When Halloween rolls around, most people plan ahead with decorations, costumes, and food. How about the drinks, though? If you’re looking for boo-zy refreshments to make your Halloween party even more spooktacular, I have you covered. Leave the candy to the kids and treat the adults with these Halloween punches! These punches come in different looks and colors, so whatever your theme is, you’ll surely find at least one that’ll fit....
These fresh, light, and incredibly tasty summer appetizers are the best way to celebrate the season. Juicy fruit, spicy dips, grilled meats – all your summer favorites are here. But these classics are anything but boring. Best Summer Appetizers Give your apps a summery spin with Hawaiian chicken skewers, watermelon salsa, mango and zucchini wraps, or mini-Caprese salad bites. Or lean into your cravings and whip up a big batch of fried green tomatoes, jalapeno poppers, buffalo chicken dip, or chili dog sliders....
The Instant Pot is fantastic for busy nights when you want to put something good on the table, but don’t have a ton of time to cook. When the weather is cold, there is nothing better than a warm bowl of soup. These Instant Pot soups are the perfect combination of ease and comfort. Pair one of these recipes with some freshly baked bread, and you’ll have a hearty meal!...
FavoritePinShare Classic Shrimp Scampi is a delicious recipe of pan-cooked shrimp drenched in decadent garlic butter and lemon sauce. This simple shrimp dish is made in minutes and is best served over pasta or with crusty bread for dipping. If you love shrimp dishes then try this shrimp cocktail or this brown butter spicy garlic shrimp. For a more filling shrimp recipe, this cajun popcorn shrimp and this sausage and shrimp rice are great options....
It’s golden crisp on the outside, and insanely fluffy and moist on the inside. And the corn flavor is simply outstanding. With its unique flavor and texture, one bite is enough to give you comfort and joy. Whether you enjoy it on its own, topped with honey, or paired with chili, you really can’t go wrong. Cornbread tastes amazing any way you eat it. The best part is that it’s such a breeze to make....
FavoritePinShare Baked Tilapia and Roasted Veggies is a low calorie and high protein dish that comes together in less than 25 minutes! Light and tasty in every bite! Moist, tender juicy tilapia pieces make a meal that is filling and delicious. Have a healthy meal with all the flavor! Sheet Pan Garlic Lime Salmon Fajitas or Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon are more fish recipes that I would recommend! Baked Tilapia and Roasted Veggies Hey guys!...
FavoritePinShare BBQ Chicken Nachos are so simple to make and grilled in foil pack trays right on the grill. These are loaded with chips, ooey gooey cheese, chicken, bbq sauce and topped with your favorite toppings! This year I am partnering with Reynolds Wrap and I am so excited to share this recipe and hack with you today. As soon as it warms up, our family spends all of our time outside, and BBQ’s are a huge part of our family fun....
FavoritePinShare We love enchiladas at our house! So I am always trying to find new recipes to try. There is an amazing Mexican restaurant in North Carolina that I crave every summer. We went there as a family last weekend and it is always amazing. Their enchiladas are to die for! They have one that is smothered in this white queso sauce that I am currently trying to recreate. It is awesome!...
FavoritePinShare Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad showcases tons of fresh, summer fruit and has a delicious easy dressing. Refreshing, light, and sweet, this fruit salad will be eaten in no time! A good dressing can really work to enhance and bring together different flavors cohesively. My poppyseed, honey lime, and creamy grape are prime examples of how dressing can make a fruit salad pop! Easy Blackberry Lime Fruit Salad Recipe This blackberry lime fruit salad is chock-full of delicious fruits and has a sweet and tangy dressing drizzled on top....
FavoritePinShare Boiled chicken makes meal prep a breeze and is the perfect way to get tender juicy chicken. This method of cooking chicken is fast and easy to shred and use in so many recipes like salads, soups, and casseroles. I love how convenient it is to boil chicken for weeknight meals. It cooks and shreds perfectly every time, and my meals come together so quickly when I have them cooked, shredded, and ready to go!...
