Feature: Spicy Recipes

Pav Bhaji – Indian curry

Cooking Time: 25m

This Pav Bhaji – Indian curry is one of my favorite Indian-inspired dishes. This recipe is a super delicious curry which is prepared using mixed vegetables and is served with homemade warm rolls, known as pav, which are toasted in butter. It’s easy to make this recipe vegan by using...

January 26, 2021

Spicy Vegetarian Chili

This Spicy Vegetarian Chili is the best choice for a cozy comfort dinner yet healthy. There isn’t any meat in this spicy chili, but you won’t miss it. It is made with two kinds of beans, eggplants, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and jalapeños, of course. This chili is perfectly...

January 19, 2021

Easy Zucchini Stir Fry

Cooking Time: 15m

This Easy Zucchini Stir Fry is a firm favorite in my weeknight kitchen. It is jam-packed with healthy vegetables, all wrapped up in a garlic and ginger sauce that is a perfect balance between sweet and salty. If I have some leftover roast chicken or pork, I shred that and...

January 15, 2021

Hot Dogs with Spicy Kimchi Slaw

Cooking Time: 15m

I love to make these Hot Dogs with Spicy Kimchi Slaw for game night. They are super simple to make and I love the slight crunch from the daikon radish in the slaw. If you can’t find daikon in the grocery store, substitute for red radishes. The key ingredient in this...

December 30, 2020

Instant Pot Jambalaya

Cooking Time: 50m

I love my instant pot and this Instant Pot Jambalaya recipe is one of my all time favorites. It’s quick and simple to make and the end result is a perfectly cooked delight! Jambalaya is a popular dish in Louisiana and consists mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice....

December 25, 2020

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Cooking Time: 1h 40m

This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe makes a giant pot of the ultimate Louisiana creole comfort food – beans and rice. I love using my Instant Pot for recipes like this one as it cooks the beans in a fraction of the time it would take to cook...

December 23, 2020

Best Ever Pad Thai

Cooking Time: 25m

Best Ever Pad Thai is a simple classic Thai dish full of outstanding flavors! The ingredient list is long, but don’t let that put you off! It actually only requires 15 minutes of cooking time! I love to top my pad thai with bean sprouts, chopped scallions, cilantro, lime wedges...

December 23, 2020

Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

Cooking Time: 30m

This recipe for Muffuletta Deviled Eggs is simple, creamy and delicious. Deviled eggs are a classic party appetizer from the 1970s. They go down a treat at any party I serve them. This recipe is a great combo of olive salad and crispy fried salami. Yum! To make these deviled...

December 22, 2020

Chili-Butter Roast Chicken

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

Look no further! This Chili-Butter Roast Chicken is the only recipe you should be thinking of cooking for New Year’s Eve. I love to serve this dish with rice, mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the delicious pan juices that remain in the baking dish when the chicken is...

December 16, 2020

Best Cocktail Meatballs

Cooking Time: 40m

Call off the search! I have found the recipe for the Best Cocktail Meatballs ever. They are accompanied by a sweet yet smoky and salty sauce that your guests won’t be able to resist. My advice? Make a double (or triple) batch because these meatballs don’t hang around for long. ...

December 16, 2020

Best Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Cooking Time: 40m

Look no further, this recipe for the Best Buffalo Chicken Taquitos will change your life! Super simple to make and these are really healthy too. They taste delicious and will go down a treat as an appetizer at your next party. To make these taquitos, start by combining buffalo sauce...

December 11, 2020

Roast Chicken Legs with Lots of Garlic

Cooking Time: 1h 40m

These Roast Chicken Legs with Lots of Garlic are one of the best New Year’s Eve dinner recipes I know. I love the flavor combination of garlic, lemon, chili, bay leaves and pepper and I know you will too. Prepare this in advance and just throw it in the oven...

December 10, 2020

Low Carb Egg Drop Soup

Cooking Time: 9m

This paleo Low Carb Egg Drop Soup is one of my favorite soup recipes for weight loss. Egg drop soup is a basic Chinese soup which consists of seasoned broth, ginger, garlic, and soy with strands of cooked egg floating throughout the liquid. My version is not only delicious, it...

