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Spicy Mayan Chocolate Truffles

February 9, 2019 By valentina 43 Comments

Spicy Mayan Chocolate Truffles with red sprinkles and cinnamon sticks on parchment paper.

Mexican chocolate truffles -- and spicy chocolate truffles in general -- have been growing in popularity over the years. These Mayan Chocolate Truffles are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-free, Holidays Tagged With: cayenne pepper, chocolate, chocolate truffles, cinnamon, cream, Scharfenberger, vanilla

Cucumber Dill Canapé Recipe

December 26, 2018 By valentina 38 Comments

Row of Cucumber Dill Canapes on a white, narrow plate.

This Cucumber Dill Canapé recipe is one of my favorite cucumber hors d'ouevres of all time! It's an incredibly flavorful, delicious bite. And cucumber … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: cayenne pepper, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, dill, English cucumbers, lemon juice

Gluten-Free Smoky Bacon Fried Calamari Recipe

May 17, 2017 By valentina 14 Comments

Smoky Bacon Fried Calamari -- A gluten-free, fried calamari strewn with bits of bacon and laced with its smoky flavor.

This gluten-free fried calamari is strewn with delicious bits of bacon and laced with a smoky flavor. Bacon Fried Calamari recipe is a fantastic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Fish & Seafood, Gluten-free Tagged With: appetizers, cayenne pepper, cleaning squid, corn meal, fried calamari, fried squid, garlic, gluten-free, lemons, onion, science class, seafood, snacks

Baked Coconut Mango Chicken Recipe

October 20, 2015 By valentina 45 Comments

Coconut-Cayenne Mango Baked Chicken Recipe - Creamy, rich, spicy and sweet, the mango sauce makes this baked chicken over the top delicious!

This Coconut Mango Chicken recipe is baked to perfection as is soaks up warm spices and the delicious flavors of the fruit. It's a super comforting entrée … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Chicken, Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Gluten-free Tagged With: cayenne pepper, chicken entrées, cilantro, coconut milk, Indian food, main courses, mango

Spicy Kale Soup with Roasted Pepper and Tomato

January 15, 2012 By valentina 23 Comments

Yesterday when I went to buy some of my favorite chocolate bars, I was a bit distracted because of the "health food faire," the grocery store was hosting. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Soups & Stews, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: cayenne pepper, dinner, entree, garlic, kale, lunch, main course, red onion, red wine vinegar, roasted red peppers, sherry, smoked paprika, soups, sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes, vegan, vegatarian, vegetable stock

Smoky Tomato Fish Stew Recipe

January 4, 2012 By valentina 4 Comments

This Smoky Tomato Fish Stew Recipe is such a delicious comfort food meal, and it's light and healthy, too! Full of hearty ingredients and fresh flavors, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Fish & Seafood, Soups & Stews Tagged With: black cod, cayenne pepper, corn, entree, fish, halibut, lemon juice, main course, roasted red pepper, rosemary, seafood, smoked paprika, smoked salt, soups, stews, tomatoes, vegetable stock, white wine

Spiced Almond-Apple-Persimmon Bread

December 23, 2011 By valentina 7 Comments

If I ask my dad about a plant or flower that I've seen in the Santa Monica mountains, he's either very proud to tell me that it's a native or almost annoyed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Christmas, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Holidays Tagged With: almonds, breads, breakfast, cayenne pepper, Christmas, cloves, connamon, Fuji apples, fuyu persimmons, hachiya persimmons, holiday's, nutmeg

Cream of Chestnut Potato Soup Recipe

December 9, 2011 By valentina 12 Comments

Cream of Chestnut-Potato Soup is a super hearty, rich and creamy soup with no cream! It's full of delicious warming spices and is absolutely divine in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Fall & Winter Favorites, Soups & Stews, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: asiago cheese, cayenne pepper, chives, cloves, dinner, friday flowers, idaho potatoes, lunch, one-pot meals, soups, thyme, vegetarian, yukon gold potatoes

Sweet Spiced Caramelized Pecans Recipe

November 29, 2011 By valentina 9 Comments

This Sweet Spiced Caramelized Pecans Recipe will bring the perfect amount of crunch and spice to almost anything you add them to. Sweet. Spicy. Earthy. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: brown sugar, cayenne pepper, cumin, honey, nuts, pecans, salads, snacks, spiced nuts

Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese

November 28, 2011 By valentina 4 Comments

Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese is so festive and delicious -- it's perfect for the holiday season!Did you know that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Salads, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: blue cheese, cayenne pepper, dinner, dried cranberries, fuyu persimmons, holiday's, honey, lunch, mixed greens, persimmons, pistachios, red onion, salads, vinaigrette

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