FavoritePinShare Insanely delicious and perfect for dipping, these fried avocado slices are the best appetizer choice! You’re going to love their crispy, golden panko shell and buttery, creamy center. Avocados are one of my favorite things to have in the kitchen and there are so many tasty ways to use them! If you’re looking for some unique ways to use up this versatile fruit, try this avocado hummus dip, these egg rolls, or avocado salsa!...

FavoritePinShare A good, homemade girl scout recipe can’t be beat! With that minty taste and some shredded coconut here and there, these girl scout recipes are to die for! I have rounded up not only cookies but ALL of the delicious and classic girl scout recipes that have been made into brownies, cakes, and more! Take a look and if you love these ones, go ahead and try these Caramel Brownies, Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge or even this Mint Oreo Cheesecake!...

FavoritePinShare Granola Fruit Pizza – a healthy and delicious breakfast, brunch or dessert and perfect for summer parties. Best of all, it’s so simple to make with your favorite fresh fruit and easy granola crust. Hey everyone, it’s Kelly from Life Made Sweeter back again! Today, I’m sharing this easy Fruit Pizza that you can make for breakfast, brunch and even dessert. We can’t get enough of fresh fruit lately. It’s the perfect healthy snack especially during the spring and summer when you can find a large variety....

FavoritePinShare BBQ Chicken Ingredients: It’s amazing how two simple ingredients that are so simple and easy to find make such a stand out meal! I love that I can come up with this meal at the last minute too, because these are two staple ingredients I always have on hand. Either I use store bought BBQ sauce or often I have my homemade BBQ sauce ready to go because I can make it ahead and it lasts up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator....

FavoritePinShare Grilled Mexican Street Corn is the perfect grilled corn slathered with an amazing mayonnaise blend and topped with parmesan cheese and chili powder. This is one of the best corn recipes you will eat! Try my Easy Grilled Corn recipe for another great reason to fire up your grill! Grilled Mexican Street Corn Grilling season is in full force over here at our house. We love to grill! One of our favorite sides to grill is corn....

FavoritePinShare Guacamole is the perfect creamy dip that’s loaded with avocado and tomatoes and spiced with jalapeño and cumin. Beware because this crowd-pleasing dip is such a hit it disappears quickly! Guacamole is the perfect dip for summer BBQ’s or nights at home. Bacon Guacamole or Ranch Guacamole are also two of my family’s favorites. Homemade Guacamole This is the most amazing homemade guacamole dip! It is so simple, but is the result of tweaking over time to get the recipe just right....

FavoritePinShare A tribute to the Sanderson Sisters, this Hocus Pocus charcuterie board will have all of your guests dying at not only the delicious variety of food but the uncanny resemblance to some of Halloween’s most famous witches! Who doesn’t love a good-themed dish? Halloween is one of my favorite holidays for cooking because of the creativity! If you love celebrating the month of All Hallows Eve, then you must try out these Mummy Hot Dogs, these Poison Caramel Apples, and these festive Halloween Cupcakes!...

FavoritePinShare French bread pizza is quick, easy, AND delicious! Topped with all of your favorite things, this simple pizza delivers amazing taste! It’s definitely a winner! I love simple recipes that don’t skimp on taste! This pizza is crispy and cheesy and totally has that yummy, deep Italian flavor! It’s SOO GOOD. Add in a pasta salad, some yummy lemonade, and these delicious cupcakes and you’ve got yourself a full meal!...

FavoritePinShare Honey mustard salmon is the perfect blend of tangy and delicious. It’s tender and flaky and it completely falls apart on your fork! This tried and true recipe is one that your family will go crazy for! Salmon is an amazing entree for any occasion. The honey mustard dressing really just takes it to the next level! It is quick and easy and leaves you time to make sides for the meal like this delicious Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad, amazing Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and some delicious Grilled Asparagus....

FavoritePinShare Honey Orange Glazed Chicken combines delicious spices and a sweet and tangy honey orange glaze. This makes the perfect meal for your family and has amazing flavor! It is no secret that I love a good chicken dish. I am always trying to find new ways and different flavor combinations to use for my family. Usually most of my chicken dishes can be made in 30 minutes or less, but this glaze takes time to make....

