Broccoli, cheddar, If you need a way to get your picky family members to eat their broccoli, give these yummy broccoli and cheese tots a try! I’ve been making these veggie tots with zucchini and cauliflower for a while now, but this week I had some broccoli that needed to be cooked. These turned out awesome, perfect as a side dish or a snack and a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!...
Hey everyone! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron back with a delicious and easy salad for you all to try. 🙂 I’ve recently discovered just how delicious canned fruit can be in a salad! Particularly in spinach or mixed green salads. It’s great for when the fruit you are wanting isn’t quite in season or you are looking to add some flavor/nutrients to a salad QUICK. This salad has canned pears which are pre-peeled and sliced making it so simple....
Canned Tuna Ceviche If you want a quick lunch and have a can of tuna, but you’re not in the mood for tuna salad, this canned tuna ceviche is a fun, healthy and flavorful way to get some quick protein! A perfect way to use up canned tuna from your pantry! A high school friend (hi Cynthia!) actually gave me this idea. She had it while vacationing in Guatemala and shared the idea with me when she returned....
Hey Recipe Critic readers! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron bringing you a fun Easter dessert today! I couldn’t be more excited that it’s Spring and I have already started working on Spring meals, desserts, and especially all things Easter! When I thought of making miniature carrot patches, cupcakes first came to mind. And then I remembered my miniature bundt cake pan that doesn’t get used too often. I decided to use it for these desserts and absolutely loved the look....
I love roasted potatoes. I love them with eggs instead of bread, and I especially love them for dinner with fish. It’s my goto carb when I wanna opt out of having bread or rice. These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are delicious and flavored with Indian spices which take the potatoes to a whole new level. This is a great side dish, especially over Thanksgiving. Begin by cubing the potatoes and then adding all the flavors to the potatoes....
I love using fresh vegetables in my savory breakfast recipes! It adds so much flavor, and it’s great to start the day by eating your vegetables. I add veggies to my omelets, in my breakfast casserole, or garnish with fresh veggies on top of my breakfast enchiladas. Homemade Zucchini Quiche Recipe Quiche is such a unique and delicious meal! Anytime that I can make a recipe adding in more vegetables and of course cheese, I take it!...
Ingredients For Cherry Pie Slab Recipe Can you believe you only need seven simple ingredients to make this gorgeous and yummy cherry slab pie recipe? You probably have everything but the cherry pie filling! All of the exact ingredient measurements are listed at the bottom of the post on the recipe card. Flour: The base for the crust. Use all-purpose flour for maximum tenderness. Salt: Adds flavor to the crust. Shortening: This is what will give your crust the best flaky texture....
The second time that I made it my little 9 year old had his friend over and asked if he could stay for dinner. I served them up and was in the other room and heard them talking. My little boy’s friend took a bite and said, Did your mom make this?! And he said yeah, she is The Recipe Critic. Then his friend said, she should give the recipe to my mom!...
Chicken Enchilada Soup I love turning classic meals into soups, it’s an easy (maybe even lazy) way to make a dish that only dirties one pot! This soup is inspired by my chicken enchiladas only turned into soup! Make this in the slow cooker, crock pot, pressure cooker or stove. This recipe has been a fan favorite for YEARS! I basically took my traditional chicken enchiladas recipe modified it and added some black beans, corn and chicken broth....
If you love summer barbecues, try our Grilled Hawaiian Chicken, Texas corn dogs and Homemade Barbecue Sauce! The Best Chili Dogs Chili Dogs are usually what you get at amusement parks or college cafeterias. And who hasn’t eaten one too many with messy hands and extra tissue to wipe off your face. I love them because they really take hot dogs to the next level. And these are incredibly easy to make at home....
Ingredients You’ll Need These cookies are the perfect snowball cookie. They bake to perfection and literally melt in your mouth —just the way a snowball cookie should! Follow my recipe card below for exact measurements. Brown Sugar: Pack the sugar tightly in the measuring cup! Butter: Use softened butter to help make the mixing easier. Egg: Just 1 large egg for this recipe. Milk: Any kind of milk works here. Vanilla Extract: Adds a sweet vanilla flavor that enhances the chocolate flavor....
