Emilie Abijanac

bacon caramel apples

Bacon Caramel Apple

Caramel apples don’t have to be saved for special occassions. These savory treats make for a perfect party pick, kids’ snack or something fun to do on a rainy day. With minimal prep and the tastiest bacon on earth, you’re bound to make them again and again.

fried chicken sandwich with pickled slaw and avocado mayonnaise

These 5 Spices Make a DIY Dry Rub for Any Meat

It’s almost impossible these days to walk through a grocery store or farmer’s market without seeing a new artisanal spice mix or homemade barbecue sauce. But why spend money on expensive spice mixes when you can quickly put together a delicious and flexible spice rub at home using items you…

salmon croquettes

Salmon Croquettes with Remoulade

These croquettes are packed with tender poached salmon and “breaded” with almond meal.  They’re pan fried for a crunchy exterior and topped with a lemony remoulade sauce.

chicken sandwich

BB Fried Chicken Sandwich

A truly epic sandwich:  it’s a two-hander, piled high with bacon, a tangy pickled slaw, avocado mayo….and of course, that fried chicken breast that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

dry rub

BB All-Purpose Dry Rub

Why spend money on spice mixes? Just create this DYI 5-spice all-purpose rub that uses essential ingredients everyone has in their pantry. This dry rub can be made with five of the most common spices. You likely have all of them in your pantry already.

eggplant sloppy joe

Eggplant Sloppy Joes

An eggplant “bun” elevates the classic sloppy joe from a childhood favorite to an easy gluten-free meal.  Bring your knife and fork for this one!  

honey lemon pork chops

Honey Lemon Pork Chops

Keep this recipe close – it uses easy-to-find ingredients (that you may already have on hand!) to quickly deliver perfectly cooked chops with a glorious pan sauce.

ribs rubbed with brown sugar mustard and BBQ

Brown Sugar Rubbed Ribs with Mustard BBQ

Salty, sweet, and tangy—all the things good ribs should be. St. Louis ribs not only have amazing flavor, but the rich texture allows you to play with sharp accents like mustard in your barbecue sauce. Serve alongside some slaw or buttered corn for a perfect barbecue experience.