spicy Archive

  • First rule of crockpot cooking? DO NOT LIFT THE LID. I hate that rule. Lifting the lid was exactly what I wanted to do all…day…long while the Curried Chicken was […]

    Crockpot – Curried Chicken

    First rule of crockpot cooking? DO NOT LIFT THE LID. I hate that rule. Lifting the lid was exactly what I wanted to do all…day…long while the Curried Chicken was […]

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  • Ziti. I’ve seen many recipes over the years claiming to be “Ziti.” But for me, this right here is the only recipe that counts. It was, if memory serves me […]

    Spicy Ziti with Spinach

    Ziti. I’ve seen many recipes over the years claiming to be “Ziti.” But for me, this right here is the only recipe that counts. It was, if memory serves me […]

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  • With a house full of Buffalo wing lovers, I was super excited when I saw a picture of Buffalo Chicken Rolls.  Brilliant! My method was to use the crockpot to […]

    Buffalo Chicken Rolls

    With a house full of Buffalo wing lovers, I was super excited when I saw a picture of Buffalo Chicken Rolls.  Brilliant! My method was to use the crockpot to […]

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  • I cannot tell you how many times I have been disappointed by recipes claiming to equal the flavor of lettuce wraps at PF Changs. Everything I’ve tried has been okay, […]

    Asian Turkey Rolls

    I cannot tell you how many times I have been disappointed by recipes claiming to equal the flavor of lettuce wraps at PF Changs. Everything I’ve tried has been okay, […]

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  • A collision of three fortunate events recently occurred. First, we were hosting the Oregon Duck football game party. Second, my sister-in-law delivered half of a grass-fed cow to my freezer. […]

    Crockpot: Beef Barbacoa (aka Shredded Beef Tacos)

    A collision of three fortunate events recently occurred. First, we were hosting the Oregon Duck football game party. Second, my sister-in-law delivered half of a grass-fed cow to my freezer. […]

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  • Always a fan of the Aidells chicken sausages at Costco, I had shied away from the Habanero variety. Just figured the Mango Jalapeño was as high as my spicy meter […]

    Habanero Chicken Sausage Skillet Pasta

    Always a fan of the Aidells chicken sausages at Costco, I had shied away from the Habanero variety. Just figured the Mango Jalapeño was as high as my spicy meter […]

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  • Don’t you just love the creative options we now have for brats? The amazing amount of smoked chicken sausage varieties is fun, fun, fun. While I’m ever hopeful that our […]

    Spicy Mango Sausage Pasta Salad

    Don’t you just love the creative options we now have for brats? The amazing amount of smoked chicken sausage varieties is fun, fun, fun. While I’m ever hopeful that our […]

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  • Chipotle mayo struck again. First it was the perfect pick-me-up for a burger or turkey sandwich. Then it livened up my BLTA’s. Now it’s put zing in a totally new […]

    Chipotle Salmon Quesadillas

    Chipotle mayo struck again. First it was the perfect pick-me-up for a burger or turkey sandwich. Then it livened up my BLTA’s. Now it’s put zing in a totally new […]

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  • I’ve been on the hunt for a good black bean dip recipe for a long time and, drumroll please, I found it, baby! Or, actually it found me on Twitter. […]

    Black Bean Hummus

    I’ve been on the hunt for a good black bean dip recipe for a long time and, drumroll please, I found it, baby! Or, actually it found me on Twitter. […]

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  • I happened upon this salad at a potluck in the park. I was immediately drawn to its beauty. And, then, after digging deeper, I found that it was the total […]

    Mexican Pepper Salad

    I happened upon this salad at a potluck in the park. I was immediately drawn to its beauty. And, then, after digging deeper, I found that it was the total […]

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