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Smoked Tri Tip
Looking to amp up your barbecue game but don’t have all day long to hover over a smoker? I’ve got you. Tri tip is a cut of beef that’s tender, juicy and incredibly flavorful and perfectly suited for smoking low and slow. In 2 hours you get a great beefy flavor, a crusty bark and…
Coffee BBQ Sauce
It’s grilling season and nothing completes a backyard feast like a good barbecue sauce. Equal parts, smoky, sweet and spicy this bbq sauce has an unexpected secret ingredient – coffee! Your morning cup of joe adds a layer of richness that will take your barbecue to the next level. This luscious Coffee BBQ Sauce comes…
Hugo Spritz (St. Germain Elderflower Spritz) – A Sparkling Italian Cocktail
Italy has perfected the art of the summer afternoon cocktail, the spritz foremost among them. While I love a good Aperol or limoncello spritz my new favorite summer sip may just be the Hugo spritz. I was first introduced to the Hugo when visiting a friend in the Italian town of Ferrara, where I quickly…
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Easy Mediterranean White Bean Salad
When it’s warm outside the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove, and it’s good to have a few no cook recipes on hand. Loaded with herbs, garden fresh veggies and drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette this white bean salad is light, healthy and delicious. This recipe for Easy Mediterranean…
Limoncello Tiramisu
Bright, sunny days call for bright, sunny desserts and nothing brightens the end of a meal quite like a lemon dessert. Limoncello tiramisu is a citrusy take on an Italian classic, with limoncello soaked ladyfingers layered between clouds of an ethereal limoncello cream. Limoncello Tiramisu is a delicious no-bake dessert that’s both easy and elegant.…
Easy Homemade Pimento Cheese
The south has graced us with a lot of delicious food, perhaps none better than pimento cheese. Creamy and savory with a hint of spice this simple spread is sure to liven up any meal. In less than 10 minutes you can whip up a batch of Homemade Pimento Cheese that would make any southern…
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Hi there, my name is Brianna and here you’ll find recipes inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients as well as flavors discovered on my travels. Read more