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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. Ajvar, pronounced “Eye Var”, is a sauce or condiment made primarily with red peppers and oil, though an extremely popular variation includes eggplant (called Malidzano), which I’ve chosen to make here. You’ll find it common in Balkan food and cuisine....

The Anaheim pepper is a mild, medium-sized chili pepper that grows to 6-10 inches in length. It is often used for cooking and recipes when green, though it can be used when red. The basic variety ripens to a dark green/reddish color, but other strains ripen to full red. They are one of the most common chili peppers in the United States and are used in many foods and recipes....

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. Arroz con dulce is a delicious Puerto Rican dessert that means “sweet rice”. It’s a rice pudding made with coconut milk (I also use coconut cream), and warm spices....

This street-style Indian vegan Bhel Puri chaat recipe is also called Geeli (Wet) Bhel due to its use of three vibrant chutneys—green coriander chutney, sweet and sour tamarind chutney, and spicy red garlic chutney. Since Geeli Bhel can get soggy if prepared in advance, it’s always made fresh and served immediately. Key ingredients in this famous Indian chaat include kurmura (puffed rice), onions, tomatoes, potatoes, raw mango (kairi), peanuts, crispy chana dal, chickpeas, tangy chaat masala, kala namak, cumin powder, sev, Papdi, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice....

Moyashi (もやし) or bean sprouts are bean seeds that have been watered and germinated to produce thin stalks and leaflets. Although sprouting can come from any bean, mung beans, and soybeans are the most common. Mung bean sprouts are slightly slimmer and have a smaller tip than soybean sprouts. What Are Bean Sprouts Bean sprouts are the sprouts of bean seeds. It’s eaten raw or cooked and enjoyed in many different ways....

What is it about fish tacos that make them so awesome? Perhaps because…THEY ARE TACOS? Quite possibly. Tacos are certainly one of life’s perfections, but the fish taco is something unto itself. It is so much about the fixings. So many choices! And the fish, right? What sort of fish do you choose? How do you season it? What type of hot sauce do you pour forth? Oh my, and do we serve it grilled or blackened or fried?...

FOR THE Creamy Lemon Filling: For the Crust: FOR THE STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM: Note: You can omit the gelatin and water and make “traditional,” whipped cream. Because it is not stabilized, the pie must be served immediately once added or it will deflate or weep. With stabilized whipped cream, however, the pie can be made a full day ahead of time. Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!...

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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. We’re going nacho crazy here, and we love it. Nachos are the perfect spicy food lover’s appetizer, as you can load up your tortilla chips with layers and layers of all sorts of spicy goodness....

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my boneless Buffalo wings recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! We love Buffalo wings in our home, and often go out to the local pub for quick spicy wings. As a spicy food lover, they’re easy to find and usually satisfy that spicy craving we all have....

pin this recipe to save for later WHAT IS CAJUN Shrimp? Cajun seasoning is one of my go-to favorite spices for jazzing up everything from chicken to seafood, steak, pork, veggies, deviled eggs, soups and dips. It’s one of those spices that adds a blast of zesty, spicy, savory flavors and that instant “YUM” factor. Delicious. The Cajun Shrimp is a juicy flavor bomb all on its own, but swaddle it with palate pleasing textural rice, smoky, spicy sausage and veggies and you are blessed with layer up on layer of dynamic flavor and hypnotic texture that will have you savoring each rewardingly complex bite....

The Carribean red habanero is about twice as hot as a regular habanero. It matures in as little as 90 days, and is suited to northern climates and even to growing in a larger-sized container. This pepper is considered especially nice for decorative purposes as well, though you will want to harvest it eventually for the fruity flavor as a fine addition to extra spicy salsas and marinades and for some very hot sauces....

Time to get the smokers and grills going. Here’s another barbecue sauce to add to your arsenal. Enjoy! Little did I know there were so many other types of barbecue sauces out there, and a practically infinite variation of them, but each with their own unique base. This mustard-based barbecue sauce is one of them. Behold - Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. Germans are fond of their mustards, which accounts for its early introduction, but its overall flavor is the reason for its enduring popularity....

I know I know I’m so late in posting a chia seed pudding recipe here on the blog, given that I’ve been blogging for 3 years. Well, better late than never, right! I guess chia seed pudding has been around here for over a decade, and I’m glad that I can finally share some of my favorites on this little space. Chia seeds are nutrient-rich, high fiber, low in carbs and calories, rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals....

Try Chicken Tinga Nachos! Add in extra ingredients like refried beans, black beans, sour cream or Mexican crema, extra sliced roasted jalapenos, shredded cheese, all your favorites. What is Chicken Tinga? Chicken Tinga is a classic Mexican dish of shredded chicken that cooks low and slow in a tomato-based sauce seasoned with chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, and other spices. The resulting chicken is smoky and spicy and everyone loves it....

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. What if you had it in a casserole format? What we’ve done here for this recipe is take all of those wonderful ingredients from chile relleno and we’re turning it into a casserole dish....

Chilies and Vitamin C A typical chili pepper packs more vitamin C than an orange, so if you need your extra C, grab a chili pepper! How much vitamin C, you ask? A single 14 gram jalapeno pepper contains 10% of your daily needs. According to Nutrition Data, a single 73 gram chili pepper contains 83%. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals....

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I last blogged. I had a lot of things going around, which included shopping gifts for our relatives in India. It had been a year and a half since we last visited. We also visited London, for my Brother in law’s daughter’s christening. I also happen to be her Godmother, so I wanted to meet that little bundle of joy. Such a sweet munchkin she is!...

Can’t get enough of chili oil? Me too! Previously I’ve shared the classic Japanese chili oil, and now I’m back with another homemade chili oil recipe that is even bolder and, dare I say it, next level? Introducing Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil or Taberu Rayu (食べるラー油)! This version is super fragrant, deeply savory, and is packed with crispy crunchy bits that are incredibly addictive. You’re going to want to put it on everything!...

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe and instructional post, 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. I fell in love with dehydrating so much that I wrote an entire book on the subject. Yes, I am the author of “The Spicy Dehydrator Cookbook”....