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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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Peach Dutch Baby
No other fruit denotes summer in the south quite like a juicy, ripe peach. Orchards hang heavy with fruit in every shade of blush and roadside stands and farmer’s markets overflow with bushels for a few short weeks. Peaches are quite perfect eaten on their own but they find their way into countless recipes and…
Tabbouleh with Preserved Lemon
Fresh, light, herbaceous and bright,tabbouleh is one of my favorite salads. Whether you enjoy tabbouleh as a light lunch or serve it as a side with grilled chicken kabobs there’s a reason tabbouleh is loved throughout the Mediterannean. Salty and citrusy, preserved lemons bring another layer of depth and dimension to tabbouleh that I absolutely…
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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