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Fried Oaxaca Cheese Tacos with Mango Salsa
These fried Oaxaca cheese tacos combine crunchy fried cheese with savory poblano peppers, sweet mango, and a spicy homemade red pepper sauce for a mouthful of flavor in every bite. I used to feel like frying food was a big hassle, but once I simplified it, it became a lot easier. I just put some…
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Easy Elotes aka Mexican Street Corn
Easy Elotes come together very quickly for a perfect potluck dish. These are a crowd-pleaser! Make sure to make more than you expect, these go quick! Also known as Mexican Street Corn, Elotes are a simple and deceivingly delicious dish that everyone loves. The feedback I received on this dish included “this is the best corn…
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Vegetarian Nam Jim (Thai Dipping Sauce)
Vegetarian Nam Jim (Thai Dipping Sauce) recipes can be hard to come by. So much Thai food has fish sauce in it, and dipping sauces are usually no exception. This sauce uses other umami filled flavors so that you won’t feel like it’s missing anything. Nam Jim (or Nam Chim) means dipping sauce in…
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How to Cook Shishito Peppers
This article will teach you how to cook shishito peppers. Blistered shishito peppers are a quick and easy appetizer. And the best part is, burning them is intended! They go great with so many sauces, I’ve included a recipe for Kewpie mayo 3 ways, but I also love them with our peanut sauce. …
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Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and Caramelized Onions is amazing as a main dish or a side dish! I love making this for special occasions, the gruyere cheese makes it feel extra fancy. It’s a great Mother’s Day breakfast casserole, Christmas breakfast casserole, and Easter breakfast casserole! Ingredients for Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and…
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Oven-Dried Tomatoes | How to Dehydrate Tomatoes!
Oven-dried tomatoes taste amazing and are super easy. Drying the tomatoes condenses the flavor and makes them extra delicious. My garden is producing little tomatoes like crazy, and since I don’t have the wherewithal to eat pounds and pounds of tomatoes a day, I need to extend their longevity. Unfortunately, another thing I don’t have…
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Blue Basil Mezcal Margarita
Blue Basil Mezcal Margarita combines smoky mezcal and Thai basil to give this delicious margarita a tangy and earthy finish. I’m a sucker for a good margarita, but as much as I love them, I also love variation. This margarita has all the things I like about a classic; lime, slightly sweet, salty rim, booze….
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How to Make Sushi Rice Recipe
This recipe for How to Make Sushi Rice is super easy and simple. The rice turns out perfectly every time. Sticky rice is one of my favorite sides. It goes so well with many of the super spicy and flavorful main dishes that I love. This recipe is for really simple sticky rice, but…
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Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Sundried tomato cream sauce with mushrooms, green onions, and pecorino romano cheese is delicious comfort food. Make it spicy with crushed red pepper. Do you ever end up with a random pound of pasta and no idea what to do with it? Do you ever feel like all your life’s problems can be solved with…
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Cheesy Polenta Recipe with Roasted Beets
This polenta recipe with roasted beets is easy and savory. It’s perfect for weeknights and cold weather. There is much debate over how to cook the perfect polenta. Similar to grits, it’s a dish made with cornmeal, and if you do it right, it’s super easy. You’ll want to use plenty of liquid and stir…
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Mini Sweet Peppers Recipe with Lime Crema
This mini sweet peppers recipe combines sweet and tangy peppers with savory seasonings and bright lime crema. Mix up the seasonings to add your own twist! I absolutely adore shishito peppers, and I love the way random peppers are super hot. However, I understand that not everyone likes that level of heat. And sometimes I…
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Hatch Chile Enchiladas
Hatch Chile Enchiladas are a delicious and easy dish made with spicy green chiles, refried beans, and plenty of cheese. Add some optional garnishes for extra flavor. Hatch Chiles are New Mexican chiles grown specifically in the Hatch Valley. If it wasn’t grown in the Hatch Valley, it’s not a Hatch Chile. But don’t…
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The Best Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This is the BEST Vegetarian Chili Recipe. It’s savory, spicy, and vegan too! Check out our fun ideas for chili toppings! As a Texan, I have some opinions about chili. While many of my Texas compatriots will argue with outsiders about beans vs no beans, I’m far more concerned with flavor, specifically flavor development. What…
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BBQ Baked Beans Recipe – Savory!
This BBQ Baked Beans Recipe gives you delicious tomato-based beans that are tangy and spicy. They go perfectly with heavier sides like creamed corn and sweet cornbread. Note: These do not taste like the sweet beans the Golden Retriever sells. I actually like those beans, but I don’t want them all the time. These are…
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The BEST Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Sauce!
Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Pasta Sauce is delicious and flexible. Perfect for when you have a variety of vegetables on hand. The versatile sauce tastes great with every vegetable. My favorite part of gardening is that I have tons of fresh produce ready to eat, and I grew it myself. Which will always be so…
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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Thai salad with peanut dressing is a hearty and filling salad. The peanut dressing adds amazing flavor and texture. As far as I know, this isn’t really a Thai salad, it’s more Thai inspired. A few of the Thai restaurants I frequent serve a little salad before the meal that’s basically a few leaves…
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Shallot Vinaigrette Recipe – Easy & Homemade!
