Pickled Spicy Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar 1 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 small bay leaf 1 teaspoon red chile flakes 3/4-a whole of a pineapple, cut into spears to fit your jar or quart plastic container Directions: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat,Continue reading “Pickled Spicy Pineapple”

Thai Chili Paste

Ingredients: 6-7 large red Thai chilis 3 cloves garlic 1/4 large onion (peeled and cut in half) 1 large dried shiitake mushrooms 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp tamarind paste 2 Tbsp distilled white vinegar Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice the red chilis in half and place themContinue reading “Thai Chili Paste”

Pickled Serrano Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb serrano peppers 1 ¼ cup white vinegar ½ cup water 1 ¼ cup sugar 3 garlic cloves Directions: In a medium pan cook vinegar, water, and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture reaches a soft boil. Remove from heat and cool until room temperature. Slice 3 garlic cloves very thin.Continue reading “Pickled Serrano Peppers”

Lemon Drop Pepper Mustard

Ingredients: 10 Lemon Drop peppers 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups yellow mustard 1 1/3 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup water Pinch of Kosher salt Directions: 1. Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers. Place in a food processor and process until they are chopped to the size youContinue reading “Lemon Drop Pepper Mustard”

Spicy Cucumber Salad

This is my favorite way to use all those summer cucumbers! Ingredients: 6 cups sliced cucumber 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 jalapeño, sliced 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup salt Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Salad: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces  1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste  2 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wedges  Vinaigrette 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette”

Easy Pickled Peppers

Ingredients: 1 pound banana or Jalapeño peppers (or any pepper), washed and sliced 1 large clove fresh garlic, smashed and peeled per jar 3 cups distilled white vinegar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar Directions: 1. In a medium pot add the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil,Continue reading “Easy Pickled Peppers”

Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, quartered if large 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Flaky sea salt (I used Maldon) Directions: 1. Combine potatoes, 1 cup vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. kosher salt in a mediumContinue reading “Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potatoes”

Best homemade everyday cleaner!

I’m telling you! This is the best homemade everyday cleaner ever! One of my boys eats a clementine every morning when he wakes up. I kept some of the rinds, added vinegar and voila!! It is not sticky at all! Quart size mason jar with lid 10ish clementine peels. Or oranges. Makes sure the peelsContinue reading “Best homemade everyday cleaner!”