Last week when I made my Simple Steak Tacos, I mentioned I used Fajita seasoning to spice things up a bit. Actually I said I used my Home-made Fajita Seasoning. It’s super simple to make and you’ve probably got just about everything on hand to toss it together. via Home-made Fajita Seasoning — Frugal Hausfrau
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Fat Tire Amber Ale BBQ Grilled Chicken
Grilled Fat Tire Amber Ale BBQ Chicken It’s Fire Up the Grill Week at Once Upon a spice & I wanted to kick it off with a quintessential summertime meal–the perfect trio! The chicken and corn can be prepared on the grill and the macaroni salad made the day before. No Stove-top Heat Necessary! The […]
Festive Tequila Lime Chicken Tostadas by Street + Spice! Delicious!
Another Tuesday in the books and another amazingly simple delicious recipe to enjoy! This dish, unlike tacos, is still something everyone can enjoy and make their own from ingredients to spices. Let’s dive right in shall we? Ingredients: Chicken 1oz tequila 1 whole lime cabbage (to shred) 1 avocado salsa (pico de gallo: tomatoes, onions,…
Fat Tire Amber Ale BBQ Grilled Chicken
Grilled Fat Tire Amber Ale BBQ Chicken It’s Fire Up the Grill Week at Once Upon a spice & I wanted to kick it off with a quintessential summertime meal–the perfect trio! The chicken and corn can be prepared on the grill and the macaroni salad made the day before. No Stove-top Heat Necessary! The…
Pico de Gallo aka Salsa Fresca
In Mexican cuisine, pico de gallo literally means beak of rooster. Legend has it that fighting cocks are calmed by their handlers by placing the rooster’s head in their mouth. Yum! 😉 It is said that darkness causes birds to immediately begin the sleep cycle. Often as soon as the handler puts the bird’s head…
Easy & Delectable Shrimp Pad Thai
Pad Thai is stir-fried shrimp, chicken or tofu (or all three) enveloped in rice noodles swirling in a succulent sweet, salty, sour and spicy sauce then crowned with roasted peanuts. It has been a long-standing, family favorite due to its explosive flavor combinations. After all, it still IS pasta, right? This time in Asian form….
Crunchy Thai Cashew Salad
The undeniable simplicity of this salad is astounding! The crunchy astringent taste of cucumbers, the sweet crisp edge of carrots, cashews and red peppers, the pungent, licorice notes of cilantro and basil and the spicy, salty, sweet and sourness of lime, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and chili produces a memorable flavor explosion that you…
Thai Week’s Chicken Satay: Simply Classic
Today we begin our week into the exploration of Thai Cuisine. Thai fare simply bursts with flavors; sweet, sour, salty, astringent and spicy; which according to Ayurveda are vital components to completely satisfy our senses including the palate. Today, we start with a classic appetizer; satay. This recipe uses chicken, but feel free to substitute…
New Year Beginnings: Mini Caprese Bites- Margarita Shrimp Cocktail Shots & Baby Chicken & Waffles
Here we have fun, striking and super quick mini accompaniments to your New Year Party (Eve or Day), cocktail gathering or simply an impromptu get-together. These impressive little ditties go together in a flash, taste AMAZING and aren’t they just simply adorable?! Miniatures with maximum flavors… Ingredients: 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved 10 to 14…
Tom Kha Gai: The Best Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
This amazing, immune boosting soup offers bona fide, bold, and delicious Thai flavors that make it totally irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing. It’s simple to put together and takes mere minutes to prepare. Toss in a few de-veined shrimp the last 2 minutes if you wish….
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