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[Jun 7](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-272067581 "Jun 7, 2026, 8:19 AM")

Breakfast for dinner as a meal drop? YES. 🙌

RECIPE:

[**The Meal Drop No One Thinks To Bring: Breakfast!** \\
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When it comes to bringing someone a meal, I feel like breakfast foods are wildly underrated.\\
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Chelsea's Cooking Club](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/p/the-meal-drop-no-one-thinks-to-bring)

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[Jun 7](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-272063835 "Jun 7, 2026, 8:09 AM")

The salad I want in my fridge all summer long! ☀️

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/jennifer-aniston-salad/)

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[Jun 4](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-270509827 "Jun 4, 2026, 10:38 AM")

I lived on these acai bowls for breakfast for an entire year and truly NEVER got tired of them 😇

RECIPE:

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Acai Bowls Recipe\\
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Everything you need to make an Acai Bowls Recipe at home, with four easy variations, topping ideas, and simple tips for the perfect bowl every time.\\
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[Jun 4](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-270508044 "Jun 4, 2026, 10:35 AM")

The potato salad my sister’s family & friends could not stop talking about! 🥰

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/loaded-potato-salad/)

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[Jun 4](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-270491575 "Jun 4, 2026, 10:07 AM")

Breakfast for dinner as a meal drop? YES! 🙌

RECIPES: [chelseasmessyapron.subs…](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/p/the-meal-drop-no-one-thinks-to-bring?r)

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[Jun 1](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-268871297 "Jun 1, 2026, 2:51 PM")

My mom’s famous mini meatloaves just got turned into a full sheet pan dinner 🎉

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/mini-meatloaf-recipe/)

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[Jun 1](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-268869900 "Jun 1, 2026, 2:48 PM")

The Best Summer Meal Drop-Off ☀️

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.subs…](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/p/this-new-mom-meal-is-absolute-gold?r)

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[May 29](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-267195419 "May 29, 2026, 11:51 AM")

My mom’s most iconic summer dessert was basically ice cream bread, and I still think it’s so genius! 🤯

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/spumoni-ice-cream-bars/)

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[May 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-266033841 "May 27, 2026, 11:17 AM")

Summer meal drop for a new mom, friend in need, or inspo for your family’s meal plan! ☀️✨

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.subs…](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/p/the-meal-drop-that-feels-like-a-summer?r)

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[May 26](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-265608112 "May 26, 2026, 3:45 PM")

How to make your favorite 90’s school cafeteria dessert 🤎

RECIPE:

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These Old-School Peanut Butter Bars Are So Good!\\
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Lunch Lady Bars are the ultimate nostalgic dessert with a soft oatmeal peanut butter base, creamy filling, and fluffy chocolate frosting.\\
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[May 26](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-265606893 "May 26, 2026, 3:42 PM")

The best veggie sandwich I’ve ever had started in my moms kitchen 💛

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/veggie-sandwich/)

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[May 21](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-262898699 "May 21, 2026, 1:59 PM")

May-cember is officially HERE and I refuse to survive it in a drive-thru line 😂🙌

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.subs…](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/p/what-i-prepped-to-survive-may-cember?r)

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[May 21](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-262896322 "May 21, 2026, 1:54 PM")

This is the dessert that somehow counted as a “salad” growing up and I’ll never complain about that😂

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/raspberry-jell-o-cheesecake-bars/)

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[May 19](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-261766295 "May 19, 2026, 3:22 PM")

The thing I remember most from taco night wasn’t even the taco 😂

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/mexican-slaw-recipe/)

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[May 15](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-259681659 "May 15, 2026, 4:22 PM")

I’d you’ve never had fruit salad that tastes like starburst…. you need this one 🥰

RECIPE:

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My Favorite Fruit Salad Recipe\\
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This easy Fruit Salad Recipe combines a mix of freshly chopped fruits, all tossed in an easy-to-make, three-ingredient fruity dressing.\\
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[May 15](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-259680541 "May 15, 2026, 4:20 PM")

The best thing at Cheesecake Factory isn’t the cheesecake and I said what I said 😅

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/brown-bread-recipe/)

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[May 12](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-258089742 "May 12, 2026, 7:35 PM")

The Sunday Chick-Fil-A craving is REAL (Who’s with me here?!)

