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Spicy Harissa Hummus

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Spicy Harissa Hummus

Spicy Harissa Hummus with Olives and Homemade Pitas

I’ve been a fan of harissa ever since my honeymoon in France where we ate Moroccan olives flavored with the Tunisian chili paste. I love how it spices up a dish and gives it a nice, smoky flavor. Today I made a spicy harissa hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with chili flakes. It was amazing!

Lately, I’ve been making more of an effort to incorporate beans into my diet and hummus is a great way to do this. It’s perfect for snacking and is a wonderful way to transform chickpeas into a delicious dip. You can serve it with celery, carrots, fresh pitas, pita chips, or any other tasty chip or vegetable. read more

DrunkSkull Bloody Mary + A Giveaway

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DrunkSkull Bloody Mary

DrunkSkull Bloody Marys with Celery and Jalapeño Garnish

I discovered these bloody marys after talking with Hosho McCreesh, author of A Deep and Gorgeous Thirst—a magnum opus of “drunken poetry” from Artistically Declined Press. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book on The Next Best Book Club, an online book club that frequently features author-reader discussions. It’s a very cool way to light upon new works and authors.

A Deep and Gorgeous Thirst Cover

A Deep and Gorgeous Thirst by Hosho McCreesh read more

Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup

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Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup

Spicy Pork and Mustard Green Soup

With the recent arctic blast and below-zero temperatures here in Chicago, I wanted a comforting, nutritious soup. Bon Appétit’s most recent cover recipe fit the bill: Rice Noodle Soup with Spicy Pork and Mustard Greens.

When I’m trying out a new recipe I tend to follow it almost exactly, so that I can properly decide what, if anything, needs to change. The first time around, I did reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes from 3/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon, as I had a friend over who doesn’t care for spicy foods. read more