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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 October!

It’s my favorite month of the year! October means soups, easy fall dinners, and plenty of seasonal recipes around here. Halloween is obviously a big one this month, and I’m already starting to think ahead to the holidays too!

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Easy Meal Secrets: How to Make Mealtime Hassle Free!
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My Most VIRAL Social Media Recipes

My Most VIRAL Social Media Apple Recipes

Top 10 Chicken Dinners

This Soup Could Win You a Prize this month!

15 bean soup is on the menu for October’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!

The Most LOVED Copycat Recipes