Spicy Chicken Nachos
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.
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.
Chicken and potatoes braised down in a heavy curry gravy with Scotch bonnet in the marinade. Tropical comfort food, and properly hot unless you scale the peppers back.
Why spice up a classic? Why not? Think of this as a dirty martini that went a different direction, because instead of olive brine from the jar you reach for the juice off a jar of pickled jalapeños. One ingredient changes. Odds are you’ve already …
Looking for a vegetarian chili substitute to all the meat chilies out there? Spicy black bean mushroom chili is one of our all-time slow cooker favorites. The mushrooms are a perfect meat alternative, giving the chili just enough thickness. Plus, they soak in those spices …
Looking for a spicy recipe that has that “nestle up at home” good feeling? This slow cooker Asian beef stew certainly does the trick. It hits the spot as comfort food, perfect for the chillier months, but no slouch for the summer either. The warmth fits …
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