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chick-fil-a-nuggets-recipe/)

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[May 12](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-258088219 "May 12, 2026, 7:32 PM")

The most iconic restaurant salad, made at home🎉

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/spiralized-cucumber-salad-with-olive-garden-dressing-copycat-video/)

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[May 8](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-255793577 "May 8, 2026, 11:44 AM")

Princess Diana’s overnight oats have been my breakfast hyper fixation for months now! 😍

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/princess-dianas-breakfast/)

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[May 8](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-255791913 "May 8, 2026, 11:40 AM")

This is hands down the most viral recipe I’ve ever shared on socials! 🥰

RECIPE:

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Chicken Salad with Apples\\
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This Chicken Salad with Apples is a real game-changer, combining the savory flavors of rotisserie chicken with the sweet crunch of apples.\\
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[May 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-254679146 "May 6, 2026, 11:31 AM")

Healthy cookie dough….turns into bark?! Say less 😍🍪

RECIPE:

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Cookie Dough Bark\\
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Chelsea’s Messy Apron features delicious, easy-to-make recipes by recipe developer Chelsea Lords. View recipe: Cookie Dough Bark.\\
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[May 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-254676719 "May 6, 2026, 11:26 AM")

Better than Chipotle Barbacoa and I said what I said 🤣

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/barbacoa-beef-recipe/)

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[May 5](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-254323372 "May 5, 2026, 5:45 PM")

I made my favorite Panera sandwich at home and now I’m hooked 🤪

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/panera-chipotle-chicken-avocado-melt/)

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[May 5](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-254322267 "May 5, 2026, 5:43 PM")

If you know, you know….this sauce is everything 🤌🏼

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/canes-sauce-recipe/)

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[May 1](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-252209285 "May 1, 2026, 2:07 PM")

This might be my favorite Mother’s Day gift I’ve ever given!

RECIPE: [substack.com/@chelseasm…](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/p-194229379?r)

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[Apr 29](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-251230023 "Apr 29, 2026, 5:12 PM")

My kids say this is better than Panda’s and I’m certainly not complaining 😅

RECIPE:

[chelseasmessyapron.com\\
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I Made This Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe At Home And My Kids Lost It 🤯🍊\\
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Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe is a simple homemade takeout favorite with crispy chicken and the BEST orange flavor.\\
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[Apr 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-250210002 "Apr 27, 2026, 7:52 PM")

Crispy chicken tenders without the fryer and yes they are THAT good! 🤯

RECIPE:

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Parmesan Chicken Tenders\\
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Parmesan Chicken Tenders are packed with crunch and baked instead of fried. Dip them in my favorite Cane’s sauce copycat for the best combo!\\
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[Apr 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-250208706 "Apr 27, 2026, 7:49 PM")

Homemade crunchwraps are way easier than they look 🤯

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/crunchwrap-supreme-recipe/)

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[Apr 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-250207707 "Apr 27, 2026, 7:46 PM")

They took THIS off the menu and I’m still not over it 😩

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chick-fil-a-coleslaw-recipe/)

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[Apr 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-250108456 "Apr 27, 2026, 3:52 PM")

The chipotle chicken might be my best copycat yet!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chipotle-chicken/)

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[Apr 24](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-248703292 "Apr 24, 2026, 5:54 PM")

No more tiny chipotle portions, load your bowl however you want 🤪

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/meal-prep-chicken-burrito-bowls/)

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[Apr 24](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-248683028 "Apr 24, 2026, 5:05 PM")

This fettuccine Alfredo costs less than $2 a serving and tastes better than takeout 🫶

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/olive-garden-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe/)

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[Apr 24](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-248665433 "Apr 24, 2026, 4:26 PM")

If you love the Applebees chicken salad, this version is going to blow you away!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/applebees-chicken-salad/)

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[Apr 21](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-246907410 "Apr 21, 2026, 11:40 AM")

This French Toast has a cult following for a reason! 😅

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/french-toast-recipe/)

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[Apr 21](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-246906118 "Apr 21, 2026, 11:38 AM")

Better than takeout and made to share 💛

RECIPE: [substack.com/@chelseasm…](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/p-193419197?r)

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[Apr 21](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-246905222 "Apr 21, 2026, 11:37 AM")

This one hurt when it left their menu 😭

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chick-fil-a-chicken-salad-recipe/)

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[Apr 17](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-244957428 "Apr 17, 2026, 11:55 AM")

I don’t get tired of this pasta salad 😍

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/basil-lime-orzo-pasta/)

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[Apr 17](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-244951639 "Apr 17, 2026, 11:44 AM")

This is my secret to easy dinners all week long!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/blackened-chicken/)

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[Apr 16](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-244405345 "Apr 16, 2026, 11:19 AM")

