This delicious raspberry dessert sauce has an intense fruit flavor that's enhanced by fresh ginger and lime zest. The ginger and lime flavors don't come through strongly but add great complexity and vibrancy to this sauce. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! […]
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Spicy Italian Sausage Dip
This spicy Italian sausage dip is creamy, tangy, smoky and has nice chunks of sausage that give you something to bite into. The two ingredients that make it special are smoked paprika and smoked Gouda. The smokiness works great with the fennel flavor of the Italian sausage and makes this dip a fantastic appetizer with […]
Curry Dipping Sauce
This creamy curry dipping sauce is delicious and comes together in minutes with just 5 ingredients. It has a subtle curry flavor from yellow curry powder and a great texture from mayonnaise and a little bit of milk. Worcestershire sauce and rice vinegar add tartness and umami and also completely take away the slight bitterness […]
Creamy Parmesan Dressing with Oregano
This creamy Parmesan dressing is mild and smooth with a strong Parmesan flavor that is balanced by lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano. The inspiration for this ingredient combination was my lemon oregano sauce, which has a similar flavor profile. Ingredient notes and substitutions: This dressing has a very mild flavor. If you prefer it […]
Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce
This creamy cilantro dipping sauce has a delicious tangy flavor from sour cream, buttermilk and lemon juice. A little bit of olive oil makes it rich and creamy and ground coriander, cumin and garlic salt add warm, aromatic flavors. Recipe ingredients and notes: Garlic salt: I wanted only a hint of garlic flavor in this […]
Chipotle BBQ Aioli Recipe
This chipotle bbq aioli is a great burger spread or dipping sauce made with chipotle powder, bbq sauce, mayonnaise and garlic. It's smoky, spicy, sweet and tangy. Ingredient notes: How to serve it: Serve this aioli on burgers and sandwiches or as a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets and more. […]
Creamy Red Enchilada Sauce
This creamy red enchilada sauce has intense flavor from chili powder, ancho chili, cumin, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder. Tomato sauce and lime juice give it just the right amount of acidity and heavy cream adds a luscious richness. The sauce goes very well with creamy enchilada fillings and is quick and easy to […]
Pork Tenderloin Rub (no sugar)
This no-sugar pork tenderloin rub has delicious flavor from smoked paprika, thyme, allspice, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. It's very easy to use, just rub the tenderloin with olive oil, sprinkle with the rub and roast directly on a rimmed baking sheet. Serve with a potato side dish for a stellar weeknight meal you […]
Ancho Marinade
This ancho marinade is quick and easy to make and excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast. Ancho chili powder is the star ingredient and gives this marinade a rich, deep, smoky and slightly spicy flavor. A bit of brown sugar and lime juice add sweetness and acidity while still letting the ancho chili flavor shine. […]
Creamy Chorizo Soup with Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Kale
This easy creamy chorizo soup with sweet potato gnocchi and kale is the perfect comfort food for a chilly fall or winter evening. The sweet potato gnocchi add just the right amount of sweetness to balance the intense and spicy Mexican chorizo. For maximum convenience and time savings, this recipe uses store-bought sweet potato gnocchi. […]
Sour Cream Dipping Sauce for Chicken Wings
This sour cream dipping sauce is full of umami and tastes delicious with all types of chicken wings, traditional and breaded. It's flavored with hot sauce, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder. 5-Star Reader Review: "Simply magnificent! Easy, quick and delicious. Thank You!" Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See […]
Sriracha BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Sriracha bbq sauce is sweet, sour, spicy and perfect on grilled or smoked meat. It has ketchup, Sriracha, dark brown sugar, rice vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and only takes a few minutes to make. Ingredient notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More great sauces […]
Brown Sugar Steak Rub
This peppery brown sugar steak rub has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and delivers juicy oven-seared steaks. It's made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. My ingredient notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More […]
Frozen Hamburger Seasoning Recipe
This frozen hamburger seasoning has great flavor from smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and garlic and onion powder. Sprinkle it directly onto the frozen patties, then grill or cook in the oven or on the stovetop. Seasoning ingredients and notes: Note that this seasoning is quite spicy! If you want less heat, […]
Ground Turkey Seasoning Recipe
