Having been to Myrtle Beach a few years ago, we knew we liked the general area, but were looking for something a bit less commercial. Lucky for us, after a bit of research, we found Topsail Island, North Carolina. Here’s a link. We drove approximately 1,000 miles and rented a small beach house right on the water. The photo above is the view from our back door. Absolutely gorgeous. The view was spectacular, the beach was wonderful, but best of all was the fresh seafood....

Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Serving suggestions 🍽 Top recipe tips 💭 More Drink recipes Recipe 📖 Turmeric, a superfood, is a widely used spice in Indian cuisine. We add it to almost everything - be it sweet or savory. I have a blog post where you can read about the benefits of turmeric and how to use it in everyday cooking. Turmeric Milk is one of the most common Indian beverages that’s been made in nearly every household for generations....

Japanese cuisine is not known for its fiery, robust flavors, boosted by herbs and spices like its neighboring countries. Instead, the Japanese use these flavor enhancers to compliment the dishes, accentuating the other ingredients rather than altering their natural flavors. Thus, these herbs and spices are subtle additions, adding color, aroma, and texture to the presentation. As early as the eighth century, the Japanese used herbs and spices influenced by Chinese medicine....

You may have encountered unfamiliar vegetables when cooking Japanese dishes at home. While easily accessible in Japan, some may be difficult to procure abroad. What are they, how can you eat them, and what are suitable substitutions? Now that we’ve covered Japanese herbs and spices in part one, let’s look at some popular and unique Japanese vegetables used in Japanese cuisine. Perhaps after reading this, you can expand your Japanese vegetable dish repertoire!...

In Japanese food culture, the enticing world of Wagashi (和菓子) is vast and encompasses a wide range of confectionaries. More than just traditional Japanese sweets, Wagashi is a testament to the creative and evolving art of Japanese cuisine. Wagashi masters keep a diligent eye on consumer demands and new technology. As such, you’ll spot trends of non-Japanese influences incorporated into the art that delights and competes for the senses. There are also regional styles, where Kansai (Osaka and Kyoto region) and Kanto (Tokyo region) fiercely defend their distinctive wagashi....

These tasty sesame peanut noodles are characterized by the rich and creamy peanut sauce that coats them, providing a perfect balance of savory, spicy, sweet, and nutty flavors. The various ingredients enhance its taste and texture. It satisfies that Asian take-out food craving. I love that it’s a quick, satisfying, and most importantly delicious plant-based meal. And if you LOVE peanut butter, then you will love this recipe. My easy, vegan peanut noodles recipe is more like a salad, so the proportion of peanut sauce is competitively less....

Vegetable Quinoa Upma is a tasty, low carb Indian breakfast quinoa recipe that can be made under 30 minutes! Loaded with veggies, this vegan snack is great for weight loss, easy and very delicious! What is Upma Upma or Upama is one of the most common and popular Indian breakfast/snack recipe! This meal is cooked as a thick savory porridge using dry-roasted semolina also known as Rawa/Rava or coarse rice flour along with veggies....

As we are getting close to the end of the Tokyo Travel Series, we’ll cover Asakusa in this post. We actually shared our family’s visit to Asakusa a few years ago and it’s about time for an update. If you are interested in the rest of our Tokyo series, the link to the travel guides are below. How to Get to Asakusa Asakusa is located in the northeast corner of Tokyo and you can get to Asakusa Station via both the Ginza line and Asakusa line....

If there’s one kitchen gadget that I cannot stop raving about ever since it came into our lives, it would be the Instant Pot (and this is NOT a sponsored post). But, just in case you’re not familiar, today’s post will give you an overview & a roundup of delicious recipes you can cook with this amazing appliance. What is an Instant Pot? It is an intelligent, 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker....

Pepper X is The Hottest Chili Pepper in the World Pepper X Is The Hottest Pepper In The World As Of October 2023. Pepper X averages 2,693,000 Million Scoville Heat Units on the Scoville Scale. Some reports put it at 3.18 Million Scoville Heat Units, well above the Carolina Reaper. The Scoville score was calculated by Winthrop University in South Carolina, who conducted tests using peppers from the past four years....

