High-Protein Wendy’s Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

This high-protein Wendy’s Frosty copycat is thick, creamy and just as chocolatey as the original, but packs 28 grams of protein. It blends up in just minutes with a blender, no special equipment or freezing required. A Wendy’s Frosty is one of the few fast food items I have real nostalgia for. Growing up it … Read more

Invisible Apple Cake | The Recipe Critic

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This invisible apple cake is a little magical! Paper-thin apple slices are coated in a simple, lightly spiced batter, then layered in a loaf pan and baked into a tender, custard cake. Such a delicious … Read more

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Join the Love & Lemons Cooking Club Challenge this month! It’s easy to enter, and one lucky winner will receive a prize. Find all the details below. Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make … Read more

Pickled Beets Recipe – Love and Lemons

This pickled beets recipe is easy to make with a simple apple cider vinegar brine. Sweet and tangy, the beets are great on salads, sandwiches, and more! These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple brine made from apple cider vinegar, … Read more

Tempeh Bacon – Plant-Based on a Budget

This site uses affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Make sweet and smoky maple tempeh bacon in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients. It’s crisp, protein and fiber-dense, & perfect for breakfast, BLTs, & more! Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe! Tempeh bacon is a vegan … Read more

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad – Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

This dill pickle chicken salad is incredible! Creamy and flavorful with just the right amount of crunch. It’s perfect served as sandwiches or as a dip. Take classic chicken salad up a notch with this dill pickle version. It’s zesty and crunchy and so, so delicious. It makes the best simple, fresh dinner and is … Read more

Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Shelly Posted: Feb 12, 2026 If you love a chocolate chip cookie with crisp, buttery edges, a soft and chewy center, and those gorgeous bakery-style crinkles, these Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies are just for you. This recipe uses the pan-banging method to create dramatic ripples and texture while keeping the centers perfectly tender. … Read more

8 Unhelpful Phrases to Avoid Saying to Someone With Eczema

Jeremy Paredes, 23, has had severe eczema since he was a baby. Over the years, he’s had symptoms like dry and itchy skin, red rashes, scabs, bleeding, inflammation, and pain on many parts of his body. His eczema even once landed him in the hospital for nearly a week. Now the owner of a media … Read more

Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos

Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos Ever since I started making Smash Tacos, they’ve become one of our favorite quick and easy dinners. This Buffalo chicken version uses ground chicken, Frank’s hot sauce (is there another?!), and sharp cheddar to create a crispy, spicy, flavor-packed meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes! Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos for … Read more

Lemon Lush – Cookies and Cups

By: Shelly Posted: Mar 16, 2026 These super easy, nostalgic Lemon Lush is the perfect make-ahead dessert. Layers of creamy whipped topping, lemon pudding, and cheesecake all topped on the most delicious, buttery shortbread crust! Love lemon? Try my Lemonade Cake or my Lemon Blueberry Blondies! What Is Lemon Lush If you love bright, citrusy … Read more