Spicy

InstaPot Pasta Fagioli

InstaPot Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients 1 15.5 ounce can white great northern beans, drained 1 15.5 ounce can light red kidney beans, drained 2 pounds ground Italian sausage (or ground beef) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 3 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups beef broth 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 15-ounce can diced […]

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Cream Cheese

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken with Cream Cheese

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup salsa 1/2 cup chicken broth 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed Directions In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken breasts and place them in […]

Spicy Steak Ramen Noodles

Spicy Steak Ramen Noodles

Ingredients 1 pound skirt steak, cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 (3-oz) packages ramen noodles, any flavor Directions Open ramen noodles and discard flavor packets. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. […]

Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste 1 tablespoon honey 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail removed 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup cornstarch oil, for frying Directions In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey. Mix well and set aside. In a second bowl, add the […]

Chipotle Chicken

Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons cumin 1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 4 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons olive oil Directions Add the coriander, cumin, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, kosher salt, and olive oil to a medium bowl. Add the chicken to a gallon ziplock […]

InstaPot Red Beans and Rice

InstaPot Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced 14 ounces Andouille sausage, cut into chunks 1 cup canned (or fresh) diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cups water 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce […]

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds medium or large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails removed 1 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid 1/2 pound frozen okra 2-4 teaspoons hot sauce – preferrably Cholula  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning […]

Old Bay Seasoning Copycat

Old Bay Seasoning Copycat

Ingredients 1/4 cup celery salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger […]

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Chicken Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste) Mac and Cheese Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, slightly warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Chicken Directions Season both sides of […]

Deep Fried Jalapeño Poppers

Deep Fried Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, softened  1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk  1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs Directions In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar […]