Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with Saffron

Ingredients SHRIMP AND SHRIMP STOCK 1 red bell pepper, quartered 1 large red tomato 1/2 yellow onion, quartered 3 unpeeled garlic cloves 2 pounds unpeeled raw jumbo shrimp 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 quarts tap water 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1/2 teaspoon black … Read more

Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets salt and pepper, to taste 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature see note 1 3 tablespoons honey cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons paprika smoked paprika, if you have it 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Instructions In a small bowl stir together cajun … Read more

Spiced Grit-Fried Chicken Cutlets

INGREDIENTS 1 c.all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp.baking powder 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cardamom 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 large eggs 2 1/4 c. stone-ground grits 6 chicken breast cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 c. canola oil 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 lb. … Read more

Spicy Chorizo Enchiladas

INGREDIENTS 1 tbs olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 1/2 long red chillies, finely chopped 1 chorizo, casing removed, crumbled 1 tsp each smoked paprika (pimenton), ground cumin, ground coriander seeds and dried oregano 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained 2 … Read more

Spicy Peanut Ramen

INGREDIENTS 1 package of instant ramen, prepared 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons Sriracha 5 slices of jalapeño 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped 1 fresh lime wedge, to garnish To your prepared ramen, add peanut butter, sesame oil, and Sriracha and stir to incorporate. Garnish with … Read more