SEARCH BY CATEGORY
Popular Recipes
Recent Posts
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…
Continue Reading Pineapple Mezcal Margarita – A Refreshing Mezcal Cocktail
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…
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