Why? Because a thing I have thought about a lot this year, but from a different lens is the power and legacy of food. I thought about it in the context of the Black Lives Matter movement and the value of honoring (and acknowledging) the cultural origins of food. More pertinent to this post, I have thought about this in context to the sweeping category of Middle Eastern food. The “Middle East” as we call it comprises of 17 countries....

Who said easy weeknight dinners couldn’t be bursting with flavor?! For more one-pot pasta meals, try my One Pot Lasagna Soup, One Pot Cheesy Penne, One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta, One Pot Tortellini Toscana, and my One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese. pin this recipe to save for later What is chicken parmesan pasta? Chicken Parmesan Pasta is named for its liberal use of Parmesan cheese that infuses the sauce with its signature nutty, salty, savory, umami taste as well as the blanket of mozzarella cheese....

I’m really excited to share this recipe Chicken Spring Rolls with you. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect if you are looking for a light snack or appetizer to enjoy during beautiful spring and summer weather. With plentiful vegetable ingredients, these spring rolls taste fresh and crisp as you bite into them. The sesame sauce that goes along with the spring rolls is my favorite part of this recipe. So delectable!...

What can you do? Not to worry. Below are a few substitutes that you can use for chili paste. The results might not be identical, but can still help in a pinch. A good chili paste will add heat and flavor that you won’t get from anywhere else. You can find many different kinds in the grocery store, but when you run out, it is such a bummer. There are generic chili pastes....

all in the blender! This Strawberry Soup makes a fabulous starter, festive side or make ahead dessert that will have you slurping up summer one smile at a time. Last June, I immersed myself in my first ever blogger conference – ALT 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. I was just a newbie blogger of a couple months and was inspired and overwhelmed at the volumes of information, people, and talent swarming all around me....

Spaghetti alle Vongole is a classic Italian clam pasta dish. It’s a light yet flavorful pasta infused with garlic, briny clams, white wine, and chili flakes. While it is traditionally Italian, clam pasta is also one of the most popular pasta dishes enjoyed by Japanese people at Italian or pasta restaurants (パスタ屋さん) in Japan. As it is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, it is also perfect to prepare at home, especially when you crave seafood pasta on a Friday night!...

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. The key to making great guacamole is a simple technique - a base of chili-onion-garlic paste that permeates the whole dish, adding flavor to every bite....

Bread and Fry the Pork. Dip each pork cutlet first into the flour, then into the egg wash, then into the panko. Tonkatsu is a dish of thin pork fillets that are breaded with crispy panko then deep fried until juicy and golden brown. They’re crunchy and comforting, and absolutely outstanding when served with tangy tonkatsu sauce, which is essentially a Japanese BBQ sauce. The recipe was created in 1899 by a chef named Kida Motojiro as part of the yoshoku movement, which then saw an explosion of Western cuisine done with Japanese techniques....

Coconut Shrimp Recipe Few sights get me giddier than a heaping pile of golden, plump, juicy, crunchy Coconut Shrimp. I just see the name “Coconut Shrimp” on a restaurant menu and my heart skips a beat. Does Coconut Shrimp make YOU giddy? If you’ve never had the pleasure of devouring Coconut Shrimp before, it is essentially coconut coated in coconut and typically fried until golden – and it is everything. I wanted to make beloved restaurant Coconut Shrimp at home without the fat of a deep fryer but with all the sweet, crispy taste and then I started to drool reflecting back on my Cashew Coconut Chicken Tenders and I knew what had to be done....

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PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER cowboy Salad This summer has been the year of pasta salads at Carlsbad Cravings from Italian Pasta Salad with Tortellini to Po Boy Shrimp Pasta Salad to Cubano Pasta Salad with Mojo Dressing and many more listed below. But none of these pasta salad recipes boast juicy, ground beef – until today. Think taco salad – but even dreamier. And not just dreamy for cowboys....

Serve the Wings. Serve as is, or toss them with your favorite hot sauce or wing sauce. We’re talking Smoked Chicken Wings, and they are absolutely outstanding. The great thing about chicken wings is there are so many different ways you can serve them. Today we’re focusing on the smoke. Smoking your hot wings adds a flavor you won’t get anywhere else. The smoke flavor is unique to the cooking process, so you’ll need to get your smoker going for this recipe....

Dabeli is a popular street food that originated in Kutch, Gujarat in India. Hence it is also known as Kutchi or Kacchi Dabeli! It is a common and popular street food in Mumbai too. It is easy to spot tiny carts selling this yummy snack, doting the cities busy streets. SO WHAT IS DABELI AND WHO INVENTED IT? You might wonder what this strange sounding food dish is if you have never had it before....

While visiting Japan, you’ll want to try dango (団子, だんご) or sticky rice balls skewered on a bamboo stick. You can find these sweet rice dumplings at street stalls, local sweet shops, and festivals. Similar to mochi, dango are chewy and addicting! They’re just as popular as other types of sweet treats in Japan. Today, let’s get familiar with dango! I’ll also share some of my delicious dango recipes that you can make at home....

Did you know you can easily make authentic ramen that rivals the local ramen shop? Once you get a good understanding of the ramen basics—fresh quality noodles, good broth, the right seasonings, and toppings—you will be off to a good start. In this post, we’ve gathered all the popular authentic ramen recipes that Nami has shared on Just One Cookbook. Each of them is straightforward to make and has received rave reviews from our readers....

Easy Snickerdoodle Muffin Recipe Have you met my friend Sally from Sally’s Baking Addiction? She is the creator of the number one dessert blog and is as sweet as all her brilliant desserts! I made her famous Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies last year for neighbor Christmas goodies and they were the hit of the crowded cookie plates! All her desserts are reliable/no fail, and easy-to-follow. She is my go-to baker for everything sweetly indulgent....

After two long weeks, my routine is finally back to normal when my husband came back from his business trip yesterday. I realized how much I rely on him on day-to-day tasks around the house and helping with the children. Now I can get back to focusing more on my blog work besides parenting. Lately I received positive feedback from readers that my recipes are very easy to prepare even on busy weekdays (thank you!...

With the rise of international travelers, there has been increased awareness of food restrictions and allergies in Japan in recent years. To assist gluten-free (GF) travelers in enjoying the amazing food the country has to offer, we’ve compiled this gluten-free restaurant guide for anyone in need. Here, we’re kicking off with a list of restaurants in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, which have been reviewed and frequented by GF travelers. We hope that you, as part of the JOC community, can also contribute to making this a comprehensive list and resource....

Kube means clams in Konkani, and sukkhem means dry. These kind of clams don’t have much ridges on its shell and are more polished. In this dish, clams are cooked in a coconut based semi gravy, infused with very few spices, letting the flavor of the clams itself stand out. It’s been more than a year since I had some clams 🙁 If you know me, you should know by now, I’m a big seafood person....

Gobo Salad (ごぼうサラダ) is Japanese burdock salad that’s made with julienned burdock root and carrot blanched until crisp-tender and coated with Japanese mayonnaise-based dressing. It’s crunchy, creamy, and crisp. You’ll find all kinds of sensations in one delicious bite! If you are adventurous with vegetables, this is a good time to hunt for burdock root at your nearest Asian grocery store in the produce aisle and make this Japanese Gobo Salad....