Take ground turkey from bland to spectacular with this easy ground turkey seasoning recipe. You'll need smoked paprika, cumin, sage, salt, onion and garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How to use it: You can use […]
Brown Sugar Marinade for Pork Chops
This easy brown sugar marinade makes juicy and delicious pork chops full of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. Orange juice and rice vinegar balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and soy sauce, thyme, and black pepper add umami. Add the chops (boneless or bone-in) to the marinade in the morning and cook in the […]
Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream (without mayo)
This tartar sauce with sour cream is creamy, tart but not sour, and full of fresh dill flavor. A little bit of cinnamon and clove add great depth of flavor to this sauce and turn it into something special. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Finely chop the dill and the pickles, then […]
Broccoli Cauliflower Ground Beef Casserole
This broccoli cauliflower ground beef casserole has it all: flavorful beef, three different vegetables, a creamy, spicy sauce and a crispy, melty, cheesy topping. The recipe was inspired by the flavors of this cream cheese ground beef dip that is spiced with smoked hot paprika and Louisiana hot sauce. Ingredient notes: How to make it: […]
Meatball Casserole without Tomato Sauce
This easy meatball casserole without tomato sauce is made with store-bought homestyle meatballs. The meatballs are baked with egg noodles in a delicious creamy and garlicky mushroom and spinach sauce. A white cheddar cheese topping adds a nice sharp contrast to the creamy sauce. Sauce ingredients: The sauce for this casserole is basically a delicious […]
Ground Beef Pasta Sauce (no tomato)
This no-tomato ground beef pasta sauce is full of flavor from chili powder and smoked paprika. It's delicious and satisfying and has the perfect balance of meat and vegetables (similar to this broccoli and sausage soup!). You can serve this quick and easy sauce with any pasta. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: […]
Bacon and Chorizo Pasta Sauce
This creamy tomato, bacon and chorizo pasta sauce is the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner. It's got meat, vegetables and a delicious smoky and spicy flavor from bacon, chorizo and chipotle powder. Recipe ingredients and notes: Note that this pasta sauce is made with Mexican chorizo, which is raw, seasoned ground meat that […]
Dipping Sauce for Andouille Sausage
This dipping sauce for Andouille sausage is a little spicy, a little sweet and full of delicious cajun flavors. It adds the perfect balance to smoky, spicy, grilled or broiled Andouille sausage. You need smoked hot paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and maple syrup to make it. Reader comment: "Absolutely delicious […]
Apple Cider Chicken Marinade
This apple cider chicken marinade makes delicious sweet and savory chicken breast. Its dominant flavor comes from apple cider and maple syrup and the sweetness is balanced by adobo sauce and Dijon mustard. Marinade ingredients and notes: More sweet and savory marinade recipes:
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cream Cheese
These bacon-wrapped shrimp have a delicious cream cheese stuffing that's flavored with scallion, hot sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. A little bit of sour cream helps lighten the cream cheese and keeps the filling from becoming too heavy and dense. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to precook bacon for wrapping shrimp: Because the bacon […]
Buffalo Chicken Gnocchi
This easy Buffalo chicken gnocchi dish is super simple to make and tastes delicious! It's buttery, creamy, tangy and spicy from all the traditional Buffalo chicken ingredients, including butter, garlic and hot sauce. Recipe ingredients and notes: Buffalo chicken (from Buffalo, New York) is chicken tossed in vinegar-based hot sauce with melted butter and sometimes […]
Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos
These delicious shrimp and chorizo tacos have a hearty filling of juicy shrimp and crispy browned Mexican chorizo cooked with smoked paprika. The shrimp not only contribute flavor but also lighten up the filling and keep it from being too meaty. Ingredients and notes: How to cook the filling: See full ingredient amounts and instructions […]
Chicken and Chorizo Fajitas
These chicken and chorizo fajitas are full of bold Mexican flavors and combine crispy browned chorizo with juicy, tender chicken. Recipe ingredients and notes: Chicken and chorizo make a great pairing. The intensely spiced chorizo adds delicious flavor and a crispy texture that provides the perfect contrast to tender chunks of chicken. How to make […]
Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta (no tomato)
This creamy chicken and chorizo pasta dish is quick and easy to make and tastes amazing. Browned chicken, chorizo, bell peppers and mushrooms give the luscious, no-tomato cream sauce a delicious umami flavor. A pinch of ground cinnamon is optional but highly recommended. The warm fall flavor of the spice works great in this meaty, […]
