Uncommon Ramen

Welcome to episode 2 of Uncommon Ramen! Today we will be making my famous Frito Pie recipe. Not only is this a scrumptious upgrade from the traditional Frito Pie. But it’s a fabulous, easy party favorite to bring to gatherings especially during football season. So, click that “play” button, grab your Fritos, and let’s get to it! Ingredients White Queso 8 slices White American cheese 2-4 slices Pepper jack cheese 1 C. Heavy cream ¼ C. Jalapeno juice from jar 1/8 C. Diced pickled jalapenos 1 Tbsp. White distilled vinegar 1 tsp. Salt   Frito Pie Meat Sauce (*Divide ALL ingredients below IF you make a half portion) 2 lb Hamburger meat 1 whole(small) Red onion, diced 1 (6 oz.) can Tomato paste 2/3 C. Worcestershire Seasoning mix: (2 tsp. each) ·       Cumin ·       Cayenne ·       Garlic powder ·       Onion powder ·       Salt ·       Pepper ·       4 tsp. Chili powder   For Assembly/Toppings: Fritos Queso Meat Sour cream (optional) Cilantro (optional) Fresh Jalapenos (optional)

I can’t believe we’re already onto episode 3 of Uncommon Ramen y’all! Today we will be making one of my favorite cozy winter meals: Thai Yellow Chicken Curry with Potatoes and a Spicy Garlic Butter. This may sound like a mouthful, but this is ALL made in ONE skillet! Need I say more? You know the drill, click that “play” button, and meet me in the kitchen! Ingredients ·       2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil ·       3/4-pound baby potatoes, quartered ·       1 Yellow onion, chopped ·       1 1/2 pounds boneless Chicken breasts, cubed ·       2 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste ·       2 Tbsp. Yellow curry powder ·       1 Tbsp. Thai Seasoning paste ·       2 cups canned full-fat Coconut Milk ·       2 tsp. Fish sauce ·       1/3 cup chopped fresh Cilantro (approx.) ·       juice of 1 lime ·       4 Tbsp. salted butter ·       4 cloves garlic, chopped ·       ¼ tsp. chili flakes (or more if desired) ·       2 tsp. honey

Welcome to the Premiere episode of Uncommon Ramen! Today we will be making Crispy BBQ Salmon Bowls with a Roasted Peach Salsa. I highly recommend clicking that magical "play" button on this one... Ingredients  2 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets  1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil  2 tablespoon honey  1 tablespoon chili powder  1 tablespoon smoked paprika  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 teaspoon onion powder  1/8 teaspoon cinnamon  1/4 teaspoon sea salt  2 peaches, quartered  2 ears corn  2 (or 1 for less spice) jalapeños  1 shallot, halved  1 avocado, cubed  1/2 cup cilantro, chopped  1-2 limes, juiced/squeezed  6 tablespoons salted butter  6 cloves garlic, chopped  3-4 cups rice, for serving 

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