Spicy

Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 2 1/2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese 3 jalapeños, one sliced, two chopped 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 cups warm water (105°F – 110°F) 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast olive oil Directions In a large bowl, […]

Fried Jalapeño Popper Balls

Fried Jalapeño Popper Balls

Ingredients Poppers 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, 4 ounces white cheddar, shredded 2 – 3 jalapenos, chopped finely 1 tablespoon hot sauce Ingredients Poppers Coating 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups panko breadcrumbs Directions Place all the popper ingredients in a bowl and mix […]

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 tablespoon bacon grease or Vegetable oil 1/2 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme Directions Set aside 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and […]

Crockpot Spicy Boiled Peanuts

Crockpot Spicy Boiled Peanuts

Ingredients 2 pounds green peanuts (raw if you can’t find green) 3 jalapeños, chopped 1/3 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons creole or cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon garlic powder 10 cups water Directions Place peanuts in a 6-quart crock pot. Add remaining ingredients, then give it a good stir. Cover and […]

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 8 ounces penne pasta 1 pound raw shrimp deveined, cleaned, tail removed 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions Add salt to a large pot of water […]

Buffalo Pull Apart Bread

Buffalo Pull Apart Bread

Ingredients 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken 1 cup of Buffalo sauce 2 1/2 cups of pepper jack cheese, shredded, divided 1/4 cup of chopped scallions 2 packages of pizza dough 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter Ranch dressing for dipping (optional) Green onions […]

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients Chicken Marinade 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or dry sherry 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes Ingredients Sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, or substitute good-quality balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce […]

Mexican Casserole with Beef

Mexican Casserole with Beef

This was one of the recipes that my husband brought with him into the marriage, and it’s been a favorite of many family members for years. I have changed it up some, the original recipe was yummy, but wasn’t done in layers and the Doritos […]

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

This recipe is a lot like the orange chicken you get in a local Chinese restaurant. I have found with cooking Chinese, the main ingredient for the ‘sour’ taste in so many dishes is rice wine vinegar. My recipe has a little less of that […]

Jalapeño Hassleback Chicken

Jalapeño Hassleback Chicken

Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 6 Jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon pepper 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Sliced cheddar cheese Thinly cut bacon, cooked until crisp and cut into […]