FavoritePinShare For treats that are incredibly moist, fudgy, and delicious, this is your go-to recipe! Topped with smooth chocolate buttercream, these chocolate cupcakes are a classic dessert your friends and family will go crazy over. Cupcakes are the perfect bite-sized way to please a crowd. Whenever I make some of my other favorites like strawberry, lemon, or angel food cupcakes, they are always eaten in a snap! Easy and Delicious Chocolate Cupcake Recipe Chocolate cupcakes are like little bits of heaven....

FavoritePinShare No Bake Chocolate pie is silky smooth, rich and incredibly indulgent! The perfect option when you want something exquisite, but don’t want to heat up the kitchen! Being a in love with chocolate is a real thing, and I am here to say it is okay! I have more recipes to help you out, like this Cheesecake, Cake, and Shortbread! Easy No-Bake Chocolate Pie This is the perfect no-bake pie for when you need a rich chocolate fix, but you do not want to heat the house up or spend a ton of time on it....

FavoritePinShare Warm, fluffy, and chocolatey, these Chocolate Chip Pancakes are worth waking up for! Super easy, fast and inexpensive, pancakes are a perfect way to start the morning. Everyone loves pancakes especially classics like Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes or The Best Buttermilk Pancakes. Adding chocolate to an already super yummy breakfast staple is a MUST! Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe This combines the two best things that make mornings worth getting out of bed for....

FavoritePinShare Hey Recipe Critic readers!! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron here for one of the last recipes in the month of January. Which means it’s obviously still a healthy recipe, or is everyone done with their healthy eating resolutions by now? Regardless of resolutions or none this is a recipe you’ll want to make again and again! It’s a super simple granola that takes minutes to put together and not too long to bake....

Quick post today, guys, cause I have a feeling you might still be worn out from yesterday’s feast! And I can bet you are now puzzledly looking at all those leftovers, thinking “Why do I always have to make so much food?” while hopelessly pulling your hair. But what if I told you there is a way to revamp all that food into something delicious? No, not a sandwich! We all know turkey sandwiches are great, but this year we are looking for something better....

While I love a rich, cheesy pasta as much as the next sane human—Adult Mac and Cheese anyone?—I also appreciate healthy meals that leave me feeling elated and empowered for making nutritious choices for myself. But can you have them both? Food that speaks to your creamy pasta-loving soul and food that nourishes your body? ABSOLUTELY. As my collection of healthy pasta recipes demonstrates, you never ever should have to sacrifice flavor to eat well....

I love eating light and fresh dinners throughout the warmer months and these Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls are just perfect. They’re quick and easy to pull together with a few pantry staples and some fresh produce. Whether you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, or are just trying to cut back on your meat consumption, you’re going to love these veggie summer rolls. Rice paper wrappers are filled with fresh vegetables, vermicelli and strips of pan-fried sriracha tofu....

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripe, tart green tomatoes fried up in a crispy cornmeal crust. They are a classic side that folks in the south have been making for generations. It’s hard to believe that unripe tomatoes could make such a tasty treat. But there’s something about the slightly sour flavor combined with a crisp, crunchy coating that makes for a divine combination. And one that is uniquely southern. They are perfectly tangy and oh so crunchy and delightful....

Nachos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, whether you’re entertaining friends or having a weeknight dinner with the family. What’s not to love? Between the crunch of the tortilla chips, the gooey goodness of the melted cheese, and the spicy and savory toppings you add, nachos make for an appetizer that’s impossible to resist. They’re also easy to make, no matter what size group you’re trying to feed. Fill up a huge cookie sheet for a larger gathering, or simply line the tray in your toaster oven with some foil to make a small batch for two....

FavoritePinShare White Chicken Chili is loaded with beans, chicken, green chilies and the most luscious creamy broth. A twist on a classic that’s perfect for a cold day. Serve it up with corn bread and a salad and your set for a satisfying comfort meal. When someone says they’re having Chili they think of recipes like The Best Chili Ever or Instant Pot Chili, but this Chicken White Chili is going to surprise and wow your friends and family....

