I was never a pineapple-on-pizza person until I tried the Hot Hawaiian from Sidewall Pizza Co. Sweet pineapple, salty pork, melty mozzarella and a touch of jalapeño heat completely changed my mind. This copycat Hot Hawaiian pizza won’t replace the original, but it’s a delicious way to recreate those bold, balanced flavors at home until you can make it back to the restaurant.
Tag: Jalapeno
Slow-cooker Pulled Pork, Air Fried Okra, Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Grits, Chimichurri
Here is a Southern-inspired recipe featuring pulled pork, fried okra, and pimento cheese grits. It highlights the enjoyment of trying new cooking methods, such as air-frying okra.
The Bee Sting Cocktail
The Bee Sting cocktail is a variation of the classic Bee’s Knees, adding a spicy twist with fresh jalapeno. Mix gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with muddled jalapeno, then strain and garnish with sliced jalapenos. The result is a sweet, tangy drink with a kick. Find more old school cocktails on the blog.
Burrito California
This isn’t a California burrito, the one that has French fries in it. This was inspired by a local Mexican restaurant called El Primo. Their Burrito California has steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, beans, rice and an amazing white cheese sauce. The restaurant uses really fresh ingredients. It’s just a little strip mall Mexican restaurant but…
Southern Comfort (Beyond ) Burger with Fried Green Tomato, Jalapeno Bacon and Lactose-free Vegan Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
One of my all-time favorite burgers from anywhere is the Southern Comfort burger from The Strip Club 104 Steakhouse (Strip as in steak) in Greer, SC. They used to do lunch on Fridays and pretty much the whole menu was burgers. They might have had a salad but I never got it. The Southern Comfort…
Cuban Chicken Chop, Yellow Rice, Black Beans with Mustard Curry and Cilantro / Jalapeno Sauces
I original posted this recipe back in 2015, Cuban Chicken Chop, Yellow Rice, Black Beans with Chimichurri. I made this with the Chimichurri because I didn’t know how to make any of the other amazing sauces at Tropical Grill, which is the inspiration for this meal. I describe the Cuban Chicken Chop Bowl in the…
Bacon Wrapped Pork-loin and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Grits with Wilted Ramps
One of my favorite meals I made all year. Bacon Wrapped Pork-loin and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Grits with Wilted Ramps was just perfect.
Super Easy Guacamole Recipe
I love guacamole. It is so easy to make and very healthy. My wife wasn’t a big fan of avocado or guacamole. I think it was because she had never tasted the real fresh made stuff. Well, at a local favorite restaurant called Papas and Beer they make it table side. Guess what? Now she…
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