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One of the dozens of things I didn’t know about Wisconsin when Ben coerced me to move here was that, for the past 20 years, Wisconsin has led the nation in cranberry production. Sure, the Massachusetts bogs of cranberry juice commercial fame are picturesque, but it’s plaid-clad Wisconsin that grows the largest haul. So, in addition to the state’s fabulous selection of cheese and beer, Wisconsin can boast cranberries too, and I’m glad....

FavoritePinShare This 15-minute creamy mushroom sauce is so easy to make and packed with rich, savory flavor! You’re going to love it over pasta and meat dishes! Homemade sauce is what makes pasta shine. it’s such a game-changer, you’ve really got to try it! This homemade lobster sauce, bolognese sauce, and alfredo sauce are just a few of my many favorites. Find my full list of sauces here! Homemade Mushroom Pasta Sauce You guys....

FavoritePinShare Crispy parmesan garlic chicken with zucchini is a fantastic one-pan meal that the family will love. Crispy chicken is breaded with an amazing parmesan garlic crust paired with tender zucchini sautéed to perfection! With easy prep, no mess, and big flavor, one-pan meals are the best! Vegetable curry, chili lime chicken, and fajitas are some of my other favorites to add to the dinner lineup this week! One-Pan Parmesan Garlic Chicken With Zucchini Recipe Zucchini is my favorite vegetable, so as you can imagine, I get pretty excited when it is actually in season!...

FavoritePinShare Slow cooker meals are simple, delicious, and always so tender! Not only are they are cooked to perfection but they will give you that home-cooked meal that we all go crazy for! I love how slow cooker meals can be made ahead of time and are cooking to tender perfection all day! If you want to top off your meal, try cooking a dessert in your slow cooker too! This peach cobbler and cherry chocolate hot fudge cake are to die for!...

As a lover of all things cheesy, cheesecake is easily one of my top five favorite desserts in the world. I’ve had more slices of cheesecake than I care to admit, and I must say, this one is one of the best. I had no idea sweetened condensed milk could work such wonders for a cheesecake! This cheesecake is superior to most I’ve tried, and it’s so easy to pull off....

FavoritePinShare Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I’m slightly obsessed with all things Fall and Winter, so there have been all kinds of pumpkin and apple recipes lately on my site. I’ve also been making soup like CRAZY and have tons of recipes to share. This soup was one of our favorites. It’s pure comfort food, rich & creamy, plus SO easy to make. My whole family loved it and thought it was even better than a from-stratch chicken pot pie!...

FavoritePinShare Hey Recipe Critic readers! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! Is everyone getting geared up for Thanksgiving…or Christmas? The stores seemed to have forgotten the fact that Thanksgiving comes first, but then again, Christmas seems to come earlier every year 🙂 I love Thanksgiving. It’s definitely one of my favorite holidays, and I especially look forward to all of the cooking I get to do. To gear up for Thanksgiving, I started to post a few recipes that are going to be on our menu on my site....

FavoritePinShare Rich, sweet, and salty, hoisin sauce is the perfect foundation for all of your Asian-inspired dishes. This homemade variation packs so much delicious flavor, you won’t want store-bought again! Hoisin sauce is the mouthwatering secret ingredient for an array of Asian dishes. My glazed salmon, General Tso’s chicken, and seared ahi tuna are just a few that utilize this super flavorful ingredient! Easy Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe Everyone knows and loves soy sauce, but today I’m here to tell you about its awesome cousin- hoisin sauce....

I wasn’t a fan of Indian food growing up, but my family and friends love it, so it’s been slowly winning me over. This quick and easy keto butter chicken recipe definitely did. And when I served it for a group of friends a couple months ago, it was the first thing on the table to go. Everyone was asking me how to make butter chicken that tastes just like the takeout they were used to!...

This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! When you get tired of keto smoothies and keto pancakes and plain old boiled eggs, give another surprising low carb breakfast a try – Keto Oatmeal! Also known as “noatmeal”, this low carb oatmeal recipe literally takes a few minutes from start to finish....

FavoritePinShare Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna layered with noodles, homemade meat sauce and three kinds of cheese! This lasagna takes only 15 minutes of prep time and couldn’t be any easier to make! Italian dinners are a family favorite in our house. This is The BEST Lasagna or this Three Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells are perfectly paired with this .Homemade Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread. The Best Slow Cooker Lasagna Who would have thought you could make Lasagna in a slow cooker?...

FavoritePinShare Sourdough Bread is one of the most flavorful, good-for-you loaves of bread out there. Easier than you think with a taste and texture that is absolutely heavenly! Bread is comfort food that goes beyond the ordinary. Try these other tried and true bread recipes when you need them, Challah, English Muffins, and Sweet Rolls. Sourdough Bread Recipe with Starter Sourdough bread is considered the king of bread. Its crusty outer exterior and its chewy tender interior make this a hearty loaf that carries a punch....

Because Flourless Chocolate Torte is so dangerously easy to make (we are talking one bowl and less than 15 minutes of prep here, friends!), it’s one of my go-to’s (along with Brownie Pie) for dinner parties or potlucks when I need a fast dessert that’s guaranteed to please. I’ve tried a few different recipes over the years, but today’s is unquestionably the best flourless chocolate torte I’ve ever baked. This recipe is thicker and richer than any other chocolate torte cake you’ll try, and it has a subtle almond flavor that makes it truly special....

FavoritePinShare This delicious foil pack honey garlic chicken is packed with amazing flavors! These meals are perfect for the summer when you want to keep the heat out of the house (no oven!) and keep the messes to a minimum. Also great for camping! Try this honey garlic chicken alongside some other reader favorites: Summer Cobb Salad, Quinoa Salad, or this Honey Mustard Chicken Salad. Honey Garlic Chicken Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a delicious AND easy dinner recipe!...

Some of these you’ve probably heard of, like french fries, while some were new to me. I had never heard of Fastnacht or Feijoa before. But now I’m the expert in all things that start with the letter F! Stick around to learn all about these twenty foods that start with F. Falafel Falafel is a Middle Eastern sort of ‘fast food’. It’s made from ground up chickpeas, rolled into balls and fried....

FavoritePinShare Cherry Clafoutis is a surprisingly easy yet elegant french dessert that everyone is going to love! This custard-like base is studded with sweet pitted cherries and flavored with vanilla and almond, so scrumptious! Cherries are a delightfully sweet fruit, whether they are canned or fresh. Cherries are such a fun fruit for desserts, try some of these tried and true, whether canned or fresh, Bars, Brownies, and Crumb Bars....

FavoritePinShare Frosted Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars – Why do you need peppermint bark when you can have these incredibly easy sugar cookie bars? So moist with the creamiest frosting, then topped with chopped candy canes. Only one bowl is needed! Hey, there! It’s Chelsea from Gal on a Mission again sharing a delicious holiday dessert you need to whip up this year! Growing up as a little girl, I did not like anything that had one drop of peppermint in it....

FavoritePinShare Crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside, these Gingersnap Cookies are everything you want in a holiday dessert! They are the perfect way to finish off any holiday meal and leave everyone feeling merry and bright. I love the holidays! I love everything to do with Christmas and Thanksgiving. It has always been a special thing in my family. Now that I have my own I love making holiday traditions that we look forward to every year....

A mixture of caramelized onions, sauteed spinach, and luscious creamy puddles of goat cheese that melt into every bite, this quiche filling is nothing short of sublime. It has my ideal ratio of quiche mix-ins—heavy on the vegetables with just enough custard to hold it all together. The blend of ingredients complements and enhances one another beautifully. A crisp, golden crust provides just the right counterpoint to the luscious interior....