This smoked paprika aioli is made with mayonnaise, garlic, smoked hot paprika and cilantro. It's spicy, smoky, tangy, garlicky and has a nice freshness from the herb. Ingredient note: Aioli recipes often call for lemon juice but I find that that's not needed in this aioli. The mayonnaise has a nice tanginess and the cilantro […]
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Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
This pan-seared apple cider pork tenderloin is juicy, flavorful and served with a spectacular apple cider and Dijon mustard pan sauce. The meat is marinated with apple cider, Dijon mustard, thyme, apricot preserves, salt and pepper. How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How to serve it: […]
Brown Sugar Salmon Rub
This easy brown sugar salmon rub takes salmon fillets from delicious to spectacular. It has the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors that complement the flavor of grilled salmon but don't overpower it. You only need brown sugar, pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to make it. Ingredients and notes: You […]
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Ground Beef
This stuffed butternut squash with ground beef dish is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The beef is cooked with onion and crushed tomatoes and is subtly spiced with cinnamon and clove for wonderful depth of flavor. A topping of crispy oregano panko bread crumbs completes the dish. How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and […]
Maple Mustard Chicken Marinade
This easy maple mustard chicken marinade turns boneless, skinless chicken breast into pure fall comfort food. The sweetness of the maple syrup is balanced by sharp Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar. Dried tarragon adds a nice earthy freshness. Marinade ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the […]
Pulled Chicken Thighs (Oven)
These oven-baked pulled chicken thighs are fall-apart tender and full of delicious flavor. They're made with a homemade chipotle and paprika spice rub and finished with a simple sweet and sour sauce. The sauce mellows out the spiciness of the chicken and balances the flavors perfectly. Ingredients and notes: Chili powder is a spice blend […]
Smoked Paprika Chicken Rub
This smoked paprika chicken rub is easily made in minutes and adds amazing flavor. It's bold and delicious on both skin-on and skinless chicken cuts. Ingredients and notes: The flavors of this spice rub are quite similar to those of my cajun chicken marinade. But while the marinade is best for skinless chicken, this rub […]
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Marinade
This Mediterranean-inspired grilled chicken marinade is full of delicious citrus, herb and spice flavors. It's made with a few common Mediterranean spices (allspice, pepper, cumin, oregano) along with nutmeg, salt, lemon and olive oil. The flavors pair well with anything from hummus to rice and even French fries. Along with this cajun chicken breast marinade […]
Dipping Sauce for Fried Tilapia
This creamy, spicy dipping sauce for breaded fried tilapia is made with fresh basil, diced jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, sour cream and mayonnaise. Ingredients and notes: The combination of mayonnaise and sour cream creates great flavor and a creamy, but not too dense, consistency for this sauce. How to make it: See full ingredient […]
Shrimp Piccata with Artichokes
This buttery shrimp piccata with artichokes makes a delicious one-pan dinner that comes together in 25 minutes. The dish has a bit of heat from red pepper flakes and a nice sharpness from lemon juice, white wine and capers. Recipe ingredients and notes: I recommend to check the outermost petals and the tops of the […]
Smoked Paprika Shrimp
These easy smoked paprika shrimp are buttery, garlicky, smoky and mildly spicy. The recipe shares many ingredients and flavors with my cajun chicken marinade, like garlic, oregano and smoked hot paprika. These three ingredients taste amazing together and turn these shrimp into a gourmet treat. Serve them as an appetizer along with crusty bread to […]
Spicy Basil Marinated Shrimp
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 […]
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 have a great smokiness from smoked hot paprika. Cheddar cheese keeps the filling from being too rich and creamy and thyme and garlic round out the flavors. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make the peppers: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! […]
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 […]
Blackberry Sauce for Cheesecake
This seedless blackberry sauce for cheesecake is made with blackberries (fresh or frozen), lemon juice, corn starch, sugar and ground cardamom. It's perfect as a cheesecake topping but you can also use it on whipped cream and waffles, chocolate mousse cupcakes, pancakes and more. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient […]
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. […]
Lemon Dill Seasoning Recipe
This lemon dill seasoning is great on tilapia fillets and other white fish. It's lightly salted, full of dill and lemon flavor and gets its umami from garlic and onion powder. Ingredients and notes: You can make the dried lemon zest for this recipe yourself or buy dried minced lemon peel instead. (I have listed […]
Rosemary Cream Sauce
Turn grilled or roasted chicken breast into a gourmet dinner with this rich and luscious rosemary cream sauce. It has great umami from tomato paste and an additional layer of flavor from extra dry vermouth. Recipe ingredients and notes: Be sure to use extra dry vermouth for this recipe. Even just dry vermouth will not […]
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 […]
Broccoli Sausage Soup
This creamy, herby, hearty broccoli sausage soup makes a delicious, easy dinner that comes together in 25 minutes. It's loaded with browned Italian sausage bites and tender broccoli, and spiced with smoked hot paprika. And because the soup is made in one pot, there is very little clean up! Came out great! My family absolutely […]
