Category Archives: Pasta
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
Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Meal with Lobster Carbonara
Happy Valentine’s Day! Jalapeno Miss made a special request for tonight’s meal, but she was slightly vague. Her request – Carbonara! I take that as a special challenge to make it fun and interesting. So, here’s the plan – Spicy Lobster Carbonara with Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. She’s in charge of the drinks. It’s fun to make meals at home instead of going out, especially on days meant for romance. The recipes will be variations of some that I’ve made in the past, so I’m happy to share. Give them a try! Continue reading
Posted in Chili Pepper News, Lobster, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood
Tagged Brussels sprouts, carbonara, Fresno pepper, jalapeno pepper, lobster recipe, Valentine's Day recipe
Romesco Sauce with Jamaican Red Mushroom Chili Peppers
During our Mediterranean trip, we visited Barcelona, Spain. It is such a gorgeous city filled with impressive culture, architecture, and especially food. One particular flavor we encountered has become a new favorite – Romesco Sauce. Romesco sauce is a multi-purpose sauce used on any number of dishes. It is a bit like a traditional pesto, but made with toasted almonds, chili peppers, tomato, red wine vinegar, olive oil, crusty bread and other seasonings. Continue reading
Posted in Chili Peppers, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Shrimp
Tagged chili pepper madness, chili peppers, Chilipeppermadness.com, pasta sauce, recipe, Romesco Sauce, sauce recipe, shrimp recipe
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese with Kramer’s Wing Rub
I’d like to pay a compliment to Kramer’s Wing Rubs. I did a review of 3 of their spicy wing rubs, which we at Chili Pepper Madness greatly enjoyed. You can find the review here. I had noted in my review that the rubs have a strong smokiness, perhaps a bit too much for some consumers. I had tried the rubs on shrimp, fish, and vegetables. All were delicious, but last night, on a whim, Patty asked for macaroni and cheese. I don’t make anything out of a box but we were in a hurry. You see, Patty had Bunco and needed to hurry out to drink, I mean play Bunco, with the ladies. Continue reading
Pasta Primavera – a Garden Delight
We love to garden and oftentimes you’ll find, as a gardener, that your garden can sometimes overproduce. Such a terrible problem, isn’t it? We never really have a problem because we also love to build meals that incorporate a large number of vegetables. Enter Pasta Primavera! Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Recipes, Scallops
Tagged jalapeno pepper recipes, pasta primavera, recipe, scallops, Topsail Island
Chili Pepper Tagliatelle – A Homemade Pasta Recipe
Jalapeno Miss and I were having a bit of fun in the kitchen with our new pasta maker and decided to see what happens when we incorporate a healthy dose of chili powder into a basic homemade pasta recipe. The results were rather fun. You won’t get a massive burst of heat or flavor addition to the actual pasta from the chili powder, but what you do get is a wonderful red color to the pasta that goes great with a silky sauce like carbonara or Alfredo, or maybe even simple olive oil. When you’re looking for a fun and interesting presentation, this might be an option for you.
Posted in Cooking Tips, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood, Shrimp
Tagged carbonara, chili pepper madness, chili peppers, Chilipeppermadness.com, cooking tips, pasta, recipe, seafood, shrimp, tagliatelle