I say White Sauce because that is what we always called it - the ‘correct’ name is Bechamel and ‘correctly’ made it is a very different being than the desi-fied version I am about to present today. What goes in the White Sauce? A roux - this is the cooked butter flour base that thickens and flavorsMilk - the element that creates the white sauceSeasoning - good ol S&PUnorthodox Desi Ingredients - minced onions, chilies, a boullion cube - my apologies to the French....

My family loves yakitori, and we make sure to enjoy it whenever we visit Japan. It’s hard to resist the mouthwatering aroma of perfectly grilled chicken brushed with savory, caramelized yakitori sauce. The combination is simple yet sublime. I also have fond memories of meeting with friends over small plates of yakitori and drinks to catch up on work, family, and life. Yakitori is such a fun and shareable food that’s nutritious, satisfying, and full of flavor....

Do you enjoy Japanese food? Do you think about making Japanese dishes at home but not familiar with Japanese ingredients? Today I want to answer some of the questions that you might have regarding Japanese food. I have been contributing my recipes at The Daily Meal this year and recently, I was interviewed by the editor about Japanese cuisine. You can read the full article here or you can continue reading on my post (2 pages today)....

The crisp fruits can be harvested when green around 70 days or their mature yellowish-orange around 85 days. They grow to about 3 inches, with a tapered shape and slight wrinkles. While they are great for drying, these moderately spicy peppers are best appreciated when eaten fresh, in a salad or on a burger. Other Varieties Aji Chili Peppers There are many different strains of Peruvian aji peppers, but here are links to some of the most popular:...

If you love bread pudding like us, don’t miss family favorites chocolate bread pudding and pumpkin bread pudding! This apple bread pudding recipe is sponsored by Danish Creamery Butter. All opinions are my own. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER WATCH: How to Make Caramel Bread Pudding apple BREAD PUDDING RECIPE I am excited to share this easy Apple Bread Pudding recipe with you! Bread pudding is the ideal rustic, luxuriously rich, make-at home dessert....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Arroz verde translates to “green rice”, as it is a simple dish of rice that is simmered with a puree of roasted poblano peppers, jalapeno and lots of fresh chopped cilantro....

Last week I shared this easy Greek tzatziki sauce, and I had promised I had some Middle Eastern delicacies lined up. Here’s another one, today’s post is all about one of the most popular and tasty vegan eggplant dips- baba ganoush! Are you a fan of eggplants? If yes, then you will love this tasty dip. And if you are not, you must definitely give this recipe a shot, you may just realize that eggplants aren’t that bad after all....

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. The beer brats are first simmered in beer, jalapeños, and onions to really infuse them with lots of flavor. They’re then wrapped in bacon (because why not), grilled to perfection and served with the BEST homemade spicy habanero sauce!...

Questions? Feel free to contact me anytime. I’m happy to help. – Mike H. It is a mixture of roasted and finely ground chili peppers, black peppercorns, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, coriander, nutmeg, cumin, cloves, saffron, Carissa bark and all-spice. It is a kitchen staple in the regions’ cuisines, particularly middle eastern cuisine. Additionally, in the Persian Gulf, it is often a simple spice mixture of dried rosebuds, cinnamon, black pepper, saffron and dried black lime (loomi)....

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER LEMON PEPPER WINGS RECIPE Nothing says game day like chicken wings! Some of my favorite wing recipes include: Baked Honey Buffalo Hot WingsBaked Ancho Baked Chicken WingsBaked Chinese Baked Chicken WingsBaked Korean Chicken WingsBaked General Tso’s Sticky WingsBaked Chipotle Lime Wings And introducing Baked Lemon Pepper Wings! As you can see, I LOVE baked chicken wings. They take minutes to prep and emerge juicy, flavorful and crunchy from my fool-proof oven technique....