It’s a chicken wing kind of day in our house!

For one, there’s a showdown happening…a Fantasy Football showdown. More about that later!

If you’ve ever had Bang Bang Shrimp then you know how addicting this sweet and spicy sauce can be!

So as I was pondering what flavor pairing to consider for today’s Game Day Wings it came to me. And the Bang Bang Chicken Wings of Love were born!

This simple flavor packed sauce is smooth and tangy and has only four ingredients:

• Mayonnaise
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sriracha Hot Sauce
• Honey

About the Fantasy Football Showdown. Nick and I have been in the same fantasy football league for years. Inevitably we’d play each other 2-3 times throughout the season with fairly equal head to head results. But never have we met each other in the final championship series….until this year!

This is Final Playoff Week 1 of 2. At the time I started this blog post, Team Take a Hike (that’s me) was a 20 point favorite. I’m now projected to lose by 35 points. I’ll keep you posted on this house divided showdown! It ain’t over til it’s over!

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Quick & Easy 4-Ingredient Bang Bang Sauce

This Quick & Easy 4-Ingredient Bang Bang Sauce will transform a pan of baked chicken wings! And deliver restaurant quality fried shrimp too!

Course Sauce

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce see recipe link in post
• 1 Tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
• 1 Tablespoon honey

Instructions

• Whisk together sauce ingredients. Store in a jar in refrigerator for up to a week.

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Yes, I referenced the holidays. They will be here in no time and this year we’ll be ready! We’ll have a whole line up of appetizers queue’d up and ready to go!

It just so happens this warm & cheesy dip is also game day worthy!

For this oven baked dip think bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed jalapeño popper flavors! Fresh jalapeños, 3 kinds of cheese, bacon-love, and a buttery crisp topping make this dip a fan favorite.

Jalapeño Popper Dip Ingredients

• For the Dip
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 5-6 jalapenos, roasted & diced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy & chopped
• For the Topping
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted

How to Assemble the Dip

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place a rack in a rimmed baking pan lined with aluminum foil
• Arrange bacon slices and jalapenos on rack and bake for 20 minutes (or until bacon is crispy)
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the remaining dip ingredients
• Chop bacon and jalapenos (discard stems and seeds), mix into dip
• Transfer dip to an 8×8 baking dish coated with cooking spray
• In a small bowl, combine Topping ingredients and spread on top of dip
• Bake for 20 minutes
• Garnish with crispy bacon and sliced jalapeno
• Serve with favorite chips or crackers

Recipe Tips

• You can adjust the ‘heat’ on this dip by adding more jalapenos or including the seeds. I used 5 average sized jalapenos (about 4″ long) and discarded the seeds. The result was mild on the heat meter.
• Cooking the bacon in the oven makes for easy cleanup.
• Roasting the jalapenos first mellows them out a bit and adds a nice smoky flavor.

For my college cooking kids, this Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe is right up your alley! You can even assemble it the day before and just pop it in the oven before serving.

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xo Libby

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Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe

This Easy & Delicious Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining and a great addition to your game day spread!

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For the Dip

• 6 slices bacon
• 5-6 jalapenos
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Topping

• 4 Tablespoons butter melted
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free for GF version)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded

To Serve

• garnish with reserved crispy bacon & sliced jalapeno
• serve with favorite chips or crackers

Instructions

For the Dip

• Preheat oven to 400° F. Place a rack in a foil lined rimmed baking sheet. Arrange bacon slices and jalapenos on rack. Bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine remaining Dip ingredients. In a small bowl, combine Topping ingredients.
• Remove bacon and jalapenos from oven. Allow to cool slightly. Dice jalapenos, discarding stem and seeds. Chop bacon, reserving 2 Tablespoons for garnish. Add remaining bacon and diced jalapeno to dip. Transfer mixture to an 8×8 baking dish. Spread topping over dip. Bake for 20 minutes.
• Garnish with sliced jalapeno and crispy bacon. Serve warm from oven with favorite chips or crackers.

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Welcome to this week’s edition of College Cooking! Recipes that our (over 21 aged) college kids will love to recreate and eat!

It all started with a TikTok video early this yesterday morning. Not my video. It was from ChefClub. It was one of those videos where you watch entirely too long, knowing full well it’s not going to end well. And it didn’t. But the concept stuck!

The guy in the video poured Jack Daniel’s whiskey into muffin tin cups, topped them with water and froze them.

It’s this next part that stuck.

