This quinoa bites recipe has been on my Pinterest board for over a year now. I’ve made it a couple of times and decided to tweak the recipe for a spicier option. What can I say, I just can’t help myself! Adding a little spice here and there can really elevate a dish, even if […]
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Spicy Bold Heat in this Hummus
Have you made a weight loss resolution for this new year? Well you and probably most in your circle have but if not there is no reason to stop eating healthy. One of my favorite snacks to munch on during the day is hummus. It’s packed with protein, fiber and is low is fat. Add […]
Spicy Jalapeno Lemonade
What’s better than an ice cold lemonade during these humid days of August? A spicy ice cold lemonade! It’s a kicked up version of the ones from your old lemonade stand days and one you’ll enjoy just the same. Lemonade always evokes childhood memories of being carefree, without a worry in the world and of […]
A Raspberry Jalapeno Sherbet for Hot Humid Days
“Jalapenos in your what?” you say. Yes, jalapenos are very versatile and go very well with with berries and sweets. They balance the sweetness of fruits with their herbaceous flavor and the spice is quite nice too. I paired them with raspberries for a sweet, tart and spicy sherbet because I was thinking about this […]
Easy Pickling with Jalapenos, Carrots and Daikon
I’ve been wanting to pickle vegetables for a long time now after I read how easy it was to do. I’ve always enjoyed pickled carrots, peppers, green beans and cauliflowers…actually, it was the only way I would eat cauliflowers! The fact that they looked like mini brains didn’t help either but once I got passed […]
Breakfast for Dinner: Spicy Fried Cheese and Egg Sandwich
Ever have those days when nothing seems good enough for dinner except a good breakfast? I have those often. Either I’m too tired to make something after a long busy day or I’m just feeling a bit lazy. Sometimes a bowl of cereal will do and other days a spicy egg and cheese sandwich is […]