Bottom Line: Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy from McDonald’s delivers a satisfying chicken sandwich with some good Cajun flavor and a kick of heat.
The Chicken Sandwich Wars have not cooled down yet, and even though McDonald’s has been doing well so far with its McCrispy sammies, that chain is not resting on its laurels. The Golden Arches has launched the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy which piles all sorts of tasty things on their premium chicken...
Bottom Line: The Dakgalbi Wrap from All About Cha is tasty and savory and quite hefty, and it delivers a nice kick.
I have long been a fan of Asian cuisine, from Chinese to Thai to Korean to Vietnamese and more. And I am constantly finding new dishes that I like, many of which bring a nice kick. Just recently, while visiting Oklahoma City, I stopped into the local chain All About Cha to get a light lunch, and made yet another Asian food...
The New Mexico chili gets its name because--as you would expect--it originates from the area in and around that state, and this one is widely used in Southwestern cooking. It is usually available in markets here in Texas, as is the Anaheim chili which is very similar, just grown in different territories but also from the Capsicum annuum species. It can be used fresh in recipes or as an addition to dishes, but most often the chili is roasted. The...
This is a tasty combination of roast chilis and other ingredients that can be used to top enchiladas or burritos or that can act as a stew or chili if you add meat or that can just be enjoyed like a salsa. Ingredients 6 to 8 Green Chilis, Roasted 1 to 2 Poblano Chilis, Roasted 2 to 3 Jalapeno Chilis, Roasted 1 Medium Sweet Onion, Diced 5 to 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 to 2 Tablespoons Oil 4 Cups Broth and/or Water 1 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano 1/2...
Bottom Line: The Cantina Chicken Crispy Tacos from Taco Bell offer a slight twist on that chain’s selections, but they don’t bring much heat.
Taco Bell is at it again. Trying to mix things up to convince us that it has something new in the drive thru, and like so many other places it is doing that by kicking up chicken. The Bell has unveiled its new Cantina Chicken menu that revolves around their latest twist on the bird. This cantina-style...
Bottom Line: The Ranchero Chilaquiles Bowl from Taco Cabana is not too filling nor does it bring much heat, but it does offer a tasty breakfast item.
Chilaquiles have become all the rage these days. That may be in part because Food Network’s Guy Fieri loves them and has featured the dish several times on his show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, and it may also be because international cuisine is getting more attention across the country (and the...
Bottom Line: Ba Nam Cali Super Hot Chili Garlic in Oil is the best of three substitutes I tried for Huy Fong’s Chili Garlic Sauce and Sambal.
Huy Fong’s Sriracha Sauce is finally starting to show back up in the stores after a shortage of a couple of years due to a drought in the area where their chili peppers are grown and other factors. But still rather sparse are bottles of the Chili Garlic Sauce and Sambal, both of which are favorites of...
Bottom Line: The Spicy Fish Jack Wrap from Jack in the Box delivers a good fast food seafood offering, but it is lacking on the heat.
Lent Season is upon us, and that means that seafood is on the menu! Since Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays this time of year, fish sandwiches are popping up at most fast food joints. And since I am a particular lover of a good fish sandwich (I consider the Filet-O-Fish from McDonald’s to be an all-time...
This recipe for spicy grilled (or smoked) chicken uses up some of that extra hot sauce you have in the pantry and makes some pretty tasty chicken to boot.
Ingredients 10 Skin-on Chicken Thighs 6 oz Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce or Wing Sauce (see comments below) ¼ Cup Tablespoons Honey 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Directions Rinse the chicken thighs and pat dry then place them in a large bowl. Mix the hot sauce, honey, and...
Bottom Line: The Hot Honey Double Pepperoni Pizza from Pizza Hut could use more honey, but the wings are quite tasty and bring a nice kick.
Just a few years ago, hot honey was nothing more than a novelty. You might see it in a few gourmet shops or some sites online, but it was unlikely you would find it at your local market. But since then, it has become quite the trendy item with Mike’s Hot Honey leading the charge. It is basically just honey...