Once frozen he popped out the whiskey ice cubes and pressed them into the center of burger patties. As he grilled the burgers on the flat top, the ice melted creating steam….which on its own is an acceptable cooking method.

I had to know.

I was the first one through the door at the liquor store – sure, it felt a little strange walking out with a bottle of JD at 9:00 am. Hey, girl on a mission!

Let’s talk Whiskey for a minute. Or is it Whisky? I kept second guessing myself on the spelling so I looked it up. Apparently the spelling of said grain spirit is entirely based on the country of origin. If it’s made in Ireland or the USA it’s Whiskey we an ‘e’. If it’s distilled in Canada, Scotland or Japan drop that ‘e’ and pour yourself a glass of Whisky!

A whiskey infused burger sounded pretty darn good, but I couldn’t get my head around infusing with water. So this is where I changed the ChefClub method and I used Coke instead. Jack Daniel’s Whiskey & Coke. A well documented finely matched pair.

The Preparation

I decided to prepare these Ultimate Jack & Coke Bacon Cheeseburgers two ways. One closely resembling the video I fell pray to. A whiskey ice cubed pressed into the raw burger patty then pan grilled.

The other, a bit more conventional but with the same flavor profile. Add the whiskey & coke directly to the ground beef, then make into patties and pan grill.

The Results

I topped our burgers with Caramelized Onions, Smoked Gouda cheese, Million Dollar Bacon, and Whiskey Mayo.

Here are the results!

Both burgers were very juicy and the toppings were perfectly matched. However, according to our highly skilled taste-testers the burgers with the Jack Daniel’s & Coke put right into the ground beef had a superior flavor profile.

So in the end, while making Jack & Coke ice cubes was fun and certainly grabbed my attention, they are not necessary.

These burgers are really good. A perfect addition to any Game Day spread!

The gentle whiskey aroma is front and center, some from the burger and some from the whiskey mayo. The caramelized onions add a wonderful layer of flavor, as does the smoky gruyere cheese. And let us not forget the million dollar bacon. Baby!

I even made a gluten free version using our new favorite sweet potato ‘buns’.

I hope you’ll give this recipe a try. I’d love for you to share your feedback in the comments below!

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All my best,
xo Libby

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The Ultimate Jack & Coke Bacon Cheeseburger

According to our highly skilled taste-testers the burgers with the Jack Daniel's & Coke put right into the ground beef had a superior flavor profile and paired perfectly with the toppings.

Course Burger

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Caramelized Onions & Million Dollar Bacon 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For the Burgers

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 Tablespoons Jack Daniel's Whiskey can sub coke
• 2 Tablespoons Coke
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon butter for pan frying

For the Whiskey Mayo

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon ketchup
• 1 Tablespoon Jack Daniel's Whiskey can sub coke

For the Toppings

• 4 burger buns lightly toasted
• 1/2 cup caramelized onions (1 large sweet onion) see recipe link in post
• 3 ounces smoked gruyere cheese shredded
• 4 strips Million Dollar Bacon see recipe link in post

Instructions

For the Burgers

• Combine burger ingredients (except butter) and form into 4 bun sized patties. Pan fry in butter until deeply caramelized on each side.

  Note: When pan frying or frying on a flat top grill I like to add a little water to the hot pan and cover the burgers at the end to let them steam a bit.
• Top with caramelized onion and shredded gruyere cheese. Cook to desired doneness.

To Build the Burgers

• Lightly toast the burger buns. Whisk together whiskey mayo ingredients. Slather a spoonful on bottom side of each burger bun. Top with cooked burger with onions and cheese. Finish with a slice of million dollar bacon and top bun.

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If you’re like me, you are hanging on to every bit of summer. I wanted to make a coleslaw recipe that sings of summer. Bright, cheerful, and refreshing.

I also wanted to make a Jerk Turkey Burger and knew this would pair perfectly.

It’s a Win-Win!

You need a rainbow of colors for this Caribbean inspired coleslaw! With that comes a wonderful variety of textures and bright flavors.

You can mix and match the ingredients you include in this slaw. I knew I wanted to include mango to give it the Caribbean vibe. I also wanted the crunch that shredded carrots deliver.

The Caribbean Coleslaw Ingredients

• Green cabbage
• Purple cabbage
• Red bell pepper
• Mango
• Shredded carrots
• Jalapeno

For the Citrus Dressing I used mayonnaise as my base. You could certainly go with a more tangy vinegar based dressing. The fresh orange juice really adds the citrus pop.

