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Strawberry Mint Bourbon Smash
Memorial Day weekend usually marks the unofficial start of summer. Three months of backyard barbecues, pool parties, al fresco brunches and outdoor get togethers with friends. This strawberry mint bourbon smash is the perfect cocktail for the summer. A little bit boozy (but not too boozy), a little bit sweet and a little bit fizzy;…
Whole Wheat Strawberry Buttermilk Muffins
May is prime strawberry season here in Virginia Beach and whether I head out to the farm and pick my own or pick up a quart at the farmers’ market you can bet strawberries will be making their way into just about everything. I love baking with berries of any kind throughout the summer and…
Roasted Tomato and Green Onion Salsa
Who doesn’t love salsa? I don’t know about you guys, but when it comes to chips and salsa my natural “I’m full” mechanism is non existent. Sure, I’ve got plenty of jarred salsas in my pantry that are tasty but during my travels to Mexico I discovered that salsa made from scratch is on a…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
I don’t know about you but when the weekend rolls around there’s a good chance there’s a batch of pancakes being whipped up in my kitchen. Add in some lemon zest and ricotta and these pancakes are extra without the extra effort. Perfect for whether you want a lazy morning in your pajamas or having…
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Skillet with Sausage
There are days when all I want is a meal that makes me feel all warm and cozy, but I also want something that’s healthy. This cheesy cauliflower rice skillet with Italian sausage checks all the boxes. Tons of veggies? Check. Spicy Italian chicken sausage for a bit of a kick? Now we’re talking. Top…
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Chocolate Swirled Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies, I absolutely love them. They are just the right amount of everything. Just fancy enough, just sweet enough and pretty easy to make. Oh, and if you add a swirl of dark chocolate on top? Divine. These meringue cookies are also the perfect sweet to make for anyone who needs a gluten-free treat. Let’s take…
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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