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Summer gatherings call for dinners that basically Summer gatherings call for dinners that basically make themselves. 
These Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made right in my 10-quart Autuku slow cooker, which means plenty of room to feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen.
The simple WARM/LOW/HIGH settings make it easy to set it and forget it, and the PFOA-free ceramic pot is removable, so you can bring it right to the table when itโ€™s time to serve.
Pile the saucy pulled chicken onto toasted brioche buns with creamy sesame pickle slaw and extra pickles. Save this one for your next summer gathering!
#AUTUCU #autucukitchen #slowcooker
I figured it was probably time to properly introdu I figured it was probably time to properly introduce myself. โค๏ธ

Iโ€™m Ginaโ€”a recipe developer, food lover, wife, mom of two, and someone who believes good food doesnโ€™t have to be complicated

Whether youโ€™re here for easy dinners, healthier comfort food, desserts, or just because you love scrolling food videos (who doesnโ€™t)โ€ฆ thank you for being here.

And shoutout to my gorgeous photographer cousin @oakandpoppyphotography who got my introverted, shy self to finally take some branding photos
Juicy beef, melty cheese, warm tortilla, creamy av Juicy beef, melty cheese, warm tortilla, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon ๐Ÿ’ฏ 

Dinner guaranteed everyone in the family will love, even my sometimes picky kiddos. 

Cook 1 slice of bacon per taco. Set aside.

Spread thin layer of ground beef onto a small tortilla (I use the carb balance ones @missionfoodsus ).

Place tortilla meat-side down in a skillet (same pan = extra flavor).

Smash and sear for 3 mins. Flip, add cheese, cook 3 more mins.

Top with crispy bacon, salted avocado slices, and this sauce:
Equal parts mayo + ketchup + a little relish
This is the summer pasta salad Iโ€™ll be making on r This is the summer pasta salad Iโ€™ll be making on repeat.
 
Loaded with all the good stuffโ€”salami, fresh mozzarella, crisp veggies, pepperoncini, and plenty of fresh herbsโ€”but the homemade Italian dressing is what really makes it.
 
I used @Carandinius Bianca Sweet White Vinegar as the base of the dressing, and itโ€™s quickly become one of my favorite ways to add brightness and flavor to summer recipes. Its subtle sweetness pairs so well with all of those classic Italian flavors without overpowering the other ingredients.
 
Save this one for summer BBQs, family dinners, or anytime you need an easy side dish. You can find Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar on Amazon and linked in my Amazon Storefront!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb rotini pasta
 1 ยฝ cups halved cherry tomatoes
 1 cup diced cucumber
 1 cup diced bell pepper
 ยฝ cup finely diced red onion
 ยฝ cup sliced black olives
 ยฝ cup sliced pepperoncini
 6 oz salami, chopped
 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
 ยผ cup chopped fresh basil
 ยผ cup chopped fresh parsley
 Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

FOR THE HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
โ…“ cup Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar
 โ…” cup extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 tbsp honey
 2 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp garlic powder
 ยฝ tsp onion powder
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ยฝ tsp black pepper
 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
 1 tsp pepperoncini brine, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
Whisk or shake together all of the dressing ingredients until well combined.
While the pasta is still slightly warm, toss it with about โ…“ of the dressing so the pasta can soak up all that flavor.
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, basil, and parsley.
Pour over the remaining dressing and toss everything together until well coated.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Give everything another good toss, finish with freshly grated Parmesan, and serve.
FROZEN BISCOFF ICE CREAM BARS ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿฆ No ice cream mak FROZEN BISCOFF ICE CREAM BARS ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿฆ

No ice cream maker needed! These are layers of Biscoff cookies filled with the creamiest homemade no-churn Biscoff ice cream and an extra swirl of cookie butter through the center.

Easy to make and perfect for summer

Comment ICE CREAM and Iโ€™ll send you the full recipe!