The Citrus Dressing Ingredients

• Mayonnaise
• Apple cider vinegar
• Orange juice
• Dash of hot sauce
• Salt & pepper

This citrus dressing is light with bright bursts of orange flavor. You can adjust the hot sauce to give it a little kick.

This is meant to be a quick & easy slaw. Nothing fancy, but really pretty with the rainbow of colors.

The Method

• Shred or fine dice ingredients
• Toss with dressing
• Serve

Because sometimes simple is all you need!

Whether you’re topping your Jerk Turkey Burger or Pulled Pork Sandwich, a good coleslaw recipe can be a game-changer!

Here are some of our other coleslaw recipes you might enjoy!

• Apple Fennel Slaw {with Orange Cumin Dressing}
• Classic Coleslaw
• Sesame Brussels Sprout Slaw

Are there recipes that remind you of a favorite vacation that you’d like to see us recreate? I’d love for you to comment below. Your feedback is so important to me (and keeps the recipe love fresh).

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing

Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw with Citrus Dressing is bursting with bright tropical flavors.

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For the Coleslaw

• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup julienned red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced mango
• 1 small jalapeno, diced

For the Dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons orange juice
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Combine all coleslaw ingredients in a bowl. Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl then pour desired amount over coleslaw.

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We’ve taken classic Mexican street corn and cut it off the cob. Because scooping corn chips through creamy fresh grilled corn that’s bursting with chili and lime flavors …is FUN!!

Each week our local Farmers Market blossoms with new fresh produce and gorgeous flowers. The first week was beets, carrots, cucumbers, broccolini, and peaches.

By the second week we added potatoes, green beans, and sweet corn on the cob.

We bought and grilled more corn than we could eat, it came down to Corn Chowder or a nice crisp flavorful corn dip. With the temps in the 90s, this dip recipe was born and you’ll love it.

I took all the same flavor profiles that you would slather on corn on the cob to make Elote. Elote, also known as Mexican street corn, means corncob or ‘ear of corn’ in Spanish and is traditionally served slathered with a mixture of mayonnaise, crema, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, lime juice and crumbled Cotija cheese.

For our this recipe I also added fine diced jalapeño and green onion. I served this dip at room temperature but it’s delicious oven warmed as well.

I’m certain my family is silently cheering right now. Witnessing me eat an ear of corn is not a pretty sight! Let’s just say I’m enthusiastic in my approach and committed until the end. So this Mexican Street Corn Dip has now become a family favorite. It sings of summer with fresh bright flavors like chili and lime, and delivers a delicious creamy corn crunch!

I’d love for you to comment below. Don’t forget to follow us @LemonyThyme on Instagram and Facebook!

All my best,
xo Libby

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Mexican Street Corn Dip

This Mexican Street Corn Dip has now become a family favorite. It sings of summer with fresh bright flavors like chili and lime, and delivers a delicious creamy corn crunch!

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 4 ears corn on the cob shucked and grilled until lightly charred
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons crema or sour cream
• 1/4 cup Cotija Mexican crumbling cheese
• 1 lime juiced
• 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped
• 1 small jalapeño fine diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 scallion thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (we used Tajin chili lime seasoning) or more to taste
• salt & pepper taste
• fresh cilantro & cotjita cheese for garnish

Instructions

• Grill corn on the cob until lightly charred. Remove kernels from the cobs. Whisk together remaining ingredient, add in corn kernels and stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese for garnish. Serve at room temperature with favorite chips or crackers. To serve warm, place in a greased oven proof dish and bake at 325° F. for 15 minutes.

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In Hawaii the plate lunch is their most popular dish. Yes, the poke bowl is a close competitor, but every road side stand, food truck, and hole-in-the-wall restaurant offers a plate lunch.

Classically your ‘plate’ will include a protein, then they add two scoops of white rice and a generous serving of this macaroni salad.

It’s a carb lovers dream!

Elbow macaroni, finely shredded carrot, a little shredded white onion, and thinly sliced green onion all tossed in a mayonnaise dressing.

This Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad is Simply Delicious. It’s creamy, simple and satisfying!

The dressing is where the flavor builds by combining mayonnaise with milk, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt & pepper.

It’s ever so slightly sweet with a gentle tang. It’s just really good macaroni salad that pairs perfectly with our Kalua Pork Meatball Sliders!

I’ll leave you with a couple of my favorite Hawaii pictures to get you in the mood :).

