Spicy Italian Pizza Pie
When a pizza craving hits, I usually want something classic. And classic pizza for me means something meaty, cheesy and spicy. Enter my spicy Italian pie with mozzarella, ricotta, sweet Italian sausage and spicy pickled peppers for a perfect pizza pie bite.
Chorizo Potato Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
Arguably my favorite part of this recipe is the avocado tomatillo salsa. Just look at that gorgeous pop of green! It’s creamy, zesty and just slightly spicy and a perfect compliment to the savory and rich taco filling.
Spicy Hawaiian Hot Dogs
In true Hawaiian food flavor profile fashion, it hits on sweet, savory and spicy notes for the all around perfect bite. Your summer just won’t be complete without adding these to your next BBQ spread!
Vietnamese Grilled Wings
I love Vietnamese-inspired chicken wings so much because of the umami boosters like fish sauce, lemongrass, lots of garlic and lime juice. The kiss of char these bad boys get on the grill just gives them that extra savory punch.
Instant Pot Quesabirria Tacos
Quesabirria tacos are so hot right now! The Instant Pot is not only key to making the most succulent, flavorful beef you’ve ever tasted, but the consommé or leftover braising liquid for taco dunking.
Mocha Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting
I’m not kidding when I say these are some of the best cupcakes I’ve ever had let alone made. Rich, moist and mocha-flavored cupcakes are topped with the most decadent, slightly boozy frosting. Perfect for any occasion year-round!
Creamy Chicken and Gorgonzola Pizza
This pizza is really all about the creamy gorgonzola sauce. If you’re into gorgonzola, you’ll adore the creamy, decadent gorgonzola-forward sauce that’s so good you’ll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. But if you’re not into gorgonzola? Trust me, this sauce is so incredibly chock full of garlic (10 cloves to be exact) and Parm, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much you love it.
Spicy BLPT Sliders
These BPLT - bacon, pineapple, lettuce and tomato - sliders take your classic BLT, an already a perfect sandwich, and add grilled pineapple, spicy Sriracha mayo and a soft, buttery and sweet Hawaiian roll slider. Perfect for game days or parties!
Pimento Cheese
Introducing my take on the classic pimento cheese that makes for the absolute perfect party appetizer, game-day watching snack or anytime snack for that matter. The best part is this spread/dip literally comes together in a matter of minutes and requires less than a handful of ingredients.
Mall Pretzels with 2-Ingredient Horseradish Cream Cheese
Taking hints from Auntie Anne herself and then whipping up a quick yet delicious horseradish cream cheese for dipping these buttery, fluffy morsels in, these are the absolute perfect pairing for beer drinking!
Spicy Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta Calzones
My new favorite date night meal is these spicy sausage, spinach and ricotta calzones. If you’re a fan of pizzas and/or handheld food objects, then this easy yet insanely delicious recipe is for you!
Irish Beef Stew
This rich, hearty stew is absolutely perfect for chilly fall and winter nights. I make this stew using my Instant Pot but you can absolutely go the stove-top route as well.
Seattle Dogs with Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
The majority of this recipe is all about buying the proper ingredients and assembly, so you’re already halfway there. But the real ticket is all about the caramelized onions which I take a shortcut with by cooking low and slow in my slow cooker.
Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
This spicy chicken quesadilla is comfort food at its finest! There’s no shortage of melty, delicious cheese and they feature my special green sauce from Peruvian chicken with green sauce recipe.
Sausage, Zucchini & Gruyere Strata
This sausage, zucchini & gruyere strata is definitely in my top 5 favorite crowd-pleasing breakfast recipes. It’s not only incredibly easy to make but it’s scrumptious, hearty and perfect for a crowd.
Strawberry Malts
If you’re into malts, chances are you’ve had a chocolate or vanilla malt which, no doubt, are delicious. But there’s something so nostalgic and perfect about a strawberry malt. Utilizing perfect seasonal strawberries, these malts are naturally sweet, creamy and uniquely buttery.
Garlic Fries
There’s no debate: garlic fries are essential to watching a ball game! Using just a good’ ol bag of frozen crinkle cut fries doctored up with lots of fresh garlic, parsley and seasoning salt, you too can enjoy garlic fries and root on your team from the comfort of your own home!
Buttermilk Barbecue Chicken
This is by far the juiciest chicken you’ll ever eat, thanks to a buttermilk bath! This easy recipe comes together low and slow that’s perfect for summer backyard grilling.
Harissa Hummus
For my fellow hummus lovers, do yourself a solid by saving yourself a few bucks and treating your taste buds to the ultimate hummus recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a matter of minutes, you can whip yourself up a creamy, dreamy hummus laced with smoky, spicy and zesty harissa that is worthy of all your snacking needs.
Beer-Braised Brats with Onions and Kraut
Succulent sausages get slow cooked in tangy onions, mustard and kraut and bitter beer for rich, tangy and absolutely perfect beer-drinking food. Take these to your next tailgate party and you'll be the hero of the hour. Promise.