Campfire S'mores Cones
Boy, do I love s’mores… Nothing screams campfire and summer quite like melted, gooey s’mores! Of course, regular ol’ s’mores can get a little boring. That’s why I am currently loving these campfire s’mores cones! Instead of being limited to the chocolate bar for your s’mores, you can experiment with all the different flavors of chocolate chips (and even non-chocolate chips such as Reese’s and butterscotch!).
Bacon Jam Tartlets
Bacon jam tartlets are officially the easiest and most addictive appetizer of the summer.
Strawberry Daiquiri Popsicles
How much do you love boozy popsicles this summer? I am completely obsessed with them! Especially these strawberry daiquiri popsicles. It’s one of the fun desserts you can get child-like excited about and still feel like an adult – well, for the most part at least… ;)
Ultimate Hangover Breakfast Burrito
We’ve all been there… The morning after an epic night out filled with a pounding heading, aversion to light and a pain in your stomach that could or could not be helped by food.
Bacon Jam Burgers
Who’s ready for a long weekend filled with barbeques and fireworks? This girl, that’s who! There’s nothing like digging into a thick, juicy burger on the Fourth of July. It’s the ultimate American dish, especially when it’s hot straight off the grill. This holiday, instead of bringing out the same ol’ burger and cheese combo you’ve used in the past, try kicking it up a notch with bacon jam. Yes, that’s right, I said bacon jam.
Trio of Fruit Mini Skillet S'mores
S’mores is my favorite dessert EVER. So much so that you’ll find me heating up the gas burner on my stove in the dead of winter, just so I can get that perfectly toasted marshmallow. But what’s even better than a perfect s’more...
Watermelon Granita
Looking for a refreshing, healthy dessert? Look no further than this icy cold watermelon granita! 
Making a granita is such a simple task and it tastes absolutely heavenly on a hot summer day. It’s also a fantastic way to create a great dessert with the kids while they are out of school! You and the kids can check on it as it freezes, scarping each frozen layer with a fork to create your very own shaved ice dessert.
We used watermelon to really capture the flavor of summer – it’s light, refreshing and quite addictive. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the kids eating too much of it! They’ll be getting in their servings of fruit in such a fun way, leaving you happy and your kids cool.
INSTRUCTIONS: In the bowl of a food processor and working in batches if needed, puree the watermelon chunks. Add to a large bowl and stir in the sugar, lime juice, and lemon juice.
Add the mixture to a large baking dish and freeze for two hours. Remove from the freezer and scrape the frozen layer with a fork to create the texture of shaved ice.
Return the granita to the freeze and freeze for another hour before scraping again. Continue freezing for an hour at a time until the whole mixture is frozen and looks like shaved ice. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett
Garden Herb Bacon Potato Salad
I’ve got a creamy, dreamy pile of bacon-packed potato salad for you today!
Before I go any further, tell me you’ve tasted the Pig of the Month Garden Herb bacon. If you haven’t, I demand that you immediately order some RIGHT NOW. This just so happens to be one of my favorite flavors of bacon for summer cooking. It’s the perfect balance of herbs and savory bacon in every bite.
And it just so happens to be the star ingredient of this garden herb bacon potato salad! The fresh herbs and bacon really come through in this super simple potato salad, making it a perfect side dish for your picnics and barbeques. The flavors are fresh and savory with a slight tang from the mustard and vinegar, making it a cooling salad to pair against a massive deli sandwich or a good ol’ burger.
Happy picnicking!
INSTRUCTIONS Fill a large pot with water and season with 1 Tbsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and add the cubed potatoes. Cook potatoes until fork tender (approximately 10-15 minutes). Drain potatoes and add to a large serving bowl. Allow to cool completely. Add mayonnaise, onion, white wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until all the potatoes have been evenly coated with the mayonnaise and spices. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
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Pig of the Month Garden Herb Bacon
Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett
Eggnog Bread Pudding
What do I love most about the holidays? EGGNOG.
As soon as eggnog shows up on the shelves in the grocery store, I'm buying it in bulk and enjoyed every smooth, rich moment of joy. Since eggnog never graces grocery store shelves for long enough in my opinion, I try to find new ways to use it throughout the holiday season.
Nothing says holidays more than eggnog and this eggnog bread pudding is going to be your new favorite holiday dessert. It's smooth, creamy, spiked and filled with the eggnog flavor you love. It makes for a delicious dessert, or even breakfast on Christmas morning!
With only a few steps to eggnog perfection, there's no reason not to make this gorgeous dish. No one will know how easy it was for you to make!
INSTRUCTIONS: Grease a large baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Add bread cubes to the baking dish and set aside. Over medium heat in a large saucepan, heat eggnog and milk until it just begins to bubble. While the milk and eggnog are heating, whisk together eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until frothy. Add 1 cup of the warm eggnog mixture, whisking as you pour. Whisk in the remaining eggnog mixture, vanilla, rum and nutmeg.
Pour custard over the bread in the baking dish, making sure to slightly push down the bread pieces to get them saturated with the liquid. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight (breakfast, anyone?). Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake the bread pudding for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and the custard is set. Serve warm.
Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett
Cranberry Sangria
Cheers to the holidays, friends!
Christmas is next week! How did that creep up so fast? If you're anything like me, you're frantically planning your holiday get togethers, trying to find the perfect (and easiest) recipes to serve your family and friends. When it comes to cocktail hour, my family takes their drinks very seriously. Instead of stocking an entire bar, this year I'm going straight for buckets of sangria to serve.
Any holiday festivities you have planned NEED this sangria. It's full of the traditional holiday flavors you know and love, plus it brings an extra festive element to any get together with the fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks floating about.
You'll be hard pressed to find anyone who will turn down a second glass... Or third.
INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher ad refrigerate for at least 5 to 6 hours before serving (ideally overnight).
Recipe & Photos by Meghan Bassett
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