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Bacon Aioli

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Bacon Aioli is a creamy, flavorful spread that you can use on burgers, sandwiches, or as a dip for fries. The crispy bacon with the tart, creamy sauce makes this easy recipe the best accompaniment! Makes 3/4 cup.

Overhead image of bacon sauce

Oh yes you read that right. BACON AIOLI.

It was my first day in London and after an 8 hour flight, 45 minute ride on the underground, and dragging luggage up several flights of stairs, I was starving. As soon as I walked passed Gourmet Burger Kitchen in South Kensington, I knew I was going to chow down on a massive burger that night. That’s where I saw it, in between choosing what kind of fries I wanted, there it was – bacon aioli.  [Read more…]

Pepperoncini Relish

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Pepperoncini Relish is a flavorful explosion of simple ingredients that only takes 10 minutes to whip up! You can use it on your favorite hot dog or brat, or get creative with some of the ideas I listed below. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Picture of homemade relish in mason jar

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Mezzetta. As always, all opinions are my own.

I am a relish kinda gal. If you know me at all, you know that I love anything pickled. This is a normal love affair for me, but now that I am pregnant?

Holy wow has that craving increased! [Read more…]

Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce

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This Bourbon Peach BBQ Sauce is a lip-smackin’ combo of sweet peaches and bourbon bbq sauce! Use it on everything from chicken to pork to burgers and more.

Barbecue sauce in a jar with peaches image

Say hello to the new one-two punch of flavor coming straight for your taste buds!

This summer, I’ve been craving BBQ. Usually, I love it but it’s not something that I necessarily CRAVE, you know?

Apparently baby boy is gonna be a BBQ fiend, because I can’t get enough of the stuff. I am always wishing for pulled pork sammies, ribs, and even basic grilled BBQ chicken. 
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Easy All Purpose Marinade For Summer Grilling

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This Easy All Purpose Marinade makes summer grilling oh-so simple. You can use it with any protein from beef to pork to chicken. The marinade makes the protein nice and juicy, with a tangy and hearty fresh flavor in every bite. Fire up the grill, it’s time to cook! 

Easy all purpose marinade for beef, pork, or chicken

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Summer is in full swing over here and I have to tell you, my grill is getting a serious workout. 

Grilled chicken thighs

From beef to pork to chicken to fish, all of the proteins have been hitting the grates on a weekly basis at the very least.

I don’t know if you follow me over on Instagram, but when I was going through the most difficult weeks, there was one thing that totally saved me and the Man in terms of cooking.

Simply put, it was ButcherBox. [Read more…]

Everything Avocado Turkey Bagel Sandwich

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Everything Avocado Turkey Bagel Sandwich are the loaded lunch that you have been dreaming of this week. Flavorful everything bagels are piled high with meat, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and a chipotle cream cheese that brings the creamy spice. It’s my new bae(gal).

Hand holding a bagel sandwich with turkey and vegetables

I followed my heart and it led me to the fridge.

Ok, well I suppose it was technically my stomach…

It just so happened to be on a day when I was STARVING and there was literally nothing leftover in the refrigerator…

Bagel sandwiches and chips with lemonade

The problem with being a food blogger is that you get so used to having food ready to be reheated in the snap of a finger, you forget how to handle yourself when you run out of ready-made food. 

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Inverted French Baguette Grilled Cheese with Chunky Tomato Jalapeño Jam

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This Inverted French Baguette Grilled Cheese with Chunky Tomato Jalapeño Jam is going to change everything you think you know about grilled cheese sandwiches. The combination of cheeses is pure perfection and the crusty bread makes for the best vehicle. Inverting the bread makes it easy to toast on the stove or in a panini press!

Inverted French Baguette Grilled Cheese with Chunky Tomato Jalapeño Jam

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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG.

This is the BEST FREAKING SANDWICH in the entire world. 

Inverted French Baguette Grilled Cheese with Chunky Tomato Jalapeño Jam

I know I say that things are the “best” a lot of the time. However, up until this point, my grilled cheese game has not been on point. Now, I can confidently say it damn well is.  [Read more…]

Quick Cherry Tomato Confit

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Quick Cherry Tomato Confit is a savory, delightfully creative dish that can be used in oh-so many ways. Featuring Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the quick-cook method on these small tomatoes brings out an intense level of flavor that you will end up making every single week.

Quick Cherry Tomato Confit

This post has been sponsored by Bertolli Olive Oil. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Friends, this is one of the best discoveries I’ve ever made.

I remember I tried tomato confit in a local restaurant just a month or two ago. It is such a simple concept, so I didn’t think I was going to flip out over like I did.

Essentially, tomato confit is cooking tomatoes slowly in extra virgin olive oil with some fresh herbs and cloves of garlic. The large tomatoes start to burst while remaining plump, helping them to retain all the richness of the oil and all the smooth, savory flavors of the other ingredients.

Quick Cherry Tomato Confit

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Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

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Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup is the best way to take advantage of rhubarb season, and help it last even longer! Strawberries and rhubarb naturally complement each other in this easy-to-make recipe for a simple syrup that can be used in a variety of ways. From cocktails to spritzers, lemonades to homemade sodas, you’ll be surprised how many ways you can enjoy this flavorful liquid!

Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

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For me, the most powerful ingredient when it comes to cocktails is a homemade simple syrup.

I’ve used simple syrup in a ton of different cocktails as you may have seen before, but I just realized that I’ve never dedicated a post to a homemade simple syrup!

So, I’m hear to chat with you about the best way to celebrate rhubarb season and to keep that rhubarb goodness going strong all summer long.

Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Simple Syrup

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