When it comes to planning traditional holiday meals, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the Crockpot Mashed Potatoes and Cornbread Sausage Stuffing, but don’t forget about the veggies. Since (and we can be honest about this) no one wants a pile of sad broccoli next to their Thanksgiving Turkey and Turkey Gravy, it’s important to show some TCL to the vegetables on the table too. Giving vegetables the casserole treatment (baked up in a creamy sauce with a tantalizing crispy topping) is a surefire way to make them holiday-worthy....

If you consider yourself a “steak and potatoes” person, then this simple steak and potatoes recipe is made just for you! While there are definitely healthier dinner options, sometimes you just want comfort food — and this meal achieves that with whole, natural ingredients. Although you can easily cook sirloin steak in the oven by itself (or chop it into steak bites) and serve roasted potatoes on the side, this recipe for steak and potatoes in the oven cooks up everything one pan....

Finally, you can make your own sugar-free honey mustard! I actually had a recipe for one version (using a powdered sweetener) in my first book, The Easy Keto Cookbook, but if I’m being honest, this 2-minute keto honey mustard I created just recently tastes so much better. Plus, it needs just 5 simple ingredients, and tastes delicious on sandwiches, keto meats, fries, and more. Just like keto teriyaki sauce, this keto honey-sweetened recipe comes together fast for flavorful meals....

FavoritePinShare Summer squash lemon spaghetti is an amazing vegetable pasta recipe that is so simple, but also so completely satisfying! The flavors are bright and fresh and the fragrance is soooo vibrant! Everyone in the house will be coming to the kitchen to find out what you are cooking! Pasta and vegetables make the perfect quick and easy weeknight meals! Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus Pasta and Pasta Primavera are a couple of my tried and true favorites....

If you didn’t previously believe that tacos and pasta were meant to be together (like tacos and salad in Taco Salad), I’m going to implore you to leave your skepticism aside. A cheesy blend of whole grain pasta noodles, ground chicken, fresh veggies, and other taco-centric ingredients like spices, salsa, and black beans, this entire dinner cooks in the same skillet, including the noodles. Like pasta, it comes together fast....

FavoritePinShare These Thai glazed chicken wings have a delicious sauce with a twist! Perfect for any party, game day, or get-together, these wings are the perfect appetizer! A good appetizer makes any party a slam dunk. Try out this crack chicken dip, these bacon-wrapped chestnuts, or these fantastic jalapeño poppers to impress your friends and family! Thai Chicken Wings This easy Thai glazed chicken wings recipe has the perfect amount of sauce to spice ratio....

FavoritePinShare A healthy and delicious Thai quinoa salad with lots of veggies and an amazing dressing! Thai Quinoa Salad Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a veggie and protein-packed Thai Quinoa Salad. As we’re quickly approaching the holiday season, this is a salad recipe you’ll want to have handy! After a heavy meal or a few days of eating less healthy than you might like, this is the perfect salad to get you back on track and make you feel great....

FavoritePinShare Tender and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken is golden crispy outside and moist and delicate on the inside. This is bursting with flavor and so good! Air Fryer food is so succulent and easy! Try Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Homemade Air Fryer French Fries. Don’t have an Air Fryer? It’s time! Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe Air Fryers have changed cooking. It’s so quick and easy and everything that comes out tastes amazing....

Did you know you can BAKE in your air fryer? Yea, me either until one day I just made a calculated risk and did it. Not only did dessert turn out amazing, but it was done in half the time. In fact, when I am baking in the air fryer, there are a few things I do to make desserts come out perfectly every single time. I’ll share with you all of my favorite tips and tricks, and then I will share ALL of my favorite dessert recipes....

FavoritePinShare German Pancakes are a hot and puffy golden pancake that only requires 5 minutes of prep! This classic breakfast is always a huge hit at our house! We love a good classic breakfast at our house. Try this Breakfast Casserole, these delicious Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls, or my Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes for a breakfast the family won’t be able to get enough of! German Pancakes Recipe Breakfast is always a struggle at our house because mornings are always so busy!...

