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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…
Mango Coconut Popsicles
There’s no denying it, summer is in full swing. Hot, hazy days spent on the beach or lounging poolside as a respite from the summer sun; it’s these days that have me longing for a frozen treat. Ever since my days as a kid spent chasing after the neighborhood ice cream truck I’ve always loved…
Carne Asada
One of my favorite parts of visiting Mexico was wandering through the markets with the sights, smells and tastes of amazing food at every turn. Abuelas teaching grandchildren how to make homemade tortillas and tlayudas, produce in every imaginable color and carne asada sizzling away on the grill to be immediately served as a taco…
Honey Ice Cream with Pistaschios
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come summer (and really all year long, if I’m being honest ) ice cream is one of my most favorite desserts. Honey ice cream with pistachios has everything I love when it comes to dessert; sweet and delicately floral from the honey with crunchy bits…
Carrot Mint Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
In my opinion carrots are one of the most underrated veggies. Too often carrots are relegated to the lunch box or dip tray but with just a little bit of love carrots can be spectacular. This carrot mint salad is easy to make and and easy to make ahead making a perfect side dish for…
Welcome to The Casual Foodist!
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