Posts Tagged ‘spicy’

Mexican Spiced Baby Back Ribs
Why is cooking ribs daunting to most people? Is it just the time involved? Or is it the mystery of cooking a piece of meat with a bone in the middle? The good news: Ribs don’t have to be hard at all. The two key things to remember are high flavor and low heat. You need to pack on the flavor because ribs are a fatty cut of meat that needs a decent amount of seasoning to penetrate the thick flesh, and cook with low heat because they need a... Read More
Garlic Dragon Shrimp
It’s National Garlic Day – also known as Only Kiss People Who Eat the Same Thing as You Day! Garlic is one of my favorite flavors, so for my Dragon Garlic Shrimp recipe I pack in the garlic flavor by marinating the shrimp and topping it with some crispy garlic chips. I recommend getting large shrimp for this dish. I like to use the 15 shrimp per pound range and you’ll need about five shrimp per serving. So if you’re feeding four peopl... Read More
My, My My My Sriracha
Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise…all excellent staples to have around the kitchen. But what makes a truly great condiment? Is it versatility? Is it flavor? While you could argue that all of these are outstanding, nothing, I mean NOTHING beats Sriracha sauce. Bright red, tangy, spicy, and topped with that recognizable green tip, rooster sauce is literally the Best. Sauce. EVAR! What makes Sriracha so magical? It’s the way it can be used in lit... Read More
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Quinoa
For the past few months, I have been eating really healthy. I can't compromise on flavor when I eat healthy food. When I do, I end up bingeing on junk food a few hours after the meal! This Cheesy Spicy Quinoa and Broccoli is the perfect example of a delicious healthy meal keeps me satisfied for the rest of the night. It’s loaded with veggies and healthy whole grains, and will help you get over your mac and cheese craving. Oh, and did I... Read More
Fire Breathing Dragon Noodles
These noodles may look unassuming, but they pack a bit of a punch. They might leave you breathing fire after you’re done with them! If you like spicy food, these dragon noodles are the meal for you. And they only take about fifteen minutes to make—hard to beat that. Since this meal cooks very quickly, it’s important to have all your ingredients ready to go before you start cooking. Start by whisking your sugar, soy sauce, chili sa... Read More
Mexi-Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips
‘Tis the season of snacks. Whether it’s something to bring to a holiday party, a yummy bite during Sunday’s big game, or even just a nibble to hold you over between meals, there is no denying the need for hearty snacks in the month of December. Never fear, Tablespoon to the rescue! Today’s snack is Spicy Bacon Oven Chips a treat that is sure to satisfy any snacking situation. They have all the elements I look for in a perfect snack... Read More
Guide to Peppers: Mild to Wild
If there is one thing about me when it comes to eating food, it's that I seriously love my face to rain. For real. You know that scene in Along Came Polly where Ben Stiller and Jen Aniston are sitting on the floor in a restaurant eating spicy food and Ben's face is like sliding off his head in a river of sweat? I pretty much want whatever he was eating, times 45, right now. I loooooooove heat. I looooooove spice. And since I already have overact... Read More
Top 15 Pepper Recipes to Spice Up Your November
Whether you like 'em hot, sweet, big, small, red or green, peppers can add the right flavor to just about any dish.It's National Pepper Month, everybody! Set your sights on the produce corner that boasts bright, plump peppers in a rainbow of green, yellow, orange and red. At a loss for what to make? We've got you covered with our top 15 pepper recipes. 1. Stuffed Green Bell Peppers This is a classic, especially in the colder months when you... Read More
Muy Caliente! Aug. 19 is Hot n’ Spicy Food Day
Some like it hot – and that most definitely includes us. Check out these tongue-tingling recipes! August can be the hottest month of the year, so you might thinking it's crazy to make things even more sizzling by introducing chili-laced, hot sauce-doused, pepper-spiked dishes to the mix. But you'd be wrong, oh-so wrong. Because Aug. 19 is Hot n' Spicy Food Day! Some "experts" say that spicy food can boost your metabolism or even improve you... Read More
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Cucumber-Chili Mexican Paletas
In a world without popsicles, we’d all be overheated in the summer. And if we’re overheated in the summer, we have to stay inside in the air conditioning all day. And if we stay inside in the air conditioning all day, we start watching TV. And if we start watching TV, we start watching re-runs of Jersey Shore. And if we start watching re-runs of Jersey Shore, we get a spray tan and put way too much gel in our hair and starting calling people... Read More