Paprika Sauce
This creamy paprika sauce has a delicious smokiness from smoked paprika and a nice tang from tomato paste and sour cream. I finished it with chopped cilantro for a great, herby freshness. Serve it with chicken or steak and corn for a stellar dinner. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient […]
Apple Cranberry Frangipane Tart
Soft and creamy orange-flavored frangipane meets juicy cardamom apples and cranberries in this apple cranberry frangipane tart. Each cranberry adds a tart punch that contrasts nicely with the sweet frangipane and the flaky and buttery crust. Ingredient and equipment notes: How to know when the filling is whipped enough: When the frangipane filling is pale […]
Lemon Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Rosemary Caramel
This lemon goat cheese cheesecake is baked on a buttery rosemary graham cracker crust and drizzled with rosemary caramel sauce. Each bite is full of delicious flavors and melts right in your mouth. Ingredients and notes: For the cheesecake: For the rosemary caramel sauce: How to make the cheesecake: See full ingredient amounts and instructions […]
Oregano Sauce
This easy oregano sauce is creamy, herby, garlicky and has a touch of brightness from lemon zest. It takes only 5 minutes to make and transforms grilled chicken, fish or pasta into a gourmet meal. Ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How to […]
Mini Chocolate Mascarpone Trifles (no bake)
These rich and creamy mini chocolate mascarpone trifles have a chocolate mascarpone mousse that's layered with vanilla whipped cream. A mix of crushed Oreo cookies and finely chopped chocolate adds crunch and great contrast to the creamy layers. Best of all, the preparation happens entirely on the kitchen counter. No oven, no stovetop, just your […]
Refrigerator Sweet Pickles with Cinnamon and Clove
These delicious refrigerator sweet pickles are crunchy, sweet, tart and subtly spiced with cinnamon, clove, black peppercorns, bay leaf, mace and mustard seeds. And because they aren't canned, they are also quick and easy to make! Recipe ingredients and notes: Special kitchen tools needed: You will need: Recipe note: Even though you're not actually canning […]
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.
Tiramisu in Individual Cups (no egg)
These eggless tiramisu cups are made with a light and airy mascarpone cream that is layered with espresso- and coffee liqueur-soaked ladyfingers. Ingredients and notes: Be sure to use hard (crisp) ladyfingers for this recipe. Soft, cake-like ladyfingers will get soggy. How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card […]
Chicken Tikka Masala (Grill and Dutch Oven)
This chicken tikka masala is creamy, buttery and brimming with flavorful aromatic Indian spices. The chicken is marinated and cooked on the grill and the sauce is quickly made in a Dutch oven. Tikka masala spices: In my tikka masala spice blend I use turmeric, ginger, smoked paprika and the spices commonly found in garam […]
Spiced Irish Coffee
This spiced Irish coffee is a delicious fall coffee drink. It's warm and comforting and invigorating and exciting at the same time. In this version of the classic cocktail, you whip cream with pumpkin spice and top the Irish coffee with it. The spice adds delicious fall flavors to every sip! The original Irish coffee […]
Spiced Eggnog
This homemade spiced eggnog is cool, smooth, very creamy and full of delicious pumpkin pie spice fall flavors. It's easy to make and a million times better than anything you get at the store. You can make the recipe without alcohol or you can stir dark rum or Bourbon into it. It will taste great […]
Chai-Spiced White Russian
This chai-spiced white Russian has all the great flavors of the classic plus a delicious Holiday spin from cream flavored with chai spices. Chai-spiced cream ingredients: The chai-spiced cream for this recipe is cold-infused with fresh ginger, a cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom seeds. How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in […]
Chocolate Bourbon Cake
This chocolate Bourbon cake is wonderful – moist and delicious and full of Bourbon and chocolate flavor. The preparation is wonderful too, the batter is quickly whisked together by hand, no messy mixer required. Best of all, the batter is liquid so you can easily pour it. About the recipe: I wish all of you […]
Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Grilled Shrimp
This fresh and fragrant cold Asian noodle salad is made with soba noodles and juicy grilled shrimp. It combines classic flavor combos like lime, cilantro and shrimp noodles with Asian-inspired ingredients like ginger and sesame. Marinade and dressing ingredients: The marinade and dressing are full of fresh flavors from ginger, lime zest, cilantro, sesame, mint […]
Lemon Cardamom Cake
This easy lemon cardamom cake is delicate, moist, intensely citrusy and not overly sweet. Ground cardamom adds a subtle floral flavor to this light and airy cake. A sprinkle of chopped pistachios provides visual appeal and a great texture contrast. Cake batter ingredients and notes: One teaspoon cardamom will give the cake a subtle cardamom […]
Spiced Chocolate Ginger Truffles
These spiced chocolate ginger truffles are flavored with Chinese 5-spice powder (cinnamon, fennel, clove, star anise and white pepper). The spice blend pairs beautifully with the crystallized ginger bits and gives the truffles a delicious and sophisticated flavor. I came across this Asian 5-spice chocolate cake recipe the other day and was intrigued by the […]
Orange Maple Glazed Chicken Wings
These crispy, baked orange maple glazed chicken wings are messy to eat but worth the cleanup. They are glazed with a sticky sauce made from maple syrup, orange juice, salt, butter, cloves and crushed red pepper flakes. Sweet, sour, salty and spicy! Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make the wings: How to make the […]