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Tender shredded chicken, smothered in the most mouthwatering Mexican sauce made from salsa, green chiles, tomatoes and plenty of bold spices!  Perfect pantry meal, and can be used for so many things (tacos, enchiladas, etc). #chicken #mexican #salsa #shredded #instantpot #pressurecooker #slowcooker #crockpot #cincodemayo #taconight

Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
March 31, 2020
Crisp tender brussels sprouts baked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, and topped with crispy bacon. This is the perfect holiday side dish recipe! #brusselssprouts #brussels #sidedish #easyrecipe #baked #gratin #cheesy #bacon #holiday #lowcarb #keto

Brussels Sprouts Gratin
March 30, 2020
This copycat Honey Baked Ham is juicy and tender, with the most amazing crispy sweet glaze!  Made with honey, sugar, and mouthwatering spices, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make this ham at home and save a TON of money! #holiday #easter #ham #copycatrecipe #hamrecipe #dinner #honeybaked #spiralham 

Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe
March 25, 2020
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is ultra creamy and rich with a velvety smooth sauce!  Ready in about 20 minutes, it's perfect for a busy night and always a family favorite! #macandcheese #comfortfood #macaroni #cheese #instantpot #pressurecooker #sidedish #comfortfood #holidayfood

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
March 23, 2020
This peach cobbler is made with cinnamon sugared peaches, topped with a buttery shortbread-like topping, then baked to bubbly perfection!  Made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches, it's the perfect summer dessert recipe! #cobbler #peach #dessert #dessertrecipe #summer #peaches #southern #easydessert #easyrecipe

Homemade Peach Cobbler (Bourbon Spiked)
March 18, 2020
Classic roasted carrots recipe, perfectly tender and lightly caramelized, then tossed with a honey and browned butter sauce!  Great as a holiday side dish!! #carrots #roasted #vegetable #veggies #holiday #easter #thanksgiving #easyrecipe #sidedish

Honey Butter Roasted Carrots
March 11, 2020
The ultimate broccoli salad is made with crunchy almonds, bacon, sunflower seeds, tart cranberries, and a creamy citrus poppyseed dressing!  Perfect make-ahead holiday side dish recipe! #sidedish #broccoli #salad #easter #memorialday #summer #easyrecipe #makeahead

Broccoli Salad Recipe
March 9, 2020
Irish Coffee is made with black coffee, Irish whiskey, Baileys, and brown sugar.  Classic Irish coffee, with an Irish cream twist – perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or an after dinner cocktail! #coffee, #Irish, #StPatricksDay #irishcoffee #baileys #whiskey #boozycoffee #cream #irishcream

Irish Coffee with Boozy Whipped Cream
March 1, 2020
Moist and rich chocolate cupcakes baked with Guinness beer, topped with a silky Irish cream frosting, and drizzled with an Irish cream chocolate sauce! #chocolate #cupcakes #stpatricksday #stpattysday #baking #dessertrecipe #guinness #irishcream

Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes
February 17, 2020
Whip up this sweet croissant breakfast casserole the night before, let it sit overnight, then bake it to crispy yet creamy perfection. Drizzle it with vanilla bean glaze and prepare to fall in love! #holiday #breakfast #easter #mothersday #overnight #breakfastbake #croissant #breakfastrecipe #easyrecipe #makeahead

Sweet Croissant Breakfast Casserole
February 9, 2020
This Guinness beef stew is the only comfort food you’ll need this winter! Rich gravy-like sauce, tender veggies and beef that literally melts in your mouth! #beefstew #irish #stpatricksday #stew #beef #guinness #coffee #slowcooker #crockpot #instantpot #pressurecooker

Guinness Beef Stew
February 5, 2020
These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are made using just 4 simple ingredients, and are on the cooling rack in 20 minutes - including prep time!  Great for Valentine's Day or when you need a quick dessert. #redvelvet #cakemix #cookies #baking #dessert #dessertrecipe #easyrecipe #valentinesday

