We love sandwiches! Among our favorites are this roast pork sandwich, our version of the Classic Reuben, the iconic Croque Monsieur and our indulgent Trainwreck Grilled Cheese. I hope you get to try them all! Pernil sandwiches are a Brazilian classic! Remember that beautiful Christmas pernil that I shared last week? Well, it became delicious sandwiches! I always ask myself why I make such a big roast when there’s always so many leftovers....

Rutabaga fries are the answer for your best keto fries dreams! Finding low carb french fries can be tough. Potatoes are certainly out of the question. And while I absolutely love zucchini fries and the texture of roasted rutabaga, I was missing the basic flavor and texture of traditional fries. Enter these keto french fries which feature rutabaga as the main ingredient! My recipe for low carb fries is easy (just 5 minutes prep!...

This keto nachos recipe is totally munch-able and most definitely crave-worthy. The best part about these low carb nachos is that the ingredients are so simple. You probably have them on hand right now. Shredded chicken, cheese, veggies, and spices are all you need to create these gorgeous, colorful keto friendly nachos. Mexican night never tasted so good – while being good for you at the same time. This keto nachos recipe was originally published on May 26, 2016, and was republished in April 2020 to add better photos, useful tips and answer common questions....

Low carb pumpkin recipes are one of the best things about fall! Especially healthy, low carb keto pumpkin muffins. These are deceptively simple, but taste so rich and cozy — most people won’t believe they’re coconut and almond flour pumpkin muffins! They’re made with real food ingredients and no sugar whatsoever… and taste perfect with a hot cup of keto butter coffee for a satisfying breakfast. If you love pumpkin recipes this time of year, be sure to also try pumpkin pie cupcakes and keto pumpkin roll....

FavoritePinShare Hey Recipe Critic readers! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! How is your December going? Ready for Christmas?! I can’t believe it is NEXT weekend!! It seems to come quicker every single year! I hope you are making lots of cookies and treats! That is one of my favorite things about December. My little boy and I make something sweet just about everyday. Whether it’s for a party, neighbors, family, friends, or just for us to eat!...

It’s crisp on the outside, moist and crumbly on the inside, and sweet and flavorful in every bite. The combo of cornmeal and flour gives it the best consistency. It’s wonderfully crumbly, but not so much that it’s too messy to eat. Thanks to the buttermilk and butter, the cornbread is not just crumbly, but also buttery and moist. These contrasting textures, along with the corn-packed flavor, make this cornbread a thing of beauty....

FavoritePinShare This Moroccan chicken is tender chicken thighs cooked in an aromatic sauce with olives and lemon. An easy dinner that’s full of unique flavors! We eat a lot of chicken in my house – it’s inexpensive, convenient and my kids love it! This Moroccan chicken is a little different from your typical chicken dinner, but it’s packed with the most amazing flavors and it’s super easy to make too! To make Moroccan chicken, you’ll need chicken thighs, onion, green olives, lemon and spices....

I had the best of intentions to post it sooner, I really did! Easy, healthy meals like this broccoli quinoa skillet are some of my favorite recipes to share with you, especially when that recipe: Cooks in just ONE pan.Is ready in 32 minutes max, less if you are super speedy.Uses mostly pantry staples that I bet you have on hand right now.Can be easily adapted to just about any vegetable lurking in your produce drawer....

FavoritePinShare This One Pan Vegetable Curry is super easy to make and is LOADED with flavor! This vegetable curry is healthy, vegetarian and is ready in under 30 minutes! Make this for dinner tonight! Make sure to check out my other Thai Inspired Recipes like my Thai Chicken Satay or Thai Basil Beef! One Pan Vegetable Curry Are you guy’s as big of fan of curry as I am?! My husband and I cannot get enough of it....

FavoritePinShare I can’t even begin to tell you how satisfying this stuff is. I love the uncooked ramen noodles in it! Silly story: When I was younger, my little brother and sister and I would crush up uncooked ramen noodles, put it in a bowl, spread the seasoning packet over it, and eat it like it was candy. Is that disgusting or what? We loved it though! Is anyone else guilty of this?...

