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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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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
Few things make a party quite like a batch of bbq chicken wings. Forget cold, soggy takeout wings; whipping up barbecue chicken wings at home is insanely easy to do right in your own oven. One simple ingredient ensures these wings turn out crispy before brushing on your favorite bbq sauce. Discover this recipe for…
Easy Brine for Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are hands down one of the most popular party foods. Affordable, tasty and can feed a crowd there are endless reasons to love chicken wings. One way to make wings even better? Brining them. Whether you bake, fry or grill them brining chicken wings takes them from good to great. Discover this Easy…
Israeli Pearl Couscous with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Israeli couscous is a unique side dish that’s easy to make and comes together in minutes. Toasty and chewy Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a great vegetarian side dish that also pairs well with chicken, lamb, seafood or steak. Easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for any gourmet dinner this…
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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