

Calling all chefs and pastry chefs—it’s time to rev up your blenders for the 12th Annual Vitamix Challenge!
This year's theme is food waste. Whether it's lemon rinds, garlic skins, stale bread, meat scraps, or bruised apples from your neighbor's backyard, submit an original recipe for a composed dish that showcases the potential of byproducts that might otherwise end up in the compost bin.
All recipe submissions are due by Friday, May 3. Recipes should embrace the theme of food waste and utilize a Vitamix Commercial blender in at least three creative ways. One (1) grand prize winner will take home a suite of three Vitamix Commercial machines, and two (2) runners-up will take home a Vitamix Vita-Prep 3.
VITAMIX THROUGH THE YEARS:
PAST CHALLENGE WINNERS

Chilean Sea Bass, Kale Powder, Olive Tapenade, Honey, Grilled Baby Gem Lettuce | Chef Bernardo Paladini of Torno Subito
Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Chimichurri, Napa Cabbage, Dijonnaise, Charred Lemon | Chef Michael David of Farm to People
Seared Scallop, Chives, Ocean Espuma, Caviar, Goat Cheese Tuile | Chefs Katherine and Pedro Mederos of Kojin 2.0
Beef Patty, Spanish Chorizo, Cantimpalo Chorizo, Goat Cheese, Crispy Sweet Potato, Cabrito Sauce, Honey | Chefs Guillermo Felipe, Daniel Machicao, and Carlos Reverón of Cowy Burger
Smoked Oyster Dressing, Parmesan, Oyster Croutons, Lemon | Chef Randy Zuniga of Michael’s Genuine
Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Jalapeños, Lime, Crispy Garlic, Thai Basil, Rice Paddy Oil | Chef Tam Pham of Tâm Tâm
Onions, Cabbage, Sweet Corn, Shredded Gouda, Potato Sticks, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Cilantro Aïoli | Chef Estefania Andrade of Trippy Kitchen
Shrimp, White Fish, Octopus, Scallops, Avocado, Cucumber, Red Onion, Serrano Chile, Cilantro, Cilantro Oil, Tostadas | Chef Luis Herrera of Ensenada
Jerk Jus, Buttermilk Ranch, Scallions, Lime | Chef James McNeal of Gramps Getaway
Tequila, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Key Lime Cordial, Graham Cracker Salt | Bartender Rensel Cabrera of The Sylvester
Yuzu Kosho-Miso Crema, Achiote Oil, Shiso Oil | Chef Victor Rosado of Ahu Mar at Dua Miami
Adobo-Marinated Niman Ranch Iberian Duroc Pork Butt, Lacto-Fermented Berries, Onions, Pineapple, Cilantro, Lime, Corn Tortillas | Chef Sebastián Vargas of Los Félix
Mojo Pork Butt, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Mojo Aïoli, Mustard, Pickles, Sesame Hero | Chef Antonio Barbieri of Brown Bag Sandwich Co.
Pepitas, Sesame Seeds, Chiles, Jonah Crab, Gochugaru Aïoli, Injera Crisp | Chef Sherry Cardoso of Metropolis
Scottish Salmon, Burnt Eggplant Purée, Green Gazpacho, Sunchoke Chips | Chef Aitor Garate Berasaluze of Edan Bistro
American Lamb Ragú, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano | Chef Juan Manuel Umbert of Pasta
Charred Leeks and Peppers, Kaldereta Sauce, Fermented Cherries, Toyomansi Jus, Foie Vinaigrette, Potato Chips | Chef Mark Nobello of Tadhanà
Cream Sherry, Gin, Yuzu Sake, Coconut-Cashew Orgeat, Mango Brandy, Acidified Papaya Juice | Bartender Richie Millwater of Clemente Bar
Bluefin Tuna, Pickled Peppers, Pickled Cipollini Onions, Smoked Fish Mousse | Chef Vitor Mendes of Theodora
Moruno-Spiced Roast Chicken, Green Mango, Smoked Gouda, Koji- Roasted Potato, Hoja Santa Oil | Chefs Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez of Recoveco
Chevre Cheesecake, Lemon-Poppyseed Crumble, Lemon Curd, Pea Shoots | Pastry Chef Sofia Schlieben of JF Restaurants
Mamey, TCHO White Chocolate Ganache, Almond-Anise Crumble, Passion Fruit Gel | Pastry Chef Ana De Sa Martins of Stubborn Seed
Soy Milk Ice Cream, Roasted Kinako Cookie, Soy Sauce Caramel | Pastry Chef Janice Sung of Figure Eight
Churrasco Steak, Cilantro Aïoli, Corn-Ají Amarillo Cream, Caramelized Onions, Chimichurri, Potato Sticks, Cantabrian Loaf | Chef Estefania Andrade of Trippy Kitchen
Cavatappi, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Jerk Chicken Thighs, Green Seasoning | Chef Wayne Sharpe of Jrk!
Strawberry-Infused Tequila, Grapefruit-Rose-Infused Vodka, Lillet Rose, Grapefruit Oleo Saccharum, Chile Pepper Liqueur, Rose Syrup, Lemon-Lime Acid, Peppercorn Tincture, Soda Water | Bartender Ryan Sullivan of Overstory
Tomme Foam, Pickled Ají Dulce, Black Mustard Seed-Curry Oil, Fried Curry Leaves | Chefs Evan Burgess and Osmel Gonzalez of EntreNos
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