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Aperol Spritz

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The Aperol Spritz is a bubbly Italian aperitif with citrus and herbal notes. With 3 ingredients and 3 minutes, this classic cocktail is worth the hype. Bubbly, citrusy, herbal, subtly bitter and lightly sweet, the Aperol Spritz is the most classic bubbly mixed drink of them all. When that glowing sunset-orange that catches late-afternoon light, it literally looks like it belongs on a postcard from a piazza somewhere. This Italian cocktail has been capturing hearts and minds since the 1950’s. If you’re like me, you might have rolled your eyes to the popularity of this drink. But taste one made the right way: it’s absolutely worth the hype. What Is an Aperol Spritz? The Aperol spritz, or Spritz Veneziano , is a classic Italian aperitif: a cocktail meant to wake up the appetite before a meal. The spritz was originally invented in the 1800’s in Italy as a way to water down sparkling wine by mixing water. The version we know today, with its si...
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Mojito Pitcher Recipe

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Make drinks for a crowd with my easy mojito pitcher recipe ! Mint, lime, white rum, and soda water come together for the ultimate big batch summer cocktail. The minty mojito is one of my favorite classic cocktails of all time. But have you ever tried to make more than two mojitos, one after another? It takes far too long to make them to order. So enter: my very favorite mojito pitcher recipe! I made this big batch cocktail for an outdoor dinner, and it’s so much more fun with this party drink in your hand. It’s minty, tangy, bubbly, and every time I drink one I feel that carefree feeling like the last day of school before summer vacation! 5 Star Reader Review “This recipe was a winner! I made it for a girls night my friend was having. Everyone loved it!” -Beth Mojito Pitcher Ingredients The Classic Mojito was invented in  Havana, Cuba , though the exact origin is unknown. Some say it goes all the way back to the 1500...
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Best Grilled Onions

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Here’s the best grilled onions recipe that comes out sweet, smoky, and perfectly charred! All you need are three ingredients and 15 minutes for the easiest grilled side dish of summer. Say hello to one of the best summer side dishes out there: grilled onions! The grill does wonders to this layered vegetable: the flavor turns from spicy to sweet and a little smoky. It becomes a tender and charred version of its former self, and the bright pink color is simply vibrant! When we’re grilling, Alex and I make sure to throw in red onions with a pile of other grilled vegetables because they add incredible flavor. They’re a perfect side to grilled shrimp or burgers : or even as a burger topping! Ingredients You’ll Need Onions and the grill are the perfect pairing! Because they’re are so perfectly suited to grilling, you barely need to season them at all. When Alex first pulled these off of the grill, I kept asking “What did you put o...
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Pistachio Pesto

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This pistachio pesto comes together in 5 minutes flat and delivers a buttery, herby twist on the classic. One food processor, 5 ingredients: inspired by a trip to Sicily! My parents texted me from Sicily raving about a pistachio pesto pasta they ate had on their trip to Italy. So of course the first thing I said was: let’s figure out how to make it! I wasn’t sure how different pistachio pesto would taste from my classic basil pesto recipe , but after making it I found pistachios bring this buttery richness that makes it taste absolutely irresistible. I recently slathered it onto this Skillet Pesto Salmon and honestly, it was one of the best things that’s come out of my kitchen in a while! Here are all my secrets. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Way better than store-bought: Most jarred pesto has a bitter or acidic flavor to me. This pesto tastes incredible! Uses only 1 to 2 handfuls of basil: Some pesto recipes use your entire plant!...
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No Bake Energy Bites

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These no bake energy bites are a wholesome snack that tastes like dessert and takes just 15 minutes to make! They’re made with peanut butter, oats, honey, and a hint of chocolate. There’s nothing better than a snack that tastes like a treat: and this recipe covers both. Try these no bake energy bites! They taste like dessert, but they’re a simple combination of peanut butter, oats and honey. There’s a teeny hint of chocolate thrown in too! To me they’re like store-bought energy bites but way tastier. The homemade version is extraordinarily delicious! Here’s how to make this delicious treat. Why You’ll Love This Recipe No oven required. Just mix, freeze briefly, and roll! They’re done in 15 minutes. Pantry-friendly ingredients. Oats, peanut butter, and honey are likely already on hand. Stores for two weeks. Make a batch and snack all week long. 5 Star Reader Review “Yum! I love these! E...
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