Rich, complex, and lightly smoky, mole sauce is traditional in Mexican cooking and can transform even the most basic ingredient (shredded chicken, I am looking at you) into something extraordinary. Real-deal authentic chicken mole sauce takes days and 20+ ingredients to make. It’s a treat to devour (I love ordering it when we go out for Mexican food) and something I hope to cook the old-school way someday. Anyone want to spend a day sipping a Skinny Margarita or two and teaching me?...

People often ask me what the best keto bread recipe is, or in general, how to make keto bread (and occasionally paleo bread as well) that actually tastes good and has the right texture. I often say it depends on what you are looking for. There are already several delicious bread recipes on the blog, including the most popular one ever, low carb bagels. But, one thing we didn’t have yet is a true keto friendly white bread for sandwiches — until now....

FavoritePinShare These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are the perfect fall treat! They bring in that classic pumpkin flavor with their soft and delicious texture and chocolaty taste. I bet you won’t be able to stop at just one! I love a good pumpkin treat… It may actually be the entire reason why fall is a favorite season of mine! If you love pumpkin treats too then, you have to try out these super easy pumpkin cookies, this delicious pumpkin dump cake, and these pumpkin cinnamon rolls!...

Love one pan meals? Your next stop is my One Pan Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole, Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies and/or One Pan Pasta with Chicken and Pesto. Got extra cabbage from St. Patrick’s Day? I’ve got you covered! This is a dish I make often, always without a recipe. I never thought to post here because it is just so simple! But simple is the new black, right?...

This is by far the best recipe for baked chicken wings that I’ve ever tried. After many experiments I finally was able to make my baked chicken wings extra crispy on the outside and very tender and most on the inside. They taste just like deep-fried wings, only without the oily mess and added calories. Actually, they taste better than deep-fried. Try them, you’ll know what I am talking about....

FavoritePinShare This Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing combination of lemonade, strawberries, and ice. It is the perfect sweet and sour drink for a sunny day while you enjoy your porch view or as you watch the sun go down with friends and family! This light, fresh beverage really brightens up any meal! For more of the super satisfying citrus-y lemon flavor that is crave worthy, try homemade strawberry lemonade, watermelon lemonade or copycat chick fil a lemonade...

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....

Learn how to grill chicken kabobs with this easy Mediterranean chicken kabobs recipe, PLUS 6 other flavor variations! Juicy chicken is marinated with simple, fresh herbs and spices, then cooked perfectly on the grill. These grilled chicken kabobs with vegetables make an easy, healthy main course that everyone will love for dinner. If you love Mediterranean flavors, be sure to also try Mediterranean chicken, Mediterranean chicken salad, and surprisingly easy homemade gyro meat....

FavoritePinShare Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars For the baked version click here 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. Read More Posts by Alyssa facebook twitter pinterest instagram Thank you again for all you recipes Comment * Name * Email * Website...

Guacamole may cost extra at your local Mexican restaurant but it’s totally cheap and easy to make at home. Whether you’re making a delicious Mexican feast for guests or just need a quick afternoon snack, this 5-minute healthy guacamole recipe right here is all you’ll ever need. Homemade guacamole is perfect as a stand-alone dip served with corn chips, or slathered on top of nachos, tacos or fajitas. You could also serve it on top of a burrito bowl for extra flavour....

Quinoa Fried Rice is a meal I made at least once a week for Ben and myself when we were first married. Then, I became distracted cooking other things (all 800+ of these healthy recipes perhaps?), and it fell off our usual rotation. Last week, I was digging through our freezer (always an adventure) and found a big container of cooked quinoa I had stashed away. We also had a few straggler vegetables and a casual chicken breast hanging out in the refrigerator, awaiting their purpose....

This easy keto lemonade recipe tastes like summer! On hot days like this, I’ll take anything I can get to cool down and make me feel all the happy summer vibes. An icy glass of healthy sugar-free lemonade does the trick! Wondering how to make lemonade without sugar? It’s probably easier than you think – and just as delicious as the sugar-y kind. This low carb lemonade will show you how....

When it comes to crowd pleasers, the humble zucchini slice has stood the test of time. A quintessential “Aussie” cuisine, you can generally find the slice packed in school lunch boxes, or served at parties alongside cheerios (not cereal - cocktail frankfurts) and fairy bread (white sliced bread covered in butter then sprinkles). Kids love it. Adults love it. People who swear they’d never touch zucchini with a ten foot pole love it....

There’s nothing like a go-to chicken dinner recipe, and this oven roasted chicken is the one I make the most. Other favorites are my recipes for Oven Roasted Chicken, Sausage and Potatoes, Chicken Stroganoff and Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. An easy roasted chicken recipe Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Oh, who can resist the smell of chicken roasting in the oven? For me, it is one of the most comforting scents, along the smell of rain, freshly cut grass and wood burning in the fireplace....

FavoritePinShare Homemade Pumpkin Spice Floats are a warm and creamy pumpkin spice drink with ice cream inside! One sip of this delicious drink and you will be hooked! Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with the perfect cool-weather treat! A few years ago I went to a Christmas party and they had an entire bar of hot chocolates with all kinds of flavors. As if hot chocolate wasn’t already amazing by itself, they also had different flavors of ice cream to mix into the hot chocolate....

FavoritePinShare Hot spinach artichoke dip is a creamy appetizer dip filled with cheese, spinach, and chopped artichokes. They are all melted together and baked until it’s hot and bubbly in a skillet that’s ready for dipping! Dips are my favorite kind of appetizer! If you love warm dips, then you must try these tried and true favorites like this chicken alfredo dip, this crab dip or this yummy hot corn dip....

FavoritePinShare Making your dog a birthday cake is the best way to spoil them on their special day! This furry friend-approved cake is filled with healthy ingredients like yogurt, pumpkin, applesauce and carrots! They’ll love every bite! I love making treats for my dog at home because I know exactly what’s in them! No fillers, no preservatives, just healthy ingredients! You’ll have to try my homemade dog treats too for a tasty, anytime snack for your fur baby!...

Made with hot milk and combining the intensity of cocoa powder with the richness of good chocolate, this hot chocolate is the real deal. Sure, there’s the powdery packet plus microwave. BUT let’s be honest: it’s not the same. If you are going to enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, really enjoy it with the good stuff! Plus, making hot chocolate homemade allows you to customize how chocolatey, sweet, or creamy you want it, to add different flavors, and even to spike it....

Here I am again with another build-your-own party station idea! Can you tell I’m obsessed? My last party involved a beautiful and delicious Bruschetta Bar. This time, maybe inspired by the insanely hot weather here in the East Coast, I decided to go with something involving ice cream and soda. The results? A very fun and retro Ice Cream Float Bar that is destined to be a hit! Because who doesn’t love a classic ice cream float?...

I had a basic question: how many minutes does it take to cook chicken in an Instant Pot? I knew it would vary depending on if I was making Instant Pot chicken breasts or Instant Pot chicken thighs, if my chicken was frozen or fresh, and if it was bone-in or bone-out, but I wanted an easy answer. You would think this kind of basic information (Instant Pot chicken!) would be easy to find....