December 10, 2020

Garlic Parmesan Pretzels

Cooking Time: 43m

These Garlic Parmesan Pretzels are super tasty and delicious! They are the perfect snack to make for a holiday movie night! Did you know that a pretzel’s chewy crust is achieved by coating it in a baking soda bath before baking it in the oven? Simply place baking soda in...

December 1, 2020

Kimchi Jjigae – Kimchi Stew

Cooking Time: 30m

Kimchi Jjigae – Kimchi Stew is the ultimate Korean comfort food – a warming stew made with kimchi and a selection of other ingredients, such as pork, green onions, mushrooms and tofu, sliced into 1cm thick rectangles or other shapes you may prefer. It is one of the most common...

November 6, 2020

How to Make Kimchi (Kimchee)

Cooking Time: 15m

I am so happy to be able to tell you How to Make Kimchi (Kimchee) today. Kimchi is a classic Korean side dish made of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and daikon radish and flavored with a variety of seasonings such as gochugaru, spring onions, garlic, ginger,...

November 6, 2020

Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake

Cooking Time: 45m

I absolutely adore this Savory Pumpkin Soup with Spice Shake in fall. I love to make a batch of this on a Sunday and have it for lunch during the week. When I have it for lunch, I hold the spice shake back until the soup is reheated so that...

October 22, 2020

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Cooking Time: 20m

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut is one of my favorite fermented foods to make and eat! This is such a simple recipe, but you do have to tend to the sauerkraut as it ferments. During the process, open the jars once a day to release air. When you open the jars,...

October 21, 2020

Curtido (Salvadoran Style Pickled Cabbage)

Cooking Time: 30m

Curtido is a Salvadoran cultured slaw which is like a lightly fermented cabbage relish. It has been shown that fermented foods can play a big part in your overall wellness. Foods like curtido can help heal your gut. Fermenting your own foods is a great way to achieve better health....

October 21, 2020

Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

Cooking Time: 1h

This Meatloaf with the Best Glaze is a delicious and simple meal that you can easily include in your mid-week recipe bank. I am always amazed at how easy this dish is to prep. Simply mix everything together and bake it for 55 minutes. It gives me time to tidy...

October 20, 2020

Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

Cooking Time: 45m

One of my favorite one pan dinners is this simple Baked Garlic Butter Chicken and if you try it, you’ll find out why. It is so delicious and packed full of flavor from ingredients like fresh rosemary, cheese and garlic. So delicious! To make this dish, arrange chicken breasts in...

October 20, 2020

Easy Sticky Lamb Ribs

Cooking Time: 1h 10m

These Easy Sticky Lamb Ribs are unbelievably tasty! This is a real Friday night dinner – easy to prepare and while the ribs cook, you can start relaxing! My top tip if you decide to make these – ask your butcher to separate the lamb ribs so they cook faster....

October 19, 2020

Golden Goddess (Turmeric) Hummus

Cooking Time: 5m

This Golden Goddess (Turmeric) Hummus is one of the most delicious hummus recipes I have. It is golden thanks to the addition of turmeric and it is packed full of delicious flavors like garlic, ginger and lemon juice. Turmeric and ginger are anti-inflammatory spices meaning this hummus not only tastes...

October 12, 2020

Jamaican Curried Goat

Cooking Time: 3h

This Jamaican Curried Goat is one of my favorite recipes. I love experimenting with different cuts of meat. Sometimes this means cooking with chicken thighs rather than breasts or slow cooking tougher cuts of beef. One of my latest discoveries is stews made with goat meat. I love them and...

October 11, 2020

Spooky Halloween Monster Mash Soup

Cooking Time: 30m

I am always looking for new Halloween recipes to make with my kids at this time of year. One recipe that we all love is this Spooky Halloween Monster Mash Soup which I make using my favorite red soup and little eyeballs made from sushi rice! Start by heating up...

October 1, 2020

Halloween Bloody Baked Rats

Cooking Time: 1h 30m

Halloween Bloody Baked Rats are the latest addition to my Halloween kitchen and while I think they are pretty gross looking, my kids adore them and they actually taste delicious! And let’s face it, Halloween dinners should look disgusting, right? To make these, combine ground beef, onion, egg, bread crumbs,...

September 29, 2020

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