Save this for an easy summer dessert and follow @gina_gibson_cooks for more simple, family-friendly recipes.
Just out here doing my little tasks and calling it Just out here doing my little tasks and calling it a day.
Summer gatherings call for dinners that basically Summer gatherings call for dinners that basically make themselves. 
These Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made right in my 10-quart Autuku slow cooker, which means plenty of room to feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen.
The simple WARM/LOW/HIGH settings make it easy to set it and forget it, and the PFOA-free ceramic pot is removable, so you can bring it right to the table when itโ€™s time to serve.
Pile the saucy pulled chicken onto toasted brioche buns with creamy sesame pickle slaw and extra pickles. Save this one for your next summer gathering!
#AUTUCU #autucukitchen #slowcooker
I figured it was probably time to properly introdu I figured it was probably time to properly introduce myself. โค๏ธ

Iโ€™m Ginaโ€”a recipe developer, food lover, wife, mom of two, and someone who believes good food doesnโ€™t have to be complicated

Whether youโ€™re here for easy dinners, healthier comfort food, desserts, or just because you love scrolling food videos (who doesnโ€™t)โ€ฆ thank you for being here.

And shoutout to my gorgeous photographer cousin @oakandpoppyphotography who got my introverted, shy self to finally take some branding photos
Juicy beef, melty cheese, warm tortilla, creamy av Juicy beef, melty cheese, warm tortilla, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon ๐Ÿ’ฏ 

Dinner guaranteed everyone in the family will love, even my sometimes picky kiddos. 

Cook 1 slice of bacon per taco. Set aside.

Spread thin layer of ground beef onto a small tortilla (I use the carb balance ones @missionfoodsus ).

Place tortilla meat-side down in a skillet (same pan = extra flavor).

Smash and sear for 3 mins. Flip, add cheese, cook 3 more mins.

Top with crispy bacon, salted avocado slices, and this sauce:
Equal parts mayo + ketchup + a little relish
This is the summer pasta salad Iโ€™ll be making on r This is the summer pasta salad Iโ€™ll be making on repeat.
 
Loaded with all the good stuffโ€”salami, fresh mozzarella, crisp veggies, pepperoncini, and plenty of fresh herbsโ€”but the homemade Italian dressing is what really makes it.
 
I used @Carandinius Bianca Sweet White Vinegar as the base of the dressing, and itโ€™s quickly become one of my favorite ways to add brightness and flavor to summer recipes. Its subtle sweetness pairs so well with all of those classic Italian flavors without overpowering the other ingredients.
 
Save this one for summer BBQs, family dinners, or anytime you need an easy side dish. You can find Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar on Amazon and linked in my Amazon Storefront!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb rotini pasta
 1 ยฝ cups halved cherry tomatoes
 1 cup diced cucumber
 1 cup diced bell pepper
 ยฝ cup finely diced red onion
 ยฝ cup sliced black olives
 ยฝ cup sliced pepperoncini
 6 oz salami, chopped
 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
 ยผ cup chopped fresh basil
 ยผ cup chopped fresh parsley
 Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

FOR THE HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
โ…“ cup Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar
 โ…” cup extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 tbsp honey
 2 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp garlic powder
 ยฝ tsp onion powder
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ยฝ tsp black pepper
 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
 1 tsp pepperoncini brine, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
Whisk or shake together all of the dressing ingredients until well combined.
While the pasta is still slightly warm, toss it with about โ…“ of the dressing so the pasta can soak up all that flavor.
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, basil, and parsley.
Pour over the remaining dressing and toss everything together until well coated.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Give everything another good toss, finish with freshly grated Parmesan, and serve.
FROZEN BISCOFF ICE CREAM BARS ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿฆ No ice cream mak FROZEN BISCOFF ICE CREAM BARS ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿฆ

No ice cream maker needed! These are layers of Biscoff cookies filled with the creamiest homemade no-churn Biscoff ice cream and an extra swirl of cookie butter through the center.

Easy to make and perfect for summer

Comment ICE CREAM and Iโ€™ll send you the full recipe!

