I genuinely can’t stop thinking about some of these foods 😂
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The dumplings fully deserved the hype, that chicken salad has been living in my head rent free, and my husband is still mentioning that burger at least a couple times a week
This is hands down the most viral recipe I’ve ever shared on Instagram! 🥰
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I took my viral chicken salad recipe, mixed in fresh diced apples, and served it on crisp apple slices…and it is SO good!
The sweet crunch from the apples with the creamy chicken salad is unreal. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, great for meal prep, and one of my favorite high protein lunch ideas lately.
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chicken-salad-with-apples/
Healthy cookie dough…turned into bark?! Say less 😍🍪
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This viral Cookie Dough Bark is made with oats, naturally sweetened, and topped with a thick layer of melty chocolate. It’s the perfect sweet snack when a cookie dough craving hits. Just mix, spread, top with chocolate, chill, and break into pieces.
It’s easy, fun to make, and dangerously good straight from the fridge!
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/cookie-dough-bark/
The BEST baked chicken I’ve ever made, nothing else compares!
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This Better Off The Menu baked chicken is next level. Crispy, well-seasoned outside with super tender centers and so much flavor in every bite. I chop it up and throw it in bowls with toppings for an easy homemade Sweetgreen-style meal anytime.
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/baked-boneless-chicken-thighs/
These salads became keepers even in a house of picky kids 🥗
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Not even exaggerating, these don’t last. I’ll make one thinking we’ll have leftovers and then it’s just…gone. Which honestly never used to happen with salads over here 😂 Even with the pickier kids, there’s usually only a little bit of picking around ingredients when one of these is on the table.
Better than Chipotle Barbacoa and I said what I said 🤣
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I started making this at home because the portions kept shrinking and honestly this version is so much better. Big flavor, super tender beef, and enough for easy meals all week.
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/barbacoa-beef-recipe/
If you took a look in my fridge this April, this is some of what you’d see 🍽️
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A little bit of everything, and somehow all of it ended up in the weekly rotation more than once.
I made my favorite Panera sandwich at home and now I’m hooked 🤪
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This Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt is packed with flavor. Think toasted bread, tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a smoky, slightly spicy sauce that makes the whole sandwich!
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/panera-chipotle-chicken-avocado-melt/
I made a May recipe list and now it’s all I want to eat ☀️
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These are all ones that immediately went into repeat over here. Fresh, easy, and actually exciting to make when you’re tired of the same dinners.
If you know, you know…this sauce is everything 🤌
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This is my Better Off The Menu version of Cane’s sauce and it’s so good for dipping chicken tenders, fries, or even spreading on sandwiches.
Super simple ingredients and big flavor.
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/canes-sauce-recipe/
I made all our favorite restaurant chicken dinners at home and now they’re in constant rotation 😂
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They’re easy enough for a weeknight but still feel worth it. Everything just comes together right and tastes even better than something you’d order off a menu 🍽️
This might be my favorite Mother’s Day gift I’ve ever given 🥹
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I always go in on a gift with my siblings, but this year I wanted to do something a little extra too. So I made my mom a few of the meals she used to make for me growing up and packed everything up so she’d have a couple days off from cooking.
These were some of my favorite things my mom made for me, and it made me appreciate her even more as I was putting it all together. This kind of meal is also perfect for new moms, friends going through it, busy weeks, or just an easy, family friendly dinner.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-194229379
These are the dinners I make when takeout sounds really tempting 🍗
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They hit the same cravings, cost way less, and are easier than you’d think. All have become regular requests in my family and will probably stay on repeat for the foreseeable future 😆🍽️
If you love Bang Bang Shrimp, this homemade version is unreal 😇
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This recipe is part of my Better Off The Menu series, where I make favorite restaurant and takeout recipes even better at home.
And this one is a BIG deal at my house because my husband says it’s his favorite shrimp recipe ever. It’s crispy, saucy, sweet, spicy, and so good straight from the pan. The creamy bang bang sauce clings to every piece, and it’s just as good as an appetizer as it is served over rice for dinner.
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/bang-bang-shrimp/
This is exactly what I’d serve for the moms in my life to show my love 🥰
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I like a mix that feels thoughtful but still easy to pull off. A full spread of some sweet options, savory options, or for a packed day, some on-the-go options. Every one of these is always such a hit!
My kids say this is better than Panda’s and I’m certainly not arguing 😅 Also how wild is it that this menu item alone drives 1/3 of sales?!
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My kids are obsessed with Panda Express orange chicken, so I recreated it at home and made a few tweaks! Now I make it all the time, especially with my easy air fryer shortcut!
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/panda-express-orange-chicken-recipe/
This is what I keep making lately instead of ordering out 🍽️
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Once you make these once, they’re easy to repeat (and hard to resist!). You can prep parts ahead, adjust portions, and they end up being just as satisfying as anything you’d order.
This chipotle chicken might be my best copycat yet 😜
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From my Better Off The Menu series, this recipe brings big flavor with minimal effort. It’s juicy, packed with spice, and works in everything from burritos to salads.😁🎉
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chipotle-chicken/
They took THIS off the menu and I’m still not over it 😩
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This Chick-fil-A coleslaw copycat is sweet, creamy, and perfectly tangy with that classic crunch. It’s SOOOO GOOD 😊
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chick-fil-a-coleslaw-recipe/
Homemade Crunchwraps are way easier than they look 🤯
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Part of my Better Off The Menu series where I make takeout favorites at home.
Just layer everything, fold it up, and toast until golden and crisp. You can fill them exactly how you want, so every bite is loaded just how you like it!
https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/crunchwrap-supreme-recipe/
