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A collection of 45 Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Your Festivities - Poet in the Pantry

45 Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Your Festivities

Posted on May 3rd, 2015

Yes, yes. Cinco de Mayo is not the holiday we make it out to be in the United States. We've been over this before. Still, who am I to rain on…

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45 Recipes for Memorial Day celebrations - Poet in the Pantry

45 Recipes for Memorial Day

Posted on May 20th, 2015

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial intro to the summer season. Opened with picnics and parades, we welcome the warm days ahead while honoring…

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Bacon and Chicken Avocado Ranch Pizza are a quick and easy lunch or dinner!

Bacon and Chicken Avocado Ranch Pizza

Posted on Sep 30th, 2015

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Toufayan Bakeries. As always, all opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that…

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Bacon Chili with Peppers - poet in the pantry

Bacon Chili with Peppers

Posted on Oct 9th, 2013

  For the final day of the #PepperParty, I decided to make a variation of my friend's Paleo Bacon Chili. Hers is already pretty darn good, but…

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Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on Oct 13th, 2013

There was a time in my life when I believed that bacon didn't belong in desserts. I know, it's unimaginable. My first foray into bacon-laden sweets…

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Bacon Cinnamon Bun - Poet in the Pantry

Bacon Cinnamon Buns

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2014

Today was a wrap-yourself-in-a-blanket day. Not because it was a lazy Sunday. No, if only it were that easy. But rather, taking advantage of the time…

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bacon frangelico toffee

Bacon Frangelico Toffee for A Shower for Marnely!

Posted on Dec 9th, 2011

“And …I said YESSSSS!” It happened one November midnight, in Twitterverse, we saw this tweet from our dear Nelly... Without missing a beat, we…

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Bacon Jam

Bacon Jam: Awesome Sauce, in the Flesh. The Piggy Flesh

Posted on Apr 16th, 2013

You've heard the phrase "awesome sauce" before, right? This is it right here. In the flesh. The piggy flesh. Bacon jam might sound like a practical…

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Bacon Maple Ale Ice Cream

Bacon Maple Ale Ice Cream

Posted on Aug 12th, 2013

Welcome to #IceCreamWeek! Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Jen of Juanita's Cocina have teamed up with more than 20 of their blog friends to bring…

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Bacon S'Mores Popcorn - poet in the pantry

Bacon S’Mores Popcorn

Posted on Aug 9th, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated by Jones Dairy Farm for developing this recipe. All opinions and photos remain my own. Thank you for supporting the…

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Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese - poet in the pantry

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese…or Little Bites of Heaven

Posted on Apr 24th, 2014

Dates freak me out a little. They remind me of the cockroach exhibit at the Bronx Zoo, where you can pretend to walk amongst them. I have no idea why…

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Baked Ranch Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Baked Ranch Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Posted on Sep 27th, 2015

Disclosure: As a Sabra Tastemaker, I was compensated for this post. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make…

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plate of baked ziti

Baked Ziti

Posted on Sep 18th, 2011

Temperatures have dropped and leaves are changing--it's starting to feel like Fall around here. Cool weather like this calls for hearty meals. Food…

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beef bolognese

Beef Bolognese

Posted on Feb 10th, 2011

As you can probably tell, I love to bake. It's my escape from life's problems, my chance to create and share with the world. Cooking, on the other…

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Brats with Onions and Peppers

Brats with Onions and Peppers

Posted on May 7th, 2014

Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of GE Appliances. The opinions and text are all mine. I've said it before and…

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Take that leftover ham and transform it into Breakfast Risotto! #sponsored

Breakfast Ham and Cheese Risotto

Posted on Dec 20th, 2015

Disclosure: I was compensated by Jones Dairy Farm for developing this recipe and writing this post. As always, all opinions remain my own. Thank you…

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Breakfast Lasagna: A Great Use for Leftover Ham!

