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Cherry and Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn’t love cookies? I love a good old fashioned chocolate chip cookie as much as anyone else but sometimes its fun to change up a classic. Let’s switch up white chocolate for the traditional bittersweet chocolate chips and throw in some sublimely tart dried cherries and sweet dried blueberries while we’re at it. These…
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Blueberry Lime Gin and Tonic
Few cocktails are as refreshing on a warm summer evening as a gin and tonic. The simple combination of herbaceous gin , a twist of lime and topped with the fizz of tonic is a classic for a reason. The only thing that could make a gin and tonic better? Fresh summer blueberries. Fresh and bright,…
Greek Lamb Burgers with Creamy Feta Mint Sauce
I love a good ol’ classic burger just as much as the next person but sometimes I’m craving something a little different. A little bit spicy, a little bit fresh, but still with all the meatiness I like in a good burger these Greek lamb burgers with feta mint sauce are the next best thing…
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Mini Pavlova with Lime Curd and Blueberries
Nothing dazzles quite like a pretty dessert. What if I told you you could make a showstopper confection without needing a lot of advanced technical pastry skills? Let me introduce you to the pavlova. A pavlova is a pillowy meringue filled with something creamy, in this case a smooth and zingy homemade lime curd and…
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One Skillet Caprese Orzo with Shrimp
Tomato and basil may be one of most classic pairings in all of food and made that much better with the addition of mozzarella. Fresh mozzarella, bright tomatoes and herbaceous basil are a delicious combo and the flavors of caprese salad go beyond the appetizer plate. This caprese orzo with shrimp has all the flavors…
Pineapple Mezcal Margarita – A Refreshing Mezcal Cocktail
No drink is more refreshing on a hot summer afternoon than a margarita. Well maybe if we make it a pineapple margarita, and if we just happen to make that pineapple margarita with mezcal? Now we’re talking. This pineapple mezcal cocktail is equal parts smoky and sweet and completely delicious and the perfect sip for…
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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