• A killer hike in Waimea Canyon State Park.
• Wailua Falls – made famous in the opening scene of Fantasy Island
• Hawaiian Gold Tree
• The view from the top of Diamond Head State Park
• Nā Pali Coast (from a helicopter)

Are there recipes that remind you of a favorite vacation that you’d like to see us recreate? I’d love for you to comment below. Your feedback is so important to me (and keeps the recipe love fresh).

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is simple and satisfying with a delicious mayonnaise dressing. You can easily double this recipe.

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For the Salad Dressing

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Macaroni Salad

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup carrot finely grated
• 1 Tablespoon onion grated
• 2 scallion thinly sliced

Instructions

For the Salad Dressing

• Whisk together dressing ingredients. Makes 2 cups.

For the Macaroni Salad

• Prepare the pasta accoring to package instructions, drain and allow to cool to room temperature. Toss cooked macaroni with shredded carrot, onion, and green onion. Pour 1 1/2 cups of dressing over pasta mixture and stir to fully coat. Reserve 1/2 cup of dressing to add just before serving as pasta will absorb some as it sits.

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Everything we love about a Crab Cake rolled into bite-sized nuggets. A perfect little appetizer or addition to your party spreads or grazing boards.

Jumbo lump crabmeat is an investment, one to be treasured. Which is precisely why I choose minimal ingredients to pair with the succulent meat. Breadcrumbs and mayonnaise act as a binder, while a few spices bring a little kick. We finish with a sprinkling of fresh snipped chives.

How to Make Crab Cake Balls

These appetizers have just a few ingredients – lump crab, bread or cracker crumbs, chives, cajun seasoning, dry yellow mustard and mayonnaise as a binder.

Pan browned in a little butter and served with a side of Homemade Remoulade Sauce.

These crab stuffed nuggets take me back to sunny beach vacations, where fresh seafood is abundant. There’s something about the salty air, toes in the sand, warm breezes that makes us crave these delicacies of the sea.

Here are a few of my favorite seafood appetizers.

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon

Bang Bang Shrimp

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Are there recipes that remind you of a favorite vacation that you’d like to see us recreate? I’d love for you to comment below. Your feedback is so important to me (and keeps the recipe love fresh).

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xo Libby

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Crab Cake Balls

Everything we love about a Crab Cake rolled into bite-sized nuggets. A perfect little appetizer or addition to your party spreads or grazing boards.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Seafood

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lump crabmeat
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (GF for Gluten Free version)
• 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh chives
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dry yellow mustard
• 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons butter for pan frying
• Remoulade Sauce see recipe link in post

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients. Form into 1-inch balls. Gently pan brown in melted butter over medium heat until golden on all sides. Serve with Remoulade sauce.

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I’m certain every “authentic” Remoulade Sauce is slightly different.

Mayonnaise is the primary ingredient in this flavorful kicked up condiment. It’s believed that remoulade sauce originated in France and is derived from the word ramolas which means horseradish. One of the key flavor components in this mayonnaise based sauce.

My husband is from New Orleans and he’s certain this Louisiana version pairs perfectly with his favorite Shrimp Po’ Boys.

There is also a French version of remoulade which is very similar but often includes anchovy paste in place of creole mustard.

Comeback Sauce is also a kind of mayonnaise based remoulade but typically includes ketchup in place of hot sauce.

Since we’re talking about sauces – check out these Homemade Fry Sauce recipes. There’s nothing like dunking crispy oven fries into a trio of sauces!

We made this sauce to go with our Crab Cake Balls. Trust me you’ll want to dunk these delightful nuggets into this punchy sauce! We also serve remoulade sauce with our Classic Crab Cakes and Fried Shrimp Po’Boys.

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Homemade Remoulade Sauce

This slightly spicy, super creamy Remoulade Sauce is the perfect pairing for crab cakes, fried fish or shrimp, po' boys, or even fried pickles

Course Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon dill relish
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Chill.

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My kid first introduced me to Vietnamese fare. 

Pho.  Coffee.  Bakeries.  And Banh Mi.  Each worthy of their own post. 

Our Vietnamese Beef Pho post continues to be one of my favorites. 

Vietnamese Iced Coffee was incorporated into a great day spent with one of my favorite peeps, as we explored various iced coffees. 

Shelby and I set out on Chinese New Year a couple years back, we headed to Buford Highway, an Asian infusion corridor just outside the hustle and bustle that is Atlanta.

We celebrated with Dim Sum at Canton House.  Then began the slow crawl up the corridor, making our way to Asian Square.  Home to Shelby’s favorite Pho spot, Banh Mi joint, and Vietnamese Bakery.

The Pickles

A signature ingredient in a Banh Mi Sandwich is pickled carrot and daikon radish. 

