Bacon Bash Challenge: Julianne Tests Recipes From Whole Foods Market

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According to a recent Business Insiders article, Millennials are dining out more than Gen X’ers or Baby Boomers. I am becoming the total product of my generation as I have been super lazy about cooking my own meals.

I find every excuse in the book to not cook, whether it’s the fact that I would be dining alone, it’s too hot, or simply, I CAN’T EVEN.

When our friends at Whole Foods asked me to participate in their Bacon Bash Challenge, I was in a  slight panic. I’m so rusty when it comes to my cooking skills and what if I do something stupid?

Then they told me that I would be using recipes from their site. So most of the stress vanished!

I decided the time has come for me to roll up my sleeves and get back into the kitchen where I belong! (Of course, I mean, where I choose to be… #modernfeministproblems)
There are nearly 4,000 recipes on the Whole Foods website. Plenty of these recipes incorporated bacon. I settled on making the Collard Greens and Bacon English Muffins.

Collard Greens and Bacon English Muffin 

by Whole Foods

Serves 4 (perfect for making breakfasts in advanced)

Ingredients:
  • 8 pieces bacon (I went with Black Forest Bacon)
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch collard greens (about 1/2 pound), ribs removed, leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
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Method:
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Carefully discard all but one tablespoon of the bacon fat and then return the skillet to medium-high heat.
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Add bell peppers and cook, stirring often until golden brown and just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add collard greens and cook, tossing often until just wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes more.
image3Spread yogurt onto English muffins and then pile with greens and bacon slices.
This recipe is so tasty, easy and it totally inspired me to get back in the kitchen! Thanks, Whole Foods! 
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Julianne

Actress and Founder of Girls on Food: I was born and raised in the suburbs of Sacramento, California. I grew up a typical “McDonald’s kid”. I was very picky about what I ate and refused to try new foods. No fun, I know. My Mom started taking me on trips to Europe when I was a teenager and that’s when my palate for finer foods began to develop. Some of my most memorable favorite meals include Veal Bolognese in Rome, Gyros in Athens, Paella in Lisbon and Duck L’Orange in Paris. While this helped me grow out of a fast food phase, I still eat out quite a bit. I know I should be at home cooking, but I love dining out. I started working in restaurants in various front of the house positions at age 15. Since my start, I’ve worked in every casual restaurant setting you can think of: a teriyaki stand, brewery, sushi nightclub, trendy Mexican, family-style Italian, American diner, pizza parlor and even a BLT themed food truck. I can't help but notice that many of the LA food bloggers don't have any sort of background working in a restaurant. A lot of my perspective on food and dining out comes from my years of experience in the biz. Since starting this blog, I have shot appearances on a couple of cooking competition shows as a taster (including MasterChef Junior and another upcoming show). We have also started producing a Youtube Channel. IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2023647/ For this site I contribute content from all over Los Angeles (and the world) to showcase my favorite fine-dining spots, steakhouses, exclusive supper clubs, Hollywood nightlife and our very own #GOFx events, which I plan and coordinate.

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