FavoritePinShare White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies are loaded with white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. These are soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays. White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies I recently shared this Cheesy Taco Soup and my experience from our retreat that we had in Malibu. I became a flavor expert as I put all of the McCormick spices and vanilla extract to the test. It was so fun spending the day together and learning all of insider tips to become a flavor expert....

Invigorating and revitalizing, kombucha is touted for possessing many health benefits such as probiotics. It’s also become all the rage because it comes in an array of spectacular flavors. But when you pair this fermented tea with a cocktail something truly magical happens. Don’t believe me, find out for yourself! From elderberry margaritas to mojitos, I’ve gathered my top 10 favorite kombucha cocktail recipes for you to try. Get ready, because you’re in for a real treat!...

Though they’re expensive – or perhaps because they’re expensive – oysters are always a popular choice for any occasion. People love their buttery, briny flavor and unique texture. They’re also incredibly versatile. You can enjoy them raw, baked, deep-fried, smoked, or wrapped up in bacon. Oysters are also popular because they’ll deliver a nice amount of umami flavor but aren’t overly fishy, meaning even people who don’t like seafood sometimes enjoy them....

When it comes to entertaining, you can’t beat watermelon appetizers. Juicy, refreshing, and invigorating, these tasty nibbles will be the talk of the party. Planning a big Fourth of July backyard bash? There are more than plenty of ideas here. Try the watermelon and feta bites for a light nibble. Or indulge in the margarita watermelon for a boozy treat. From watermelon salsa to cheesecake dip, here are 13 ways to turn watermelon into a fun summer appetizer....

All of these sides pair perfectly with your Thai main course and appetizers, and the flavors will complement each other so well. The spicy-sweet Thai flavors will even elevate boring old roast chicken! The key to making a great Thai side is to have fresh ingredients. I know some of the dressings have quite a few of them, but it’s worth it in the end! And don’t shy away from fish sauce....

Indian cuisine is famed for its thick, buttery, and creamy stews infused with warming spices. Not only are they full of flavor, but of bright colors as well. What a spoonful of joy, indeed! They might seem intimidating to make, but with these simple recipes, you’ll be able to pull them off with ease. Want to bring the flavors of India to your home? These Indian soup recipes are all you’ll need....

From cakes to candies and bars to brownies, there are a million ways to celebrate this bright berry. Loaded with vitamin C, iron, fiber, and potassium, mulberries are one of nature’s most nutritious candies. Mulberries come in three different colors – black, white, or red – and can be enjoyed either fresh or dried. If you’re lucky enough to have a mulberry tree in your backyard, now’s the time to harvest all that goodness....

There are so many different chocolate candy recipes that it’s nearly a monumental task to pick even 20 of the best ones. There are crunchy recipes, creamy recipes, chocolate and peanut butter recipes, minty chocolate recipes, and more. With so much to choose from, how can you ever pick the 20 “best” ones? You can’t. Chocolate sweets are just too delicious to determine which recipes are best. So instead, I just tried to include a decent variety....

Don’t get me wrong; I love warm pasta – spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna, fettuccine. It’s all delicious to me. When it’s warm out, though, I find myself making more and more cold pasta. Whether I’m making a box of Suddenly Salad pasta salad or a homemade orange orzo salad, I get equally excited. It seems like cold pasta is just so flavorful and zesty. That’s not always the case, of course....

Of course, not every raspberry cocktail fits into those parameters, but most do, making them ideal for any of the “red” holidays like Valentine’s Day, the Fourth of July, or Christmas. Because most of them are light and fruity, you may want to turn to them in the spring and summer months, as well. In other words, raspberry cocktails are pretty much a year-round mixed drink option. For this list, I’ve pulled together 20 of my favorites....