International Hot and Spicy Food Day

What does hot and spicy mean to you?  Often times, people people think of assorted peppers to add heat to their favorite recipes.  Jalapenos, Habaneros, Pablanos, Serranos, etc.  All good choices and quite popular to use, but there are other ways to add a bit of heat to your creations.

Horseradish was named the 2011 Herb of the year by the International Herb Association.  It has a very unique flavor and texture.  This root has roots back as far as 1500 BC.  Having been commercially produced in the US since about 1860, it makes it one of the first convenience foods produced in the US.

The next time you are looking for a bit of spice to add to a dish, consider adding a spoonful or two to some of your favorites:

• Cole Slaw
• Potato Salad
• Baked Beans
• Deviled Eggs
• Soups
• Meat Loaf
• Hamburgers
• BBQ Sauce
• Steamed Veggies
• Roasts

These are a few things you can add a new flavor to.  Feel free to come up with your own and add your suggestions below!

National Deviled Egg Day

Today is National Deviled Egg Day.  It is a simple treat that we all make, but again, there are regional deviations as well as personal preferences to make them good.  Below is a recipe that might be a little bit different than you are used to.  Feel free to share your recipe below.


6 Hard Boiled Eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 dry mustard
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
paprika

Peel the eggs and cut in half lengthwise.  Remove the yolks and place into a small bowl.  Mash the yolks with a fork adding the salt, pepper, mustard, mayonnaise and vinegar.  Mix well

Mound the yolk mixture into the egg-whites and add a bit of paprika to the top of the eggs right before serving.

For a variation, add 1 tbsp horseradish or your favorite hot sauce to the yolk mixture.