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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Spicy Tuesday – Thai Tomato and Coconut Soup – Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Thai Tomato and Coconut Soup – Coriander

Quick and easy, a real crowd pleaser, this different-but-delicious tomato soup is infused with the flavors of Thailand. The combo of spices like cumin, coriander and smoked paprika sing with the addition of the creamy sweet potato and coconut milk.  Coriander is the...

Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Veggies with Pesto – Cayenne Pepper

Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Veggies with Pesto – Cayenne Pepper

Best Veggies for the Grill No Grill? All these veggies can be roasted in a 400F Oven. Sliced Eggplant Sliced Fennel, (Held together with bamboo skewers) Halved Baby Bella Mushrooms Radicchio in Quarters Red Peppers Poblano Peppers Vidalia Onions Zucchini Yellow Squash...

Spicy Tuesday – Asian Style Slaw – Ginger

Spicy Tuesday – Asian Style Slaw – Ginger

Whether you serve this slaw up as a side for a bbq OR as topper for a veggie burger, this Asian inspired coleslaw will be a hit. We call it "Asian Style" because of the sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili garlic paste. Ginger is a spicy good addition to the slaw and...

Spicy Tuesday – Mango Salsa Filled Avocado – Cilantro

Spicy Tuesday – Mango Salsa Filled Avocado – Cilantro

Fill a yummy creamy avocado with this easy salsa to make an incredibly delicious salad. Or, use it to dress a taco salad instead of dressing. Cilantro provides a herby, grassy flavor pop to the salsa. Cilantro has virtually no calories so it is a great way to ramp up...

Spicy Tuesday – Herbed Shrimp Salad – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Herbed Shrimp Salad – Dill

Here’s an easy way to ease into dinner without creating a lot of heat. Fire up the grill, and cook the shrimp until just pink – in the shell. This keeps all the briny flavor in the shrimp. Make the easy dressing while the shrimp cools enough for you to peel off the...

Spicy Tuesday – Fresh and Fast Berry Salad – Mint

Spicy Tuesday – Fresh and Fast Berry Salad – Mint

Have you seen all the beautiful berries in the grocery store recently? We certainly have been taking advantage of the abundance of them, from strawberries to raspberries, blackberries to blue! Of course, its fun to enjoy fresh berries right from your hand, but this...

Spicy Tuesday – Black Eyed Pea Salsa – Cumin

Spicy Tuesday – Black Eyed Pea Salsa – Cumin

Here in the South we love using traditional ingredients and shaking them up with new flavors. Here’s a “mash-up” we love, Black Eyed Pea Salsa. Yummy on chips, tucked into a corn tortilla or try it topping a chicken breast off the grill. SPICE SCOOP Cumin makes these...

Spicy Tuesday – Spanish Style White Bean Salad – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Spanish Style White Bean Salad – Parsley

We love salads that you can enjoy as a whole meal - If you are looking for a hearty veggie dinner this spring – you CAN enjoy this salad. Its a full meal with its protein packed beans, nutritious fiber filled veggies and satisfying eggs. We are using parsley to make a...

Spring Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing or Dip

Spring Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing or Dip

How about an easy, light and creamy green way to celebrate spring weather? Top  any salad with this yumminess  – or use it for dipping crunchy fresh veggies like we have done in the photo above. Cilantro brings a bright flavor color and lots of nutrition, too!...

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty Mushroom Chili – Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty Mushroom Chili – Coriander

We love chili, and this one uses mushrooms instead of meat to give it that tummy-filling body we love. And the addition of the lime juice and zest make it bright tasting and zesty! Although Coriander the spice, and Cilantro the herb, both come from the same plant,...