Tag Archives: Sweet Chili Sauce

Another Look at Firecracker Sauce

Just consider this tasty looking plate with one our local markets finest pub burgers and air-fryer onion rings. Practically perfect, right? Could not be made better, correct? Nope! Because the burger is served with my Fresh Relish, certes, but both … Continue reading

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Let’s ALL Firecracker!

Just in time for your summer holiday weekend – Firecracker Sauce! It is most excellent on pork or shrimp or fish tacos – but try it on burgers in place of plain old mayonnaise – you may never go back. … Continue reading

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Firecracker Sauce

Never let it be said that I turned my nose up at an interesting condiment. And this is most certainly that! Wicked tasty, too! The original recipe called for using this sauce on shrimp tacos, and I am pretty certain … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Cake Lettuce Wraps

Let me begin by saying that Rich does not care for sweet potatoes. I don’t either, really, if we are talkin’ about that marshmallow and brown sugar thing that folk trot out at the holidays; so, when I told him … Continue reading

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Broccoli and Date Salad

I was looking for a salad to make for Thanksgiving. It needed to be “special” because of the day, but I wanted to try to keep it light-ish, because of all the other food. Then, going through my pantry (oh, … Continue reading

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Sweet Chili Sauce With Grilled Halloumi

Most of us have our go-to chef resources; my sister is currently relying on Giada and the barefoot contessa. I tend to bounce around a bit, lately coming to appreciate Giada’s work, also lately coming into a deep respect and … Continue reading

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Pineapple Jalapeño Chili Sauce

This nicely sweet – and surprisingly zippy! – chili sauce is based on a recipe from the nice guy at Closet Cooking on the interwebs and facebook. He called for two each, Cayenne and Bird’s Eye peppers, which I substituted … Continue reading

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Crispity Eggplant and Pork Stir Fry

This was a pretty tasty, and easy to make, two-pot dinner (one pot for the stir-fry, and one to soak the rice noodles. You can even make it vegetarian, if you like, by adding extra-firm tofu, treating it as you … Continue reading

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Tasty! Bahn Mi – With a Twist…

It’s made with SPAM. Yeh. I know, but it’s one of those things I tend to keep on hand for last minute brunch casseroles and stuff like that. And I had a coupon. Before you start, yes, I am fully … Continue reading

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