FavoritePinShare Delicious and tender pork cooked in the slow cooker with a honey, lime, soy, garlic, and ginger infused marinade. We loved it so much we had it twice in one week! One of my favorite things to cook in a slow cooker is pork. There is just nothing better than a pork roast that is slow cooking all day in a delicious marinade. The pork cooks to perfection and is just melt in your mouth tender....

FavoritePinShare This pork is a combination of sweet and spicy and the pork just shreds apart and melts in your mouth! When I was growing up we didn’t have soda or caffeine in our house. I am sure I just made all of the Diet Coke addicts gasp! 🙂 So still to this day I will take a lemonade or water any day over soda. Soda just doesn’t quench your thirst and makes your throat burn and your eyes water....

FavoritePinShare This recipe will have you saying hasta la pasta to all the other pasta recipes out there! Okay well… maybe except for some of these other all time favorites: Asiago Garlic Alfredo Pasta and Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage. What is Parsley Pesto Pasta? One of my favorite recipes that I have done is my basil pesto. I loved the way it turned out so I thought it would be fun to try something a little different with parsley pesto....

FavoritePinShare Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea again from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. Has it cooled down where you are at yet? We have a weather forecast for SNOW this Thursday. So comfort meals and lots of pumpkin is on our menu! And speaking of pumpkin, these are some of the best pumpkin pancakes I’ve ever had! These are probably not something you’d want to serve for breakfast since they are far from healthy, but as a dessert, these are the best!...

FavoritePinShare The top summer grilling recipes are here for you, all in one place! From delicious salads, to juicy meat, and perfectly grilled vegetables, this roundup has it all! If you love using your grill then you are going to love this round-up of recipes! To start out your summer right, fire up that grill and then make these Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers, this amazing Grilled California Avocado Chicken or this delicious Grilled Skirt Steak....

My Tri-Tip Rub recipe is the perfect blend of savory spices, and is a must-have pairing with juicy tri-tip steak! Coming together in under 5 minutes with simple ingredients, you are not going to believe how much flavor you can add to tender tri-tip steak by using this easy rub recipe. Best Tri-Tip Seasoning Blend My tri-tip rub blend is essentially a way of infusing meat with flavor before cooking it....

What’s great about it though is that since it’s smaller, it can easily absorb flavor. That’s why I always give it a good rubbing of my favorite herbs and spices before roasting it. And while a Cornish hen can only feed one hungry human, if you serve it with sides, it’s perfect for an intimate dinner for two. Because it’s tender and savory, there are lots of side dishes that go well with Cornish hens, regardless of how you prepare them....

FavoritePinShare The pumpkin spice flavor and the white chocolate chips inside the softest chewy cookie ever! Oh pudding cookies, how I love thee. Have you ever made a pudding cookie? It all started with with these White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Pudding Cookies. I was instantly hooked! I have never in my entire life of cookie eating had a chewier, softer, more delicious cookie. They even stay soft and chewy for days after!...

People add lots of different fruits and berries to their mixed drinks, but kiwi isn’t usually one of them. If you head to a bar, you’ll see lots of lemon and lime wedges, maybe some orange slices, and a few maraschino cherries. Kiwis, though? Not so much. I, however, love kiwi, and I think people should use them a lot more often in their cocktails. Hopefully, this list of 10 excellent kiwi cocktails can help you do just that....

They’re larger than life and ideal for parties. Known for their sweet flavors and super fun names, tiki drinks are also pretty potent. That’s because their fabulous, fruity goodness masks the amount of alcohol they contain. A wonderful mix of rum, syrups, mixers, and juices, they’re about as scrumptious as a cocktail can get. So grab a glass, channel your inner bartender, and get mixing. Because I have 13 delectable tiki drink recipes that you just have to try!...

Trust me; these spongy little cones are about to become your next obsession. So, what’s so special about morels? Well, they’re notoriously difficult to farm. That means most of the morels you’ve seen and eaten were likely hand foraged. Pretty cool, right? Plus, their meaty texture makes them a fantastic vegan or vegetarian option. Of course, these morel mushroom recipes are ideal for meat eaters too. Spoon them over pork chops, and you’ll be in fungi heaven....

Whether you’re looking for meatloaf, pancakes, bread, or even cookies, there’s a recipe on this list for you. If you’re wondering why anyone would want to eat more flaxseeds, there are numerous reasons. Flaxseeds are a superfood. They’re high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein. They can also help improve cholesterol and may reduce the risk of cancer or lower blood pressure. They’ll make you feel fuller when you eat and can help with controlling your blood sugar....

It seems like even if you just use the mint as a garnish, you still get a bit of its flavor as long as you put it in the drink. An aromatic sprig of mint is also quite festive in most cocktails. Need to add a splash of green to balance out your red Christmas cocktail? Use mint! Need a garnish that instantly announces “light and refreshing summer drink?” Use mint!...

Roast beef is delicious, but it can be hard for one family to finish an entire roast in one sitting. These recipes are the ideal solutions for repurposing the remaining roast! Don’t let volume ever stop you from cooking up a delicious Sunday roast. With these recipes, you’ll have dinner for the next two, even three, nights planned! You won’t believe what you can do with your leftover roast! Transform those leftovers into a culinary masterpiece you may like even more than the original meal....

As you know, caramel is made using lots of sugar and lashings of cream and butter. It’s rich and sweet, which is my favorite combination. But since caramel is so sweet, it’s nice to pair it with something slightly tart to help balance it out. That’s why you so often see caramel in desserts with fresh, juicy apples. I’m partial to a slice of caramel apple cheesecake, but if you’re a fan of the classics, you might want to bookmark the recipe for apple pie bars!...

They’re thick, juicy, and literally bursting with incredible flavors. One bite, and you’ll never go back to normal burgers again. But what are they stuffed with? Well, you’ll find everything from ooey-gooey cheese and bacon to spicy taco fixins on this list of stuffed burgers. There’s even a fun pepperoni pizza stuffed burger and one that’s overloaded with mac and cheese. Hungry yet? Me too! So, let’s jump right in!...

That could be their fantastic sweet potato gnocchi or their delicious cauliflower tabbouleh! Of course, I have some great homemade recipes here too. Have you tried Trader Joe’s pancake bread? I can’t recommend it enough! I’ve been shopping at TJ’s for so long, and it never ceases to amaze me how many unique products they come out with. It’s a wonderful place to look when you need something hearty and vegan....

The Australians know their way around a barbecue. They also know a thing or two about cooking up a Christmas feast fit for soaring temperatures. Staples like prawn cocktail and white Christmas are fantastic for celebrating Christmas the Down Under way. There are also some seasonal familiarities like glazed ham. So when you find yourself with gorgeous weather come Christmas, take a hint from the Aussies and indulge in their best Christmas recipes....

I know ordering in is easy, but just imagine the look on your honey’s face when you saunter from the kitchen holding a platter full of homemade crab cakes, a whole roasted duck, or juicy broiled lobster. Some of these recipes will need a little TLC, but it’s nothing you can’t handle! Plus, I’ve included some that are so easy, you’ll have extra time to try out one of these fancy desserts to impress guests....

Sour cream is also an incredibly versatile ingredient. You can use it to make sauces, biscuits, and casseroles, but it’s also an integral part of many sweet recipes. Whatever you’re using it for, there’s no denying that you can make a lot of excellent dishes, desserts, and dips with sour cream. There’s no way I could come up with a list of all of them – I’d never finish writing it, and you’d never finish reading it!...