Ingredient: cayenne pepper

Fire Crackers

Bam!  Crash!  Boom!  Fireworks are the best.  And they’re not just for Summer cookouts anymore.  New Year’s Eve has also decided to get in on...

Sweet & Spicy Texas Pecans

Pecans. Or PEE-cans as they’re called here in Texas. They are found everywhere in the state. In pecan orchards. At farmer’s markets. Heck, even in...

Sweet & Smoky BBQ Rub Down

What relaxes you?  Listening to soothing music?  Enjoying some alone time?  Taking a vacation?  Getting a massage?  Pouring a stiff cocktail? To be honest, all...

Snowy with a Chance of…Veal Meatballs in Chianti Sauce

When you order meatballs in a restaurant, do you feel like you need to talk with your hands?  Make a Marlon Brando, Godfather-like grimace?  Do...

Tyrokafteri (Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip)

Red.  It’s my favorite color.  I love it in my wardrobe, in nature, and in my kitchen.  Whether it’s my well-used red, cast iron pot,...