Last night, I gave cheetahs a makeover. Yup, I am now officially addicted to Firey Cheetahs! Thanks to Penzeys Spices, who offer over 250 amazing seasonings to coat all your foods, my sweet potato fries got quite a liberal shaking of Chipotle spice.
From the company:
Ripe, red jalapeño peppers that have been slowly wood-smoked, chipotle peppers are rich, smoky and hot (but not searing). Throughout Mexico and Central America, chipotle peppers, also known as moritas, are regarded as a versatile and necessary addition to many dishes. Commonly used to add a deep smoky flavor to traditional Mexican dishes, such as red chili sauce, the use of chipotle peppers has exploded with the popularity of American Southwest cooking. A dash of chipotle is a perfect addition to everything, from barbecue and breadsticks, to soup and salsa. Ground Chipotle Pepper is an attractive, coarse red powder that is so easy to use it almost seems like cheating! 15,000 heat units
Now, I’m not sure what exactly 15,000 heat units means, but these were some flaming fries, just what I needed to kick them up a notch! I might have gotten a wee bit carried away, as they were almost too spicy to finish, but I succeeded.
Along with my spicy fries I had sausage and peppers. Well, a healthy version at least! TJ was OUT of my favorite cilantro chicken sausages (are these discontinued?!?) so I settled for Garlic Herb instead. Mixed with yellow peppers, mushrooms, and red onions, this bowl was a perfect match for my cheetahs!
I also revisited my childhood this morning with a new cereal find. Last night at TJ, I was scrounging the aisles, looking for a low-calorie, nutrient-dense cereal to use in my yo-messes. I grabbed Kashi Honey Oat Graham Love Cereal (you know which one I mean, the one with the oat-y hearts) but then spotted Mighty Bites and went for that instead! The nutritionals seemed spot-on, and there are only 60 calories in 1/2 cup which is perfect for me since I add so many other things into my breakfasts. Best part?! These taste JUST like the cereal bits in Lucky Charms!!
I had many little men frolicking in my bowl this morning.
I may or may not have drowned them all in some Fage :)
July 23, 2009 at 5:31 am
i love spice – haven’t thought about adding it to my sweet potatoes before!
July 23, 2009 at 7:06 am
Your GREEK yogurt mess looks extra delicious!! And yum, cheetah fries are now definitely on the menu for later this week! It’s been tooooo long.
I’ll be on the lookout for that spice, since you know I like it hot!!! hahaha….I usually throw dash or spike on my fries, but i’d be soooo down for a spicy seasoning!
July 23, 2009 at 7:50 am
I’m making a batch of fries in the oven right now as I type. I don’t have fancy spices though. D: Oh well. Salt and pepper will have to do. But… those Mighty Bites freak me out. I don’t want to eat little people!
July 23, 2009 at 9:21 am
WHAT?! There are cilantro chicken sausages?! They better not be getting discontinued because I haven’t tried them yet!
I do love Fage…have you tried the 2% yet or just the 0%? I have’t tried 2% yet because 0 is so satisfying!
July 23, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Spicy cheetahs? Um, can I come over?
July 23, 2009 at 1:15 pm
those cheetahs look amazing !!! might be a little too spicy for me i think, but maybe i should try spinkling some spice on mine, brighten them up!
your sausage and peppers looks absolutely amazing. can you tell im craving meat again?
July 23, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Oh, the garlic herb flavor sounds yummy! I am all about garlic, I add it to everything. The Penzey’s spice sounds like something I’d love, especially on fries! I love spicey foods. Good for you for finishing your plate, despite the FIREY taste
July 23, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I order the big jar of chipotle powder … I am ADDICTED! The kids and I think it beats the heck out of plain cayenne pepper any day, and we put it in or on just about everything.
July 23, 2009 at 1:45 pm
yum and yum!!! Those cheetahs sound awesome! I always put Tony Cachere’s cajun seasoning on mine…yummm!
AND I want some of that cereal, please ma’am!!
Kaneil, balanceisbest
July 23, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I love spicy foods!!! What a great idea to spice those cheetahs up! Yay
July 23, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Way to go on finishing all those fries even though they were spicy, lol! That’s a great idea…spicy + sweet potatoes = deliciousness!
July 23, 2009 at 5:36 pm
holy smokes girl those cheetahs look rocking!!
amazing
July 24, 2009 at 2:14 am
that spice was made for ME! Hola! Regular chili powder is just too wimpy for a spice-lover like me!
July 24, 2009 at 3:39 am
I am a spice-aholic so I need to try that spice
July 24, 2009 at 6:42 pm
i always looove new cereals and have always wondered what the mighty ones taste like!!! I’m glad you’ve endorsed them…another cereal to add to my list!