From muffins and casseroles to soups and French fries, these twenty recipes are full of the utterly delicious, smoky and spicy flavor of chipotle chile peppers.Over the past few years, I've written over two dozen recipes which are made fabulous with the use of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. Chipotles are jalapeños … [Read more...]
Smoky Red Lentil “Hummus” Recipe
Creamy, rich and smooth like hummus, this dip is full of earthy, warm flavors and is perfect for fall.Where I live in Los Angeles -- the Santa Monica mountains are on one side of me and the ocean is on the other. I know I'm fortunate to be surrounded by all of this beauty. Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the … [Read more...]
Smoky Tomato-Bacon-Chipotle Deviled Eggs Recipe
These pretty and super tasty Deviled Eggs are packed with scrumptious, smoky flavors. They're lovely for an hors d'oeuvre at a cocktail party, a game day snack, lunch, and the list goes on.Current food trends: asparagus, matzo dishes, artsy eggs, and fun deviled eggs! (Just to name a few.) Which means the obvious, … [Read more...]
Smoky Strawberry-Chipotle Compote Bacon-Meatballs
Smoky, sweet, and over-the-top delicious, these Strawberry-Chipotle Bacon Meatballs are an outstanding hors d'oeuvre or appetizer. You're guests will flip for them! There is so much deliciousness going on here -- it's almost out of control. Somewhere between the sweet and spicy Strawberry-Chipotle Compote and the … [Read more...]
Hatch Chile Potato Hash & Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes
Hatch Chile Potato Hash & Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes is a super hearty, comfort food breakfast or brunch dish. Every bite is bursting with the smoky and fresh flavors of the season.It's been quite a while since I've cracked an egg over a meal, and we're smack in the middle of Hatch Chile season -- hence, Hatch … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Chipotle Colorado-Style Chili Recipe and Casa Mia in Santa Monica Canyon
This Chocolate-Chipotle Chili was inspired from a dish from what was my favorite Mexican restaurant of all time, Casa Mia in Santa Monica Canyon, CA. While the restaurant is gone, the memory of their incredibly delicious Colorado chili lives on. This is extremely similar, though my version is a chocolate chili recipe. … [Read more...]
Smoky Chipotle Mango Quesadilla Recipe
When two of my (many) favorite foods on the planet are a a match made in heaven, as a pair they might just surpass everything else. Smoky, spicy chipotle peppers and sweet, tangy mangoes create the most unbelievable flavor combination imaginable. This delectable summer quesadilla can be served in small slices as an … [Read more...]
Smoky Lemon Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
A bite of this Smoky Lemon Chipotle Guacamole Recipe will knock your socks off. Between the rich and creamy avocado, subtly spicy peppers and the tangy lemon, it's over-the-top delicious. I'm totally inspired to celebrate avocados. You see over the weekend I went to an avocado party -- well, a California Avocado … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Spicy Cilantro Deviled Eggs
Don't think just because I've been eating Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles and delicious cheesecake recently, that I've forgotten about the most nutrient dense vegetable on the planet! Cilnatro!Oh no, no. I still work cilantro into my meals regularly. I love these Spicy Cilantro Deviled Eggs! They're as packed … [Read more...]
Chipotle-Potato Mexican Lasagna Recipe {Gluten-Free}
It's the pretty celadon green casserole dish in these images that inspired this recipe. Though this isn't typically how I create recipes, I love when it happens. Normally I select the dish, pan, plates, etc., based on what I've cooked or want to cook. Not the other way around. My mother-in-law gave me this … [Read more...]
