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Spicy Chili Olive Oil

October 8, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

Like pretty much everyone that visits Paris, Rich and I fell in love with the city when we visited a few years ago. The FOOD! The WINE! We were in heaven. My ideal day is ducking in and out of the small cheese shops, patisseries, wine shops, and stopping for an afternoon kir royale and people watching.

I digress… One of the big things Rich and I took from Paris was how many of the restaurants had chili infused olive oil on the table to add a spicy punch to your meal. We loved this and immediately said we had to do the same at home. You know how the story goes, the best intentions turn into following through with the simple plan almost 2 years later. Better late than never, especially because it couldn’t be easier.

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Gift, Side, Soup and Salad, Vegetarian Tagged With: chili, olive oil, paris, spicy, The Thompson Kitchen

Chili Lime Noodles

August 27, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

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I LOVE anything spicy!  But spicy noodles, that’s at the top of my list!

I’ve been trying to come up with a recipe for spicy noodles that wasn’t spicy peanut noodles for a while now.  I love spicy peanut noodles and make them fairly often, but I wanted a lighter alternative.  These noodles fit the bill.  Spicy, salty, acidic, and flavorful because of the addition of cilantro and chives.  My mouth is watering just thinking about them!

The secret ingredient in this recipe is Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch.  Have you tried it?  It’s extremely versatile and I’ve been using it in everything from a dipping sauce for potstickers, to on top of charred vegetables, but it really makes this recipe.

When I make these noodles I tend to serve them with a vegetable, like charred broccoli.   But they would be equally as delicious with shrimp, salmon, chicken, or edamame.  They’re also great cold the next day, so be sure to make extra.

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Filed Under: Main, Side, Vegetarian, Weeknight Dinner Tagged With: chili, chives, cilantro, lime, lime juice, noodles, onion, spicy, udon

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