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Limoncello Spritz – Refreshing Italian Lemon Cocktail
Few places have mastered the art of the simple cocktail quite like Italy. Aperitivo, or a light drink before dinner, is a treasured custom throughout Italy where relaxation and conversation over a glass of wine or a cocktail is a great way to unwind after a busy day. Citrusy and bubbly, this Limoncello Spritz is…
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Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup
Flavored simple syrup is a great way to enhance your favorite drinks and desserts and making simple syrup at home couldn’t be easier. Floral and herbaceous, lavender is one of my favorite simple syrups to make and elevates up everything from my morning cup of coffee to some of my favorite classic cocktails. With just three…
Strawberry Dutch Baby Pancake
The best weekend brunch recipes are ones that are impressive in flavor and looks but quite simple to make and Dutch baby pancakes fit that bill. Take an easy batter that comes together in a snap, pop it in the oven until its golden and puffy and fill it with loads of fresh strawberries and…
Homemade Limoncello Recipe
Few things transport me to the coast of Italy quite like a sip of limoncello. Sitting in a cliffside trattoria overlooking the Mediterranean, the air perfumed with salt and citrus and a glass of chilled limoncello is the definition of la dolce vita. Since I can’t vacation in Italy nearly as often as I’d like…
Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
Risotto is one of those dishes that seems extra fancy and fussy but really is pretty simple. When spring rolls around I buy all that beautiful asparagus and put it in everything and this risotto is no different. Add in some shrimp and you’ve got a fantastic dinner any night of the week. This risotto…
Homemade Guajillo Chile Sauce (Instant Pot and Traditional Methods)
Every good cook needs an arsenal of secret ingredients, just a little something that makes other dishes better. For me one of those secret ingredients is homemade guajillo chile sauce. Smokey, earthy and a little tangy I always have a batch of this guajillo sauce on hand to give an extra depth of flavor to…
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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