Category Archives: Chili Peppers
Carbonara with Roasted Jalapenos and Avocado
When we were in Italy last year, we ordered carbonara as often as we could. The perfect combination of pasta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, pancetta and pepper, it always satisfies, especially with a dash of fresh Italian olive oil. I’ve made … Continue reading
A Spicy Cinco de Mayo Breakfast
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We hope you’re having fun celebrating the day in the best way possible. We’re celebrating the way we love to celebrate – with food. And we’re doing it homemade. With chili peppers, of course. We roasted up some jalapeno peppers and incorporated them into a couple different breakfast recipes. I wanted Mexican style breakfast tacos, while Jalapeno Miss wanted an omelet. No problem! Get your Cinco on today. Continue reading
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A Cinco de Mayo Menu
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, that is) celebrates the victory of the Mexican army in 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). It is not a major holiday in Mexico, but has been embraced in the United States by Mexican-American populations, and has grown in popularity over the years. Mexicans and non-Mexicans enjoy celebrating the holiday for the sheer act of celebrating, which typically include Mexican traditions, and that includes Mexican cuisine.
If you plan on celebrating at home, here are a few recipes to help make your Cinco de Mayo party an authentic one. Continue reading
Chipotle-Bacon-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
This is by far one of our favorite barbecue style sauces over at Chili Pepper Madness. With the weather turning warmer, it’s time to bust out the grills and get your smoke on. The great thing about barbecue sauce is that it goes on just about anything, and this sauce is no exception. We like to make it ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator so we can use it all week. Try it out on anything you can grill – fish, pork, beef, chicken. It is so good. Continue reading
Help I married a Chilihead – Spice Blends
Being married to a Chilihead for nearly 17 years, I have noticed a major transformation. I have not just become a chilihead myself, but I find that I really need spice. And I mean on everything. I add spice to food before Mike sometimes. I can’t stand bland food anymore. Everything Mike cooks has bold flavors and 95% of the time is spicy. I am so into doctoring up meals when dining out at restaurants that even my friends know I have the spices in my purse and I’ll likely be pulling them out. Continue reading
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes – with Chili Peppers
In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, did you know the entire month of April is dedicated to grilled cheese sandwiches?), we have created 2 different recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches that highlight chili peppers in different ways. We’re not trying to hide the chili peppers here. Instead, we’re trying to blend them in so their flavors compliment the selection of cheeses. These two were quite delicious. Continue reading
Chipotle-Tomato Sauce Recipe
If you are a fan of the smoky chipotle pepper, this chipotle infused tomato sauce will add a new dimension to your meal. We thickened it up a bit with a roux, added pureed cooked vegetables, and let it simmer to allow the flavors to develop. It took on a stew-like quality, nice and thick. Continue reading
Chili Pepper Stuffed with Meatless Ground and Quinoa
I spoke recently with Chef Jackie Salas of Miami about cooking with chili peppers and she graciously offered one of her favorites. I thought I would share. Continue reading
Corned Beef Tacos for St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, one of our favorite holidays, I decided to serve corned beef. Growing up, it wasn’t a true St. Patty’s Day without corned beef on the menu. Essentially a preserved, pickled meat, this beef brisket was slow cooked in my mother’s crock pot with potatoes and cabbage for many a holiday. Continue reading
