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Gibraltar Coffee

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Gibraltar coffee is a rich espresso drink made with equal parts espresso and steamed milk: similar to a cortado, but served in an iconic glass! Here’s how to make it at home. Love a perfectly balanced espresso drink? Ty the Gibraltar! The ever popular latte is a luxurious treat, with its microfoam bubbles and foamy topping. But in my opinion as a coffee drink expert, the Gibraltar is even more deliciously satisfying. This drink uses equal parts espresso and steamed milk, which makes a perfect ideal balance of robust and creamy. This Spanish coffee drink is intensely smooth and made for sipping: I love ordering it (and its cousin drink the Cortado ) at coffee shops. Here’s more about it and how to make it at home! What’s Gibraltar Coffee? The Gibraltar is an espresso drink made with equal parts espresso and steamed milk, also known as as a Cortado . It’s Spanish in origin: “cortado” means “cut” in Spanish, indicating that the espresso is cut with th...
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Whiskey Ginger

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The Whiskey Ginger is an easy cocktail that’s so refreshing! Whiskey and ginger ale is a classic combination: use any type you have on hand. Here’s a classic combination that makes one of the easiest cocktails you’ll make: the Whiskey Ginger! Whiskey and ginger ale are the perfect pair: the spicy notes of the liquor meld into the subtle sweet and bubbly notes of the ale. Add a squeeze of lime and a big ice cube, and you’re in business! I’m a big fan of ginger ale cocktails and ginger beer cocktails because of the spicy, subtly herbaceous flavor. You can make this drink with either one: it’s typically made with ginger ale, though I personally like it better with ginger beer because the flavor is even more intense! What’s a Whiskey Ginger? The Whiskey Ginger is another name for mixing whiskey and ginger ale. It’s essentially the same as a Whiskey Highball , a classic cocktail born in the early 1900’s. A highba...
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Smoked Trout Salad Recipe

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This canned smoked trout salad recipe is creamy, smoky, and loaded with fresh herbs, ready in 5 minutes with no cooking required! It’s perfect on toast, over quinoa, or in a grain bowl. I’m a cookbook author who has written thousands of recipes, but at 5:00 pm I still feel like I’m constantly wondering, “What’s something easy I can make for dinner?” My new solution: tinned fish. Specifically: canned smoked trout. Yes, I realize “tinned fish” can be polarizing, but’s having a moment right now on Tik Tok and for good reason. It’s shelf-stable, high in protein and omega-3s, and when you make it in this salad: it’s also very delicious . Smoked salmon has always been one of my favorite foods (my family is Norwegian and I grew up in Minnesota, so it was never a weird thing). Smoked trout, it turns out, is just as good (or better?) and this five-minute salad is proof! Why You’ll Love This Recipe 5 minutes, zero cooking...
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Blue Margarita

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This blue margarita recipe uses Blue Curaçao liqueur for a bright spin on this classic cocktail with sweet-tart citrus flavor! It’s stunning, simple, and ready in 5 minutes. Here’s a bright-colored margarita that I’m personally enamored with: the Blue Margarita. As a certified mixologist and unabashed fan of blue drinks , this spin on the classic is one of my favorites! This margarita looks like the Caribbean because of Blue Curacao liqueur, an orange liqueur that’s been manufactured on the island of Curacao since 1896. It gives this drink an infusion of citrusy flavor that pairs perfectly with tequila and lime, in my opinion. Ingredients in a Blue Margarita The margarita is one of the most popular  classic cocktails  in history. It was invented in Mexico in the 1930’s and has stood the test of time. For my classic margarita I use the International Bartender Association’s  IBA official cocktails definition: just tequila, Cointreau ...
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Chive Cream Cheese

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This homemade chive cream cheese is ready in just 5 minutes and so much tastier than anything you’ll find at the store! Mix up a batch to schmear on bagels or sandwiches, or as a dip for crackers and veggies. To me, there’s nothing more satisfying than sinking your teeth into a soft, chewy bagel topped with a luscious cream cheese schmear. So here’s a fun way to enjoy try this homemade chive cream cheese! This recipe brings the intense freshness of this bright green herb to the forefront, pairing it with garlic and onion for a super savory spread. I love it for lunches throughout the week, or it’s so much fun to use as on a bagel brunch board for a party. Here’s what to do! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ready in 5 minutes with just a few simple ingredients Fresh, vibrant flavor: using real chives brings a flavor store-bought can’t match So versatile : use it on bagels, sandwiches, dips, and more Key ...
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