This one pot pasta is about as easy as it gets🥰

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pasta-with-peas/)

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[Apr 16](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-244403202 "Apr 16, 2026, 11:15 AM")

The easiest cinnamon rolls I’ve ever made and they’re UNREAL 🤯

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/hawaiian-roll-cinnamon-rolls/)

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[Apr 14](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-243324281 "Apr 14, 2026, 11:24 AM")

I have 10 sisters and this is the most requested recipe!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chicken-salad/)

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[Apr 14](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-243322423 "Apr 14, 2026, 11:20 AM")

I’d you know me you know there is ALWAYS a batch of this in my fridge. It’s the best Italian dressing I’ve ever had! 🥰👏

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/italian-dressing-recipe/)

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[Apr 14](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-243320649 "Apr 14, 2026, 11:17 AM")

The easiest cinnamon rolls I’ve ever made and they are UNREAL 🤯

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/hawaiian-roll-cinnamon-rolls/)

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[Apr 9](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-240738841 "Apr 9, 2026, 11:14 AM")

You asked for more ideas, so here’s another favorite to bring! 🫶

RECIPE: [substack.com/@chelseasm…](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/p-193415352?r)

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[Apr 9](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-240737574 "Apr 9, 2026, 11:12 AM")

I finally cracked the peanut dressing I could not stop thinking about! 😍

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/thai-peanut-dressing/)

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[Apr 9](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-240735265 "Apr 9, 2026, 11:08 AM")

If you love Mexican street corn you need this recipe! 🌽

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/street-corn-chicken-rice-bowl/)

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[Apr 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-239250954 "Apr 6, 2026, 4:40 PM")

If your meal feels a little boring, this fixes it FAST!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pickled-red-onions-recipe/)

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[Apr 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-239249809 "Apr 6, 2026, 4:38 PM")

If you need a go-to fruit dip, this is it! 🍓🫐

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/cream-cheese-fruit-dip-recipe/)

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[Apr 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-239249010 "Apr 6, 2026, 4:36 PM")

The easiest one pot pasta that tastes like spring in a bowl! ✨🥰

RECIPE:

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Asparagus Pasta Recipe is an easy one-pot pasta with crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and a light, creamy lemon sauce. So easy and so delicious!\\
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[Apr 3](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-237879472 "Apr 3, 2026, 6:39 PM")

This lemon pie tastes like it came from a bakery but it’s so easy to make!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/magnolia-lemon-pie/)

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[Apr 2](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-237158698 "Apr 2, 2026, 11:21 AM")

The viral carrot salad I did not expect to love so much! 🤯

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/ribbon-carrot-salad/)

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[Apr 2](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-237157265 "Apr 2, 2026, 11:19 AM")

Of all the meal I’ve brought new moms, this gets the best feedback every time! 🥰

RECIPE:

[**I’ve Brought Meals to a Lot of New Moms and This One Wins Every Time** \\
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Welcoming a new baby is such a special time, and I think showing up for a new mom during those early days matters so much. When I bring dinner, I try to keep a few things in mind. The meal should be comforting, easy to reheat, and something the whole family will actually enjoy.\\
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Chelsea's Cooking Club](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/p/ive-brought-meals-to-a-lot-of-new)

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[Mar 31](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-236119048 "Mar 31, 2026, 12:13 PM")

One of the most loved chicken recipes on my site! 🫶

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/cilantro-lime-chicken/)

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[Mar 30](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-235718875 "Mar 30, 2026, 4:26 PM")

This old-school layered still steals the show every time! 🤪

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/7-layer-salad/)

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[Mar 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-234158484 "Mar 27, 2026, 11:09 AM")

This might just be the most underrated Easter side dish!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pea-salad-recipe/)

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[Mar 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-234157492 "Mar 27, 2026, 11:07 AM")

These bars are one of the most loved desserts on my site! 🐣

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/spring-confetti-bars/)

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[Mar 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-234156004 "Mar 27, 2026, 11:04 AM")

Every Easter needs this sweet creamy old-school fruit salad!