It’s the super easy and insanely addictive DIY snack ever. Period. The medley of breakfast cereals, nuts, and pretzels gives you different levels of crunchiness, and they’re all ridiculously delicious. What takes it to the next level, though, is that sauce. Made with melted butter and seasonings, it transforms the snack from ordinary to extraordinary. It’s ideal both as an everyday snack or as a party appetizer. It won’t last long, either way....

FavoritePinShare This Orzo Pasta Salad is filled with fresh veggies and has a fresh lemon taste. Perfect for your next potluck! Orzo pasta is fast and friendly to make that is an added bonus to this salad. If you love orzo try this Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet, Lemon Parmesan Garlic Orzo with Asparagus or Southwest Orzo Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing. Orzo Pasta Salad Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron....

Eggs in mac and cheese? The concept may seem alien to you, but if Paula Deen says it works, you best believe it. I have already featured several copycat mac and cheese recipes, yet here I am again with another one. If this isn’t a testament to how much I love mac and cheese, I don’t know what is. Here’s why Paula Deen’s recipe is a must-try: it uses a strange technique to make a ridiculously creamy sauce that’s so much easier than making the usual roux....

Happy Monday, folks! Today is the most dreaded day of the week for most people. But not for me! Mondays are usually my day off and I get to enjoy being at home, spending some time with my furry daughter and cooking something nice for my husband! :) Even better, we get to sit down and have dinner as a normal family. (One of the downsides of working on Broadway is not being able to have dinner with my husband every day, unless we do it at 11pm…But let’s face it, who wants to come home at 11pm and have to cook dinner?...

FavoritePinShare Pumpkin cheesecake snickerdoodles are a fresh take on a classic cookie! Delightfully soft and filled with tangy cream cheese, these cookies will be sure to get a “WOW!” from your friends and family! I love any recipe that I can add pumpkin to and these cookies are no exception! If you love pumpkin as much as I do, go ahead and try some of these Muffins, this Bread Pudding, and the most Perfect Pumpkin Bread!...

FavoritePinShare Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. And I’ve got the cookies you’ll want to serve for Thanksgiving dessert 🙂 Except you are probably a bit more traditional and thinking you’ll go more the pie route? That’s fine too as long as you make sure to make these pumpkin sandwich cookies SOMETIME this Fall!! They are so delicious — soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. And the frosting is ultra thick and soft....

FavoritePinShare Red Beans and Rice. This classic recipe is so easy to make! Bold and flavorful, this comforting meal is sure to fill you up with tender beans and spicy sausage. Red Beans and rice is a true southern classic, coming straight from Louisiana! This dish is big on flavor, but easy on your time. Made with red beans, andouille sausage and a variety of veggies. Add some white rice, sprinkle with some fresh parsley, and enjoy this comforting meal!...

FavoritePinShare Refrigerator Pickles are easy to make and are perfectly crunchy and flavorful. Crispy pickles have been a family favorite for years and are now so simple to make from scratch at home! For a creative way to use your refrigerator pickles and their juice, try using them to make Copycat Chic-fil-a Nuggets or a Chic-fil-a Chicken Sandwich. Add a pickle on the sandwich too for the perfect crunch! Refrigerator Canned Pickles Vibrant and crisp pickles make such a refreshing snack or addition to any sandwich....

FavoritePinShare Rhubarb Muffins are fluffy, tender, and have just the right amount of sweetness which pairs beautifully with the tart rhubarb. These one bowl muffins are the perfect addition to breakfast or brunch this spring! One of the best things about spring is the fresh produce, especially seasonal ones like rhubarb. These muffins are a yummy way to enjoy this spring vegetable. If you are looking for more muffin recipes, try Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, Apple Crumb Muffins, and Banana Poppy Seed Muffins....

When it comes to salad I won’t accept anything less than amazing. No matter how good it is for me, if it doesn’t excite me it just isn’t going to be made. My secret to creating drool-worthy salads is this - pop your favourite ingredients in it. And no, I’m not talking about lettuce (is that anyone’s favourite ingredient??). Roast Pumpkin would have to be one of my all-time favourite salad ingredients, followed closely by avocado and ALL THE CHEESE....