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Green Beans Almondine

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This green beans almondine is bright, buttery, and perfectly crisp-tender with toasted almonds and lemon. An easy, elegant side for holidays or weeknights! Here’s a simple way to dress up fresh green beans as a gourmet side: Green Beans Almondine! If you’re like me, you might first think of a somewhat soggy, bland version of this dish served at wedding buffets. But make it at home, and this dish is brilliant! The beans are bright green and perfectly tender, sautéed in butter with garlic and toasted almonds and finished with a little lemon zest. After one bite, we were singing its praises: then finished off the entire platter. It quickly jumped to the top of my favorite green bean dishes (like this salad and this simple side ). Why You’ll Love This Recipe Fast and easy prep: This recipe takes about 15 minutes, with a cook time of just 5 minutes! Extremely tasty: The beans have a bright green color and are crisp tender, topped with crunchy toasted almonds and zingy lemon...
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Top 10 Triple Sec Drinks

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Looking for Triple Sec drinks ? From the classic Margarita to a bright pink Cosmo, these Triple Sec cocktails star the bright, citrusy flavor of this popular orange liqueur. Got a bottle of Triple Sec on hand? This orange liqueur makes a Margarita a margarita, and turns cranberry juice and vodka into a classic Cosmo . I’ve been mixing Triple Sec drinks for years, and what I love about this liqueur is its versatility. You can add a splash to crowd pleasers like sangria, or mix up a retro classic like the Sidecar. Here are the most popular Triple Sec cocktails I keep coming back to. 10 Popular Triple Sec Cocktails Cosmopolitan The Cosmo is one of the most iconic Triple Sec drinks for a reason: it's gorgeous, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make. It’s got a brilliant  pink color  and tangy flavor. Likely invented in the 1970's, it's gone on to become a modern classic. Ingredients: Vodka or citron vodka, cranberry juice, Triple sec, lemon Get ...
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20 Great Espresso Drinks

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Here’s a guide to the most popular types of espresso drinks and how to make each one at home, from the creamy latte to bold macchiato! I’ve tested every recipe in this list so you can become your own barista. Calling all coffee lovers! Here’s a list of the most popular types of espresso drinks: from the good old latte to the sophisticated cortado. Maybe you’re just looking for a refresher on your coffee drink types . But if you want to make them at home, you can do that too! Below, I’m breaking down all my favorite types of espresso drinks, what makes each one unique, and how to make them all at home. The recipes are part of my Barista Series, where I teach you how to make coffee drinks without the coffee-house price tag! The Best Types of Espresso Drinks (and How to Make Them!) Latte A latte is a coffee drink with espresso, steamed milk and a layer of foam on top. It has ⅓ espresso and 2/3 steamed milk, with a thin layer of foam on top. It's the crowd-...
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