Matt Bray 
Boost your energy. Loosen up congestion. Looking for a tea that’ll turn your body up a notch? Cayenne pepper tea does just that. It’s very popular as a coffee alternative as the chili pepper helps boost your metabolism. You just feel more energized, all without …
A rich mug of hot chocolate made with melted semisweet chocolate and whole milk, warmed with a pinch of cayenne, cinnamon and vanilla. Ready in about 7 minutes.
One of those is beef jerky. Beyond its incredible flavor, it’s a favorite for campers, hikers, and survivalists simply because it lasts a real long time. But how long is long? How long does beef jerky last, really? Is there a point where it’s no longer safe to eat and how do you know? Let’s break down this tasty meat treat to find out.
What’s in Cajun seasoning, where it comes from, how hot it gets, how much salt is in a jar, and how it differs from Creole and blackening seasoning.
A homemade spicy Italian seasoning with marjoram, oregano, basil and thyme, dried onion and garlic, and a kick of crushed red pepper. It takes 5 minutes to mix.
Sure you can pick up a packaged cajun seasoning from the store, but if you have a well-stocked spice rack, you’ve likely got all the ingredients you need already at home.
What’s a family dinner tradition without a taco night? The crunch, the sauce, and the mildly-spicy beef all add up to a fun and tasty eating experience. But there’s always been one mystery about taco night for me…what are the taco seasoning ingredients really? What spices are in taco seasoning that make it taste so good?
It’s one of the simpler recipes out there, and all it takes is spices that are likely already in your spice cabinet.
We also love homemade taco seasonings because they are fun to make with the kids. It’s a cool way to make taco night more hands on. The kids will get to see what exactly make that ground beef as tasty as it is. This recipe makes a similar amount to your typical store-bought taco seasoning packet. If you’re concerned about overall spiciness, you can control that by decreasing the black pepper and chili powder in the mix.
Lemonade is mostly sugar and acid, which leaves room for a third thing, and a jalapeño fills it without turning the drink into a dare. The peppers go into the sugar syrup, steep for ten minutes, and come back out, so what you get is …
Chicken, black beans and a pound of pepper jack melted down in the slow cooker into a dip you scoop with tortilla chips. Mild as written, and one minced jalapeño is what makes it spicy.
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