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Mango Mojito
No drink puts me in vacation mode quite like a mojito. Light and refreshing, one sip and I’m transported to a white sand beach with palm trees swaying in the breeze. The best part is this getaway in a glass is quite easy to make. Discover the best recipe for making a Mango Mojito for…
Peach Crisp with Pecan Streusel
Sweet, peak season peaches are the essence of summer. A sun-ripened peach eaten fresh is pretty perfect on it’s own and need little to become an amazing dessert. If you ask me summer desserts don’t get much better than luscious peaches topped with a golden streusel flecked with buttery pecans. This Peach Crisp with Pecan…
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…
Welcome to The Casual Foodist!
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