These easy spicy basil shrimp are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, fresh basil and red pepper flakes. They are full of delicious flavor and super easy to make. Serve them by themselves or with a slice of baguette. How to make it: NOTE: I recommend large shrimp (between 31 to […]
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Chipotle Sauce Recipe for Chicken
This smoky, spicy and tangy chipotle sauce takes grilled chicken breast to a new level. It's got great flavor from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, heavy cream, tomato paste, cumin, rice vinegar, onion and oregano. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! […]
Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
These cream cheese and bacon stuffed mini peppers are a fantastic party appetizer. What makes them special is a delicious smoky flavor in the filling that comes from smoked hot paprika. The smokiness works great with the cream cheese and cheddar filling and is complemented by fresh thyme and a little bit of garlic. Recipe […]
Jerk Shrimp Pasta
This creamy jerk shrimp pasta is an incredibly flavorful dish that's surprisingly easy to make. A homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning spice blend gives the pasta sauce a delicious and complex, spicy flavor. A little bit of brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness that's balanced by fresh and fragrant lime juice and zest. Unlike its […]
Cajun Chicken Marinade
This smoky, spicy Cajun chicken marinade works magic on boneless, skinless chicken breasts. It's got great flavor from both smoked paprika and Hungarian paprika, black pepper, dried oregano and more. Marinade ingredients and notes: This marinade has all the spices and herbs you typically find in Cajun seasoning, plus fresh garlic and olive oil. The […]
Frozen Meatball Stuffed Shells
These frozen meatball stuffed shells are baked with cheese in a tomato pasta sauce and make a delicious dinner. You can make the sauce I included in this recipe or use any tomato pasta sauce you like! Ingredient note: Frozen store-bought meatballs come in several different flavors, such as Italian and homestyle. For this recipe, […]
Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Red Sauce
This easy spicy shrimp and sausage pasta red sauce is inspired by both Cajun and Mexican cuisine. It has a deep and complex flavor from smoked paprika, smoked Andouille sausages and chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. The Andouille sausage is hearty and smoky and the shrimp add great contrast with their light, sea-salty flavor. And […]
Spicy Burger Sauce
This tangy, spicy burger sauce tastes fantastic on beef burgers. It has delicious flavor from oregano, garlic, chili powder and hot sauce and enhances the beef flavor without overwhelming it. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Step 1. Add all ingredients to a bowl. Step 2. Whisk together until smooth. How to use […]
Scallion Aioli
This scallion aioli is super simple to make and full of flavor at the same time. Rather than adding fresh scallions, I decided to fry them to give the sauce an intense, charred onion flavor. Smoked hot paprika adds a little bit of heat and a smoky flavor that goes well with the fried scallions. […]
Crispy Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Basil
These ultra crispy lemon roasted potatoes have all the great features of roasted potatoes but with the added freshness and fragrance of lemon and basil. Simply roast the potatoes in the oven, then toss in a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh basil. Reader comment: "I would have doubled the recipe […]
Rosemary Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar Pecans
Crunchy, buttery brown sugar pecans add a new twist to classic rosemary roasted butternut squash in this tasty side dish. Serve it with spicy sausage or roasted poultry, such as this cast iron Cornish hen.
Cinnamon Meatballs
These baked cinnamon meatballs are light, tender and flavored with garlic and parsley. Instead of the commonly used bread crumbs, this recipe uses sandwich bread cubes mashed with sour cream and milk. This keeps the meatballs from becoming dense and tough and adds a bit of tanginess that goes great with the other flavors. How […]
Ras el Hanout Grilled Chicken Salad with Sumac Dressing
This ras el hanout grilled chicken salad is full of delicious Mediterranean spices and flavors. Its star is juicy and tender grilled chicken marinated in a Greek yogurt and homemade ras el hanout spice mix. The salad is served with a flavorful cumin, lemon and sumac dressing. Ras el hanout ingredients and notes: How to […]
Honey Sesame Tofu
This easy honey sesame tofu dish has crispy, pan-fried tofu cubes that are served with a sweet, sour and spicy sauce. You coat the tofu cubes with all-purpose flour on all sides so they are encased in a delicious golden shell after frying. The sauce has intense flavor from honey, ginger, toasted sesame oil, sesame […]