Classic Coleslaw Recipe True story – I am not a coleslaw fan. I never eat coleslaw from a deli or supermarket. But if it’s homemade, made from scratch I love the fresh and crunchy texture with vibrant colors from the veggies! As summer unfolds, let this flavorful coleslaw be your go-to side dish for all your outdoor gatherings, BBQs, and potlucks. It’s fresh, light, and easy to make! Where most classic coleslaw recipes are made with over a cup mayonnaise, mine is much lighter on the mayo....
I go crazy over anything involving dips! They are SOO good and this one is absolutely no exception!! And while you’re making this one, go ahead and try these others! This Dill Pickle Dip, Million Dollar Dip, and this Hot Crab Dip are some of the BEST! Chicken Alfredo Dip If you’re new here then you probably don’t know that I love dips! Like, give me all the creamy and cheesy dips and I will be happy as a clam!...
Easy – The Crockpot does all the work for you, the perfect stress-free dinner. Family Friendly – My husband and kids love it! Tender, Flavorful Meatballs: Slow cooking allows the meatballs to soak in all the rich flavors of the sauce, making them extra tender and flavorful by the time they’re ready to eat. Versatile: Serve them over spaghetti for a classic dinner, with crusty bread for dipping, or stuff them in a sandwich for a hearty hero....
Dairy-Free Heavy Cream If you need a dairy-free heavy cream replacement, this cashew based cream is delicious! Pureed raw cashews make a wonderful dairy-free replacement to cream or sour cream for those with allergies. The puree has a creamy but mild flavor which works great in any recipe that usually calls for cream. This sauce is also great for thickening cream based soups or sauces. I shared this recipe from this Sweet Potato Soup recipe, and thought it needed to have it’s own post....
Rich and silky smooth, this soft croissant bread pudding has quickly become a favorite of mine! It is absolutely delicious. If you want to create the perfect brunch then make this Monkey Bread, Coconut Banana Bread, and these amazing Egg Muffins to go with it! Croissant Bread Pudding If you love bread pudding as much as I do then making them with croissants will blow you away! It brings in the best taste and texture and you won’t want to make this any other way again!...
Noodles are a kids favorite and this is as simple as it gets! Making this dish reminds me of this Thai sesame peanut sauce noodles or this garlic mushroom noodles in a sense that they are both family favorites. Garlic Sesame Noodles Wow! You would not believe how easy this sesame noodles recipe is to make plus all the flavor that is tossed together. Garlic sesame noodles comes together quickly and as fast as your noodles will cook....
Air frying is changing the way we cook from Steak, Pizza, to French Fries. Even Grilled Cheese is better in the air fryer! Perfect Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies These will truly rock your cookie making world. I had no idea when I bought my air fryer that I would be making cookies in it. But once I saw it, I knew I had to try it. With being able to make dessert in my air fryer now, I do not know if I will have to turn the oven on much....
For more meatball recipes, but sure to check out these Swedish Meatballs, Coconut Curry Meatballs these Creamy Cajun Meatballs,, and these mozzarella stuffed meatballs. Easy Chipotle Honey Meatballs Ahhhh. These meatballs. They are SO good! They’re a little bit spicy from smoky chipotle peppers, sweet from a touch of honey, and melt-in-your-mouth thanks to the addition of a little bit of panko bread crumbs and egg. Bonus? They’re also super healthy since they’re made with lean ground turkey, and virtually no other added fat....
Try this appetizer alongside some other reader favorites: Meatloaf Meatballs, Best Ever Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges, or Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp. Italian Pinwheels Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a delicious AND easy appetizer to share! As we’re approaching summer, this is a recipe you’ll want to have handy! It’s great to bring to a party or potluck — everyone will be begging for the recipe!...
