Picklefest!
Pickles are really having a day, y’all. I’m glad I finally got fully on board the Pickle Train in the last several years so I can relish (ha) in this moment. Last night’s dinner was really a pickle extravaganza. For the meal, I made a couple recipes from @jodimmoreno’s new book, Simple Pleasures. First, pickle-brined chicken— juicy and absolutely delicious, and super easy to make. Second, pickle potato salad with peperoncini and crispy prosciutto. Oh. My. Goodness. Both of these dishes were outstanding and I’ll be making them again.
Greenfire
I love a good spicy margarita (I do live in Texas, after all). This marg riff is as delicious as it is vibrant. And no, it doesn’t taste like Mountain Dew though you could easily fool me!
Manda Lavanda
Happy National Margarita Day! As if you needed an excuse to drink a margarita on Taco Tuesday... but if you are looking for a reason, here is a smoky, floral margarita that is definitely not your classic option. First, it brings in a floral-forward gin. I know this may upset some of the margarita purists out there, but it's certainly not the first cocktail to bring these two spirits together. Those floral notes are rounded out with Bitter Bianco, a less bitter, more floral, and much less red Campari. The touch of citrus here plays well with the Cointreau and keeps the juniper in check as a nice subtle background note.