Posted on Dec 26th, 2015

Disclosure: I was compensated by Jones Dairy Farm for developing this recipe and writing this post. As always, all opinions remain my own. Thank you…

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Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Posted on Jul 22nd, 2013

Woman cannot live on cake alone. Every once in a while, some veggies must pass our lips, too. At least bacon makes it better. The first time I saw…

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Take your broccoli salad on the go with broccoli salad wraps! Bye-bye boring lunches! - Poet in the Pantry

Broccoli Salad Wrap

Posted on Mar 28th, 2015

This Broccoli Salad Wrap brings your favorite salad on the run, making it easier for you to keep up with the fast pace of life. Thanks to my new…

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Brunch Casserole

Brunch Casserole

Posted on Jan 12th, 2013

I've never been much of an egg person: at least, not in my recallable life. I've been told I enjoyed them as a child in just about any fashion you…

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Buffalo Beans with Cherrywood Smoked Bacon - Poet in the Pantry

Buffalo Beans with Cherrywood Smoked Bacon

Posted on Jul 29th, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All photos and opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted on Sep 5th, 2012

We were introduced to Buffalo Chicken Dip at a friend's party a couple years ago. On the eve of one of the mogul skiing competitions at our local…

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Canadian Bacon and Cheese Savory Squares - Poet in the Pantry

Canadian Bacon and Cheese Savory Tarts

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this…

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brown sugar bacon

Candied Bacon

Posted on Jan 11th, 2011

Bacon... those tasty strips of piggy flesh that could bring a man to his knees, weeping for joy. Thick or thin, crispy or chewy, there's just no way…

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Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps are a quick weeknight dinner that will keep the whole family happy!

Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps

Posted on Apr 9th, 2016

The start of the kids' April vacation came with parent-teacher conferences. For some, this is probably a stressful time--what a way to begin what…

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Cheeseburger Quesadilla Deluxe

Cheeseburger Quesadilla Deluxe

Posted on Apr 15th, 2014

Disclosure: As a Sabra Tastemaker, I was compensated for this post, as well as provided with free product. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for…

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas are a quick and easy weeknight meal! Toufayan Classic Plain wraps put them over the top!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas

Posted on Jun 4th, 2015

Weeknights are a little crazy. Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas are quick and easy, giving you more time to spend with your loved ones.  This post is…

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Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Burritos are a fast weeknight meal or anytime snack. {sponsored post}

Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Burritos

Posted on Oct 14th, 2016

Disclosure: This recipe for Chicken, Black Bean and Corn Burritos was developed in collaboration with Toufayan Bakeries, who sponsored this post. As…

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Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

Posted on Oct 30th, 2016

I developed this recipe for Chilaquiles in partnership with TABASCO, who compensated me for this post. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for…

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Make any night taco night with some tasty chorizo and an assortment of toppings, including Sabra's new Veggie Fusions guacamole! {sponsored post}

Chorizo Tacos with Sabra Veggie Fusions South-Western Guacamole

Posted on Jun 29th, 2016

Disclosure: This is a compensated post written on behalf of Sabra. All opinions remain 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support…

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Cilantro Chicken and Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes

Cilantro Chicken Thighs and Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes

Posted on Jun 7th, 2011

In my family, when there's a special occasion, someone better bring the Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes. It's just not Thanksgiving or Easter without…

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Cracked Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Wraps

Cracked Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Wraps

Posted on Mar 28th, 2014

I love a good sandwich. Growing up, my dad was a master sandwich maker. All he had to do was ask and I was game. I'd watch as he toasted bread and…

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Festive Fall Sliders

Festive Fall Sliders with KING’S HAWAIIAN ® Dinner Rolls

Posted on Oct 28th, 2013

Sliders may seem like a summer grilling weather kind of thing, but we enjoy them year-round. All you need are a seasoned cast iron pan and a medium…

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garlic mashed potatoes pizza

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Pizza

Posted on Mar 12th, 2014

Have you heard about Simply Potatoes' 5 Ingredient Fix Recipe Contest? All you have to do is come up with a 5-ingredient recipe featuring one of…

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken over Creamy Spinach Pasta - poet in the pantry

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken over Creamy Spinach Pasta

Posted on Jun 24th, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All photos and opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help…

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Grilled Ham and Pineapple Slider - Poet in the Pantry

Grilled Ham and Pineapple Sliders with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Posted on Aug 26th, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this…

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Hoisin Glazed Jones Bone-In Ham is a snazzy update to your usual holiday ham!

