After I discovered Sriracha in college, I was determined to increase the heat of my meals as often as possible. For those of you who don’t know what produces the heat one feels after eating a chili pepper, here’s a little science lesson. Capsaicin is the chemical compound that produces a burning sensation in the…
Tag: spicy
Spicy Mac ‘n’ Cheese
My senior year of college, my roommate and I fell in love with a delicious, fiery, vibrant red condiment: Sriracha. This sauce became a staple in our kitchen. We put it on everything. No, literally, we didn’t eat anything without drizzling some liquid fire first: spaghetti and meatballs, pizza and soup. One of my personal…
Pad Thai
On my way to volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Association yesterday, I passed by the Asian market and was inspired to make Pad Thai for dinner. The Asian market is a great place to buy most of these ingredients, as the prices are significantly lower and the selection far greater than regular grocery stores. My mom…