The Chunky Chef

Delicious Homemade Apple Butter, made easily on the stovetop (or in the crockpot!), and ready to be slathered on just about anything! Deeply spiced and sweet, it tastes like spoonable apple pie! #applebutter #withapples #falltreat #spicedapples #applepie #homemade #easyrecipe #apples #crockpot #stovetop #slowcooker

September 30, 2018

Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter

This homemade apple butter is velvety, rich, and tastes like apple pie! With both slow cooker and stovetop instructions, you can easily make it this Fall!

Gory and delicious, these vanilla milkshake shots take just 5 ingredients to make, and are perfect for a Halloween party! #shots #milkshake #halloween #party #fall #boozy #drink

September 26, 2018

Bloody Halloween Milkshake Shots

Vanilla milkshakes spiked with vanilla vodka, mixed with strawberry sauce and a chocolate drizzle make for super easy Halloween milkshake shots for a party!

The ultimate party or finger food, these melt in your mouth ham and cheese sliders are made savory with the addition of garlic and herbs, drizzled in a garlic/shallot butter and baked until tender and golden! #appetizer #partyfood #fingerfood #sliders #hamandcheese #garlicandherb #easyrecipe

September 25, 2018

Garlic and Herb Ham and Cheese Sliders

These ham and cheese sliders are the ultimate party food! The combination of buttery rolls, smooth cheese spread, and savory ham and cheese is divine!

This 3 ingredient chili cheese dip (also known here in the Midwest as Skyline Dip), is always the perfect game day or party appetizer! #dip #chili #cheese #chilicheese #skyline #appetizer #gameday #partyfood #easyrecipe

September 23, 2018

Cincinnati-Style Chili Cheese Dip (Skyline Dip)

Smooth cream cheese is topped with insanely flavorful Cincinnati-style chili and cheese, then baked until bubbly!

This non-alcoholic Halloween party punch is layered to resemble candy corn, with plastic spiders added for a fun spooky effect! #punch #party #trickortreat #halloween #nonalcoholic #drinkrecipe #mocktail

September 19, 2018

Trick or Treat Halloween Party Punch

This non-alcoholic trick or treat party punch is a fabulous drink that everyone can enjoy! Want alcohol? It’s easy to add a splash or two!

September 18, 2018

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot chocolate made with white chocolate and real canned pumpkin, and infused with pumpkin spice! The best way to warm up this Fall!

Cozy corn chowder, made with tender potatoes, salty bacon and sweet corn! Perfect as a weeknight meal! Crockpot directions too! #soup #chowder #cornchowder #fall #souprecipe #weeknightmeal #crockpot #slowcooker

September 16, 2018

Hearty Homemade Corn Chowder

Cozy up to a big bowl of this homemade corn chowder! Easy to make with either fresh or frozen corn, it’s a great year-round soup!

Baked to buttery perfection, this Italian herb snack mix is the perfect after school or party snack. No need to eat bagged snacks, homemade is really easy! #snackmix #snacks, #partyfood #chexmix #italianherb

September 12, 2018

Homemade Italian Herb Snack Mix

This homemade snack mix is buttery, full of great Italian herb flavor, and sure to be a hit at any party, or a fun afternoon snack!

Perfect restaurant-style Caesar salad with homemade dressing and homemade garlic croutons. Amazing as a side salad, or add some grilled chicken and make it a meal! #salad #dressing #saladdressing #caesar #homemade #croutons #fromscratch

September 11, 2018

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

Creamy and bursting with savory flavors, this homemade caesar salad dressing is SO much better than any store-bought variety! Behold, my favorite salad of all time! The crisp romaine...

Guaranteed to warm you from the inside out, this homemade chicken noodle soup is made in the crockpot for an ultra-easy home-cooked meal that will feed your soul! #chickennoodlesoup #crockpotrecipe #slowcookermeal #chickennoodle #souprecipe #chickensoup

September 9, 2018

Homemade Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

This crockpot chicken noodle soup is hearty and comforting, yet incredibly easy to make! No need for a can full of preservatives, homemade is the best! One bite of...