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Original recipe 4/30/2019, Photos Updated 10/9/2024 Carlsbad Cravings Original Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER CHEESE BALL RECIPE VIDEO Cheese Ball Recipe As we enter the season of parties, it’s time for appetizers galore. And no appetizer gets me more excited than a cheese ball or log. Not only are they beautifully impressive, make ahead and super easy to prepare, but they are the ideal cracker spread because they are basically cheese loaded with more cheese and other delectable ingredients....

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE I know many you might cringe at the thought of baked Brussels Sprouts but these aren’t your mama’s Brussels Sprouts! Gone are the sad, overcooked, mushy Brussels Sprouts and in their place stand nutty, deeply caramelized, tender-crisp oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts in their place. The difference in gorgeously desirable Roasted Brussels Sprouts verses sad soggy ones, is to roast them in the oven at high heat, nicely spaced apart just until tender – crisp – not any longer – and then toss them with any balsamic, lemon juice, etc....

Boom! Done! Your birria quesadillas are ready to serve. Look at all that cheese! And birria beef! You’re going to love these. Don’t eat them all in one sitting. Birria is a classic Mexican recipe of beef that is slow cooked until melt-in-your mouth tender. It was more traditionally made with goat or lamb, but today, beef is more common. Birria is usually served as a stew with the cooking liquid, or consome, on the side, but you’ll very often find it served as tacos....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. They’re easy to make and always a hit. Everyone loves a slider, and these are especially delicious with tender shredded chicken drenched in spicy, tangy buffalo sauce, and lots of melty cheese on toasted mini buns....

Butternut Squash Pasta Recipe To continue the celebration of the advent of Fall, I bring you creamilicious (yet cream-less), comforting Butternut Squash Pasta! I love the silkiness and sweet yet nutty flavor that pureed butternut squash adds to any recipe whether its soup, risotto, or pasta sauce. The sauce is naturally gluten free and just oh so rich and comforting while still being healthy! This Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce can be paired with your favorite pasta (thin spaghetti is my favorite) and even ravioli – you just won’t use all the sauce....

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! – Mike H. First, it’s insanely quick and easy to make. All you need are some shrimp, Cajun seasonings, and a bit of oil for cooking. You’ll have this ready to serve in about 5 minutes of cooking time, not counting prep time....

That’s it, my friends! This is the best carne asada I’ve ever had. Super tender, super flavorful. Seriously hard to beat. Carne Asada translates to “Grilled Meat”, but that doesn’t say much about what it really is. What defines it is that amazing flavor of beef straight off the grill. Let’s discuss what it is and how to make carne asada at home. What once was likely a simple recipe of lightly seasoned meat tossed onto a grill is now a hugely popular and flavorful favorite....

July is National Ice Cream Month, and I have decided to feature a few outstanding ice cream recipes. Even though it has been a mild start to our summer in the Bay Area, I have been testing out quite a few ice cream flavors. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the smiles on my children’s faces, happily devouring our homemade ice cream. This Cherry Ice Cream is no exception, providing a scrumptious treat, big smiles, and sweet memories....

Migraine headaches are a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They are characterized by severe pain on one side of the head, along with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Sinus headaches are a type of headache that is caused by inflammation in the sinuses, and they are often accompanied by congestion and facial pain. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them spicy, and it is also responsible for many of their health benefits....

This post has been sponsored by Frito-Lay. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sure, we all might be cheering on our favorite team, but if the snack table isn’t popping, the party just might be a drag like a zero-zero score. Let’s not let that happen, shall we? You can prevent the bland with a few bags of LAY’S® Classic Potato Chips and this easy-to-make dip recipe. We’re talking Chipotle Honey Mustard Dip....

I am sooo excited to introduce you to these Chipotle Lime Shrimp Burrito Bowls as the latest addition to my quick, easy dinners but more excited to introduce you to the author of the recipe, Mary Younkin, creator of the blog BarefeetInTheKitchen.com. Mary is a dear friend of mine who is not only warm, kind and generous, but she has the best recipes! These Shrimp Burrito Bowls come from Mary’s latest book, The Weekday Lunches & Breakfast Cookbook....

When you get chrysanthemum greens from Asian grocery stores, they always come in a huge bundle. I would buy them for making a hot pot dinner and later found the leftover greens have wilted to a sad state somewhere in the back of the fridge. After having to toss away enough wilted leaves, I decided to find new purposes to make the best of chrysanthemum greens. This Chrysanthemum Greens Salad (春菊のナムル; ssukgat namul in Korean) with a sesame dressing cannot be any more perfect!...

Remaining Ingredients. Next, add all of the beans and the reserved bacon. If you’d like a kicked up version, stir in some hot sauce as well. I enjoy making a version with ground beef and bacon, and a mixture of beans, which you’ll see below. What Are Cowboy Beans? In texture and appearance, Cowboy Beans is very much like a pot of chili, being primarily a big pot of beans and meat with sauce....

If you have been following me for a while you surely know I have a thing for seafood or rather I have a weakness for crustaceans in general :D. Scallops have turned into my new love ever since I had a taste of them here in the US, as we do not get sea scallops easily in India. And the same goes for Alaskan King crabs, snow crabs, blue crabs, and the likes....

I love to recreate my favorite restaurant style sandwich recipes including French Dip Sandwiches, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Beef Brisket Sandwiches, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches and of course these Cuban Sandwiches! Cuban Sandwich Recipe Cuban sandwiches are one of my favorite indulgences. They hit all the right spots and then some. I wanted to create a Cuban sandwich recipe that would make any Cubano connoisseur proud – and I think this recipe does just that....

With a LOT of Help from You! If I am entirely honest the main thing that has kept me motivated is the support I have received from readers here on the blog and my Instagram family. I recently asked what kinds of recipes people wanted to see more of and without question it was savory recipes. When I asked what kind most people said they wanted quick and easy finger food that would work for a brunch or a tea trolley....

pin this recipe to save for later Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe I hope you don’t think it’s too early for soup season because I am just too in love with this Curried Butternut Squash Soup to wait to share it with you! I LOVE creamy, vegetable soups that are healthier but taste decadently delicious like my Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Broccoli Soup, Tomato Basil Soup and now this Curried Butternut Squash Soup!...

This past summer while in Japan, Nami and I treated ourselves to a delightful meal at Den Restaurant Tokyo. Our friends had told us about the creative Kaiseki ryori by chef┬ĀZaiyu Hasegawa and we also saw Den featured on David Chang’s Ugly Delicious Fried Chicken episode. Since Den is really popular, we booked our table one and a half months in advance. After confirming our reservation, we slowly counted down the days until we can enjoy our meal there....

The first time I had this kind of chanay ki daal, it came in a plastic bag. No jokes. We were in Swat, Pakistan and it changed my life. Or at the very least my understanding of what dal could be. If you are looking for a more classic homestyle chanay ki daal then pop on over here, but otherwise keep reading! Also, if you are a Daal Gosht fan, this one is chefs kiss if I do say so myself....