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COFFEE AND CHILI CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS
I have been curious about using coffee as a crust for a while now and, while I normally enjoy drinking it, I was unsure how it would come out cooking with it. I opted to use it in a spicy mixture, so I decided to turn up the heat. The result was incredible, the coffee…
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CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA CURRY
As the weather gets colder, I focus on heartier, spicier food. For this recipe, I was craving to make a curry and, because I was hungry, wanted something that would make me full. I decided to use chicken and chickpeas, incorporating both Indian spices and Thai heat in making this curry. The result was a…
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CRABCAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE
Nothing like crisp crabcakes in the summertime. I love them so much, and the best thing is there is so many ways to eat them: plain; as a sandwich; as a taco; the possibilities are endless. I decided to have them with some homemade slaw and eat them as is. Instead of frying them, I…
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SWEET HEAT RIBS
There is something about the taste combination of sweet and spicy that I really enjoy. From potato chip flavors, to grilled meat, even to alcohol, the that sweet-spicy combination is very inviting. Particularly on a rack of ribs, that flavor is insanely tasty. Below I have these tender pork ribs that have been dry rubbed…
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BOURBON SESAME CHICKEN
This was a go-to favorite of mine when I would go to the food court at the mall. Something about the sauce I would love, I didn’t even need to add any additional soy or duck sauces on it. Having grown up and not eating as unhealthy as I did when I was younger, I…
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STICKY SPICY ASIAN WINGS
Wings are one of those meals that I cannot stop eating, even when I am already full. I just pop them one, by one, by one. And yes, I do consider wings an acceptable meal, not just an appetizer. For this recipe I went sweet to complement the spiciness of the wings. The result was…
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CHAIRMAN MAO’S RED BRAISED PORK BELLY
Pork belly is just better bacon! There, I said it, and with that being said, this recipe below accentuates the essence of the pork belly. It becomes crispy, sweet, spicy, and melts in your mouth leaving behind a trail of flavor. Try yours today! Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1.5 hours in wok or…
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Nashville Hot Chicken
The hot chicken is a specialty fried chicken that is notable in Nashville and its surrounding areas. It differs from regular fried chicken due to the spices used in marinating and coating it, making it spicier in flavor while still retaining that crispy, fried coating. My recipe uses boneless chicken sandwiched between a freshly baked…
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BEER-BATTERED JALAPEÑO CORN DOGS
Summertime! A season not just for the beach and sea, but also for food, festivals, and friends! Summer is the perfect time to be outdoors and take in as much of the sunshine as you can. It is also the perfect time to visit all the fairs and festivals that take place during this season.…