In this post, I share a fun party drink using fresh jalapeno from the garden. Check out my spicy jalapeno margarita recipe with a few tips and tricks to kick it up a few notches!
I’m on a Cinco De Mayo recipe sharing kick as the day of celebration approaches. This one is a must share mostly because I have jalapeno peppers come out of my ears. This has been one of the best years for pepper picking. My plant that is producing big-time will be spending the cooler days of early Autumn in my dome so the party can continue.
I’m so excited about this plant it is time to celebrate!
NO HEAT Jalapeno Margarita Recipe
Have you ever tasted a Jalapeno that wasn’t hot? One of my favorite pepper plants to grow is the ‘Tricked You” Jalapeno pepper. The plant is lovely and the pepper looks just like the original only you get pepper flavor without heat. This is a fun pepper to grow and TRICK your friends. Ask me about where to find this seed.
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Recipe
A super simple recipe that I’ve vamped up with some heat. If you don’t like the heat but want the jalapeno flavor then the ‘Tricked You’ jalapeno is for you. Use your favorite tequila and always fresh juices for this drink. Be sure to drink responsibly because this could knock you on your butt!
I’ve been wanting to try Corona Beer in this beverage and I am so glad I finally did!
Ingredients
- 2 parts silver Tequila
- 1/2 part Gran Gala or orange liqueur
- 3 slices of Jalapeño pepper
- Juice of 1/8 lime
- 1 1/2 parts Corona Beer
Instructions
- Shake Tequila, Gran Gala, lime juice and peppers with ice
- Pour into rocks glass with salted rim and lime wedge
- Top with Corona for some fizz
Looking for more things to do with those amazing Jalapeno you grew this year? Look no further!
Turkey Sausage Cabbage Soup Recipe
In this post I share a real simple and healthy recipe you’ll make more than once. This is my cost efficient Turkey Sausage Cabbage Soup Recipe. Find the recipe and cooking tips below. Turkey Sausage and Cabbage Soup Recipe Perhaps what I love most about this recipe is it is tasty and very good for you. I whipped this up today before heading outside to enjoy the spring day. It was nice to return indoors to a fragrant house and warm meal. All of the ingredients used for this soup I keep on hand in my pantry most of the year. Turkey Sausage is one of the best priced and easy to find meats right now at my grocery stores. I throw a few of the bulk packages in my freezer so I can enjoy it anytime. what you will need: Turkey Sausage Olive Oil Sweet Onion Garlic Carrots Green Cabbage celery Spices (Salt, Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes) Canned Diced Tomatoes Cannellini Beans Chicken Stock My son loves things on the spicy side so I added a fresh jalapeno diced. I grow jalapeno pretty much year-round so this is a great addition. Turkey Sausage and Cabbage Soup Printable Recipe Reheats Great The Next Day! I am adding this recipe to my printable recipe collection just for you. Feel free to take advantage of this option so you can add it to your recipe notebook. This recipe is something you can add what your family enjoys. If you don’t like carrots or don’t have them – leave them out! The Turkey Sausage and Cabbage are the key ingredients. These two ingredients taste great in recipe creations on their own with little spice added. I hope you scroll down and share with me what you think of this soup. Did you try it in your home kitchen? I want to note that they Turkey Sausage and Cabbage Soup can easily be created in any electric pressure cooker like instant pot. Pin Print Turkey Sausage Cabbage Soup Recipe Recipe by Bren HaasCourse: SoupCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings 8 servingsPrep time 7 minutesCooking time 20-25 minutes Ingredients 1 pound of ground turkey sausage 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 cup of sweet onion (diced) 2 teaspoons of garlic (minced) 1/2 cup carrot (shredded) 1 1/2 cups of diced cabbage 1/3 cup celery (diced) salt and pepper (optional) 12 ounce can of diced tomatoes 4-5 cups of chicken stock parsley and parmesan cheese topping Directions In a stock pot brown the ground turkey sausage. If needed, add water to prevent from going dry while cooking. Turkey sausage should be cooked to 165*F . Once meat is cooked, move to the side to sauté onions. Move meat aside and heat up olive oil to sauté onions. If there is ‘grease’ in the pot just use that instead of olive oil to sauté onion. Add celery and garlic to the saute mixing well. Cook an additional minute before adding the remaining ingredients. Slowly pour in chicken stock. I use 4-5 cups of water and chicken bouillon. Cook the soup for about 10 minutes at a high boil. Be sure to stir so the ingredients do not stick to the bottom of the pan. Add additional water if needed. Let soup slowly simmer for about 20 minutes or unti lthe carrots and cabbage are soft.. The soup can be left in the slow cooker on low all day and enjoyed with ready for a meal. Garnish soup with parsley and parmesan cheese if desired. Sourdough bread goes great with this recipe. More Cabbage Check out all these post featuring recipes using cabbage and even how to grow your own cabbage on my website. Let’s Connect After checking out this post I really hope you will consider commenting on my website. If you have a recipe you would like to share with me … do tell! Happy Turkey Sausage and Cabbage Soup Making,
Taco Soup Recipe
