaway winner selected, notified via email, and shared on social.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Wednesday, September 4th:<\/strong> September\u2019s Recipe of the Month announced!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Let&#8217;s give back<\/h2>\n<p>Each month we give $1 for every Recipe of the Month entry to an organization doing amazing work around the world. This month we&#8217;ll be donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.girlforward.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GirlForward<\/a>, a Chicago-based organization that supports high school aged girls who identify as refugees, immigrants, and asylum-seekers by connecting them with mentors and tutors and providing safe spaces to learn about wellness, finances, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more and join us in donating <a href=\"https:\/\/girlforward-bloom.kindful.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Join the party<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to join the party and get cooking? If you haven&#8217;t yet, enter your email below and we\u2019ll send you the recipe as soon as it drops at the beginning of each month, reminders about the giveaway, announce the winners, and more. Let\u2019s do this!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script async data-uid=\"fc42222a88\" src=\"https:\/\/ambitiouskitchen.ck.page\/fc42222a88\/index.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Past Recipes of the Month<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>February:\u00a0<a title=\"Sweet &amp; Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/hot-chili-chicken-noodles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet &amp; Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles<\/a>, donating to <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/digswithdignity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digs with Dignity<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>March:\u00a0<a title=\"Sweet &amp; Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/sesame-chicken-meatball-bowls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet &amp; Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.rescue.org\/donate\/ukraine-acq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Rescue Committee<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>April:\u00a0<a title=\"Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/vegan-pasta-primavera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/foodcorps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FoodCorps<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>May:\u00a0<a title=\"Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/salmon-taco-bowls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two<\/a>, donating to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/prochoice.org\/patients\/naf-hotline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Abortion Federation Hotline Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li>June:\u00a0<a title=\"30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/30-minute-grilled-veggie-orzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo<\/a>, donating to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Parks Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>July:\u00a0<a title=\"Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/street-corn-chicken-tacos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos<\/a>, donating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bravespacealliance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brave Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li>August:\u00a0<a title=\"Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/pesto-chicken-stuffed-zucchini-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats<\/a>, donating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACLU<\/a><\/li>\n<li>September:\u00a0<a title=\"One Pan Thai-Inspired Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken &amp; Rice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/one-pan-thai-coconut-yellow-curry-chicken-and-rice-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Pan Thai-Inspired Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken &amp; Rice<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adoptaclassroom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adopt a Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li>October:\u00a0<a title=\"Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/spicy-black-bean-chicken-enchiladas-with-pumpkin-sour-cream-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpmgcorp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Techos Pa Mi Gente<\/a><\/li>\n<li>November:\u00a0<a title=\"Dad\u2019s Creamy &amp; Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/au-gratin-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dad\u2019s Creamy &amp; Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.givelively.org\/donate\/free-root-operation\/free-root-operation-2021-fundraiser\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Root Operation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>December:\u00a0<a title=\"Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/gingerbread-oatmeal-cream-pies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelovefridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Love Fridge<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>January:\u00a0<a title=\"Healing Curry Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (with a slow cooker option!)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/healing-thai-butternut-squash-lentil-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healing Curry Butternut Squash Lentil Soup<\/a>, donating to <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/act.sierraclub.org\/donate\/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=70131000001DlRtAAK&amp;formcampaignid=70131000001LjZ2AAK&amp;ddi=N16MOTF006&amp;_gl=1*jskfry*_ga*MTkzNjQ0NTMyMy4xNjc1MTg1Njgz*_ga_41DQ5KQCWV*MTY3NTE4NTY4My4xLjAuMTY3NTE4NTY4My4wLjAuMA..\">The Sierra Club<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>February:\u00a0<a title=\"Grain Free Tahini Brownies (the best brownies I\u2019ve ever eaten!)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/grain-free-tahini-brownies-the-best-brownies-ive-ever-eaten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grain Free Tahini Brownies<\/a>, donating to the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marshap.org\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marsha P. Johnson Institute<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>March:\u00a0<a title=\"One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/one-pan-ginger-chicken-meatballs-with-peanut-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce<\/a>, donating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sams-usa.net\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Syrian American Medical Society<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>April:\u00a0<a title=\"Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Baked Oatmeal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/lemon-blueberry-baked-oatmeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Baked Oatmeal<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everytown.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Every Town for Gun Safety<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>May:\u00a0<a title=\"Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/italian-chopped-brussels-sprouts-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earth Justice<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>June:\u00a0<a title=\"Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Bread with Strawberry Glaze\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/strawberry-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Bread with Strawberry Glaze<\/a>, donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/translifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trans Lifeline<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>July:\u00a0<a title=\"Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/street-corn-pasta-salad-with-cilantro-pesto-goat-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese<\/a>, donating to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/donate.catf.us\/page\/51530\/donate\/1?ea.tracking.id=catf_main_donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clean Air Task Force<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>August:\u00a0<a title=\"Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins (gluten free!)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/healthy-zucchini-muffins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins (gluten free!)<\/a>, donating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/gsanetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GSA Network<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>September:\u00a0<a title=\"One Pan Creamy Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Couscous\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/thai-peanut-chicken-couscous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Pan Creamy Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Couscous<\/a> donating to the\u00a0<a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org\/strengthening\/maui-strong-fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maui Strong Fund<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>October:\u00a0<a title=\"Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/pumpkin-snickerdoodles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles<\/a> donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/carbon180.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carbon 180<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>November:\u00a0<a title=\"Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/cheddar-broccoli-cauliflower-gratin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin<\/a> donating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagosfoodbank.org\/get-help\/resources-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Chicago Food Depository<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>December:\u00a0<a title=\"The Best Cinnamon Rolls You\u2019ll Ever Eat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/best-cinnamon-rolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Cinnamon Rolls You\u2019ll Ever Eat<\/a> donating to <a href=\"https:\/\/digswithdignity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digs with Dignity<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>January:\u00a0<a title=\"The Best Vegetarian Chili 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