Tag: Spicy

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Spicy Peanut Noodles are one of those quick fix comfort dishes during the week. A fake out take out favorite. My favorite Spicy Peanut Noodles are from Mama Ji’s in San Francisco, I would order them almost weekly. But since Mama Ji’s is 1,000 miles 

Asian Lamb Lollipops

Asian Lamb Lollipops

So these Asian Lamb Lollipops are the greatest most delectable things on this green Earth. Juicy, tender, flavorful. Not your traditional chops and I was a curious on how these flavors would play with the gamey meat of lamb, but oh man was it a 

Cajun Creole Jambalaya

Cajun Creole Jambalaya

This recipe has been re-done, re-worked, edited, revised, and re-photographed about a hundred different times since I posted it on July 30, 2012. And it is still my favorite recipe on my website.  It’s good for any occasion and any crowd. There’s a couple components 

Prosciutto Wrapped Glazed Shrimp

Prosciutto Wrapped Glazed Shrimp

4th of July is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with some juicy, salty, sweet and delicious grilled shrimp! I was over the moon when a package arrived from Just Jan’s spreads and jams. The assortment of beautiful handcrafted jams sent me into a cooking 

Chipotle Blackberry BBQ Glazed Spare Ribs

Chipotle Blackberry BBQ Glazed Spare Ribs

So this year for Easter I decided to skip on the Glazed Ham and do a little something different with some slow roasted spare ribs. Not traditional, but this could be a new tradition for us. They were so perfect, so tender and the sauce 

Spiced Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup

Spiced Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup

Spiced Carrot and Butternut Squash Soup is comforting and delicious. It has a hint of spice to warm you up, topped with a touch of creme fraiche for a tangy and creamy finish. Truly the perfect comfort meal for a chilly October evening. Or in 

Bacon Mac and Cheese

Bacon Mac and Cheese

This Bacon Mac and Cheese is cheesy, creamy, salty and so comforting. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes. I went a little nuts over the weekend and cooked some seriously delicious food. This homemade bacon mac and cheese is deadly, 

Spicy Eggplant Pasta

Spicy Eggplant Pasta

Spicy Eggplant Pasta is a wonderful meatless pasta that is hearty enough to stand up to a cozy night in on a cool fall evening. This is essentially Pasta alla Norma, a traditional Sicilian pasta dish.  I’m always on the lookout for seasonal produce and