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Meet Chelsea


Hello, and welcome to Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I’m Chelsea, the recipe developer, food photographer, and writer behind the site. I’m a Le Cordon Bleu culinary school graduate, and I love using everything I’ve learned over the years to create simple, reliable, and delicious recipes that anyone can make.

Thanks for stopping by; I hope you find something delicious to make!

Seasonal Recipes

Hello September!

September always gets me excited for fall meals, soups, and all the seasonal cooking. I also start thinking ahead to the holidays, and if you know me, you know Halloween is already VERY much on my mind. These are the easy, family-friendly meals I’m making as we settle into busy fall schedules.

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Delicious bowl of homemade broccoli cheddar soup.

This Soup Could Win You a Prize this month!

Broccoli Cheddar soup is on the menu for September’s Cooking Challenge! Make it, tell us what you thought, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a very cool prize. Dinner and a chance to win? YES, please!

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