Pringles has been trying to prop up spicy offerings with its potato crisps for years now, and it is amping up its Scorchin' line with a collaboration with the Hot Ones web series. That show involves interviews with celebrities while they are eating spicy food, usually chicken wings. Following are the three flavors that will be released starting in June based on their sauces: The Classic Hot Sauce: A traditional hot sauce flavor with an...
Bottom Line: I can’t say if Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza has changed much from the prior version, but I enjoyed it and would get it again.
Taco Bell is known for dropping things off of its menu--like its popular Nacho Fries--only to bring them back a short while later apparently to build up anticipation (but in truth, it just annoys people). Back in 2020, though, the Bell made some menu subtractions it claimed to be permanent, and that included...
Bottom Line: Daddy’s in South Padre offers some great Cajun food along with an extensive menu that should satisfy most diners.
I was recently on a trip to South Padre Island in Texas, and while I was there I found myself craving--obviously enough--seafood. Now the island has no shortage of seafood restaurants, but as a lover of spicy food I also wanted something with a kick. So when I saw the sign for Daddy’s Seafood Market and Cajun...
Bottom Line: Padre Island Brewing Company produces some excellent brews and top-notch food and it counts as a must-visit while on the island.
While traveling, I am looking for places with interesting spicy options (such as this), and I am also looking for some good local brews. And with craft brewing having really taken off in this country, there are plenty of good beers to sample on a regular basis. I took a trip down to South Padre Island this...
Bottom Line: Breaking Bread Burrito Express on South Padre Island in Texas delivers some freshly-made and filling burritos along with a friendly atmosphere.
When I am traveling, I am always looking for some interesting food stops, particularly local joints that you won’t find in other towns. South Padre Island in Texas is a favorite beach destination of mine, and it offers some pretty good food choices as well. Sure, some of the big chains are...
Bottom Line: The Devil’s Den Burger is a hefty burger that will satisfy your appetite while adding a kick of heat.
54th Street Grill is a growing chain that features scratch-made “American Casual” cuisine ranging from burgers and tacos to pasta and seafood and steaks and more. They also have a well-stocked bar with several craft beers on tap and they mix a pretty mean margarita. Among their burger selection, you will find their...
Bottom Line: Tim's Special Batch Cajun Chips may not be high on the heat scale, but they are well-seasoned and will please lovers of Cajun spice.
Tim’s is at it again. That company specializes in “Cascade Style” (kettle-cooked) chips and puts out “special batches” on a regular basis, the most recent of which (Batch 504) will please lovers of Cajun Spice. Why is that, you ask? Because this batch of chips is loaded with Cajun spice! As...
Popeyes was the king of the chicken sandwich a couple of years ago, raking in the bucks for that hefty piece of fried breast meat it stuck into a tasty brioche bun. But the chain set off the Chicken Sandwich Wars and competition has been stiff over the past year. The sales at Popeyes have been on the downswing, so they have decided to do a spin on their popular sandwich and add Buffalo Ranch sauce. Here's the official description from the...
These spicy shrimp are easy to prepare and cook and can add a nice Cajun kick to your main course or as an addition to any of a number of dishes.
Ingredients 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
½ Cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 to 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 to 2 Teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
1 to 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder (Optional) Directions Rinse the shrimp well and lay out on paper towels to dry for about ten minutes. In a...
Bottom Line: Frank’s RedHot is an old favorite and a standout among the Louisiana-style hot sauces, and the Xtra Hot has a nice kick.
There are lot’s of Louisiana-style hot sauces out there (including one called . . . . well . . . Louisiana Hot Sauce), so you may wonder just which one to pick when confronted with so many choices on the store shelves. The fact is that you can’t go too wrong as all of these offer a similar combination of red...
