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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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Avocado Lime Crema
In my opinion a tasty sauce is what makes a meal great. Even better is when that sauce is easy to make, made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store and doesn’t even require any cooking. Avocado lime crema is creamy and bright and is great as condiment for everything from steaks to…
Charro Beans (Cowboy Style Pinto Beans) – Instant Pot and Stovetop Methods
Charro beans, or cowboy style pinto beans, are a great side dish for barbecue and Mexican food. While using canned beans is easy the flavor and texture with making pinto beans from scratch is well worth the little bit of extra effort. These charro beans are smoky, savory and usually proclaimed ” the best beans…
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Texas Ranch Water – A Refreshing Tequila Cocktail
When it comes to cocktails sometimes simplicity is best and that’s certainly the case when it comes to ranch water. This drink is a classic in West Texas and is gaining popularity throughout bars (and social media) throughout the rest of the country. Citrusy and refreshing; it’s no surprise that ranch water has become popular…
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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