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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.

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Searing Meatloaf to Seal in Flavor

Meatloaf is great, isn’t it? Meatloaf is one of those meals that is difficult to mess up, unless you overcook it. With so many types of ground meats, seasonings and flavors available to you, the recipe combinations are limitless. Here’s a simple trick to bring it to a new level: searing. Continue reading

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