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Ladies and Gents, this recipe is seriously amazing. With each bite, I kept singing its praises... saying, "Oh my goodness.. wow, this is... wow, mmm..." I guarantee you, too will love it. It's from my girl Kelsey Nixon. (She's not technically my girl, or my girl friend even, but I like to think she and I would be great friends if we ever met. I love her cooking style, and her personality is adorable. And, she is always stylin'.) What made this recipe taste even better was that I made it with my twin sis, Jaime. She and I love to cook together, and we had a great time making this meal.  So, here's the printable recipe . Pork and Peach BBQ Sauce : 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (we used frozen peaches) 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. ginger, minced 2 1/2 pound boneless pork loin roast kosher salt and cracked black pepper 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock Smashed Potatoes :  1 ...

This sandwich recipe from Kelsey Nixon has the perfect balance of flavors and textures. I love it so much, the first time I made it for dinner I ended up eating it for lunch and dinner the next day, too. I couldn't get enough!!   It's not too spicy, but has enough kick to satisfy. I also love that you make this meat in your crockpot. It's so easy to just throw everything in, and then assemble your sandwiches at dinnertime. Ingredients : 1/4 C. hot sauce 1/4 C. Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. molasses 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 14 oz. can tomato sauce 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt and freshly ground pepper 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted (I like to eat it on an Orowheat sandwich thin bun) Celery leaves, for serving Blue Cheese Aioli, for serving, recipe follows Blue Cheese Aioli : 1/2 C. crumbled blue cheese 1/3 C. mayonnaise 1 tsp. fresh tyme leaves 1 clove garlic, minced (I usually add a few teaspoons...

This is one of those dishes that is magical, because it is appealing to adults, and children, too! (In my house that is a miracle.) It does take some time to prepare, but it's so worth it. The flavors and textures are divine, I say. This recipe comes from one of my favorite chefs and TV personalities, Kelsey Nixon . This is a great dish for summer barbeques or potlucks. I've made it a few times for get togethers with friends, and it's always a hit. Here's the printable recipe . Ingredients : Salsa: 6 cups chopped mixed stone fruit (apricots, cherries, peaches, plums - I used what I could find at my local store and added in strawberries and blueberries, too) 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon pinch kosher salt Chips: 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Directions : For the salsa: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed stone...

This Kelsey Nixon recipe really hits the spot. The croutons are a surprising ingredient and so tasty! And you all know I love me some roasted potatoes! I think chicken thighs are always a good idea as well.  Here's the printable recipe . Ingredients : 1/2 baguette, cubed 12 oz. small red new potatoes, halved canola oil 8 bone in chicken thighs, skin on kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper 1 large yellow onion, sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 12 oz. heirloom baby multi-colored carrots, or baby carrots, scrubbed and tops removed 2 lemons, cut into wedges 1 small bunch fresh lemon thyme or thyme sprigs fresh parsley leaves for garnish Directions : Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the cubed baguette on a sheet tray and bake 10 minutes to dry out. Reserve. Add the potatoes to a pot of simmering water and simmer until you just take the bite off, 10 minutes (we will cook these again in the skillet). Remove and reserve. Turn up the ove...

This Kelsey Nixon recipe is to die for! It's so easy, and so tasty!! I made it like 4 times in two weeks after trying it. I craved it, and now I'm kinda craving it looking at this picture!! Seriously, you need this quiche in your life.  Here's the printable recipe . Ingredients :   (Kelsey makes her own pie crust. If you want to do that, click on her recipe above for her instructions. I just buy a frozen pie crust to make my life easier.) 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large leeks, white and light green parts chopped (to clean your leeks, chop them up and soak them in water for a bit. All the dirt that may be lurking between all the layers will fall to the bottom of the bowl. Then dry your leeks well before sauteeing.) 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper pinch cayenne pepper pinch nutmeg 5 large eggs 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese 1 cup diced honey-baked ham (I just buy honey ham from my d...

These little babies will change your life for good. Seriously. I'm not exaggerating. They are perfect in every way. The candied bacon, the dill, the whole grain mustard... it all works in complete harmony and is like a party in your mouth. Beware when you do make them that they will disappear fast, so make sure to serve yourself first. This is a Kelsey Nixon recipe. You shouldn't be surprised. I love her, and her recipes are amazing. Here's the printable .  Ingredients : 1 1/2 Tbsp. light brown sugar cayenne pepper pinch ground cinnamon 1/8 pound thick cut bacon (about 3 strips) 8 large eggs, straight from the refrigerator 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. whole grain mustard 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 scallions, minced 1/2 tsp. kosher salt paprika for garnish Directions : Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar...

Ladies and Gents, this recipe is seriously amazing. With each bite, I kept singing its praises... saying, "Oh my goodness.. wow, this is... wow, mmm..." I guarantee you, too will love it. It's from my girl Kelsey Nixon. (She's not technically my girl, or my girl friend even, but I like to think she and I would be great friends if we ever met. I love her cooking style, and her personality is adorable. And, she is always stylin'.) What made this recipe taste even better was that I made it with Jaime. She and I love to cook together, and we had a great time making this meal.  So, here's the printable recipe . Pork and Peach BBQ Sauce : 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (we used frozen peaches) 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp. garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. ginger, minced 2 1/2 pound boneless pork loin roast kosher salt and cracked black pepper 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock Smashed Potatoes :  ...

Yep, you know it. It's another Kelsey Nixon recipe I made and loved. I watch her show as much as I can these days, and I always want to try what she's making. I can't keep up! This dinner was a feat on many levels, as it was the first time I'd ever made halibut, the first time I'd ever made homemade tartar sauce, and the first time I've truly enjoyed eating fish! Win, win, win! Here's the printable for the halibut and tartar sauce recipe: Ingredients : Kelsey's custom seafood blend: 1 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp celery salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper Tartar Sauce: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, minced 1/4 cup minced dill pickles 2 Tbsp. capers, drained and minced 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 small shallot, minced juice from 1 lemon, plus zest from 1/2 lemon Fish: Four 6 oz. halibut fillets  1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 lemon...