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Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

An easy chicken wrap recipe with rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, avocado, and pico de gallo (or tomatoes). Chicken bacon wraps are a lifesaver when you need a quick and easy meal with tons of flavor! I like to ...
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Blackberry Simple Syrup

An easy blackberry simple syrup recipe with fresh blackberries, sugar, water, and a tiny pinch of sea salt to boost the flavor. Blackberry simple syrup is an awesome boost of flavor for cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks alike. To make simple ...
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Heirloom Tomato and Peach Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomatoes in a Caprese salad totally make the salad, but there’s another unexpected addition to this particular Caprese recipe … fresh peaches, cherry tomatoes, and pickled red onion. If you’re looking to step up your ...
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Fresh Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks

A fresh strawberry margarita made with ripe strawberries, tequila of your choice, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, triple sec, and agave syrup. There are a lot of frozen strawberry margarita recipes out there, but we needed a strawberry ...
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Small Batch Purple Basil Pesto

Purple basil is a vibrant, fun variety of basil that adds a gorgeous pop of color to any herb garden. I grew some last year, but then I really had no idea what to make with it. It has a slightly different flavor than Italian basil; it’s ...
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Basil Blueberry Gin Sour Cocktail

An awesome blueberry gin cocktail with a touch of fresh basil. Gin cocktails are absolutely delicious this time of year, and this gorgeous basil blueberry gin sour cocktail is no exception. This recipe makes one basil blueberry gin sour, and ...
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