FavoritePinShare The ultimate treat for the holidays, these peppermint candy cane brownies are made with layers of fudgy brownie, creamy mint frosting, chocolate ganache, and crushed peppermint. One bite and you’ll be filled with Christmas cheer! ‘Tis the season for peppermint! Need more dessert inspiration? Try these peppermint meltaways, peppermint cheesecake, or peppermint meringue lollipops next! Chocolate Peppermint Brownies Don’t you just love the Christmas season? Even though it is so busy I love this time of year!...

FavoritePinShare I just love Christmas time! We got our lights up on the house and the decorations and tree put up. I just could sit in front of the tree for hours just enjoying the glow listening to Christmas music. It is such a pretty time of the year. I am already dreading January when the decorations have to come down! The holidays just aren’t the same without some delicious fudge....

FavoritePinShare These Air Fryer Chicken Legs is every kids’ dream come true. Everyone always wants to eat the legs, especially the kiddos. With this recipe there will still be fighting over who gets the last drumstick! These crispy chicken legs will be perfect served with Beans, Corn Casserole, Brussel Sprouts or Potatoes. An ideal meal for any occasion! Air Fryer Drumsticks These air fryer chicken legs are so amazing! You don’t have to freeze outside to grill them, or make a huge mess in the kitchen pan cooking them....

FavoritePinShare If you are looking for a fun twist on a classic pie often served at Thanksgiving dinner, this Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with Biscoff Crust is your new best friend! It’s fluffier than a typical pumpkin pie, and the cookie crust is spoon licking good. This recipe is one you’ll want to serve for the holidays or any day! It’s no secret I’m a fan of pie. I mean, can you blame me?...

FavoritePinShare Pumpkin Pecan Pie Muffins – Just like a classic pecan pie, but even better! It’s Chelsea again from Gal on a Mission! Wow. I cannot believe it’s almost November. Who knew October could go by this quickly? Not me. Today you’re in for a real treat, pumpkin pecan pie muffins. I totally added pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to pecan pie muffins. If you have never had a pecan pie muffin before, you are going to go crazy of these....

FavoritePinShare These red velvet cupcakes are perfectly moist cake with the most beautiful and deep red color. They are topped with classic cream cheese frosting, and once you eat one, you will agree that these are the best! Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. For other delightful cupcake recipes, try these banana cupcakes, these amazing lemon blueberry cupcakes, and especially these pineapple upside-down cupcakes! Red Velvet Cupcakes With how many cupcake recipes are out there, I still haven’t found one that I didn’t like!...

FavoritePinShare Roasted brown butter honey garlic carrots make an excellent side dish. Roasted to tender perfection in the most incredible sauce these will become a new favorite! I love these tried and true carrots! They are a MUST TRY side dish and go so well with these Green Beans with Bacon, Cauliflower, or Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots A good side dish is something that I think everyone needs to have on hand....

FavoritePinShare This breakfast frittata is filled with chunks of sausage, slices of mushrooms and sweet tomatoes making this a breakfast everyone will love. So simple to make and full of so much flavor! Frittatas are so fun to make and are filling for a nice breakfast or brunch meal. Followers have loved my ham and cheddar zucchini frittata that is just as filling and delicious to enjoy in the morning....

FavoritePinShare Happy New Year! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday! We spent the day taking down Christmas decorations. It is always a sad time for me to see that the holidays are over, but January is a breath of fresh air. The start of a New Year and new goals. I got a head start on eating better and losing these last few pounds from having a baby. I had to skip out on the Christmas treats and New Years treats....

FavoritePinShare A lightened up garlic alfredo sauce that is delicious and creamy and coats the pasta perfectly! Half of the calories and you won’t even be able to tell! Carbs. Oh man. Carbs are my WEAKNESS. When I am trying to watch what I eat, chocolate and sweets do not tempt me at all. Its the carbs. I dream all day of a big bowl of pasta and carbs sitting right in front of me....