Shallot Vinaigrette is a delicious and versatile dressing that can add a burst of flavor to any salad or dish. Made with tangy lemon juice and the subtle sweetness of shallots, this dressing is perfect for those looking for a healthy and flavorful option. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this easy-to-follow…
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Vegetarian Chile Relleno
Vegetarian Chile Relleno stuffs poblano peppers with delicious veggies like zucchini, onion, mushrooms, corn, and black beans. Poblano peppers are one of my favorite ingredients. While tamer than many peppers, poblanos still pack a nice kick, and the flavor is much more savory than most other peppers. This tasty dish combines charred poblano peppers,…
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Balsamic Drizzle Recipe
This Balsamic Drizzle Recipe is perfect on pasta, salads, and roasted veggies. This sweet and tangy sauce is quick and easy to whip up. I love this sauce for 3 reasons. 1. It’s super tasty. 2. It’s incredibly easy. 3. It turns veggie skeptics into veggie lovers. Let’s take Brussels sprouts, I love them…
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Butternut Squash Coconut Milk Soup
Butternut Squash Coconut Milk Soup is a Thai influenced bowl of comfort. This recipe only has about 10 minutes of active time, and the squash smells amazing while it roasts. Butternut squash goes perfectly with Thai flavors. The slightly sweet squash stands up wonderfully to the spicy and savory flavors of red curry, Thai…
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Vegetable Paella
Vegetable Paella is a fun and delicious way to feed a group. This recipe is easy to customize to your tastes! Paella is a classic Spanish dish that usually contains chicken, rabbit, and snails. Meaning it isn’t usually vegetarian friendly. But luckily, this dish is actually very easy to make vegetarian-friendly and vegan-friendly since it…
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Panko Crusted Buffalo Cauliflower Wings | Extra Crispy!
Panko Crusted Buffalo Cauliflower uses panko crumbs to give this lighter recipe the crispy crunch of its deep-fried cousin. Ingredients for Panko Crusted Buffalo Cauliflower Fresh Cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower stands up better to baking than frozen and still has a lot of crunch without getting soggy. Corn Starch: A corn starch slurry replaces the egg…
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The BEST Spicy Vegetarian Recipes
Check out this list of the BEST Spicy Vegetarian Recipes! Let us know which recipes you try in the comments below! How to add some spice! If you’re just wanting to add some heat to a recipe you already love, here are my favorite ways: Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: If you’re looking to add a…
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Custard French Toast with Strawberry Lemon Glaze | Easy!
Custard French Toast pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy strawberry lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! There’s no such thing as bad French toast. But there is such a thing as amazing French toast, and this version is amazing. It starts with rich and flaky challah bread and moves to mixing…
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Pearl Couscous with Lemon, Garlic & Oregano
Pearl Couscous with Lemon, Garlic & Oregano is a delightful side dish that is packed with flavor. With its vibrant combination of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant oregano, this recipe elevates simple pearl couscous to a whole new level. The Pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, large couscous, or big couscous, provides a…
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Vegetable Shish Kebabs | Quick & Easy!
Vegetable Shish Kebabs are a delicious and flexible option for those seeking flavorful plant-based dishes. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetable kebab recipe features zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, red onion, and tofu cubes, roasted to perfection. With simple seasoning and the option to cook in the oven, these veggie kabobs are a delightful addition to any meal….
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Sweet Potato Tacos with Poblano Cream Sauce
Spicy sweet potato tacos have the perfect balance of sweet, savory & spicy. Roasted sweet potatoes and charred corn balance with mildly spicy poblano peppers and creamy avocado. Top it all off with a savory poblano cream sauce and some pickled onions. Serve with hot sauce on the side if you like it even spicier. …
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The BEST Poblano Pepper Recipes!
Poblano Pepper Recipes Poblano peppers are a large green pepper originating from Mexico. Many of the most common poblano pepper recipes are versions of chile relleno (stuffed peppers), but don’t let that trick you! These peppers are just as versatile as they are tasty. When dried, poblano peppers are called ancho peppers, similar to how…
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Easy Honey Butter Biscuits | Kid-approved!
Easy Honey Butter Biscuits come together in about 20 minutes using pantry staples. Kid-approved! These quick biscuits are a family favorite. The best part is since they are drop biscuits they are super quick and easy to make. This is a great starter recipe for kids, my four-year-old loves mixing and measuring the ingredients (with…
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Chili Garlic Green Beans
Chili Garlic Green Beans are a little spicy, a lot garlicky, and incredibly delicious. Want them really really spicy? We can help with that. Finding good sides is always a bit of a struggle. I usually don’t want to put too much effort into them, as I like to be able to focus…
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