Advertisements This is one of those recipes that really hinges on the preparation steps. The marinade you create for the chicken is the main key to success when it comes to grilling up moist and tender chicken. But it is worth every extra moment when you sink your teeth into this succulent Chili Lime GrilledContinue reading “Chili Lime Grilled Chicken”
Category Archives: Spicy Recipes
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
Advertisements Every BBQ platter needs some fresh made buttery cornbread. So let’s take that a step further and load it up with some cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeno, and crispy bacon bits! But be careful – if you bring this Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread to a function or party, they will be asking you to bringContinue reading “Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread”
Rustic Pepper Jack Potatoes
Advertisements Potatoes are such a perfect side dish for weeknight meals. They are a great starch option, and they are super versatile, so you can make them work with most any type of cuisine. My family especially loves mashed potatoes, so I decided to give my rustic potatoes a little kick in the pants byContinue reading “Rustic Pepper Jack Potatoes”
Mediterranean Salsa
Advertisements When I make gyros or pitas at home, I love to include this Mediterranean Salsa – that brings great flavor to the whole bite. With these fresh ingredients, you will bring a brightness to your meal that will really take it up a notch. The flavors of dill, parsley, and oregano paired with freshContinue reading “Mediterranean Salsa”
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Advertisements Two great things come together on this homemade pizza – of course, pizza and then buffalo chicken. The oven roasted chicken is going to be one that you’ll want to hold on to for future use. If you are looking to add a kick of heat to pizza night, then Buffalo Chicken Pizza isContinue reading “Buffalo Chicken Pizza”
Simple Tomatillo Salsa
Advertisements Yall know how much I love to make my own sauces. From ranch and tzatziki to pico de gallo and bbq sauce, making fresh sauces just adds that extra something to a homecooked meal. This is especially true with salsas. Salsas are meant to be made from fresh ingredients and so making them specificContinue reading “Simple Tomatillo Salsa”
Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers
Advertisements An amazing jalapeño popper is easier to make than you may think. Some think a true popper is breaded and deep-fried. Don’t get me wrong – I love those, too! But a Bacon-Wrapped popper is some kinda magical bite! These Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers made on the smoker is an amazing variation on theContinue reading “Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Jalapeño Poppers”
Chorizo & Vegetable Gnocchi
Advertisements This is one of those weeknight dinners that falls into the “semi-homemade” categories. While the sauce, meat and veg are all prepared from simple ingredients, this recipe does call for premade gnocchi. This is mostly a time saver, and if you have the time – you can certainly add in some hand made gnocchi.Continue reading “Chorizo & Vegetable Gnocchi”
My Best Salsa Recipes
Advertisements With #CincodeMayo right around the corner – a collection of salsa recipes seemed necessary. I love to make salsas as they are really simple to put together, and they are a great way to add another layer of flavor and even heat to meal without making the whole meal hot. The obvious ways toContinue reading “My Best Salsa Recipes”
Gooseberry Salsa
Advertisements I have recently had the pleasure of trying gooseberries for the first time. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long in life to taste such a flavor packed berry. They come wrapped in a husk similar to a tomatillo (they are related). I immediately knew that these would be delicious in a salsaContinue reading “Gooseberry Salsa”