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Yield: Makes about 5 lb. of pastrami Making pastrami at home takes time—a little over a week, in fact—but very little effort. The long brine and slow smoking infuse the beef with flavor and keep it tender. This recipe makes a lot, and while you can certainly use a smaller piece of brisket, why not make enough to share with friends and family? The unsliced brisket will keep for at least 10 days, too. Ingredients For the brine 4-3/8 oz. (6-1/2 Tbs.) fine sea salt (measuring by weight is most accurate) 5 Tbs. granulated sugar 1 Tbs. dark brown sugar 1...

This Pina Colada is a sweet, creamy, frozen drink bursting with fruity flavors from pineapple and coconut.  The flavors are so vibrant that they will transport you from your porch to a lounge chair at a tropical beach! Summertime is the perfect time of year for quick and easy frozen refreshments like this pina colada. …

Pico de Gallo is a made from scratch salsa that is loaded with bold flavors from jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and juicy chunks of tomato and onion.  One dip will certainly not be enough and you will be scraping the bottom of the bowl in no time! For a more traditional salsa recipes try Best Blender…

A Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto is a thick ciabatta bread stuffed with layers of tomato, mozzarella, and fresh pesto.  Add a drizzle of a balsamic glaze and you will have a homemade sandwich that is better than anything you could buy at a restaurant! The Caprese pairing of mozzarella, tomato, and basil is so…

Baja Fish Tacos are soft tortilla shells stuffed with crispy beer battered cod and topped with pico de gallo and the perfect cilantro ranch dressing.  Every bite of the fried fish is bursting with flavor but is still light and fresh enough for a perfect summer meal! Fish tacos are a great seafood version of…