I added thinly sliced jalapeno to the mix, with a quick refrigerator pickle marinade.  1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 Tbl. sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt.  We went overnight, but in as little as 30 minutes you can infuse pickle flavor.

The Protein

The protein in Banh Mi Sandwiches varies greatly.  I’m not certain there are signature choices, instead a chance to make them your own.  For ours, think chicken burgers or better yet, kicked up chicken meatloaf.

Fresh ground chicken, scallion, red onion, cilantro, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and kosher salt.  Form into patties or meatballs (we did both, Banh Mi Bites were like a party in your mouth).

The Fresh Herbs & Mayo

Fresh herbs elevate any dish, but in these sandwiches, they bring one more layer of freshness.  Cilantro is classic, however basil and mint pair perfectly as well.  Don’t be shy, pile on the herbs.

Then there is the spicy mayo.  I infused our mayo with soy sauce, sriracha hot sauce, sesame oil and fish sauce.  It had a mild kick and smooth finish.

On this day, I introduce the Vietnamese Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich to the pages of Lemony Thyme.  This savory sandwich has so much flavor with the juicy chicken, the punchy pickles and fresh herbs and the sweet and spicy mayo. I made a few extra Banh Mi Bites to hold us over while I pictured the sandwich.

Are there recipes that remind you of a favorite vacation that you’d like to see us recreate? I’d love for you to comment below. Your feedback is so important to me (and keeps the recipe love fresh).

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Vietnamese Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich

This savory sandwich has so much flavor with the juicy chicken, the punchy pickles and fresh herbs and the sweet and spicy mayo.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For pickled veggies…

• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbl. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 carrot julienned or spiralized
• 1 daikon radish julienned or spiralized
• 1 jalapeno thinly sliced

For chicken burger…

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1 scallion thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup fine diced red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 Tbl. sesame oil
• 1 Tbl. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

For spicy mayo…

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbl. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. fish sauce optional

For Banh Mi Sandwich…

• 1 long baguette about 24-inches
• 2 cups fresh herbs cilantro, basil, mint

Instructions

For the pickled veggies…

• In a small glass bowl, whish together vinegar, sugar and salt. Add in prepared veggies and refrigerate a minimum of 30 minutes or up to two days ahead.

For the chicken burger…

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until just combined. Do not overwork. Form into 4 patties or 1-inch meatballs. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees. (Meatballs will require less cooking time, check after 15 minutes).

For the spicy mayo…

• While the burgers cook, combine mayonnaise ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate.

To serve…

• Slice baguette into fourths, then cut each piece in half. Spread insides with spicy mayo. Layer fresh herbs and pickled veggies, then top with burger. Add additional herbs and pickled veggies.

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A packet of onion soup mix, a tub of sour cream, and a big bag of ruffled potato chips and we were in dip heaven.

Just think how far the dip world has come, evolved if you will.

On one hand you could say not a lot has changed. I was just texting with a friend. He shared a picture of the smoked deviled eggs he made for the big game.

SMOKED DEVILED EGGS!!!

Hello Mister! After I got done oogling the egg picture I asked what else he was serving. He shared it was the only day he was allowed to have chop dip. Chop Dip?!! I had to know….

Point being, with all the fancy dip recipes out there it’s hard to beat a good Chip Dip. This French Onion Dip takes a little longer than opening the pack of powdered onion soup mix. But if you can make the caramelized onions in advance, you can complete this recipe in mere minutes.

Two thing you need to know about making caramelized onions is it takes a TON to yield a decent cooked portion and it takes patience. I have a post on this process here.

So while I have a soft spot for Hot Party Dips (and a rather nice collection) there’s something nostalgic about a good Chip Dip!

No matter what you’re drinking or your favorite dipping vessel, you’re going to want to make this French Onion Dip for your next Game Day or family gathering!

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French Onion Dip

No matter what you're drinking or your favorite dipping vessel, you're going to want to make this French Onion Dip for your next Game Day or family gathering!

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 2 large sweet yellow onions small diced
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste
• fresh snipped chives for garnish

Instructions

• Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and saute for 15 minutes, stirring just a couple times. Then reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until onions become a beautiful deep brown color, about 25-30 more minutes.
• Remove onions from heat, add the vinegar and stir to combine. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer onion mixture to a bowl. Add the honey, mustard, mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir to combine. Season with salt & freshly cracked pepper. Garnish with snipped fresh chives.
• Serve with favorite chips and veggie sticks.

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