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One Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo 🍋 A cozy 30-minute dinner with juicy diced chicken thighs, orzo, baby spinach, Parmesan, lemo...
06/16/2026

One Pan Lemon Chicken Orzo 🍋 A cozy 30-minute dinner with juicy diced chicken thighs, orzo, baby spinach, Parmesan, lemon juice, and lemon zest, all made in one skillet.
✅ RECIPE: https://bykelseysmith.com/lemon-chicken-orzo/

This is the pasta salad I'll be bringing to every cookout this summer. 🦐 Recipe in the comments.
06/16/2026

This is the pasta salad I'll be bringing to every cookout this summer. 🦐 Recipe in the comments.

06/15/2026

Proof that oven baked chicken can still taste like barbecue. 🔥🍗 Oven Baked BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and finished with a caramelized BBQ sauce under the broiler. No grill needed.

⏲️ The Shortcut: Cut down prep by seasoning with your favorite BBQ spice mix.
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Easy, flavorful, and weeknight-friendly, these baked BBQ chicken thighs are the perfect go-to dinner with big barbecue flavor.



https://bykelseysmith.com/oven-baked-bbq-boneless-chicken-thighs/

06/15/2026

Sticky, saucy, and budget-friendly… Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks 🍗🔥 Comment RECIPE + follow and I’ll DM you the link

These baked BBQ chicken drumsticks are an easy weeknight dinner made with simple pantry spices and your favorite BBQ sauce.

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds chicken drumsticks
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup BBQ sauce

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
Pat the drumsticks dry. Mix the spices, then coat the chicken evenly. Arrange on the baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove, flip, and brush with BBQ sauce.
Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C), ideally 170°F (77°C).
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes if you want a caramelized finish.
Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

https://bykelseysmith.com/bbq-chicken-drumsticks/

06/15/2026

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06/14/2026

Minimal effort, maximum payoff. Crockpot Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon 🧀🥓 Creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy bacon, all kept warm in the slow cooker. ✅ Comment RECIPE + follow and I’ll DM you the link

⏲️ The Shortcut: The slow cooker does the work and keeps the dip warm for serving.

This crockpot jalapeño popper dip is an easy party appetizer that works for game day, holidays, or casual get-togethers. Cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar melt together with diced jalapeños, then get finished with crispy bacon for a dip that stays creamy and scoopable.

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon
Sliced green onion, optional for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Lightly spray a 2-quart crockpot with nonstick spray.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, diced jalapeños, and cheddar cheese to the crockpot. Stir to combine as best you can.
Cover and cook on Low for 1½ to 2½ hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes, until the dip is hot, smooth, and bubbly.
While the dip cooks, cook the bacon, drain the grease, and crumble or chop into small pieces.
Stir most of the bacon into the dip just before serving, reserving some for topping.
Set the slow cooker to Warm or transfer to a serving dish. Top with remaining bacon and sliced green onion if using.

https://bykelseysmith.com/crockpot-jalapeno-popper-dip-with-bacon/

06/14/2026

So easy, it’s almost suspicious. 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse 🍫🥄 Rich, creamy, and made with just chocolate chips and heavy cream. ✅ Comment RECIPE + follow and I’ll DM you the link

⏲️ The Shortcut: Only two ingredients. No eggs, no baking, no fuss.

This no-bake chocolate mousse is smooth, rich, and perfect when you want a simple dessert that still feels special. It comes together quickly and chills into a silky, spoonable treat that works for dinner parties or weeknight desserts.

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups heavy cream, cold and divided
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

Heat ½ cup of the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just under boiling, or microwave in a heat-safe bowl for 50 seconds to 1 minute.

Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl and pour the hot cream over them, making sure the chips are submerged. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, beat the remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form, starting on low speed and increasing as it thickens.

Reserve ½ cup of whipped cream for topping and refrigerate.

Fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.

Divide the mousse into four small glasses or ramekins. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Top with reserved whipped cream before serving.

https://bykelseysmith.com/2-ingredient-chocolate-mousse/

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