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Triple Hatch Green Chili Shrimp tacos

5/6/2019

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Triple Hatch Green Chili Shrimp Tacos Recipe; RV lifestyle; RV life; full time RVing; easy recipes; taco recipe
Triple Hatch Green Chili Shrimp Tacos
You may have learned by now that I'm a big fan of tacos and spicy food, so I'm sure it's no surprise that I love spicy tacos. This recipe practically wrote itself as we browsed the aisles at Kroger and Randall's this weekend, with hatch green chili everything throwing itself into our shopping cart.

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Low Carb Loco Moco Recipe

3/31/2019

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A Low Carb Loco Moco Recipe for Two; Hawaiian Loco Moco
A Low Carb Recipe for Loco Moco
On March 6th, on a windy day in Honolulu, Marvin and I tied the knot! During our time in Hawaii, we were treated to a dish with which we were previously unfamiliar - Loco Moco. We liked it so much the first time that we ate it again the following day.

Read on to see our Loco Moco recipe for two.


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Easy, Spicy Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole

12/30/2017

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Easy, Spicy Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole, loaded with sausage and veggies
Easy, Spicy Baked Egg Breakfast Casserole
On Christmas morning, I woke up (too early), and, after a cup of coffee, got to work on breakfast. With "A Christmas Story" playing behind me, I whipped up this easy, spicy, baked egg breakfast casserole. As Ralphie and his family were sitting down to Christmas dinner at their local Chinese restaurant, we were enjoying our Christmas breakfast in bed.

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One-Pot Christmas Dinner

12/30/2017

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One-Pot Christmas Dinner - Easy, Spicy, and Tasty!
An Easy, Spicy One-Pot Slow Cooker Christmas Dinner for Your RV
With very little space for cooking inside Gypsy, we opted for a one-pot Christmas dinner. Using only our  3-in-1 Grillet, we dined on Cornish hens, green bean casserole, spicy corn, and cranberry sauce.

Take a look at our easy one-pot slower cooker Christmas dinner!


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Paleo Jicama Stuffed Jalapeno Taco Recipe

11/4/2017

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Paleo-Friendly Jicama Stuffed Jalapeno Tacos, Low-Carb Recipe, Paleo Recipe, Spicy Tacos, Spicy Recipes
Paleo-Friendly Jicama Stuffed Jalapeno Tacos
As I mentioned in my last recipe post, for the month of November, Marvin and I are going to stick to a paleo diet - no breads, dairy, refined sugars, or processed foods.

Since our trip to Mexico, where we enjoyed a plate of delicious shrimp and jicama tacos, I have been obsessed with jicama tacos. This recipe that includes stuffed jalapenos packs a serious punch!

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Paleo Jicama Asian Chicken Taco Recipe

11/1/2017

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Jicama Asian Chicken Tacos: a Paleo-Friendly Recipe for Spicy Tacos with an Asian Flare, Paleo Recipes, Easy Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, One Pot Recipes
Jicama Asian Chicken Tacos: a Paleo-Friendly Recipe for Spicy Tacos with an Asian Flare
Marvin and I have decided that for the month of November, we are going to stick to a strict paleo diet. We normally try to keep our carb intake at a minimum, but lately, we have been snacking on crackers, cookies, candies, and chips much more than I care to admit! So we are getting back on course by cutting all breads, sweets, dairy, and processed foods.

Last weekend, we made a trip down to Mexico, where we relaxed and dined and just enjoyed life. While there, I gobbled up a plate of delicious shrimp and jicama tacos. Inspired by the jicama tacos there, I decided to make my own jicama tacos, but with a decidedly Asian flare.

See my paleo-friendly jicama taco recipe below.


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No-Cheese Turkey and Bean Dip

3/26/2017

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No-Cheese Turkey and Bean Dip
As I've mentioned before, Marvin and I love spice, so the majority of my cooking includes anything from fresh jalapenos and cayenne pepper to Cajun spice mixes.

I recently purchased a Sunbeam Grillet - a combination grill, skillet, and slow cooker - and I have put it to good use. Normally I try to make meals that are good for us - heavy of the veggies with lean meats. The other day Marvin was asking for a dip, something casual to eat with tortilla chips. This No-Cheese Turkey and Bean Dip is a not-TOO-bad-for-you dip that is hearty enough to eat as a meal, but could also make a great appetizer for a party.

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Not-Your-Mama's Veggie Soup

3/13/2017

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Not-Your-Mama's Veggie Soup
Marvin and I love spice, so almost all of our meals include some combination of jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, crushed red pepper, cayenne, chili powder, Cajun spice mixes, and any other spicy sauces and seasonings we can find.

And Marvin loves beans. He could devour beans for every meal - black beans, pinto beans, red beans, kidney beans, navy beans - you name it. If it's a bean, he'll eat it. And not just beans. The entire legume family is on his list of must-haves, including peas and lentils.

Because of his appetite for legumes, I frequently attempt to concoct dishes comprised of either dry or canned beans, dry lentils, or peas of some variety. In this slow cooker recipe, I combine our love of spice with his love of peas to make a spicy vegetarian soup, unlike your typical vegetable soup. 

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Slow Cooker Christmas Dinner

1/31/2017

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As you may have read, our first gig when we first started travelling full-time in our RV was selling Christmas trees in Memphis. During that time we worked twelve hours a day, so I cooked two meals a day, seven days a week, for nearly 45 days straight in my 2.5 quart slow cooker. Some meals were fairly basic, but some of them were a little more creative. I have continued to use the crock pot for most of our meals, and at Marvin's urging, I will be sharing some of my better meal ideas with you from time to time. Hopefully they will be helpful for you, whether you are living in an RV as we are, or you are a busy parent or an on-the-go business professional.

So, without further ado, I give you my first slow cooker recipe.

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