After the success of Tabasco’s #BestOfTheBrunch campaign (check out my brunch recipes here, and here) I was recently contacted again by the lovely people at Tabasco, but this time to be a part of their newest challenge…#FunWithFlavour.
This time, the bar has been raised and the focus is now about celebrating Tabasco’s uncanny ability to transform almost any dish.
In true food-blogger style, of course, I agreed to become a #FunWithFlavour ambassador, and in doing so agreed to the challenge to create my very own ‘Ultimate Tabasco Menu’ – incorporating Tabasco Sauce into a Starter, Main Course and Dessert. An additional aspect was to throw in a cocktail concoction too, which I honestly couldn’t do on my own – so roped in some help from good friend and Bar Manager Nick Whitby, of the award winning New World Trading Company (yes, the company behind awesome bar/restaurants The Botanist and The Oast House). Nick is the genius behind the cocktail creation to accompany my menu. Nice work, Nick! -x-
I decided on a South American theme to my dishes, recently inspired by my visits to local food events and markets. Below is a summary of my Tabasco #FunWithFlavour menu, just click the links for the individual recipes! I hope you enjoy!
Cocktail: Red Chilli Caipirinha with Tabasco Original
If this doesn’t whet your appetite for a spicy Tabasco infused meal, I don’t know what will! For the full recipe and spec, click here. Thanks, Nick!
Starter: Spicy King Prawn Empanadas, infused with Tabasco Habanero
Empanadas are a staple dish in South America. They are a sort of pasty and are usually filled with minced beef, veggies or cheese and are more than often spicy! I have decided to use a filo pastry here, to keep them nice as light as a starter. For the full recipe, click here.
Main Course: Sirloin Steak with Tabasco Jalapeno Chimichurri
For the main course, I decided on the simple yet effective chimichurri sauce to enhance a standard steak and chips recipe! The Tabasco Jalapeno adds the perfect kick to the chimichurri, which also goes well to liven up the courgetti and pea side dish. For the full recipe, click the picture or here.
Dessert: Smoked Chilli Chocolate Brownies with Tabasco Chipotle
Finally, an easy brownie recipe with a hint of Tabasco smoked spice! The Tabasco Chipotle is certainly one of my favourites – it is has a smoked BBQ flavour which almost has a sweetness to it. Very yummy indeed, for the full recipe, click here.
Please Like & Share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram if you fancy trying these recipes at home, and remember to use the @Tabasco_UK hashtag #FunWithFlavour! -x-