My Special Burger Sauce Recipe with pickles takes an average burger and makes it life-changing. This incredibly flavorful, easy sauce for burgers is the perfect blend of condiments for an experience that is out-of-this-world delicious! Simply add it to a bowl and mix. It makes a great dip for fries, too! Best Burger Sauce Seriously, when I tell you this homemade burger sauce is life-changing, I mean it. This is the best burger sauce recipe for topping all kinds of burgers, dipping your fries into, and making dreams come true....
FavoritePinShare Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp is made in the most amazing cajun garlic butter sauce. This is ready in 15 minutes and a meal that will wow the family! If you are looking for some more amazing shrimp recipes, be sure to try: Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp , Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet, or Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp. Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp I am a firm believer that if you hate a certain type of food, you can slowly but surely start to like it....
FavoritePinShare Everything is better with some chocolate. And these were sure amazing. A rich shortbread chocolate crust and a caramel pecan chocolate glaze on top. These are incredible. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I especially love all of the fall baking that comes with it. Fall desserts are amazing. One of my favorite desserts are these Pecan Pie Bars. How can you now love a shortbread buttery crust with pecans and a caramel glaze coating on top?...
FavoritePinShare This asparagus stuffed chicken is incredibly juicy and tender. Flavored with the most delicious spices and stuffed with the incredibly healthy vegetable, asparagus, you will want to lick your plate clean! Chicken is a go-to in our house for dinner. It’s delicious, and everyone loves it! For more chicken dinner ideas, try out this chicken Madeira, air fryer chicken, or this absolutely delicious grilled honey balsamic chicken. What is Asparagus Stuffed Chicken?...
FavoritePinShare Deliciously chewy and flavorful oatmeal cookies! Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I thought I’d sneak in one last cookie recipe before everyone is ready to get back to more fruits, veggies, and whole grains! These cookies are my family’s FAVORITE oatmeal cookie. They are so flavorful, have a wonderful texture, and best of all they are soft & chewy! No hard oatmeal cookies here 🙂...
FavoritePinShare This churro toffee is covered in delicious white chocolate, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and leaves your mouth watering after just one bite! It’s better than the stuff found at Disneyland, AND you can make it at home! Is there anything better than biting into a piece of delicious and creamy toffee? If you love toffee flavored things as much as I do, then you should totally try this graham cracker toffee, this homemade toffee with chocolate, and this cake that has toffee bits sprinkled throughout....
I used to love eating at restaurants all the time. Going out meant that I didn’t have to cook or clean, which is always a win in my book. But as I’m getting older, the allure of an expensive meal is just not the same. Especially since I’ve realized I can make my favorite meals from the comfort of my own home. And the best part is that my homemade versions taste even better than the originals....
To be honest, I could eat a whole meal with just sides at the Cracker Barrel. But their fried apples are definitely my favorite. This copycat recipe is just as delicious as the original! Whoever thought of making apple pie filling and serving it without the pie deserves a medal! I like to make a big batch of these fried apples to go over oatmeal, on pancakes and waffles, and I’ve even paired them with pork chops....
If you think blueberry muffins are great, you’ll think these are to-die-for. The tops are nice and crisp, and everything else is just moist and tender. The muffins themselves are sweet and citrus-flavored, which is contrasted by the tart cranberries. Together, they’re a match made in heaven. They’re excellent for breakfast or brunch, but if you drizzle them with glaze on top, they make fantastic desserts, too! Best of all, these guys take under an hour to make – cooling included....
FavoritePinShare Cranberry orange quick bread is a flavorful quick bread with hints of citrus and tart cranberries and topped with an orange glaze. This moist, tender, delicious bread is going to be the hit of your holiday season. I love a good quick bread! They are so easy to make and because they lack yeast, you can have a warm loaf of bread ready to eat in no time. Try my banana, blueberry zucchini, and strawberry banana bread whenever you crave a slice of amazing bread....
