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Passion Fruit Mojito – Easy Tropical Cocktail
Few cocktails take you to a to a tropical state of mind quite like a mojito. Light, refreshing and not too strong a mojito is basically a vacation in a glass. One sip and I’m transported to a place where palm trees fringe white sand beaches, bathing suits are the outfit of the day and…
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Pasta with Creamy Pesto Corn Sauce and Tomatoes
Fresh corn is by far one of my favorite vegetables of summer. While I love it right off the cob corn can also become a luscious velvety pasta sauce without one bit of cream or flour to be found. Add in some fragrant pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes and you’ve got a pasta dinner that’s…
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White Port and Tonic (Porto Tonico) – A Delightful Portuguese Cocktail
Nothing pleases me more than a cocktail that’s unexpected that also happens to be quite simple, and a white port and tonic fits that bill. Sweet Portuguese wine is perfectly complimented by slightly tart and bubbly tonic and instantly transports me to a sun swept terrace in Lisbon. Discover how easy and utterly delicious this…
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Esquites – Creamy Mexican Corn Salad
I’m all about quick and easy side dishes, especially in the summer. Enter esquites, or creamy Mexican corn salad. Creamy, spicy, herbaceous and sweet esquites has a bit of everything and is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Mexican night or barbecue this Creamy Corn Mexican Salad is sure to be a hit. The…
Zucchini Puff Pastry Tart with Pesto Ricotta
If it’s summer then it must be zucchini season, and luckily for me there are a zillion ways to enjoy them. One of my favorites is layering thinly sliced zucchini over buttery puff pastry with a creamy ricotta spread flecked with pesto. Great as an appetizer or paired with a salad for a light meal…
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Lime Crema
Few things are as tasty as a juicy steak and things get even better when it’s with a creamy avocado sauce. Skirt steak is affordable, grills up quickly and is insanely delicious. Pair that skirt steak with the freshness of avocado and you’ve got an easy, yet impressive dinner that’s ready in less than 20…
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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