First things first: did you see the post on Sunday about the two podcasts I was interviewed for? Well I have one more to tell you guys about. Heather from Half Size Me also interviewed me over the summer and the podcast is now available. Check it out here:
031 – Half Size Me: Weight Loss Success Story with Lisa, 110 Pounds and Counting!
Hope you guys like them!
Did you know that we have a gazillion jalapenos in our garden this year?
Okay maybe not a gazillion but we have about 10x more this year than we ever did last year and unlike last year–they actually taste like something this time! I don’t know if we bought a different kind of plant, but this year’s crop is hot as hell. Last year, they tasted like nothing. Since we have a ton of jalapenos, Michael decided to pickle some. We eat the peppers year round in tons of stuff–omelettes, burritos, enchiladas, guacamole…you name it and we’ll try to make it spicier.
I’m not sure how long it takes for the pickling to be done and the peppers ready to eat, but I will let you know.
The other way we’ve eaten them is in poppers! I got home from the pool one night recently and Michael had already made them up and they were ready to munch on while dinner cooked.
Here is the recipe he used:
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The poppers were fantastic! I loved them and was sad there weren’t more. They were super spicy and the cream cheese mixture tasted great. I want to have these again asap. I ate the poppers with a glass of milk to wash it down, they were that hot–AND Michael had removed all the seeds. Incredible.
He was a busy bee that night, too, because he made guacamole from scratch to go on our steak salads. Dinner was a big bowl of lettuce with some black olives, pico de gallo, guacamole, a little bit of shredded cheese, sour cream and the steak cubed up.
Usually when we make these Mexican salads we add beans to it and the black beans sit in my stomach like a brick. This time I skipped it and was happily satisfied with dinner without feeling like I ate too much.
I want more poppers.
QUESTION: Can you handle spicy? What are your favorite uses for jalapenos?
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
I LOVE spicy!!! The spicier the better!!!
My friend that just released her first cookbook makes some poppers that are awesome! The recipe is on her site (www.marlasarris.com). I love that it includes a small slice of date, so you get a bit of sweet AND spicy. It’s awesome. I actually don’t like bacon–so I always request she makes a couple for me that doesn’t have it. 🙂
Lisa Eirene
Thanks for the tip! I will check out that recipe. I love the idea of sweet and spicy.
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because
Those little poppers are so cute! And your salad sounds delicious.
I was never into spicy food…but then I worked at a Thai restaurant for 3 years and grew an insane tolerance for spiciness 🙂
Lisa Eirene
That’s quite the change in palate! I love spicy. The spicier the better. But I met my match at a local restaurant here, Pok Pok. Holy crap. They brought out collard greens and ice chips with my dinner, it was that hot.
I ❤ 2 Eat
I love jalapenos, spicier the better! Don’t eat bacon, but those poppers might be equally good with turkey bacon.
Lisa Eirene
They would be great without the bacon entirely, too.
Deb
A local fish n chips places does these, but without the bacon and using red peppers and they are divine! My typical order there is now 1 piece of fish and 1 order of poppers…lol.
Lisa Eirene
Interesting! That’s a good idea too.
Becky
My peppers get hot if I don’t water them very much. If they get a lot of moisture, the spice gets literally drowned out. I’m sad because last year I had super spicy peppers, but this year we over-watered since it was so hot outside. The other plants loved it, but it definitely took the spice away.
You should also make these:
http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/2010/05/23/candied-jalapenos/
They are SO good!
I’m also a BIG fan of strawberry jalapeno jam. YUM. I can’t wait until my peppers get harvested!
Lisa Eirene
I did not know that. I wonder if we over-watered last year….
Thanks for the link! I will check that one out.
John
Great podcast! I didn’t know that there were so many WL podcasts out there. Actually, I’m a bit envious, your boyfriend sounds so supportive! I’ve only had one supportive partner regarding weight loss and that was a long time ago.
Lisa Eirene
Thank you John! I appreciate the compliment. I haven’t listened to my podcasts yet because I hate hearing myself talk but someday I will….I had no idea there were weight loss podcasts either. I’m going to catch up on the ones I’ve missed.
Yes, Michael is very supportive and I am so glad I found a partner who helps me out. It makes a world of difference.
Lori
Yummy, yummy! I love poppers and I *love* hot stuff! I just got some buffalo wing extra spicy cheddar from Cabot and it is to die for!
Jina
LOVE spicy! I’ll add jalapenos to almost anything.
Lisa Eirene
Try adding jalapenos to your homemade guacamole next time. To die for!
Chelsea @ Dine & Dash Diaries
Ahhh–I go nuts for anything and everything spicy. Going to have to try pickling my own jalapenos! Thanks for commenting on DNDD–I love your blog.
Lisa Eirene
Have you ever tried green olives stuffed with jalapenos? Holy moly that’s spicy (and so good)!