Pork Belly Rub
This pork belly rub adds just the right amount of seasoning without taking away from the delicious flavor of the meat itself. It's made with smoked paprika, pepper, garlic and onion powder, ground fennel seed, oregano and salt. What does it taste like: This dry rub adds lots of umami and a light smoked paprika […]
Apricot Marinade for Pork Chops
This apricot marinade makes juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender pork chops full of delicious sweet and savory flavors. The marinade is easily made with apricot preserves, Dijon, rice vinegar, thyme, soy sauce and olive oil. The mustard and the vinegar tenderize the meat and add an intense flavor punch that counters the sweetness of the preserves. How […]
Pineapple Jalapeno Chicken Marinade
This pineapple jalapeno chicken marinade has great flavor from fresh jalapeno, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and pineapple juice. It adds a fresh, tropical, fruity-sweet twist to boneless, skinless chicken breast. The marinade is easily made with pineapple juice frozen concentrate that you can scoop directly out of the can for maximum convenience. Serve the chicken […]
Chipotle Pizza Sauce
This chipotle pizza sauce is a delicious variation on traditional tomato pizza sauce. It has all the great flavors of "regular" pizza sauce but with added spiciness, smokiness and a subtle chipotle flavor. You need onion, olive oil, garlic, salt, chipotle powder, dried oregano and crushed tomatoes to make it. Recipe ingredients: How to make […]
Sriracha Sesame Sauce
This sweet, sour and very spicy Sriracha sesame sauce takes a simple grilled chicken breast to a whole new level. It's easily made on the stovetop with butter, honey, Sriracha, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Simply add all ingredients to a saucepan and cook […]
Maple Dipping Sauce for Sweet Potato Fries
This easy maple dipping sauce for sweet potato fries is made with maple syrup, finely chopped toasted pecans and mayonnaise. The combination of mayo and maple syrup may sound odd at first but it works surprisingly well. The sweetness of the syrup counteracts the tang of the mayonnaise and makes for a delicious, creamy sauce. […]
Honey Chipotle Mayo
This easy honey chipotle mayo is a fantastic topping for anything from tacos to burrito bowls. It's sweet, spicy, smoky, and full of intense flavors but at the same time not harsh at all. You can easily make it in 5 minutes with pantry ingredients. Reader comment: "Wow, this sauce was fantastic! … I made […]
Mexican Dry Rub for Chicken
This Mexican dry rub for chicken is a little bit spicy and full of the bold and delicious flavors typical of Mexican cuisine. It's excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast for tacos and fajitas. 5-Star Reader Review: "This was absolutely perfect! I made a street corn chicken and rice bowl. It called for grilled chicken […]
Dry Rub for Chuck Roast
This chuck roast rub has great flavor from marjoram, cumin, pepper, oregano, Hungarian paprika, salt, rosemary, chipotle and garlic and onion powder. It's perfect for braising a chuck roast. Recipe ingredients: How to use the rub: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More delicious spice rubs:
Boneless Country Style Ribs Dry Rub
This boneless country style ribs dry rub has great flavor from Hungarian paprika, marjoram, oregano, thyme, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. You can slow-bake the ribs at low temperature or bake them quickly at high temperature. I have included instructions for both methods. Dry rub ingredients: How to apply the dry rub: Sprinkle […]
Chicken Wing Dry Rub (no sugar)
This chicken wing dry rub makes the perfect seasoning for wings baked in the oven. It's full of great flavor from smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, thyme, allspice, pepper and cumin. It also creates a nice texture on the crispy wings! How to use the rub: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the […]
Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese
This creamy baked ground beef dip with cream cheese is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! It has tons of flavor from onion, garlic, hot sauce and seasoned ground beef. The cream cheese is mixed with sour cream and cheddar cheese for great flavor and a fluffy texture. Dip ingredients and notes: How […]
Smoked Paprika Chicken Soup
This one-pot smoked paprika chicken soup is based on the traditional Hungarian stew-like dish called chicken paprikash. It's made with paprikash's signature ingredients, like paprika and sour cream along with rotisserie chicken, mushrooms and chicken broth. My ingredient notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More […]
Lemon Panko Chicken
This lemon panko chicken breast is juicy and delicious on the inside and crispy and airy on the outside. The panko crust is flavored with fresh lemon zest, onion and garlic powder, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. How to prepare the chicken: To ensure that the chicken breast cooks evenly you have […]