Crowd-pleasing dishes like chicken broccoli rice casserole (and its cousins, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Broccoli Quinoa Casserole, and Cheesy Corn Quinoa Casserole with Chicken) were a fixture at our table growing up. My mom was the casserole QUEEN. She wore a crown of Pyrex and carried a scepter of nonstick baking spray. Not only could she make a casserole from scratch, but she could transform any (and I mean any) leftover in our home into a creamy, cheesy casserole of sorts....

Baked homemade tortilla chips smothered in a smoky salsa chicken, hearty beans, and all the best fixin’s, this shredded chicken nacho recipe does double duty as either a tasty appetizer or satisfying entrée. The prep work for these easy nachos is all of 10 minutes.The shredded chicken is fall-apart tender.The flavor of the salsa with the spices is outstanding. I could not stop “quality testing” the chicken the whole time I was shredding it....

Have you ever had the barbacoa beef at Chipotle? Their chicken is delicious, the fajita veggies are mouth-watering, but the Chipotle barbacoa? I’d say it’s the best of all (especially if you spring for the guacamole). If you’ve ever had it, you know. I bet you’ve wondered if it’s possible to cook slow cooker barbacoa meat at home, too. Good news: This beef barbacoa recipe is incredibly easy (just as easy as making pulled pork or fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot beef short ribs), and made with just ten common ingredients....

In anticipation of opening day, students camped out on the sidewalk overnight, the true enthusiasts wrapping themselves in aluminum foil to match the chain’s signature burrito packaging. Since that moment when I sunk my teeth into my very first Chipotle chicken burrito—or rather since that moment when I took a really big bite of the top third because THEY ARE SO BIG—I’ve been a Chipotle believer. Now that I’m older and wiser, however, I much prefer the burrito bowl....

FavoritePinShare Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. I’ve got a fun dessert/appetizer for your New Year’s Eve celebrations! This dessert isn’t completely original, but a favorite from growing up. My mom used to make these for us all the time and I LOVE them — sweet and salty at it’s best. Basically you sandwich a chocolate-caramel candy in between two ritz crackers and dip it either halfway or completely in melted chocolate....

When you want dessert, but also want to stay keto and don’t feel like baking? Keto buckeyes to the rescue! These chocolate peanut butter fat bombs are made with nutritious peanut butter and peanut flour, making it healthy enough for a snack, but the peanut butter and chocolate flavors make it feel like dessert. These two flavors pair well in everything from smoothies to pies, so here’s another recipe you’ll want to add to your collection....

Plus, they make the whole house smell heavenly. Soft, chewy cinnamon rolls topped with a cream cheese icing that melts in your mouth. Who can say no to an ooey-gooey Cinnabon roll? The thought of soft, sweet buns covered in a thick, sticky cinnamon and sugar sauce is truly irresistible. I remember going to the mall when I was young and being tantalized by the delicious smells pouring out of the Cinnabon shop....

The recipe is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. Moist and springy, with a tender crumb and subtle sweetness, these marvelous muffins have the classic hallmarks of any muffin recipe worthy of a spot on your plate. They’re wholesome and sweetened naturally with banana. You’ll feel excellent starting your day with one, superb starting it with two. What makes these muffins unique and worthy of trying, even if you’ve already settled on your favorite healthy blueberry muffins, is the coconut flour itself....

FavoritePinShare This decadent dessert is everything you love about German chocolate cake in one easy-to-make pie! Layers of chocolate custard, perfectly sweet shredded coconut, and salted pecans all in a golden, flaky crust. It’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table! With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what desserts you want to serve alongside your meals! You really can’t go wrong with a delicious homemade pie....

O abacate, apesar de ser usado como vegetal em muitos países, é botanicamente uma fruta. É nativo do México e data ao redor de 7000 a 5000 A.C. Você sabia que a palavra asteca “ahuacatl” (avocado no inglês e abacate em português) significa “testículos”? Os astecas consideravam essa fruta com formato de testículo como a fruta da fertilidade. E então era (e ainda é) considerada afrodisíaca! Não só pela parte do testículo, mas porque é uma fruta rica em vitamina E (considerada a vitamina do sexo) e vitamina B6 (que regula a testosterona)....

