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FavoritePinShare A delicious and simple to salad with fresh sliced pears, avocado, cranberries and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon poppyseed dressing this salad is mouthwatering and full of flavor! Hey everyone! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron back with a delicious and easy salad for you all to try. 🙂 I’ve recently discovered just how delicious canned fruit can be in a salad! Particularly in spinach or mixed green salads. It’s great for when the fruit you are wanting isn’t quite in season or you are looking to add some flavor/nutrients to a salad QUICK....

On keto, you’ll quickly learn how easily you can fit meats like chicken wings, bacon, and turkey into your lifestyle. But what about seafood? Is salmon keto friendly? Are there even any carbs in salmon? Let’s take a closer look at nutrients and macros in salmon, and whether it works for a low carb lifestyle. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Many people turn to fermented foods for their health benefits and fiber — but on a low carb diet, some of them are off limits. Where does sauerkraut (a.k.a. fermented cabbage leaves) stand on the low carb spectrum? Is sauerkraut keto? Let’s take a closer look at carbs in sauerkraut and how to enjoy it on a low carb diet. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

FavoritePinShare Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is so easy to make and filled with fresh veggies, chicken, and crunchy cashews. The glaze on top is incredible! If you are looking for even more amazing stir-fry recipes, be sure to try: 15-minute Garlic Shrimp Stir fry, Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry , or even Won Ton Shrimp Stir Fry. Cashew Chicken Stir Fry I am definitely obsessed with cashews. And asian inspired meals....

FavoritePinShare Baked chicken spaghetti is an easy dinner casserole to feed a family. Tender pieces of chicken tossed with tender noodles and a creamy tomato sauce. Try these other tasty sharable baked dinner recipes to make during the week, like this Tuna Noodle Casserole, Chicken Parmesan Casserole or Classic Baked Spaghetti. Baked Chicken Spaghetti Making a big tray of spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food to feed your family. Elevate the flavor of a simple marinara sauce with fresh ingredients and a touch of cream....

FavoritePinShare Remember the other day when I said that it was really rainy and the summer was pretty mild here in North Carolina? Well the storms are gone and the heat and humidity are in full swing. My hair and the humidity do not mix here and it is a hot mess! But on the flip side, I am able to BBQ again. And these Chipotle Chicken Kabobs turned out amazing!...

Whether you serve it as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a main entrée, pulled pork will make your dinner extra special. After all, how can you say no to sweet, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth pork? Best of all, pulled pork could not be easier to make! Just place all the ingredients in the Crockpot, and your part is done. Yes, it takes several hours of waiting, but every minute is worth it....

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends! Today’s announcement has nothing to do with that or with Mexican food. Instead, I’m proud to announce that I’ll be participating of Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event on May 10th (next week!) giving you tips and tricks to create a true #FoodPorn Instagram story!...

FavoritePinShare These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are insanely delicious! Fresh, buttery, and garlicky you can still have unlimited breadsticks, only these taste better! Make it an Olive Garden night at home and add these incredible copycat recipes for a complete meal. Try Salad, Gnocchi, or Alfredo Pasta for a luscious restaurant-style meal in the comfort of your own home. Olive Garden Breadsticks Olive Garden has to be on the top of the list of a family-friendly, and family favorite restaurant....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine is a creamy 30 minute pasta recipe that’s going to become a family favorite! Not too heavy on the cheese but still super creamy! Hey there! It’s Richa from My Food Story and this creamy cajun sausage linguine is on our dinner rotation every single week. Because the weathers turning, and we love ourselves a bowl of warm, creamy pasta to make us feel cozy. I love everything cajun and its lately my new favourite flavour because you can never go wrong with it....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup has a thick and rich broth with shredded carrots, celery, chopped spinach, gnocchi and chicken hidden throughout. This tastes even better than Olive Garden! Bring restaurant quality soup to your home. I just love the Italian flavors in the slow cooker pasta e fagioli soup or creamy zuppa toscana too, so be sure to give them a try! Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup You guys are going to love the incredible creamy and rich broth....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops are fresh scallops that are lightly seasoned, then seared in a creamy, light lemon and parmesan sauce that coats each of the scallops made all in one pan. These scallops are insanely good! Scallops are an elegant dish that adds so much AMAZING flavor to a dinner. If you love scallops try this Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce, Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops, Garlic Butter Herb Scallops or Honey Garlic Butter Scallops....

FavoritePinShare Creole Shrimp Étouffée is a classic southern stew is full of tender shrimp, the “Holy Trinity” of veggies, and flavored with a decadent golden roux. This stew has a subtle heat thanks to seasoning, but served over rice is the ultimate in Louisiana comfort food! Celebrate Louisiana and their food culture with this comforting stew. Simple ingredients are used to create a masterpiece thanks to taking some time to prepare them....

AIR FRYER CRISPY TOFU Making crispy tofu in the air fryer is so easy and fast. You can use it as an appetizer by sticking it with toothpicks, serve over white rice or brown rice, or toss it in with your favorite salad. Because tofu is so versatile, you can easily toss it with your favorite sauce or seasonings, to make a variety of meals with extra protein, that everyone will love....

While the premise of making shredded chicken in the slow cooker (for Chicken Alfredo Bake and more) seems easy enough, finding clear answers to know how long to cook your chicken, what type of chicken to use, and the best way to shred it can be difficult to track down in a single resource. That’s why I’ve created this comprehensive guide for making healthy pulled chicken in the slow cooker....

It only takes one look at those gorgeous layers of brownies, pudding, whipped cream, and crushed toffee bars to know that this dessert is the ultimate decadence. It’s also a dessert that tastes phenomenal, no matter how it turns out. Even if you mess up the brownies, it will still be amazing. It’s the easiest, most fool-proof way to impress your family and friends! Plus, because of its sheer size and richness, death by chocolate can easily feed a crowd....

Peach cobbler is a dessert of LEGEND in my family. Growing up, my Grammy made homemade peach cobbler every summer. We loved it so much that my sister started requesting it for her birthday instead of cake. For as much as I adore peach cobbler, between already having baked my favorite homemade Peach Crisp and Baked Peaches, two from-scratch fruit pies (both using my foolproof Whole Wheat Pie Crust), and our constant “emergency” ice cream runs, I thought it might be best for the summer desserts and me to take a break for the season… Then, a windfall of fresh peaches landed (quite literally) on my doorstep, courtesy of this local company....

FavoritePinShare Celebrate with these insanely delicious and easy air fryer pork fajitas! They are restaurant-quality fajitas in the comfort of your own home, and your entire family will go crazy over them! You all know how much I love my air fryer! The number of recipes you can cook in them is crazy, and I love how versatile they are. Try out these crispy egg rolls, these wings, or even this delicious air fryer shrimp....

FavoritePinShare Cake Pops are the cutest desserts for any celebratory occasion! These pretty cake pops are made with vanilla cake mixed with cream cheese frosting, covered with melted chocolate and festive sprinkles. There’s a cake for every occasion! If you prefer cakes that fit in the palm of your hands, try these Vanilla Cupcakes. If you want cake for breakfast, make this Banana Coffee Cake. Or if you need a fancy two-layer cake that’s actually really easy to make, you need this Red Velvet Cake Recipe....

Everyone loves having their own pizza, which is why this recipe is a big hit with kids. Plus, the best part about this simple recipe is that you don’t need a fancy pizza oven to make it. All you need are a few simple ingredients and an Air Fryer, and you can whip up these personal pan pizzas in under 30 minutes. It’s easy to make, just grab your favorite pizza recipes and your entire family is going to be amazed at this easy air fryer dish....