The Savage Flower

A Handmade Life

Caramelized Chicken with Jalapeno Cream

It's late...and I have to be up bright and early in a couple of hours. So let's just get to it, shall we? This sauce is incredible! Despite being a cream sauce, it tastes somewhat light and it has a refreshingly subtle jalapeno taste (says the one with oh-so-heavy spicy hand). I paired it with spicy fried rice, but Ryan and I both agreed, it would be better with pasta next time. When you pulse the fresh jalapenos, shallot, and garlic in the food processor. Try not to lean over the top, ... VIEW POST

Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Honey and Lime

What is it about Brussels sprouts that make even normally non-picky eaters scrunch up their nose and give an "ergh, no thanks." They're like cute, little baby cabbages. Why all the hate? I mentioned Brussels Sprouts and my man gave me the dreaded one-eyebrow-lift. But as soon as I mentioned they would be doused in Sriracha, he was in. These little guys turned out surprisingly delicious!  They taste like an egg roll, minus all the extra calories.  Oh yeah, count me in. Sriracha honey lime sauce - ... VIEW POST

Sriracha + Chorizo Fried Rice

[info_box type="pale_box"] Originally a post from my first blogging adventure: From Dahlias to Doxies. [/info_box] That's right we're mixing it up. A few nights ago for dinner we combined Sriracha Fried Rice with Chorizo and Asian Marinated Fajitas. Asian and latin flavors collided and Ryan and I could not get enough of the leftovers. They were a match made in heaven! Simply delicious. This fried rice uses Sriracha, which Ryan loves. It's a spicy Thai hot sauce, very tasty...very tricky to ... VIEW POST

Caramel Pretzel Brownies with White Chocolate Mousse

*UPDATE: I won Iron Baker! Thank you SO much to all that voted, you all are the best! And thanks to Melissa @ 20 Going on 80 for creating and hosting the event! Go vote for your favorite entry in Iron Baker! Hopefully it will be this handsome little devil below:   Gooey Brownies with a Caramel Pretzel Crust and White Chocolate Frangelico Mousse I'm entering these little sweet and salty treats in the Iron Baker Challenge over at 20 Going on 80. The secret ingredients were white chocolate and ... VIEW POST