Save this for an easy summer dessert and follow @gina_gibson_cooks for more simple, family-friendly recipes.
Just out here doing my little tasks and calling it Just out here doing my little tasks and calling it a day.
Summer gatherings call for dinners that basically Summer gatherings call for dinners that basically make themselves. 
These Sweet & Savory Korean BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made right in my 10-quart Autuku slow cooker, which means plenty of room to feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen.
The simple WARM/LOW/HIGH settings make it easy to set it and forget it, and the PFOA-free ceramic pot is removable, so you can bring it right to the table when itโ€™s time to serve.
Pile the saucy pulled chicken onto toasted brioche buns with creamy sesame pickle slaw and extra pickles. Save this one for your next summer gathering!
#AUTUCU #autucukitchen #slowcooker
I figured it was probably time to properly introdu I figured it was probably time to properly introduce myself. โค๏ธ

Iโ€™m Ginaโ€”a recipe developer, food lover, wife, mom of two, and someone who believes good food doesnโ€™t have to be complicated

Whether youโ€™re here for easy dinners, healthier comfort food, desserts, or just because you love scrolling food videos (who doesnโ€™t)โ€ฆ thank you for being here.

And shoutout to my gorgeous photographer cousin @oakandpoppyphotography who got my introverted, shy self to finally take some branding photos
Juicy beef, melty cheese, warm tortilla, creamy av Juicy beef, melty cheese, warm tortilla, creamy avocado, and crispy bacon ๐Ÿ’ฏ 

Dinner guaranteed everyone in the family will love, even my sometimes picky kiddos. 

Cook 1 slice of bacon per taco. Set aside.

Spread thin layer of ground beef onto a small tortilla (I use the carb balance ones @missionfoodsus ).

Place tortilla meat-side down in a skillet (same pan = extra flavor).

Smash and sear for 3 mins. Flip, add cheese, cook 3 more mins.

Top with crispy bacon, salted avocado slices, and this sauce:
Equal parts mayo + ketchup + a little relish
This is the summer pasta salad Iโ€™ll be making on r This is the summer pasta salad Iโ€™ll be making on repeat.
 
Loaded with all the good stuffโ€”salami, fresh mozzarella, crisp veggies, pepperoncini, and plenty of fresh herbsโ€”but the homemade Italian dressing is what really makes it.
 
I used @Carandinius Bianca Sweet White Vinegar as the base of the dressing, and itโ€™s quickly become one of my favorite ways to add brightness and flavor to summer recipes. Its subtle sweetness pairs so well with all of those classic Italian flavors without overpowering the other ingredients.
 
Save this one for summer BBQs, family dinners, or anytime you need an easy side dish. You can find Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar on Amazon and linked in my Amazon Storefront!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb rotini pasta
 1 ยฝ cups halved cherry tomatoes
 1 cup diced cucumber
 1 cup diced bell pepper
 ยฝ cup finely diced red onion
 ยฝ cup sliced black olives
 ยฝ cup sliced pepperoncini
 6 oz salami, chopped
 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
 ยผ cup chopped fresh basil
 ยผ cup chopped fresh parsley
 Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

FOR THE HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
โ…“ cup Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar
 โ…” cup extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 tbsp honey
 2 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp garlic powder
 ยฝ tsp onion powder
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ยฝ tsp black pepper
 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
 1 tsp pepperoncini brine, optional

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
Whisk or shake together all of the dressing ingredients until well combined.
While the pasta is still slightly warm, toss it with about โ…“ of the dressing so the pasta can soak up all that flavor.
Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, basil, and parsley.
Pour over the remaining dressing and toss everything together until well coated.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Give everything another good toss, finish with freshly grated Parmesan, and serve.
FROZEN BISCOFF ICE CREAM BARS ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿฆ No ice cream mak FROZEN BISCOFF ICE CREAM BARS ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿฆ

No ice cream maker needed! These are layers of Biscoff cookies filled with the creamiest homemade no-churn Biscoff ice cream and an extra swirl of cookie butter through the center.

Easy to make and perfect for summer

Comment ICE CREAM and Iโ€™ll send you the full recipe!

Save this for an easy summer dessert and follow @gina_gibson_cooks for more simple, family-friendly recipes.
Just out here doing my little tasks and calling it Just out here doing my little tasks and calling it a day.

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