Hoisin Glazed Bone-In Ham

Posted on Dec 9th, 2014

I am grateful to Jones Dairy Farm for providing me with this gorgeous bone-in, fully cooked ham so I could develop this holiday ham recipe for you.…

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Honey Mustard Hummus Chicken and Ham Sandwich {sponsored post} @poetinthepantry

Honey Mustard Hummus Chicken and Ham Sandwich

Posted on Sep 19th, 2016

Disclosure: This recipe for Honey Mustard Hummus Chicken and Ham Sandwich was written in partnership with Sabra, who sponsored this post. All…

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Beef Wellington

Individual Beef Wellington

Posted on Mar 1st, 2014

I am not much of a fan of reality TV. There's very little that's real about them, to start.I also don't like how they're intended to play the…

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Irish Nachos

Irish Nachos: Because You Need Something to Go with Your Guinness!

Posted on Mar 13th, 2013

Man cannot live on beer alone. And while many attempt this feat on St. Patrick's Day, it helps to have something in your stomach to keep you from…

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Mom's home cooking, reinvented: Italian Meatloaf, featuring Gourmet Garden stir-in pastes. It's so easy! #sponsored

Italian Meatloaf

Posted on Nov 30th, 2015

Disclosure: I developed this recipe in partnership with Gourmet Garden, who compensated me for this post. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for…

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Italian Stuffed Peppers

Italian Stuffed Peppers

Posted on Oct 3rd, 2013

I've joined Divemex and a bunch of my fellow bloggers to celebrate all things bell pepper in a #PepperParty like no other! We'll be sharing…

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Jalapeño and Canadian Bacon Breakfast Quesadillas

Jalapeño and Canadian Bacon Breakfast Quesadillas

Posted on Sep 17th, 2015

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that rock my…

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Jones Sausage and Spinach Stuffing - Poet in the Pantry

Jones Sausage and Spinach Stuffing + Stuffing & More

Posted on Nov 10th, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this…

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Lazy Lasagna

Lazy Lasagna…Not So Lazy

Posted on Mar 7th, 2011

When it comes to dinner, I often run out of steam, too worn out from the day to care much about what goes on everyone's plates before bedding down…

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip - Poet in the Pantry

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Posted on Jan 31st, 2015

I hear there's a big game this weekend. Something about football? American football, I believe... You got me! I'm not much of a sports fan. I don't…

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Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Posted on Jul 25th, 2013

Disclosure: OXO provided me with the potato ricer and zester used to prepare this recipe. No further compensation was received. All opinions remain…

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Maple Bacon Whoopie Pies

Maple Bacon Whoopie Pies

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2013

There are few things in life that aren't accentuated by the addition of bacon. Hair would be one. Shoes would be another. But just about any food's…

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Maple Bourbon Bacon Blondies - Poet in the Pantry

Maple Bourbon Bacon Blondies

Posted on Feb 24th, 2015

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this…

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maple sausage cornmeal muffins

Maple Sausage Cornmeal Muffins

Posted on May 31st, 2012

I'm really on a roll here this week. It's good to be back in action! When I happened upon the #baketogether tag earlier in the week on Twitter, I was…

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Mini Quiche Bites

Mini Quiche Bites and A Baby Shower for Omeletta!

Posted on Jan 7th, 2014

Did you hear the news? Ruthy of Omeletta--one of my friends from First on the First--is having a baby! And today, we're throwing her a virtual baby…

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no-fry chicken parmesan enchiladas

No-Fry Chicken Parmesan Enchiladas

Posted on Feb 18th, 2014

I was recently contacted by Ragú® and asked if I wanted to put a new spin on an old classic recipe. What a fantastic idea! While we have our top…

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beef stew and bread

Old Time Beef Stew

Posted on Sep 21st, 2011

There will always be certain meals that make fantastic leftovers. Given an extra night in the fridge, the flavors create this dimension absent upon…

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Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon {sponsored}

Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Posted on May 22nd, 2017

I developed this recipe for Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in collaboration with Side Delights, who compensated me…

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PB&J Grilled Cheese

PB&J Grilled Cheese

Posted on Apr 20th, 2013

Did you know that April is National Grilled Cheese month? An entire month devoted to that melty, cheesy goodness from childhood! As far as I'm…

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bacon peanut butter cookies

Peanut Butter & Bacon Cookies

Posted on Jan 12th, 2011

It's pretty widely known that Elvis Presley was quite fond of unusual food combinations, peanut butter and banana sandwiches being one often…

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Pepperoni Pizza Hummus makes for a great pre-dinner snack, gathering the family in the kitchen to share the details of their day as dinner comes together. {sponsored post}

Pepperoni Pizza Hummus #ad #UnofficialMeal

Posted on Apr 18th, 2016

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Sabra. As always, all opinions remain 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make Poet in…

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Pizza Hummus Biscuit Waffles will be the hit of the lunch table!

