There are few things in this world that The Rockstar enjoys more than hot sauce and saving a buck. So, what better theme to set the tone for his Valentine dinner! I decided to go Asian, another of his favorites, and do a play on Orange Chicken. There’s something about the crisp of the breaded…
Tag: spicy
The Perfect Bloody Mary
When I have a Bloody Mary, I want it to look like a salad and taste like a steak. Steak and salad, you say? Why, yes. Yes I do. This trend of food in and on the Bloody Mary is not a bad idea! I’ve seen bacon fairly commonly used in the past few years,…
Super Simple Cayenne Caramel Corn
One of my grandmas was not amazing in the kitchen. I didn’t realize that until I was an adult. I LOVED her food, mostly because when I was there it was prepared with me in mind, specifically. When I was with her, I felt very secure and very loved. I could be silly and could…
TGIF and The Thai Chili Cocktail
What do you get when Thai green curry and vodka soda with lime have a delicious little baby? You get this cocktail, y’all! I had this epiphany in the car driving back from the lake house with my girl friend, hi Wendy! I truly enjoy a spicy cocktail. Not the burn your face off kind…
Pow Pow Bread n’ Butter Pickles
I really enjoy a good bread and butter pickle. Tangy and crisp, and if it’s spicy, even better! I’ve never made pickles before. I always make the Aunt Bea “kerosene cucumber” joke in my head when I think about pickling. Listen, I’m a fan of The Andy Griffith Show, it’s time you all knew. When…
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 