FavoritePinShare An amazingly creamy baked chicken with asiago cheese inside. It comes together quickly and will be loved by the entire family! I always consider a meal a HUGE success if my picky little eight year old eats the entire thing. It is so hard to get him to eat anything that I make. So when he eats something that I make for the blog and licks his plate clean, I consider it a five star meal....

FavoritePinShare Find out what summer tastes like by drinking a sip of this watermelon smoothie! It’s juicy, sweet, and made from the most delicious and flavorful fruit of the season… watermelon! I love a good smoothie in the summer to cool me down and fill me up with all the fruity flavors. Try out this peach smoothie, this avocolada smoothie, or this amazing pina colada! Watermelon Smoothie Recipe If you are looking for a cool and refreshing smoothie to be your go-to this summer then look no more!...

FavoritePinShare Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. Well it is almost officially October, which means everything Halloween right?! Halloween is probably my favorite holiday (that or Christmas) so I get super excited the whole month of October. One of my favorite things is to make recipes that use up leftover candy and this is just the one! This easy butterfinger fudge uses up any leftover fun sized butterfinger candies and it is SO delicious!...

FavoritePinShare These dessert nachos are so delicious! Cinnamon sugar tortilla chips that are topped with fruit, chocolate, and whipped cream. You won’t find a dessert more loved than this one! I love a good dessert and this one is no exception! If you love it then you should also try out these amazing cannolis, mini cheesecakes, or this yummy Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake! They are also delicious! What Are Dessert Nachos?...

FavoritePinShare This instant pot shredded chicken is the solution to all of your chicken needs! It’s seasoned, moist, and easy to shred, which makes it the perfect go-to recipe when you need shredded chicken for any dish. You need to have staple recipes on hand like this one to cover you no matter what your needs are when you are cooking! Use this shredded chicken in these egg rolls, this soup, or in this yummy pasta!...

FavoritePinShare You don’t even need an oven to make this banana cream cheesecake! This has a crust and a perfectly creamy filling. Top it with some whipped cream and fresh bananas and you won’t be able to stop at one slice! Cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Especially the no-bake kind. Try out some more tried and true recipes like this classic, key lime, or berry cheesecakes! No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake No-bake desserts are such an easy way to get a great taste!...

FavoritePinShare Pasta Carbonara is a favorite Italian dish made with wholesome ingredients. The creamy sauce is made with eggs and Parmesan cheese, using a special technique to ensure a smooth and luscious texture. Spaghetti noodles are topped with chopped bacon and sweet peas for the ultimate comfort food. Hi there! It’s Jessica Gavin, Certified Culinary Scientist and I’m thrilled to share this classic pasta carbonara recipe made with simple and flavorful ingredients....

FavoritePinShare This strawberry quick bread is one of my all-time favorites! It is moist, packed with flavor, and drizzled with the most delightful strawberry glaze, which really brings all of the ingredients together. If you love having bread without waiting for it to rise, then you must try some more of my quick bread recipes! Some of the best are this buttery beer bread, this award-winning banana bread, and this delicious glazed lemon bread....

FavoritePinShare If you are looking for the perfect pairing for your seafood, this tartar sauce is IT! It’s packed with flavor and has a deliciously creamy consistency to complement any dish! I love using sauces and dips to elevate every meal! Some of my other favorite sauces that I use all of the time are this homemade cheese sauce, this homemade teriyaki sauce, and this fantastic yum yum sauce! What is Tartar Sauce?...

FavoritePinShare This smooth and creamy white chocolate buttercream is perfect for all of your favorite cakes and cupcakes! You’ll want this silky frosting on everything! Homemade frosting is all your dessert needs to really shine! Cream cheese frosting, chocolate buttercream, and royal icing are all some of my favorites! You’ve got to try them! The Best White Chocolate Buttercream Recipe This white chocolate buttercream is foolproof. Use it on cookies, cakes, macarons, you name it!...

FavoritePinShare Delicious and fudgy bars with a macaroon center! Coconut. I feel like you either love it or hate it. I used to hate coconut. The texture and taste of it would just gross me out. I slowly started liking it with Almond Joy Bars. And now I love it! If you love amazing chewy fudgy brownies and macaroons then this recipe is for you. Layers of fudge brownie and a sweet coconut macaroon center....

FavoritePinShare This crispy, saucy chicken is every pineapple lover’s dream! Pineapple chicken is the best mix of sweet and savory. It’s a quick and easy dinner that your family will go crazy over! Using fruit in a savory recipe is a great way to balance flavors! Honey orange glazed chicken, Greek lemon chicken, and pineapple teriyaki chicken are just a few more recipes where adding fruit makes the whole dish come together!...

FavoritePinShare This homemade bread is always a family favorite and can be done so easily with this perfect recipe my grandma handed down to me. Making bread is easier than you think! My miracle no knead bread is another one of my favorite bread to make but it is also just as easy as this homemade bread. Bread is so rewarding to make and tastes even better than store bought!...

FavoritePinShare Homemade English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches are the best thing to happen to your mornings! These are super easy, freezer friendly, and absolutely delicious! Mornings can be hectic, and whenever I can make breakfast go smoother, I know I have already won the day! Add this Casserole, Oats, and Cinnamon Rolls for other delicious breakfast ideas. Homemade English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches These English muffin breakfast sandwiches are worth getting up for in the morning....

FavoritePinShare Salsa Verde is fresh, spicy and way better than anything you will find in a jar. Super easy and quick, whip it up for a party in no time! I love a good salsa, especially when they are homemade and fresh! If you love salsa you have to try these Restaurant Style, Blender Salsa and Mango Lime Avocado Salsa! Salsa Verde Recipe Do not be intimidated by roasting tomatillos, when I say this is an easy salsa verde, I mean it....

FavoritePinShare Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken is sweet and tangy and the chipotle adds such a flavorful kick! You are going to love everything about this sauce and it will be a hit at your next gathering! All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household....

FavoritePinShare Honey Dijon Ham and Swiss Chicken is a quick and easy 30 minute meal! It is coated in a delicious honey dijon sauce and topped with ham and melty swiss cheese! I have been loving skillet chicken meals lately if you haven’t already been able to tell. But they are so quick and easy and honestly taste like they are from a restaurant. We loved this Honey Dijon Chicken so much that I knew I had to make a different variation of it....

FavoritePinShare Ultra rich brownies with a creamy hot fudge cheesecake center and topped with peanut butter cups. So many delicious things in one amazing brownie that your family will go crazy for! I have got an amazing brownie recipe to share with you today! I was thrilled to get my hands on Back for Seconds’ new cookbook, Brownies Blondies and Bars. Why you ask? Because I am obsessed with brownies, blondies and bars....

FavoritePinShare Mushroom Risotto is soft short grained rice with flavorful button mushrooms, crunchy peas combined to make one of the Best side dishes your family will love! The flavor combination is amazing! This classic Italian recipe can be served as main dish or a side dish paired with a hearty meat. A comfort meal that is planned and prepared with you in mind! Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Potatoes, Creamy Tomato Italian Parmesan Chicken or Classic Italian Wedding Soup are some of our favorite classic Italian meals to try....

FavoritePinShare Delicious crumb bars bursting with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon! Moving is such a hard thing to do. Me and the hubby have been going non stop for two weeks. Luckily I have been pulling the, “I can’t lift anything” card or I wouldn’t have survived. We have gotten pretty settled into the new place and absolutely love it. And today we celebrated our anniversary. It started in the morning with getting my tire replaced that had a nail in it....