Tag: spicy

Jalapeño Aioli

From scratch this time. The quick version is, well, quicker and lasts longer. Ingredients 1-2 jalapeño peppers, roasted 1 egg yolk Juice of 1/2 lime 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves (optional) ~1-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions Roast the peppers until blackened. Let rest in covered bowl 10...

Quick Jalapeño Aioli

Let’s be honest: Aioli is just a fancy word for flavored mayonnaise. This is a lot easier and lasts longer than the Real Jalapeño Aioli. Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves (~1/2 bunch) 1-2 jalapeño peppers, membrane removed, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and rough...

Zhoug Sauce

Originally found this at Trader Joe’s, then started making my own. This Middle Eastern sauce is like a spicy cilantro pesto, great on sandwiches, great mixed into scrambled eggs, great as a dip. Ingredients 3 cups of cilantro leaves (2 large bunches) 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves (1...

Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Had something like this at a party last summer. They copied this recipe for me. I’ve adapted it some. Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed. Fresh or frozen and thawed. 1 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder 1...

Naan Breakfast Pizza

I whip stuff together as needed. This was today’s breakfast. Ingredients are best guess. Ingredients Mini naan Sauteed onions and peppers Zhoug sauce (recipe soon) 1/2 of a chicken sausage, sliced 1 egg substitute/egg white 2 tbsp. shredded cheese Instructions Preheat oven/toaster oven to 300°F Spread the Zhoug sauce...