FavoritePinShare For treats that are incredibly moist, fudgy, and delicious, this is your go-to recipe! Topped with smooth chocolate buttercream, these chocolate cupcakes are a classic dessert your friends and family will go crazy over. Cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized way to please a crowd. Whenever I make some of my other favorites like strawberry, lemon, or angel food cupcakes, they are always eaten in a snap! Easy and Delicious Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Chocolate cupcakes are like little bits of heaven....

FavoritePinShare No Bake Chocolate pie is silky smooth, rich and incredibly indulgent! The perfect option when you want something exquisite, but don’t want to heat up the kitchen! Being a in love with chocolate is a real thing, and I am here to say it is okay! I have more recipes to help you out, like this Cheesecake, Cake, and Shortbread! Easy No-Bake Chocolate Pie This is the perfect no-bake pie for when you need a rich chocolate fix, but you do not want to heat the house up or spend a ton of time on it....

FavoritePinShare Warm, fluffy, and chocolatey, these Chocolate Chip Pancakes are worth waking up for! Super easy, fast and inexpensive, pancakes are a perfect way to start the morning. Everyone loves pancakes especially classics like Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes or The Best Buttermilk Pancakes. Adding chocolate to an already super yummy breakfast staple is a MUST! Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe This combines the two best things that make mornings worth getting out of bed for....

FavoritePinShare Hey Recipe Critic readers!! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron here for one of the last recipes in the month of January. Which means it’s obviously still a healthy recipe, or is everyone done with their healthy eating resolutions by now? Regardless of resolutions or none this is a recipe you’ll want to make again and again! It’s a super simple granola that takes minutes to put together and not too long to bake....

Quick post today, guys, cause I have a feeling you might still be worn out from yesterday’s feast! And I can bet you are now puzzledly looking at all those leftovers, thinking “Why do I always have to make so much food?” while hopelessly pulling your hair. But what if I told you there is a way to revamp all that food into something delicious? No, not a sandwich! We all know turkey sandwiches are great, but this year we are looking for something better....

While I love a rich, cheesy pasta as much as the next sane human—Adult Mac and Cheese anyone?—I also appreciate healthy meals that leave me feeling elated and empowered for making nutritious choices for myself. But can you have them both? Food that speaks to your creamy pasta-loving soul and food that nourishes your body? ABSOLUTELY. As my collection of healthy pasta recipes demonstrates, you never ever should have to sacrifice flavor to eat well....

I love eating light and fresh dinners throughout the warmer months and these Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls are just perfect. They’re quick and easy to pull together with a few pantry staples and some fresh produce. Whether you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or are just trying to cut back on your meat consumption, you’re going to love these veggie summer rolls. Rice paper wrappers are filled with fresh vegetables, vermicelli and strips of pan-fried sriracha tofu....

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripe, tart green tomatoes fried up in a crispy cornmeal crust. They are a classic side that folks in the south have been making for generations. It’s hard to believe that unripe tomatoes could make such a tasty treat. But there’s something about the slightly sour flavor combined with a crisp, crunchy coating that makes for a divine combination. And one that is uniquely southern. They are perfectly tangy and oh so crunchy and delightful....

Nachos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, whether you’re entertaining friends or having a weeknight dinner with the family. What’s not to love? Between the crunch of the tortilla chips, the gooey goodness of the melted cheese, and the spicy and savory toppings you add, nachos make for an appetizer that’s impossible to resist. They’re also easy to make, no matter what size group you’re trying to feed. Fill up a huge cookie sheet for a larger gathering, or simply line the tray in your toaster oven with some foil to make a small batch for two....

FavoritePinShare White Chicken Chili is loaded with beans, chicken, green chilies and the most luscious creamy broth. A twist on a classic that’s perfect for a cold day. Serve it up with corn bread and a salad and your set for a satisfying comfort meal. When someone says they’re having Chili they think of recipes like The Best Chili Ever or Instant Pot Chili, but this Chicken White Chili is going to surprise and wow your friends and family....