FavoritePinShare Italian Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad is a fresh and delicious salad filled with avocado, tomato, red onion, cucumber and mozzarella cheese balls. Tossed in a tangy lemon Italian glaze and topped with feta cheese, you won’t be able to get enough! Last week I had one of my BFF’s from Chelsea’s Messy Apron come and hang out with me in my kitchen and we made this amazing salad together. We both love a good salad....

Stuffed with gooey cheese and seasoned to perfection, this Italian Meatloaf recipe is a total game-changer. Kids love the flavors of this easy meatloaf recipe - and you’ll love it, too! Ready in under 1 hour using simple ingredients. Italian Meatloaf Recipe Meatloaf is one of my family’s favorite comfort food dishes, and whenever we’re craving something hearty and warm, this Italian meatloaf is our go-to dinner. Not only is this meatloaf topped with cheese, but it’s also stuffed with it, too!...

FavoritePinShare These are the most delicious and creamy lemon cheesecake bars. They have a buttery shortbread crust with a cheesecake and lemon layer and are dusted with powdered sugar. They are the perfect dessert! A delicious, bright, and fresh lemon dessert can’t be beaten! I love them so much and lucky for you, I have a bunch more that you MUST try! This no-bake lemon pie, this lemon coconut cake or this delicious lemon curd that you can use in just about anything!...

FavoritePinShare Mississippi Mudslide Bars are a chewy brownie base, topped with a fluffy marshmallow layer, and finished off with a rich and silky chocolate frosting. They are so addictive! Brownies are a decadent dessert that everyone loves! I have tried and true brownies that come in all flavors, like Lemon, Red Velvet, and Cream Cheese Brownies! The Best Mississippi Mudslide Brownies These Mississippi Mudslide Bars are absolutely, positively addictive. These are aptly named because they mimic the famous Mississippi Pie....

FavoritePinShare Soft, tender, and filled with nutty goodness, this butter pecan cake is perfect for fall! Browned butter cream cheese frosting and fresh chopped pecans make each bite a dream. I’m a pecan fiend. They start showing up more and more in the fall, and I love it so much! Pecan tassies, butter pecan cookies, and pecan pie have been on repeat in my kitchen recently. You should definitely give them a try!...

FavoritePinShare Lemon curd is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy with a smooth creamy texture. This lemony goodness comes together in a matter of minutes! Lemon is bright and yellow which brings out a ray of sunshine when making this curd. Other lemon recipes that bring out that pop of color that I love is this lemon berry trifle, no-bake lemon pie, and perfect lemon bars. What is Lemon Curd?...

FavoritePinShare Quick Fajita Style Quesadillas This vegetarian version is a perfect combination of what is best about fajitas and quesadillas. Sauted veggies are a traditional staple in fajitas and bring a unique taste and texture to these hand held cheesy beauties. Tortillas smothered with cheese and toasted till golden brown are an irresistible quick satisfying meal. This is taking quesadillas to a whole new level. Fajita Style Quesadillas are a no-brain-er....

FavoritePinShare This Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken takes just five minutes to throw into the slow cooker and the flavor is out of this world! Tender and juicy slow cooked chicken in a lightened up mongolian sauce that is sure to wow your family! Birthdays are a pretty big deal in our house. We celebrate them for at least 3 days. My husband’s birthday is today! We started the celebrations last night and went out to dinner with our BFF’s....

FavoritePinShare Easy Raspberry Limeade with lime sparkling water. Hey everyone! Chelsea from chelseasmessyapron.com and today I’ve got a delicious and refreshing beverage to share with you all! Not too long after my husband and I got married, we road-tripped across the country and visited 44 states in one summer. Our goal was to get a picture at every state sign and find a state souvenir. On the long car rides from one state to the next, we practically planned our stops around finding a Sonic during happy hour (half off drinks!...

My Steakhouse Mushrooms are the best mushrooms for steak you will ever make! Complete with a creamy cognac sauce, this mushroom recipe for steak is ready in less than 15 minutes, or less than 10 without the sauce. Add it to your favorite steak recipes for a homemade dish better than any steakhouse dinner! Best Mushrooms for Steak Steak and mushrooms are a perfect match. Earthy, tender mushrooms with juicy, delectable steak and a creamy sauce make for an amazing dinner every time....