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
February 3, 2020
Mix of cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and m&m's, all tossed together with plenty of white chocolate. Perfect no bake recipe, made in less than 10 minutes!  Great for any holiday! #chexmix #snackmix #whitetrash #whitechocolate #trailmix #nobake #dessert #easyrecipe

White Trash Chex Mix
February 2, 2020
Truly melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy, this beef barbacoa is loaded with bold flavors and ready for your tacos, burritos, bowls, or nachos!  Directions for pressure cooker, slow cooker, and the oven! #barbacoa #beef #mexican #shreddedbeef #cincodemayo #instantpot #pressurecooker #easyrecipe

Ultimate Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
January 29, 2020
This one bowl brownie recipe is baked in a skillet, which means you can dig right into the gooey, warm brownie right away!  Stuffed with caramel and chocolate, this is one loaded brownie! #brownie #brownies #brownierecipe #dessert #dessertrecipe #skillet #easyrecipe #caramel #chocolate

Skillet Brownie Recipe
January 27, 2020
Three types of sweet wine are frozen, blended with simple syrup, and layered to create a drink that's every bit as delicious as it is beautiful! #slush #slushy #slushie #wine #ombre #valentinesday #frozendrink #mothersday #cocktail #icy

Ombre Sweet Wine Slush
January 26, 2020
Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies | Mouthwatering, and incredibly simple to make, these little smokies are loaded with sweet, savory and spicy flavors!  Perfect for game day, tailgating, a party, or a fun night at home! | https://www.thechunkychef.com | #party #appetizer #gameday #lilsmokies #bacon

Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
January 20, 2020
This crockpot white chicken chili is easy to make, and has just the right amount of spice to warm up your night!

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
January 8, 2020
Quick bread recipe made with real eggnog, warming spices and rum, topped off with a sweet cinnamon rum glaze!  This holiday eggnog bread is perfect as a dessert, or holiday breakfast.  Makes one large loaf, or 3 smaller loaves. #eggnog #bread #quickbread #holidaybaking #christmas #bakingrecipe #dessert #breakfast

Eggnog Quick Bread Recipe
December 16, 2019
Classic soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies made with a fun holiday twist... eggnog!  Filled with warm spices, actual eggnog, and drizzled with a sweet eggnog glaze! #cookies #dessert #baking #holiday #christmas #eggnog #snickerdoodle #cookieswap

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies
December 11, 2019
This Maple Mustard Roasted Pork Loin is SO moist and flavorful, you'll definitely want seconds!  A simple brine gives the pork such great flavor and texture.  Perfect for a holiday or weekend dinner! #porkloin #pork #roasted #brine #maple #mustard #holidaydinner #weekenddinner #easyrecipe

Maple Mustard Roasted Pork Loin Recipe
December 9, 2019
Loaded with bold flavors, this Southwestern Chicken Taco Dip is crazy addicting and always a crowd-pleaser!  Perfect to make-ahead and no-bake, which means you can be party ready in no time! #tacodip #chicken #makeaheadrecipe #dip #partyfood #appetizer #southwestern #nobake

Chicken Taco Dip
December 4, 2019
Holiday Peppermint Bark - the easiest, no-bake dessert made using simple ingredients like white chocolate and candy canes, and SO easy to customize for any holiday!  Great for Christmas dessert trays or to give away as holiday gifts! #dessert #nobake #easyrecipe #holiday #Christmas #peppermint #bark #white chocolate

Holiday Peppermint Bark
December 2, 2019
Refreshing and so quick and easy to make, these Pomegranate Mimosas are great for brunch, or a holiday party!  Tips on other flavor variations and how to make a pitcher for a large crowd! #mimosas #brunch #pomegranate #champagne #sparkling #holiday #cocktail #drinkrecipe

Pomegranate Mimosas
November 25, 2019

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