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Spicy Philly Cheesesteaks with Jalapeños
A spicy twist on the Philly Cheesesteak. This spicy Philly Cheesesteak is seriously one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. The FIRST post on A Flavor Journal was actually this Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich recipe. (I honestly recommend clicking it just because the difference in photos between it and this post are pretty comical!) How […]
Fresh Pico de Gallo with Garlic
Pico with garlic makes everything better. Fresh pico de gallo is a super easy recipe that is necessary for Mexican night at home. Traditional pico doesn’t have garlic, but this version definitely does. I’m obsessed with garlic, and put it in as many recipes as I possibly can! This pico recipe only requires six ingredients […]
Jalapeno Artichoke Dip with Roasted Jalapenos
This jalapeno artichoke dip is seriously addictive. It’s creamy AND cheesy with roasted jalapeños, artichoke hearts, and tons of flavor. Tried and true, this jalapeno artichoke dip pleases even the pickiest of eaters. It’s basically a copycat version of the Aldi jalapeño artichoke dip, but this version is totally easy to make. We use roasted […]
blackberry bourbon smash
what is a blackberry bourbon smash? This drink is such a classic cocktail. A “smash” is comprised of seasonal fruits, mint, citrus, and a spirit of your choice. If you’ve ever had a mint julep, which is basically just bourbon, sugar, and mint, the smash is like the julep’s close relative. But this drink has […]
Tex-Mex Fried Rice with Chicken
tex-mex chicken recipes are the best. Tex-mex fried rice is a pretty delicious twist on fried rice. While chicken fried rice is one of my favorite meals, it’s fun to shake things up every now and then. This fried rice is still simple, but has some really delicious ingredients that bump up the awesome tex-mex […]
cilantro sauce with sour cream and lime
an easy sauce for all things tex-mex Cilantro sauce is a necessity for anything Tex-Mex. Tacos, salads, nachos … everything. This cilantro sauce is made with sour cream, a few spices, hot sauce, milk (or water), fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro. The flavors in this sauce will really benefit from chilling for about an hour, […]
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad :: Small Batch
An Awesome Buffalo Barbecue Chicken Salad with all the Toppings! Warm weather means it’s officially salad season. This buffalo chicken caesar salad recipe makes enough for two big salads, but can easily be doubled or tripled if needed. It’s so good, and so easy to make! It’s part of the constant rotation on our summer […]
spicy ricotta baked meatballs :: small batch recipe
what can I make with leftover ricotta cheese? SPICY RICOTTA BAKED MEATBALLS Ricotta is one of those ingredients that I get for one recipe, and then it goes to die in my refrigerator. But why? Ricotta is so delicious! There’s no reason it shouldn’t be used in its entirety. So, in hopes to change my […]
spicy serrano grapefruit margaritas
If you like heat in your drink, you’re going to love this serrano grapefruit margarita! It combines spicy serranos, sweet simple syrup, tart grapefruit and lime juices, and sweet orange juice with blanco tequila. It’s super easy to make, and incredibly (but spicily) refreshing. are serrano peppers spicier than jalapenos? Yes. Serranos are spicy … […]
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail Recipe
The weather is a bit sketchy right now, but we are getting closer to warm weather any day now. And what does warm weather call for? Refreshing cocktails! Like a blackberry bramble. 🙂 What is a blackberry bramble? A blackberry bramble is a cocktail made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Crème de […]