At Chelsea’s Messy Apron, I work hard to give you the best recipes, from dinners and desserts to appetizers and snacks. My recipes are tested and come with clear steps, photos, and videos to help you cook with ease and have fun in the kitchen!
Check out my recipe index for a wide variety of dishes that anyone can make, no matter their skill level!
At Chelsea’s Messy Apron, I keep it simple: great food, easy recipes, and real results. I love sharing easy recipes with bold flavors!
My mission is to inspire home cooks with tasty and easy-to-make dishes. I believe cooking shouldn’t be hard. With step-by-step guides, bright photos, and helpful tips, I aim to give you recipes that always turn out great using everyday ingredients.
Hey there! I’m Chelsea, the recipe developer and photographer behind Chelsea’s Messy Apron. I love creating and sharing well-tested, innovative dishes.
My food philosophy is all about balance. I enjoy desserts and comfort foods, but I also love nutritious dishes that make you feel great.
I was born and raised in Utah, where I still live with my husband and three kids. I have a degree in Exercise & Wellness from Brigham Young University, focusing on nutrition, personal training, and exercise physiology. I’ve built my skills through professional experience and continuous learning, so you can trust my recipes and tips.
I’ve been lucky to travel a lot, exploring food cultures by dining at top restaurants and joining local cooking classes wherever I go!
Olivia’s our social media star and has been with Chelsea’s Messy Apron for nearly a decade. She loves turning our recipes into fun videos and catchy reels for Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram. She’s also involved in recipe testing and always gives great feedback. With a degree in Nutrition, she’s the brain behind our nutrition labels.
Olivia’s favorite recipe:Â Shepherd’s Pie
Meet Maggie, our star writer! She’s been with us for almost 4 years and is fantastic at creating awesome content for our website. With years of cooking and recipe crafting experience, she ensures everything is clear and helpful for you.
Maggie’s favorite recipe:Â Chicken Stew
Working from her home kitchen, Callie makes sure every recipe is easy to follow. She’s a pro at refining our recipes and loves testing vegetarian recipes best!
Callie’s favorite recipe: Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls
Andrew makes sure our site runs smoothly and handles our brand partnerships, only working with brands that share our values. With a master’s degree in accounting, he brings tech savvy and financial expertise to our team.
Andrew’s favorite recipe:Â Apple Pie
I’m super serious about developing recipes. It’s all about trial and error until I nail the perfect dish. My goal? To give you recipes you can easily recreate, complete with step-by-step pics and videos. And, if you’ve got questions, I’m always hanging out in the comments!
Every recipe I share is crafted with the everyday cook in mind. I don’t just test them — I re-test them, even in different kitchens, to make sure they work wherever you are.
Check out the 10 most-loved recipes on Chelsea’s Messy Apron. Have you given any of these a try?!
If you are visiting for the first time, access the recipe page to explore my entire collection of diverse and flavorful dishes. You’ll find an enormous amount of variety and flavors to satisfy even the pickiest of palates! Sign up to receive our emails so you never miss a recipe!
If you wish to contact me directly, please visit the contact page or email me at [email protected].
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