Peach Jalapeno Salsa

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Juicy fresh peaches are matched up with spicy jalapenos, fragrant red onions, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime in this utterly irresistible peach salsa. I guarantee you can’t stop at one bite of this beautiful dip!

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Peach Salsa

What can you serve this peach salsa with? I think it’s more of a question of what it doesn’t go with.

I could polish off an entire batch of this by myself with a bag of chips (or even by the spoonful), but that’s not all it’s good for.

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Spoon it over Pulled Pork Tacos or Sweet and Tangy Pulled Pork on sliders for some serious wow factor. Serve grilled or air-fried salmon over a bed of peach jalapeno salsa.

Or -and this may sound crazy at first, but stick with me- try it scooped over a little of The Best (and Easiest) Ice Cream You’ll Ever Make for a sweet and savory end to a summer meal.

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Greek Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

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Greek Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

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Orzo pasta salad made with all the traditional Greek flavors you love and is a super easy side dish that you can make ahead of time for your next potluck!

Juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, red onions, roasted chickpeas and black olives all coated in a homemade salad dressing made with fresh lemon juice. This pasta salad is so bright and fresh!

We have a traditional Greek pasta salad on the blog, but I’m pretty obsessed with this orzo version. Just like I’m obsessed with our lemon orzo with parmesan and peas! Orzo is just so fun and so versatile!

What is Orzo?

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that can be traditionally prepared as pasta or cooked and served in much the same way as rice.

Ingredients Needed to Make Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

In most grocery stores, you walk in and you’re in the produce section. So grab a few plastic produce bags and knock off half this list right there:

Chickpeas

  • Chickpeas: roasting chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, adds a great crunchy texture to the salad and is high in plant-based protein
  • Olive Oil: helps roast the chickpeas
  • Cumin: adds flavor
  • Smoked Paprika: adds flavor and smokiness
  • Salt: adds flavor

Dressing

  • Olive Oil: the base of the dressing, extra virgin olive oil is preferred
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Red Wine Vinegar: adds acid and tanginess to the dressing
  • Lemon Zest and Juice: adds freshness, acidity and flavor
  • Dijon Mustard: adds zesty flavor and acts as an emulsifier for the oil and vinegar
  • Oregano: fresh is highly recommended but if you want to use dried oregano, go with 1 teaspoon
  • Dill: fresh dill is best, but if you must use dried, go with 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt and Black Pepper: adds flavor and enhances all the ingredients

Salad

  • Red Onion: adds flavor and crunchy texture
  • Red Wine Vinegar: helps pickle the onions
  • Orzo: You’ll find orzo right next to all your other pastas, and remember that you’re looking for a pasta that looks like rice.
  • Olive Oil: helps toast the orzo and sauté the garlic
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Chicken Broth: cooks the orzo
  • Lemon Zest and Juice: adds freshness and flavor
  • Cracked Pepper: adds a little heat
  • Salt: adds flavor
  • Feta: I like to buy a block of feta and then crumble it up myself.
  • Grape Tomatoes: sliced in half
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes: drained from their oil and roughly chopped
  • Spinach: fresh and roughly chopped

Brazilian Smoked Tri Tip on a Traeger

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Brazilian Smoked Tri Tip on a Traeger

You need a Traeger and you really need to make this Brazilian smoked tri tip on a Traeger!  The meat is tender, juicy and packed full of flavor!

Learn how to make a delicious and flavorful Brazilian smoked tri tip on a Traeger grill. This easy recipe is perfect for summer BBQs and will be a hit with your friends and family. The meat is tender, juicy and packed full of flavor!

We love to make this Traeger recipe with a side of roasted herb potatoes and a fresh spinach strawberry and feta salad. It’s the perfect summer meal!

I know most of us may feel intimidated at first when we start talking about smoking meat and other foods after hearing about those seasoned grill masters and neighbors that smoke their meats like it’s going out of style. Traeger has made it so easy for all of us.

What is Tri Tip?

Tri tip roast is a cut of beef that is part of the bottom sirloin. It is triangle-shaped and one of my favorite cuts of beef. It is a great option for smoking and grilling. You will usually find tri tip has already been trimmed before it is packaged, but if it’s not, you can easily trim it yourself. It is a beautiful marbled cut of beef.

Ingredients for Smoked Tri Tip

We are going to make both a marinade and a dry rub for this tri tip recipe to pack it full of flavor. The marinade infuses the meat with flavor and tenderizes it. The dry rub gives the tri tip a delicious crust around the outside. Here is what you will need:

  • Tri Tip Roast

For the Marinade

  • Brown Sugar
  • White Sugar
  • Black Pepper
  • Kosher Salt
  • Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Lemon Juice
  • Soy Sauce
  • Vegetable Oil

For the Rub

  • Kosher Salt
  • Brown Sugar
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Thyme
  • Cumin
  • Nutmeg

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Smoked Tri Tip

Before you begin smoking any of your meats, decide whether or not you want to let the meat marinate and how long.  We decided for this specific tri tip that we would marinate it just over night.

Make the marinade and place the meat in the plastic container or big ziploc bag with it over night in the refrigerator.  When you take your meat out of the marinade, give your tri tip a light covering with your favorite seasoning, if you need a rub you can use ours below or just use salt and pepper if you prefer.

Read More: Looking for Traeger recipes? Try our Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe next!

Preheat the Traeger to 225 degrees F. Place the tri tip right on the grate in the smoker and let it smoke for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. You want the internal temperature to be between 130-135 degrees. Pul

Red❤️, White🤍, & Blue💙 Olympics Recipe Roundup🥇

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Red❤️, White🤍, & Blue💙 Olympics Recipe Roundup🥇

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I can’t believe we are just days away from the 2024 Paris Olympics! We absolutely love the Olympics in our house! So many incredible athletes, great stories, and inspiring moments!

If you want to go all in on the Olympics like we are, we wanted to give you a recipe roundup of our favorite patriotic recipes to make while we cheer on Team USA as well as all our favorite appetizers and snacks for munching while you watch! What events are you the most excited to see?

Team USA Treats❤️🤍💙

Fireworks Pretzel SnapsRed, White and Blue Jello Poke CakeRed, White and Blue Strawberries

Patriotic PopcornRed, White and Blue Red Velvet CookiesFruit and Yogurt Waffle Cones

Red Velvet Crinkle CookiesRed, White and Blue Ice Box CakeReese’s Firecracker Oreos

Red, White and Blue Ice Cream SandwichesPatriotic TrifleAmerican Flag Cake

Favorite Appetizers and Snacks

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Melt In Your Mouth Butter Cookies

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Almond glazed, buttery, melt in your mouth cookies are the perfect afternoon treat with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Keep a stash of these on hand for a sweet accompaniment to a cuppa whatever you love best!

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Melt In Your Mouth Cookies

Whether you need a little snack to go with your afternoon cup of Homemade Chai Tea or love to have a couple of sweet bites with a mug of Cafe con Leche, these almond flavored butter cookies are a surefire winner.

The simple glazed butter cookies are reminiscent of almond shortbread and are just about as easy as a cookie can possibly get. They’re so simple, in fact, that there’s no good reason not to have a secret supply of these tucked away in the freezer to treat unexpected guests; or yourself!

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Butter Shortbread Cookies

To make these easy butter cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • butter
  • sugar
  • flour
  • almond extract
  • powdered sugar
  • milk

One of the beautiful things about these melt in your mouth butter cookies is how easy it is to make them gluten-free without losing any texture or quality!

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