Spicy.

I love me some spicy food.
Really.  Really.  Spicy.
Sadly, no other family members share this particular quirk.

So lately I have been making family approved meals and adding fire to my portion.

My new fave is tweaking the lunch time staple of Mac & Cheese.
Mind you, this is not rocket surgery.
Just a simple change to get you through yet another day of toddler friendly food.

First I serve the picky and dramatic children.
Then I put the pot back on the stove, stir in some kicky mexican cheese and a palm full or so of cayenne.
I am hardcore.
But it is so good.
The critters are happy, I am happy, my eyes are watering, it is a good day. 


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32 Comments

  1. KatieFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Oh man! I am the same way! I am highly addicted to the chili garlic paste that you can get in the asian foods aisle. I put it in everything. LOTS. Sooooo yummy. I think its why I love Indian food so much!

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  2. Heather | Cookie MondaysFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    a palmful? what is wrong with you?!

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  3. ericaFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I LOVE spicy too. I do the same thing with my kids. Serve theirs plain and bland, then spice things up for my husband and me. Haven't tried it with the mac n cheese, though. Good idea.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Yum, the more you sweat - the better it tastes :) At least that's how it worked for my Grandpa and me :)

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  5. julieFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Glad to see I'm not the only one who puts cayenne pepper in white cheddar macaroni! Seriously, that combination is awesome!

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  6. Kristin SellarsFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    That sounds GOOD! I love spicy food. I usual just keep my bottle of hot sauce handy :)

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  7. Heather @ Glitter and GlossFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Hmm..I have all of those ingredients on-hand. Possible dinner contender for tonight. But with a pinch, not a palmful! ; )

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  8. MelissaFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    What my hubby and I do...warm low sodium canned chicken spiced up with chili powder and cayenne pepper and mix it into the mac and chesse. Yum, Yum....soooo good!

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  9. Kelly O.February 24, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    wow! you must go through alot of pepper!

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  10. JannaFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    I like to add some BAM! to my food too. Never would've thought to spice up Mac & Cheese, but mmm, mmm that looks good.

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  11. just call me joFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    You people are seriously crazed!! How do your innards tolerate that fire storm? Mine would rise up in rebellion like the Spanish rebels.

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  12. *Jess*February 24, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    my husband has to "doctor" his food as well since he thinks EVERYTHING needs to be spicy! :)

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  13. CarrieFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I don't know how you do it! My husband is the same way, and I try to serve him the spicy stuff my I just can't handle it.

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  14. SherrylFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Cayenne rocks! You go, girl!

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  15. jen christiansFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Rocket Surgery!!!! I spit out my tea... That was funny! My husband is in "rocket science"... He'll get a kick out of that.

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  16. Tiffany @ Mine Are Spectacular!February 24, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    I LOVE spicy food. My boys, they love, I mean, REALLY love spicy food. The TUMS company... They REALLY, REALLY love us!

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  17. CandaceFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    i'm hoping your palms are smallish - cayenne is good for your heart, right? :)

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  18. Staci DanfordFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Looks YUMMY... makes me hungry through the screen...
    Staci

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  19. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.February 24, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    A palmful? Seriously? You're nuts.

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  20. ChrisFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    hello! i just found your blog and i have LOVED what i've read! your freecycle post had me in tears! anyways just wanted to say hello and that i grabbed your button and added it to my blog!
    *chris

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  21. JenniFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    Rocket Surgery! LOL!

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  22. DarleneFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Spicy is good. I always doctor up my mac 'n cheese, too. I'll have to try extra cheese. That's a no brainer - but I've never thought of it before. Nice job, girl!

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  23. Tegan | Celebrate Twelve13February 24, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    I'm with you, bring on the spice. The hotter the better!

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  24. Cedar Acre LadyFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    There is a wonderful spice store in my town where I purchase hot curry powder and although I am truly not a big curry fan I enjoy adding some to my soups and such like you do your cayenne.

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  25. TeresaFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    You sound like me. When I'm in the mood for something with a kick, it's not spicy enough unless my nose starts to drip. :)

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  26. HeatherFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Hi there! Just stumbled across your blog and I love it! :) I have three girls also (and love spicy food!!) :) I do the same thing as you...serve the picky eaters the bland food and then kick it up for myself. ;)

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  27. Kimmie @ Hello MessFebruary 25, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    I am stealing "rocket surgery". So.Stinkin'.Funny.

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  28. JamieFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    You are 1 tough cookie. :) I like my wings really spicy but that is about it.

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  29. MadelynFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Cayene Pepper! Loaded with Vitamin C. If you're eating this all the time I bet you're never sick! Way to go!

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  30. Seizing My DayFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Smart! I do this with chicken dinners... who wudda thought Mac & Cheese ... (love Annies - but my picky eaters not so much - I force 'my' Mac & cheese sometimes!) I am going to spike mine next time! New blogger... just found ya... going to stick around and follow, K? =)
    Just Jenn~ SeizingMyDay.com

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  31. DrewBFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    I'm pretty sure I should get that organic mac and cheese for Brayden instead of killing him with whatever toxic stuff they put in the blue box. I'm a horrible mother.

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  32. Brandy @ The Moody FashionistaFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Yum! I can't wait to try this!

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