Pizza Day in Brazil
A Brief History of Pizza in Brazil The history of pizza in Brazil is celebrated every year on July 10. Pizza first arrived in Brazil through Italian Immigrants who settled in Sao Paulo City, which is where the first pizzas in the country were made for sale. Traditionally, the most common pizzas were mozzarella and […]
National Fried Chicken Day
Fried Chicken Pickle Tenders Recipe: Renan Lopes Ingredients Marinade 2 lbs Chicken tenders 1.5 C Buttermilk 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt 1/4 C Pickle Juice breading 1.5 C All-Purpose Flour 1.5 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Kosher Salt 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Dill Pickle Seasoning, to taste Method In a bowl, combine salt, tenders, pickle juice, and […]
4th of July Recipes
Brisket Burnt Ends Recipe by renan lopes Ingredients 1 whole Brisket 1/4 Cup Salt, Kosher 1/4 Cup cracked Black Pepper 1 tbsp Granulated Garlic 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Barbecue sauce of choice Mesquite wood chips Method Preheat smoker to 255F. Mix salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic, and rub on the brisket. Smoke […]
Festa Junina
Grilled Cinnamon & Sugar Pineapple Recipe: Renan Lopes Ingredients 1 Pineapple 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Method Peel and core the pineapple, and preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut the peeled pineapple into wedges, coat the pineapple wedges with the dry seasoning […]
Pickle Martini
Pickle Martini Recipe: Natallia Nice Ingredients 2 oz Gin or Vodka (your choice of martini base) 1 oz Pickle Brine ½ oz Extra Dry Vermouth Dill Pickle Seasoning, for rimming the glass Cornichons and Olives, for garnish Method Moisten the rim of a chilled martini glass with a bit of pickle brine. Dip the rim […]
Dia dos Namorados
Brigadeiro Recipe: Renan Lopes Celebrate Dia dos Namorados (Valentine’s Day in Brazil) with Brigadeiros, a smooth, creamy, bite-sized chocolate treat popular in Brazil. Ingredients 1 tb Butter, Unsalted 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 C Cocoa Powder 1 C Chocolate Sprinkles Method In a pot over low heat, melt the butter, sweetened condensed milk, and […]
National Cheese Day
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Recipe: Natallia Nice Ingredients 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/4 Cup Sour Cream A few dashes of Worcestershire Sauce 3 Tbsp Everything Bagel seasoning, plus more for coating Method In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, […]
National Brisket Day
Smokin’ Gochujang Brisket Recipe: Renan Lopes Ingredients Brisket LifeSpice Smokin’ BBQ Signature Seasoning 10 lb Brisket Gochujang sauce 2 tbsp Gochujang 1 Cup Ketchup ¼ Cup Brown Sugar (light or dark) 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup 1 tbsp LifeSpice Smokin’ Signature […]
Chili Tamarind Peach Parfait
Ingredients ½ cup vanilla coconut yogurt 1 ½ tsp Chia Seeds 2 tsp Butter 2 cups Frozen Peaches 1 Tbs Lime Juice 2 Tbs Chili Tamarind Seasoning ¼ cup Sugar Method In a small bowl, stir the chia seeds into the vanilla coconut yogurt. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (or overnight) in the fridge […]
National Hummus Day
Queso Verde Avocado Hummus Recipe: Natallia Nice This deliciously bright dip combines creamy hummus with our zesty, earthy Queso Verde dip for a refreshingly light twist on a classic. Ingredients 1 Can (15 oz.) Chickpeas 3 Avocados 2 Tbsp. Tahini 1 tsp. Garlic Powder LifeSpice Queso Verde Seasoning, to taste Olive Oil, to taste Lime […]