The Bold Appetite
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Spicy Vodka Risotto

This one might spark controversy, but damn it is delicious. This spicy vodka risotto is creamy, spicy, and strays a little from what a traditional risotto is. Similar to my creamy tomato risotto recipe this spicy version is a little zangy, and perfect if your favorite pasta dish is penne alla vodka. If you’ve learned anything from rummaging through my recipes it’s that it is good to stray away from authentic and traditional ways of cooking. Hell, it might even…
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Harissa Honey Chicken

Sweet and spicy these sticky harissa honey chicken thighs combine the best of both worlds. Quickly marinated in a sweet, and bold harissa and honey sauce then roasted until slightly charred, this easy chicken recipe packs bold flavor in a short amount of time. These thighs come together with just 6 ingredients, the majority already found in your pantry, making this a great weeknight/anytime meal. *This post is sponsored by Local Hive HoneyTM, as always, all thoughts and opinions are…
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Portuguese Garlic Shrimp

3 days post-Thanksgiving and I am over leftovers. Don’t get me wrong I love beige food, but I can only repurpose and eat so much of it. So if you are like me and are in need of a little spice this is the dish to make. This fiery, tomato-based Portuguese garlic shrimp dish will leave your lips tingling. Made with a ton of garlic, white wine, and peri-peri spice blend it is easy, relatively quick, and damn delicious. Peri-Peri…
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Spicy Miso Soup

We continue soup season with this Spicy Miso Soup. Ready in 10 minutes this spicy miso is perfect for those cold gloomy days. This spicy umami broth is packed with herbs, water chestnuts, mushrooms, green onions, and tofu, guaranteed to leave your lips tingling. *This post is sponsored by Reese Specialty Foods. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for your support! Not Your Traditional Miso Soup If you’ve had miso soup, you know that it’s…
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Yellowtail Wonton Nachos

Best. Nachos. Ever. These Asian-inspired yellowtail wonton nachos are a fresh and delicious twist on a favorite. Hitting the 4 elements of cooking salt, acid, fat and heat they are extremely balanced in flavor a wildly addicting. These light and crunchy homemade wonton chips are topped with buttery yellowtail, pickled peppers, fresh and vibrant cilantro, furikake packed with umami, and a tangy and sweet sriracha mayo. Have just one chip and you might find yourself eating the whole tray. It’ll…