Pizza Hummus Biscuit Waffles

Posted on Aug 26th, 2015

Disclosure: As a Sabra Tastemaker, I was given free product and compensated for this post. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the…

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Pizza Lunch Kits you can make at home yourself!

Pizza Lunch Box Kits

Posted on Sep 1st, 2015

For as long as my kids have been attending public school, I have fielded the repeated question of why I will not buy them those easy lunch box kits…

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Jones Dairy Farm ham

Prosecco-Brown Sugar Glazed Bone-In Ham

Posted on Apr 7th, 2014

Disclosure: Jones Dairy Farm sent me a semi-boneless, fully-cooked ham for this post and will be providing the product for the giveaway, as well. No…

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red beans and rice with chicken Andouille sausage

Red Beans and Rice (with Chicken Andouille Sausage)

Posted on Mar 6th, 2014

Yes, I know, Mardi Gras was 2 days ago. I'm late to the party again. But hear me out... because every day can be Party Gras. No need to save it all…

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Sausage Kale Potato Casserole - poet in the pantry

Sausage Kale Potato Casserole

Posted on Apr 16th, 2011

  Looks good, doesn't it? Alright, it's not the "healthiest" concoction. But I promise you, the kale balances out the other stuff. And if you…

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Stuffed Pancakes - Poet in the Pantry

Sausage Pancake Sandwiches

Posted on Jan 20th, 2015

Sausage Pancake Sandwiches will put a smile on any face at your breakfast table! As a Jones Dairy Farm Blog Ambassador, I was compensated for this…

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Sausage Stuffed Pepper Stoup - Poet in the Pantry

Sausage Stuffed Pepper Soup

Posted on Oct 21st, 2014

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Jones Dairy Farm. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this…

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Emeril's Sopressata & Genoa Salami Calzones

Sopressata and Genoa Salami Calzone

Posted on Oct 2nd, 2012

I have a serious problem. When others are getting changed into their jammies, settling down with a book in their beds, I find myself in the kitchen,…

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Steamed Bacon Buns

Steamed Bacon Buns

Posted on Feb 1st, 2014

I have a confession to make: the first time I ate a steamed (pork) bun was last year. March, to be exact, when I attended the Tourism Australia…

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Strawberry Jam Burgers are an unexpected treat, made better with Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty Buns {sponsored post}

Strawberry Jam Cheeseburgers

Posted on May 30th, 2016

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm® in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All…

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Sweet and Spicy Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Asparagus

Sweet and Spicy Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Asparagus

Posted on Nov 27th, 2016

Disclosure: I developed this recipe for Sweet and Spicy Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, and Asparagus in partnership with TABASCO, who…

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Sweet and Spicy Bacon is a version of pig candy featuring a kick from TABASCO Sweet & Spicy Sauce. Elevate your pig candy! {sponsored post}

Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon (aka Pig Candy)

Posted on Aug 28th, 2016

Disclosure: I developed this recipe for Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon (aka Pig Candy) in partnership with TABASCO, who compensated me for this post.…

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Asian Flair Farro

Teriyaki Meatball Farro

Posted on Apr 4th, 2013

It's no secret that I am more of a baker than a cook. I like having parameters, guidelines: I like having a formula. Not only is this comforting, but…

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Tex-Mex Lasagna featuring Sabra Southwestern Style Salsa - Poet in the Pantry - #sabratastemaker

Tex-Mex Lasagna

Posted on Feb 1st, 2015

This Tex-Mex Lasagna is a riff off the Italian classic, featuring flour tortillas, cheese, and Sabra Southwestern Style Salsa, of course. While I was…

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