FavoritePinShare This is easily the BEST chili verde that I have EVER had! The pork is tender and full of amazing flavor and is made right in the slow cooker! We celebrated my birthday this weekend. My kiddos have been terribly sick all week and my hubby’s grandfather passed away and he had to leave to Minnesota. This is what I like to call #momlife. Nothing ever goes quite as planned, especially birthdays....

FavoritePinShare Juicy skirt steak, fresh veggies, and feta cheese- all tossed in a delicious tangy glaze. Steak salad with honey balsamic dressing is a mouthwatering meal infused with bold, savory flavor! I’m always up for a fresh salad loaded with flavor. You’ll have to try out some of my other favorites- cilantro lime chicken salad, steak fajita salad, and grilled shrimp salad! They’re as satisfying and delicious as they are healthy!...

FavoritePinShare These sugar cookie bars are soft and sweet with a smooth layer of icing that is sprinkled on top. Perfect for your next party! Cookies are a favorite at our house and always on demand. Some that we love are No-Bake, Pecan, and Snickerdoodles Cookies. Easy Sugar Cookie Bars I have made these sugar cookie bars over a dozen times! They are so easy to whip up a batch and have a delicious sugar cookie in a bar!...

FavoritePinShare Grilled zucchini is the perfect healthy summer side dish. The slices of squash are tossed in savory seasonings, then cooked until tender. It is so savory and delicious and goes with just about everything! If you have a lot of zucchini that you need to use from your garden then you must try these other tasty zucchini recipes to enjoy the vegetable all summer long. This Zucchini Pizza, these delicious Zucchini Chips, and these Baked Zucchini Fries are some of my favorites!...

FavoritePinShare These grilling recipes are the BEST and have so much flavor in each dish! Grill to perfection with each of these delicious and simple to make recipes! Beef, Chicken to Pork, and seafood plus fruits and veggies, these grilling recipes will become family favorites this summertime. A few of my favorites are, Must Make Summertime Grilling Recipes, Top Summer Grilling Recipes or Amazing Grilling Recipes Grilling Recipes are AMAZING You guys, I just can’t contain my excitement because GRILLING SEASON IS HERE!...

FavoritePinShare Tuna Avocado Macaroni Salad is an AMAZING creamy macaroni salad that is filled with chopped veggies, avocado, and tuna. This is going to impress everyone at your next potluck! If you love avocado as much as I do, here are some other great potluck options: Strawberry Avocado Salad, Avocado Shrimp Ceviche, or Avocado Basil Pasta. Tuna Avocado Macaroni Salad Holy moly this pasta salad is incredible. I feel like tuna and avocado goes together like peas and carrots....

FavoritePinShare Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados is a soft, ripe avocado stuffed full of lean ground turkey meat topped with black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes sprinkled on cheddar cheese and garnished with cilantro. A healthy twist on tacos! Turkey is a lean meat and lighter for everyday meals. Try more delicious turkey dishes like Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps, Turkey Stuffed Peppers or Turkey Mediterranean Casserole that are light and tasty. Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados are rich in flavor with low calories and all the flavor!...

FavoritePinShare Hey guys! So glad to see you again! It’s Liz from Love Grows Wild, and I just love coming back to The Recipe Critic to visit! Today is all about sweets, and I think you’re going to flip when you see this grown-up twist on classic rice krispie treats! We all love turtle candies, right? Soft, creamy caramel paired with rich chocolate and crunchy, nutty pecans… they’re one of my favorites!...

FavoritePinShare Easy slow cooker recipes are the BEST. Not only are they absolutely delicious but they are so fast! I have rounded up the best of the best in this one post so that you don’t have to look any further! My mouth is watering thinking of all of these slow cooker recipe options. A few of my favorites that you should try first are Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, Slow Cooker Jambalaya and these amazing Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Ribs!...

FavoritePinShare Hey everyone!! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. Who is ready for one heck of a snack bar?! My family goes crazy over granola bars, but they aren’t always the cheapest treat to buy – the good ones at least. Especially when the whole box is gone in about one hour. So I’ve started making my own and I like them even better! Plus you can completely control what ingredients go into yours and make small changes based on what you do or don’t like....