In this post I share my tasty Taco Soup Recipe that is perfect for Taco Tuesday. Printable recipe card and preparation tips in this post. Taco Tuesday Soup Taco Soup Recipe It’s just not Tuesday without a Taco! I came up with this rendition of a simple taco soup after craving my favorite meal. Most of the ingredients for this recipe are normally in my pantry. To make this soup perfect you will need the following: Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Difficulty: Easy Cook Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 lbs ground beef 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp) 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)* 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 Tbsp chili powder** 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp ground paprika 1/4 tsp dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can can pinto beans, drained and rinsed Directions Heat a large pot over medium-high heat drizzle lightly with oil. Add ground beef in a large along with chopped onion, crumbling and stirring occasionally until browned. Add jalapeno and garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from beef mixture. Stir in tomatoes with chiles, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to tastes. Cover pot with lid and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in corn, black beans and pinto beans and cook until heated through. Add 1/2 cup water to thin soup if desired. Stir in cilantro and lime if using. Serve warm finished with desired toppings. NOTES Best when served day of but will reheat nicely. Peppers To Grow Year-Round I just love the Pot O’Peno Jalopeno pepper varieties I have been growing since 2018. This pepper is super easy to start from seed and can be grown year-round indoors under lights. I grow a few of these plants year-round in my Dome greenhouse here in Ohio. Check out the official review I did about this plant: Pot O’Peno Pepper Review Fresh Jalopeno on Top of Taco Soup Printable Taco Soup Recipe I was actually surprised the first time I made this and my husband went back for seconds. He isn’t a big Taco salad guy and prefers to have a plain taco. I think what really made this soup different was the beef broth and taco zip! Be sure to make note of what your family likes about this soup so you can use it in additional recipes. Please take advantage of the print option on this recipe. You can save the recipe as a PDF to use later or print now. Be sure to send me a note to let me know what you liked about the recipe. I love sharing simple recipe with my readers! Be sure to check out this and other printable recipes for your files on my website. Thank you for checking out my website today! Let’s Connect Making meals just got really creative during the last few years. It isn’t everyday I come up with the perfect recipe the first time. One thing for sure, I will be sharing my successes on this website. Be sure to bookmark my site and subscribe to my email newsletter. Happy Taco Soup Tuesday!
Everything I Love About Pot-A-Peno Jalapeno Plants
In this post I share the new Pot-A-Peno (Jalapeno Plants) I grew this season. You will see a video featuring the plant including various conditions to grow these minis in. Pot-A-Peno Jalapeno Plant Video Review This plant was so much fun to grow during the last 2 growing seasons. The video feature on this post highlights what the Pot-A-Peno Jalapeno look like growing indoors and after a long summer in full sun. Testing plants to their limits is one of my favorite things to do. I learn so much from seeing what a plant will do in various conditions. If you are having problems viewing my content please reach out to me on my website. https://youtu.be/XuQMkK_MeY4 The Pot-A-Peno Plant review is part of my Bren Haas YouTube Channel. Thanks for taking the time to check it out. Be sure to scroll down to find out more about this awesome pepper plant. About the Pot-A-Peno Jalapeno Plant Whether you like peppers or not, this is a cute little plant to grow indoors and outdoors. The unique cascading jalapeno pepper plant is perfect for small space gardening. Over the summer I grew a few in hanging baskets with ease. There are many reasons I love growing this mini kitchen garden plant. Below are a few facts about the Pot-A-Peno Jalapeno Plant: This plant is basically a miniature Jalapeno Plant Plant Habit is Mounded making it perfect for containers and window boxes. Pot-A-Peno is for culinary use. Little watering required The plant grows to 12-16″ tall and 18″ wide Full sun for best growing results. Harvest fruit green for a traditional spicy flavor or allow to ripen to red for a sweet, spicy zip. All-America Selections Regional Winner Pot-A-Peno Appetizer Idea | Sliced Peppers Last of Harvest | Keep Pot-A-Peno Indoors Recipes Using Jalapeno Check out some of my favorite recipes using this easy to grow vegetable on my site. Thank you for stopping by my website today. Please be sure to share this on your favorite social media and Pinterest! Let’s Connect After checking out this plant review I would love to hear what you think about it. Maybe you were able to pick one up at Home Depot or another local garden center this year? Feel free to comment on this post or reach out to me on my website today. Happy Mini Garden Growing,
Let’s Connect
Are you ready for the Summer celebration? What is your favorite kick back drink? I hope you don’t let the jalapeno peppers scare you away from trying this drink. The flavor of the pepper is amazing with heat or not. I’d love to hear from you so let’s connect – comment below!
Hope you are having a Spicy Pepper kind of day,
