Advertisements Spice blends are an ever present and important part of homecooking. You can find all sorts of pre-made blends at the grocery but if you look closely they have a lot of preservatives in them to help them stay shelf stable, and not get clumpy – namely lots and lots of salt (or someContinue reading “5 DIY Spice Blends”
Category Archives: Spices
Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs
Advertisements You know how much I like to play with classic food ideas when I am planning my menus. This one is exactly that! I love the classic meatball sub (beef meatballs covered in marinara and mozzarella), so I wanted to see what other meatball and sauce combination might work for a different kind ofContinue reading “Spicy Teriyaki Meatball Subs”
Chorizo Sliders
Advertisements Sliders are such a fun play on burger night. They make a great appetizer, backyard bbq pass around plates or the main event for a weeknight meal. Chorizo Sliders are a twist on the classic with a spicy kick from both the pickled pico and chorizo. Add in the sour cream and crisp lettuceContinue reading “Chorizo Sliders”
Mediterranean Pork & Chickpeas
Advertisements If chickpeas are not on regular rotation at your home, you have been missing out. They have such a great nutty flavor but also they are mild enough to mesh will with other bold flavors. This one pot meal is packed with chickpeas, marinated artichokes, spinach, fennel seed, basil and pork. Mediterranean Pork &Continue reading “Mediterranean Pork & Chickpeas”
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Advertisements You all know how much I love salads as a side dish. They are so versatile and fun. Even if we just talk about Cucumber Salad, you have so much variety. You can have a Mediterranean spin with tomatoes, red onions and feta. You can go solo cucumber with a dill vinaigrette for somethingContinue reading “Spicy Cucumber Salad”
Mango Chicken
Advertisements Sweet, savory and spicy all in one delicious chicken and rice dish. If you have not had mango in a savory preparation, you have got to try this recipe. Mango Chicken brings together the tartness of a lime, spiciness of peppers and sweetness of the mango to make a flavor packed meal. Coconut milkContinue reading “Mango Chicken”
Elote Chicken & Rice #onepotmeal
Advertisements I was scrolling my Instagram feed (check me out @homemadeonaweeknight) and some how ended up down a rabbit hole of Elote creations that had me drooling. While I could certainly just make elote as a side for with some tacos or something, I wanted to try use the flavor profiles and turn it intoContinue reading “Elote Chicken & Rice #onepotmeal”
Jalapeno Dill Dressing
Advertisements Making my own dressings has been something I wanted to do for years but could never figure out what the secret taste was for creamy dressings. And then one day it hit me – CHIVES! That’s what makes it have that perfect harmony. So now I play with variations of the my ranch dressingContinue reading “Jalapeno Dill Dressing”
Mexican White Bean Soup
Advertisements Some days call for a hearty bowl of soups that warms your belly and calms your body. Soups have such a unique ability to fill you and this recipe for Mexican White Bean Soup will do just that! The beans and beef combine so well in a broth that is packed with flavor andContinue reading “Mexican White Bean Soup”
Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous
Advertisements Sweet heat is one of my very favorite flavor profiles. And this recipe fulfills this love on every level. Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous has that lovely velvety sweetness of coconut milk with the quick heat of the Fresno Chili. It is a balance that you might not expect but it is so veryContinue reading “Spicy Coconut Chicken & Couscous”