Grilled Jalapeno and Lime Topping

My Hubby and I just purchased our first smartphone.

Yep, that's how behind we are in the tech world! :)

Sometimes, and that's especially applies to tech gadgets, it takes us a while to get on board. As we are waiting for it to be something real and not only a temporary fad. Come to think of it, the story with tech toys for kids is totally different. We were the crazy parents trying to snag the LeapPad for our oldest daughter as soon as it came out last year. It might have even involved calling Target and driving 30 miles to get it. Hey, at least I didn't stand in line all night long! Considered it but didn't do it.

So now I can retire our trusty ol' Motorola and not have to hide in the aisles of our grocery store looking quite suspicious. It might even have made some folks giggle seeing me text from it. Or at least attempt to do it.

My Hubby discovered a race game that senses the position of your phone. You don't have to push buttons to drive the car, just tilt the phone! How cool is that? Bejeweled is just a memory. Hmmm, does anyone play it anymore? Wait, don't answer that.

Aaaaanyways, we just got the new "toy" and are still learning all about it. Any advice, all you smartphone owners/experts?

I am especially excited about Instagram. Can't wait to play with all the fabulous filters!

So now, that I have embarrassed myself infront of all of you - let's talk food.

My current obsession with limes goes beyond desserts. I can't get over the flavor of this little green citrus. It pairs with spicy and sweet so well, you can enjoy it in an array of dishes. 

I don't think I have to tell you that my Hubby fully supports this trend of spicy or savory food on my blog. :) He gladly volunteers as a taste tester for this series. And I have to say, we had quite the success. So, no surprise here, we decided to make it into a series and call it:

I actually had a hard time deciding what to call this spicy mixture. We tried it on so many different dishes that saying "burger topping" would be unfairly limiting. Tacos loved it, hot dogs were happily topped with it, corn bread giggled with excitement when I smeared it with it.

You will love this topping! Trust me. The spiciness from jalapeno pairs perfectly with the zing from lime.It takes your dish from good to great! It's the finishing touch with a kick. Feel free to add a tablespoon of mayo for extra creaminess.

Grilled Jalapeno and Lime Topping

3/4 c sour cream

1 lime, zested ( it should give you more than 1 tablespoon of zest )
lime juice freshly squeezed from 1/2 lime

2 medium jalapenos, grilled on the grill or on stove ( see note ), seeded, finely chopped

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper or to taste

1 Tbsp mayo ( optional )

Mix all in a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for the flavors to combine. 

To grill on the outdoor bbq grill:  place your jalapenos in a veggie basket, grill until you see the marks on pepper's skin. Do not place directly over the flames.

To grill jalapenos on the electric stove or indoor griddle: turn your burner onto medium heat, place clean jalapeno on top; it will shake once the heat reaches the inside; after 30 seconds carefully, with tongs, turn the pepper on the other side. You want it to soften, it doesn't have to be charred all around. Holding it with tongs, place on cutting board, slice in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds out and discard. Chop the pepper and add to sour cream.

source: Crunchy Creamy Sweet original

Bet ya didn't know I have a spicy side, huh? :) Hope you guys like it though. Sweet treat returns tomorrow!

What do you like about your smartphone? Are you on Instagram?

xoxo,