It's true, you probably never reach for peanuts when you're settling in to make a homemade batch of salsa. But there's a good chance this Peanut Chile Salsa will have you thinking twice about that the next time you're swinging open the pantry door. In other words...it tastes good. Real good. Peanut Chile Salsa Recipe...
Spicy Black Bean Pizza
This Black Bean Pizza comes with special permission to customize the topping list to your liking. But only if you use plenty of the spicy black bean puree that's underneath all the toppings -- that's the key! It also comes with significantly less guilt than meat-based pizza because of its vegetarian nature, which means it's...
Crispy Jalapeno Hash Browns
Warning: if you have trouble slowing down when there are crispy potato products around then please ignore this Crispy Jalapeno Hash Browns recipe. Or you can read the recipe but also come to an agreement with your Significant Other to keep a watchful eye on you once the hash browns are done cooking. Because it's...
Dinner Now! 15 Minute Chicken Guacamole Quesadillas
Go ahead and admit it. Your life is crazy busy and multiple times per week you find yourself scrambling for ideas when dinnertime approaches. Going out sounds expensive, cooking sounds time consuming, and yet your stomach's demands are getting louder and louder! These 15 Minute Chicken Guacamole Quesadillas are built for those days when you want...
Spicy Avocado Hummus
Avocado Hummus? Sound crazy?! If you're new to this combo then you're in for a treat. It couldn't be easier to make and it's one of the creamiest, most delicious concoctions your kitchen will ever produce. Avocado Hummus Recipe It's also kinda surprising that it's good for you, combining healthy fats from the avocados...
Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Empanadas
Once you've got a reliable empanada dough recipe to work with then you can move on to the more important question...what should I put inside?! I've been eating this Chicken and Jalapeno version all week and I think it's a combo worthy of being considered for your next batch. Don't forget that there are...
Homemade Green Chorizo
As promised, here's the easiest way to make some homemade green chorizo. I've been eating this all week and I think it's a good option for anyone who likes a bit of chorizo with their eggs, or in some tacos, or on pizza 🙂 We're using the same express style that we used in our...
Fiery Chimichurri Sauce
A traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce is heavy on garlic and light on spice. This version is heavy on garlic and heavy on spice. The kick from the chili powder and cayenne will work wonders when you are serving it with some homemade empanadas, but of course you can always dial back on the spice if...
Spicy Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Yes, the spicy beef mixture combined with some gooey cheese makes these empanadas total keepers. And yes, adding a dipping sauce will take them into a culinary stratosphere. But first things first... The unsung hero of these empanadas is the dough. A few simple tricks will ensure that you are always pulling out a...
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
It would be easy to give all the credit to the homemade chorizo in these epic breakfast burritos. And it's true, having access to a batch of authentic chorizo does amp them up a notch, but there's a hidden reason that seems to make people gobble up these burritos. Hint: think green. The subtle tartness of roasted tomatillos...