FavoritePinShare Coquito is a seasonal Puerto Rican drink that has coconut milk and cream with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Welcome in the holiday season with this unique and festive drink. It will become a new holiday tradition! I love making homemade drinks during the holiday season! All year I look forward to colder weather so I can make my favorite White Hot Chocolate. My family especially loves when I put some Wassail on the stove all day, the house smells like Christmas!...

Since our new home is more centrally located, I’ve been on a hosting spree. It’s been so fun and rewarding to message friends on a whim to see if they want to swing by after work for a quick drink. And naturally, where there are quick drinks, there must also be quick food. I find that offering guests a little something to eat with their drink goes a long way to making them feel special, even it’s a friend I’ve known for years and we’re sipping Trader Joe’s wine in our sweatpants....

With this copycat recipe, you can make Cracker Barrel’s famous coca cola cake in the comfort of your home. With enough to serve the whole family! Why Is It Called Coca Cola Cake? Some people might find it unusual, but this chocolate cake recipe calls for a cup of Coca-Cola. Which for many, might sound a bit strange. But try it out – and I promise you’ll never go back....

FavoritePinShare Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff is a creamy and delicious cheesecake fluff salad with cranberries and walnuts. It is so easy to make and a MUST for the holidays! Always a favorite side dish during the holidays! If you love fruit salads as much as I do try this Christmas Fruit Salad, The Best Winter Fruit Salad, Very Berry Cheesecake Salad or Creamy Poppyseed Fruit Salad. Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff Thanksgiving is just around the corner....

One of the dozens of things I didn’t know about Wisconsin when Ben coerced me to move here was that, for the past 20 years, Wisconsin has led the nation in cranberry production. Sure, the Massachusetts bogs of cranberry juice commercial fame are picturesque, but it’s plaid-clad Wisconsin that grows the largest haul. So, in addition to the state’s fabulous selection of cheese and beer, Wisconsin can boast cranberries too, and I’m glad....

FavoritePinShare This 15-minute creamy mushroom sauce is so easy to make and packed with rich, savory flavor! You’re going to love it over pasta and meat dishes! Homemade sauce is what makes pasta shine. it’s such a game-changer, you’ve really got to try it! This homemade lobster sauce, bolognese sauce, and alfredo sauce are just a few of my many favorites. Find my full list of sauces here! Homemade Mushroom Pasta Sauce You guys....

FavoritePinShare Crispy parmesan garlic chicken with zucchini is a fantastic one-pan meal that the family will love. Crispy chicken is breaded with an amazing parmesan garlic crust paired with tender zucchini sautéed to perfection! With easy prep, no mess, and big flavor, one-pan meals are the best! Vegetable curry, chili lime chicken, and fajitas are some of my other favorites to add to the dinner lineup this week! One-Pan Parmesan Garlic Chicken With Zucchini Recipe Zucchini is my favorite vegetable, so as you can imagine, I get pretty excited when it is actually in season!...

FavoritePinShare Slow cooker meals are simple, delicious, and always so tender! Not only are they are cooked to perfection but they will give you that home-cooked meal that we all go crazy for! I love how slow cooker meals can be made ahead of time and are cooking to tender perfection all day! If you want to top off your meal, try cooking a dessert in your slow cooker too! This peach cobbler and cherry chocolate hot fudge cake are to die for!...

As a lover of all things cheesy, cheesecake is easily one of my top five favorite desserts in the world. I’ve had more slices of cheesecake than I care to admit, and I must say, this one is one of the best. I had no idea sweetened condensed milk could work such wonders for a cheesecake! This cheesecake is superior to most I’ve tried, and it’s so easy to pull off....