Soak it up with this Cherry Cola Ribs Recipe

Grab a bunch of napkins and dig into the most succulent, sticky, sweet, spicy, fall-off-the-bone tender ribs you have ever eaten!

RECIPE HERE

 

Heat up the summer with these Top 5 spicy drink recipes

Rim the glass with salt and limes  – Red chile Martini. recipe here

This Jalapeno and Ginger mix makes The Angry Mule. recipe here

Fresh, sweet watermelon puree, lime juice, Triple Sec, and jalapeno-infused tequila make these Jalapeno Watermelon Margaritas super summery and delightful.  recipe here

It’s citrusy, bright, and refreshing. A great way to kick off the weekend! Mexican Mai Tai. recipe here

Fiery kick in this Habanera Margarita. recipe here

Click here for more spicy drink inspiration

What is your favorite summer cocktail? Share in the comments below. 

Men Who Like Spicy Food Have Higher Testosterone Levels

If you want to figure out how “alpha” your man is, try taking him out for something spicy. According to a new French study, men who prefer hotter foods tend to have higher testosterone levels than man who prefer mild foods.

The research, recently published in the journal Physiology & Behavior, polled 114 men aged 18 to 44 on their spice preferences. The men were also served a dish of mashed potatoes, and allowed to put as much hot sauce or salt as they liked on it.

The University of Grenoble researchers found that men with higher testosterone levels (as tested by their saliva) both indicated a greater preference for hot sauce, and used more of it to season the potato. The amount of salt used, however, had no relation to testosterone levels.

A man’s preference for capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers that makes them spicy, has been previously linked to dominance behaviors, aggression and risk-taking, the researchers note. Click here to continue reading via Huffington Post.

Healthy. Spicy. Turkey – Bacon – Egg breakfast on the go.

One dozen eggs = one week

If you prefer egg whites, take out the yolks.

MIx yin our seasoning of preference. Here we mixed mushrooms, onions, hotsauce, pepper and garlic powder

Place turkey bacon in your cupcake pan.

Add your egg mixture.

Cook approx 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Wrap up individually approx. 2 make a meal.

Cook Mothers Day breakfast like a boss with these delicious ideas. Thanks mom, you rock!

Cheesy baked egg toast. RECIPE

Biscuits and gravy. RECIPE

Sunrise baked potatoes, eggs and bacon. RECIPE

Churro french toast. RECIPE

Bell pepper eggs in a hole. RECIPE

Maple bacon pancake bites. RECIPE

Stuffed french toast. RECIPE

Bacon, spaghetti squash and parmesan fritters. RECIPE

Epic breakfast cupcakes. RECIPE

Click here for more breakfast ideas. Happy eating. 

Will sing for food – literally. Where to get free stuff on Tax Day 2015

In order to ease the blow of Tax Day, a slew of restaurant chains and retailers are serving up free, discounted foods and coupons on Wednesday April 15. But read carefully: There are some silly stipulations that you might have to follow in order to grab your free stuff. Enjoy!

 

HARD ROCK CAFE: Calling all karaoke enthusiasts. Sing for your supper and get a FREE Local Legendary Burger, specifically, an entire rock song (lyrics will be provided) onstage.

 

BOSTON MARKET: 2 for the price of 1 meals. On any items including a whole sandwich, salad bowl or other entree option.

ARBYS: FREE Jalpaeno hushpuppies (this is right up our alley).

PIZZA HUT: Pizza Hut has a gimmick where customers file a “P-2″ form and customers get a gift card in the amount of your “net pizza return.”

TAX DAY CHEAPIES 2015

Via about.com

These aren’t tax day freebies but they’re some great deals that are being offered on tax day, April 15.

• Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – Fill your cup full of frozen yogurt for $4.15.
• Boston Market – Buy one individual meal and get one for free on April 15 at Boston Market.
• Sonic Drive-In – Every cheeseburger you buy on April 15 is half off.
• Schlotzsky’s – Get a free The Original small sandwich with the purchase of chips and a 32 oz. fountain drink. No coupon required.
• California Tortilla – Whisper the secret password “Taxes Shmaxes” at California Tortilla on Tax Day and you’ll get free chips and queso with any entree purchase.
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Get 15% off your entire meal through April 29 when you show this coupon.
• Sonny’s BBQ – Get half off a rib dinner on Tax Day.
• Beef O’ Brady’s – Visit a Beef O’ Brady’s on April 15th to get 15% off your entire bill.
• Bonefish Grill – Show this coupon to get $10 off your bill. It’s valid through April 20th.
• McDonalds – Buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese on April 15th and get another for just one penny. This is valid at participating McDonalds locations only.
• IHOP – Get a short stack of pancakes on April 15th at participating IHOP locations for just $1.
• Bruegger’s Bagels – Big Bagel Bundle (baker’s dozen of bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) for only $10.40 with this coupon. Valid April 11 – 15.
• ESquared Hospitality – Get half off all alcoholic beverages at participating ESquared Hospitality locations on Wednesday, April 15th.
• Burger King – Use this coupon at participating locations to get one free Whopper when you buy one. It’s valid through April 19.
• Outback Steakhouse – Get 15% off your dinner check through May 3 with this coupon.
• Babies R Us – Save $8 on all Huggies and Pampers value boxes of diapers through April 30 by using this coupon.
• Cabela’s – Save up to 60% on online purchases at the Cabela’s Cyberwalk Sale through April 15.
• Justice – Use this coupon to save 40% on your entire purchase. It’s valid through April 16.
• Roybal Caribbean International – Valid through April 15, Royal Caribbean will pay for your fees, taxes, and port expenses when you book a cruise.

RETAILER TAX DAY DEALS 

Via huffingtonpost.com

In addition to Tax Day food freebies and deals, GOBankingRates also found a number of offers from retailers. We found the most offers on apparel, as well as sports and outdoor gear, books, and office suppliers.

• Alloy: A RetailMeNot-exclusive code, AVDRMN, gets shoppers 15 percent to 30 percent off purchases, with shoppers saving more as they spend more. Offer valid through April 30.
• Ann Taylor: Get 25 percent off full-price items with the coupon code ANNT3BE, good through April 30.
• Babies”R”Us: Shoppers can use this coupon to get $8 off Pampers or Huggies value boxes of diapers, valid through April 30.
• Barnes & Noble: With taxes out of the way you might have time to catch up on your reading. If so, use coupon code X8W8L3A when shopping online to get 20 percent off a single item through May 1; exclusions apply.
• Bon-Ton: Use this coupon to get $25 off when spending $75 or more through April 30.
• Cabela’s: Shoppers can save online only during the Cyberwalk Sale, which has sporting gear and outdoor equipment marked down up to 60 percent through April 15.
• Carter’s: Get 25 percent off purchases of $40 and up with code OKSP1514.
• Dress Barn: Get 20 percent off a purchase by using promo code MMAR20 through April 21.
• Express: Use coupon code 9068 online or this coupon in store to get 15 percent off through April 30. Some exclusions apply.
• Finish Line: Through April 30, get $10 off purchases of $100 or more with coupon code APRIL10.
• Foot Locker: Get 10 percent off when spending $50 or more online when you use code LKS10AFD through April 30.
• Gap: Shoppers will get $25 of GapCash for every $50 spent through April 26 that can be redeemed May 13 through May 17.
• HydroMassage: You can get a free HydroMassage experience with this coupon, valid April 13 through April 17.
• Justice: Get 40 percent off an entire purchase through April 16 by presenting this coupon at checkout.
• L.L.Bean: Get a $10 gift card for every $50 spent through April 19.
• Lane Bryant: Save up to $75 with code APRILGCLB through April 22. Savings are tiered by purchase minimums; spending $75 yields a $25 discount, $150 gets you $50 off or $75 off $225.

 

 

8 insanely mouth-watering recipes to satisfy you on National Meatball Day.

