I know this seems strange, but run - don’t walk to try this. Surprising and fun, the idea now has my mind spinning for all the different ways this technique can be used. I served this herbed labneh with warm bread meant for mopping and the contrast of the cold tomato ice and the warm bread was perfection.

Cold, creamy, garlicky, bright, herby — this sauce brings it all. It is the perfect way to elevate grilled meat or veggies to the “next level”. Level Up!

This has been what I have been eating this summer. It’s a real stretch to call this a recipe, more just a reminder that this is possible and delicious.

Feel free to use this sauce on just about anything — the options are endless. An awesome way to add contrast to any meal — creamy and citrusy with a kick.

Oh golly, I grow tons of eggplants just to make this recipe. Not even joking. This is something that I make throughout the summer, and put any extra into the freezer to bring out in the winter. It is one of my favorite dips and I’ll often be caught standing in front of the fridge just eating this with a spoon.

High quality olive oil and balsamic will make a world of difference here. Bring out the good stuff.

I think of aioli as the spicier older sister to mayonnaise. Anywhere you would use mayonnaise, you can use aioli. And in my humble opinion, without any regret for the swap.