RECIPE:

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The Retro Holiday Salad Everyone’s Talking About 🥥✨\\
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This Ambrosia Salad Recipe is pure holiday nostalgia! 🍒 Creamy, fruity, and full of coconut, and you’ll see why it’s always the first bowl emptied!\\
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[Mar 27](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-234154873 "Mar 27, 2026, 11:02 AM")

You NEED these on your Easter table! 🐣

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/potato-stacks-recipe/)

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[Mar 23](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-232170819 "Mar 23, 2026, 3:08 PM")

One day I looked at my baking sheet and thought…why are baking mats so ugly? 😂 So I got to work solving my problem 🤪

Shop them here:

[chelseasmessyapron.myshopify.com\\
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Baking Mats\\
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I love to bake and use silicone baking mats constantly in my kitchen. But the mats I had were always…kind of ugly. That’s why I created these fun baking mats. They work great and look cute on a tray of desserts straight out of the oven. These mats are made from food-grade silicone and create a natur…\\
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[Mar 23](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-232145234 "Mar 23, 2026, 2:17 PM")

The marshmallows disappear while baking while baking and it still feels like magic everytime! 🤯

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/empty-tomb-rolls/)

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[Mar 23](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-232133479 "Mar 23, 2026, 1:55 PM")

Everytime I serve this asparagus someone asks how I made it 😍

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/easy-oven-roasted-parmesan-asparagus/)

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[Mar 18](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-229660638 "Mar 18, 2026, 11:16 AM")

This is so dangerously good!

RECIPE:

[chelseasmessyapron.com\\
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The One-Bowl, No-Bake Easter Treat Everyone Grabs First!\\
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Easter Popcorn is a big bowl of sweet and salty crunch with popcorn, pretzels, pastel M&M’s, and white chocolate that sets up in no time!\\
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[Mar 18](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-229659199 "Mar 18, 2026, 11:13 AM")

This recipe turns a basic veggie into the BEST side dish on the table! Save this recipe for Easter! 🥕

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/brown-sugar-roasted-carrots/)

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[Mar 16](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-228734492 "Mar 16, 2026, 2:17 PM")

The best drunken noodles I’ve ever had became from a tiny food truck in Maui!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/thai-drunken-noodles-recipe/)

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[Mar 16](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-228732679 "Mar 16, 2026, 2:13 PM")

These treats have been “famous” in my family for years!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/coconut-macaroons/)

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[Mar 15](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-228147836 "Mar 15, 2026, 10:30 AM")

Come let me know what you think! I am SO EXCITED to be sharing my dream with you! ❤️

[Chelsea's Cooking Club](https://chelseasmessyapron.substack.com/)

I Finally Did It…My Dream Baking Mats Are Here

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[Mar 10](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-225900554 "Mar 10, 2026, 3:31 PM")

These shrimp tacos have been a readers favorite for years🥰

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/shrimp-tacos/)

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[Mar 10](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-225899332 "Mar 10, 2026, 3:28 PM")

The viral beef bowl that I still make on repeat.

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/ground-beef-taco-bowl/)

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[Mar 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-223972407 "Mar 6, 2026, 11:51 AM")

Everyone is putting cottage cheese in everything right now, but I’m sticking with Greek yogurt in these scones!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chocolate-chip-scones/)

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[Mar 6](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-223969618 "Mar 6, 2026, 11:45 AM")

If you loved the viral beef bowls last year, this version is even better 😍

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/street-corn-beef-bowl/)

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[Mar 4](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-223078893 "Mar 4, 2026, 3:45 PM")

Customers would come just for this salad. And honestly it was my fave too!🤪

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/pita-steak-salad/)

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[Mar 3](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-222650422 "Mar 3, 2026, 6:56 PM")

Protein, crunch, and THE peanut dressing you will crave the minute it’s gone 😅

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chicken-lettuce-wraps/)

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[Mar 3](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-222649244 "Mar 3, 2026, 6:53 PM")

Basically craving this every single night 🤪

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/blackened-salmon-recipe/)

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[Mar 3](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-222648003 "Mar 3, 2026, 6:50 PM")

FR the marshmallows are the only reason I buy lucky charms!

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/leprechaun-bait/)

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[Feb 26](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-220194868 "Feb 26, 2026, 3:28 PM")

I found my new favorite weeknight ramen recipe and it could not be easier🥳

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/asian-noodle-recipe/)

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[Feb 26](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-220193818 "Feb 26, 2026, 3:26 PM")

The no lettuce salad I will NEVER stop making🥰

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/chickpea-salad/)

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[Feb 23](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-218711333 "Feb 23, 2026, 3:47 PM")

You know the best part of Lucky Charms? I built a whole snack mix around it 🤪

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/leprechaun-bait/)

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[Feb 23](https://substack.com/@chelseasmessyapron/note/c-218709902 "Feb 23, 2026, 3:44 PM")

I ate this for breakfast every day for a year and never got tired of it. 😜

RECIPE: [chelseasmessyapron.com/…](https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/acai-bowl/)

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