Every year pounds of meat are rolled into balls, flavored, dipped, battered, baked, fried or bbqed and consumed by the masses. On National Meatball Day, 2015 we introduce you to some of the greatest meatball recipes we could find on the world wide web. Warning, you may drool, head to the store and attempt these recipes at home. Cheers to National Meatball Day! The greatest day of the year.. so far!

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs. Recipe at bsugarmama.com

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Friday: Bourbon Meatballs. Recipe at theviewfromgreatisland.com

French onion stuffed meatballs. Recipe at orwhateveryoudo.com

Smokey mesquite bbq meatball sliders. Recipe at toprecipeblog.com

Meatball Sub on a Stick. Recipe at cookiesandcups.com

Honey-Balsamic BBQ Meatballs. Recipe at iowagirleats.com

Healthy 30 minute Sriracha teriyaki meatball bowls. Recipe at bakerbynature.com

Spicy Lasagna with Sausage Meatballs. Recipe at theviewfromgreatisland.com

For even more delicious meatball recipes visit our PINTEREST page

One Pot Spicy Taco Rice Skillet

This dish is so versatile, you could add more veggies, add beans or even change up the meat from beef to chicken, turkey, or even a meat substitute. It is fabulous in tacos and burritos, salad bowls- or even baked in a bell pepper! Of course, this is incredibly delicious on it’s own too. There is just something you can’t beat about a creamy, spicy and rich dish that you can make in under 40 minutes in just one pan!

INGREDIENTS

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese
• green onions, to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pan, brown beef.
2. When beef is lightly browned, add diced onions and peppers.
3. Cook until beef is fully cooked, onions and peppers are soft.
4. Add can of tomatoes with green chili- no need to drain.
5. Add salsa, rice, water and stock.
6. Stir well to combine.
7. Add in spices and mix, cover.
8. Let simmer on low until rice is soft and liquid has cooked off.
9. Top with cheese, stir in until it melts.
10. Serve!

Recipe & photos courtesy of SweetCDesigns

 

5 Ghost Pepper foods that appear so innocent.

The Bhut Jolokia — also known as Ghost Pepper has been around for many centuries and it is believed to have originated in Assam, India. The word Bhut, given from the Bhutias people, means “ghost” and was probably given the name because of the way the heat sneaks up on the one who eats it. It was only introduced to the western world in 2000. In that same year, a report was published stating it’s level of heat as almost double that of a Red Savina Habanero which was believed to be the world’s hottest pepper. In 2007 The Ghost Pepper was certified as the hottest Chili Pepper on the planet in The Guinness Book of World Records. Here are some foods for the brave… have a huge glass of milk standing by or friends to hold you up.

 Ghost Pepper Macaroni & Cheese. It’s not for the faint of heart or those who are on the fence about spicy foods. RECIPE by searchingfordessert.com

Make sure to wear protective kitchen gloves -– and avoid touching your face when making these cute little crackers. RECIPE by Washington Post

 “Ghost Pepper” combined with a soothing dose of peach jelly and brown sugar creates a sassy chicken wing sauce that is hands down one of the most delicious wing recipes ever eaten! RECIPE by BlogHer.com

Ghost Pepper Infused Gummi Bears. If you’d like an adorable little gummy treat that’ll burn your face off, Evil Hot Gummi Bears are here to help.  Found at http foodiggity.com

 

Along with chili flakes, cayenne pepper and chipotle hot sauce, this Ghost Chili Dog will have you crying or laughing.. its insane! RECIPE by Kitchen Tested

For more recipes and ideas visit GHOST PEPPER

6 Greatest Football Snack Recipes

HAWAIIAN TWICE BAKED HAM AND SWISS SANDWICHES.
Recipe at http://bit.ly/WF5pi3

PIMENTO CHEESE STUFFED, BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS.
Recipe at http://bit.ly/1uuPyPH

FRIED MAC & CHEESE. Recipe at http://bit.ly/1hVZIRK

SWEET HEAT MOLASSES MEATBALLS. Recipe at http://bit.ly/1qJGMvF

Buffalo Chicken Cupcake. Recipe at http://bit.ly/QAQbrN

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESE FRIES. Recipe at http://bit.ly/1inwn1c