Growing up, I always like this tangy, fragrant, and flavorful rice seasoning called Yukari (ゆかり). My mom called it the edible magic dust because I’d finish up my entire bento box whenever she sprinkled Yukari on the steamed rice. It’s one of the nostalgic food memories I keep close to my heart. Today, we’ll make this shiso rice seasoning from scratch! What is Yukari (Shiso Rice Seasoning) Made of dried red shiso leaves and salt, Yukari (ゆかり) is considered a type of Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning)....

Whether you’re vegetarian or vegan, or just looking to adopt more plant-based eating, Japanese cooking could be your next choice that caters to a meat-free food lifestyle. There are plenty of vegetables and ingredients such as tofu, mushrooms, and seaweed in the cuisine that will awake your taste buds. The food is so flavorful and easily adaptable without sacrificing great taste. Here we’ve rounded up our favorite Japanese vegetarian recipes to inspire you....

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe You guys know I love pasta, from Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Shrimp Fettuccine, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese, Million Dollar Mac and Cheese and Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, but I am not exaggerating when I say this sun-dried tomato pesto pasta is one of my favorite pastas of ALL time. I kid not. Not when it comes to Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Pesto Pasta! This shrimp pasta is quick and easy – 20 minutes or less – but the flavors are out of this world thanks to the sun-dried tomato basil pesto....

Love to cook more Japanese food at home but not sure where to start? In this meal guide, you’ll find the best-tested, easy Japanese recipes that any beginners can make at home. These favorite home-cooked dishes include miso soup, onigiri rice balls, teriyaki salmon, donburi rice bowls, soba salad, and more. I’ve also included tips, ideas, and resources on how to optimize your ingredients. Whether you’re a home cook or a college student, you’ll be empowered with the know-how by the end of the post....

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. What is Aji Verde? Peruvian aji verde is a spicy and creamy green sauce commonly used in Peruvian cuisine. “Aji” refers to the chili pepper used to make the sauce, and “verde” means green, which comes from the use of fresh green herbs....

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this avocado crema recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how you served yours! Enjoy, my friends! Avocado crema is essentially an avocado cream sauce. It is like the creamiest guacamole you’ve ever had, a sort of cross between guacamole and a creamy avocado sauce. It’s made with the same base ingredients you’d use to make guacamole - avocados, cilantro, lime juice, salt - but with Mexican crema or sour cream added in for an experience you will absolutely love....

Avocado Dip Recipe This Avocado Dip is my FAVORITE avocado/guacamole spread EVER! I’m obsessed. The creamy, earthy avocados are paired with fresh lime juice, salty Cotija cheese (aka the “Parmesan of Mexico”), Greek yogurt, a dash of honey all spiced with cumin, chili powder, garlic and cayenne pepper. The resulting Avocado Dip is sweet, tangy, salty, spicy, lusciously creamy and positively addicting! – AND super healthy and EASY too – winning!...

Fresh sweet corn is absolutely one of the star vegetables that summer brings forth. There are literally endless ways to enjoy it—they are good raw or grilled, in stir-fries or in rice dishes, and in sweet desserts. They are even amazing in a creamy and velvety soup like Corn Potage , or in a light soup like Bacon and Corn Miso Soup that I’m sharing today. If you manage to buy a dozen ears of corn from the farmers market, you need to reserve one or two just to make this soup!...

Here, the stuffed ravioli is coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then fried to golden brown perfection. If you are looking for easy vegan appetizer recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes, then this is it! We love not just the veg appetizers at Olive Garden, but also their minestrone soup to pasta and flatbreads. But I am in love with their garlic bread the most. Crispy fried ravioli was a pleasant discovery....

Pork is always a welcome way to break up the monotony of chicken! If you love pork, you’ll love my INSANELY popular garlic butter herb pork tenderloin, grilled pork tenderloin, carnitas and skillet pork chops with apples! PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER PORK CHOP MARINADE RECIPE Pork chops are seriously underrated. They are relatively inexpensive, easy to prepare and can emerge as flavorful and as juicy as a steak when marinated....

Fall ‘tis the season for everything pumpkin! If you’re a pumpkin lover, don’t miss all of my pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin Nutella bars, pumpkin Bundt cake, pumpkin roll and Nutella pumpkin roll, pumpkin bread, pumpkin bread pudding and pumpkin muffins are all fabulous! pin this recipe to save for later PUMPKIN spice cake RECIPE This pumpkin spice cake tastes just as gorgeous as it looks and is scarily easy to make....

It’s a well-known fact that tofu is an indispensable ingredient in East Asian cooking. There are so many reasons why we can’t live without it. You can pan-fry, stir-fry, grill, or deep-fry tofu, or add it in soups and stews, or just enjoy tofu straight out of the box. In this best tofu recipes roundup, we’ll discover its versatility and virtues, and how to cook tofu with different methods. We included plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, so we hope you’ll enjoy it!...

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Recipe for Tuna Casserole Did you grow up on Tuna Casserole?! Tuna Casserole was one of my go-to dinners I made as a college student because it was so quick, easy, economical, pantry friendly, reheated great and best of all, was a creamy, cheesy, comforting, carbohydrate hug. Updated comforting classic. There is something so satisfying, so comforting, so outrageously delicious about Tuna Noodle Casserole – and that is why it has been popular for over 70 years....

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. That all inspired this drink recipe and for one thing, I’ve been just dying to play with Eldeflower Liqueur. I’ve had it a number of times in restaurants and find it adds a pleasing flavor to vodka cocktails....

I baked, I baked! I know it may sound silly, but I rarely make desserts, so when I bake, it’s a big celebration! Um, what’s the special occasion? Well, my excuse would be…it is for July 4th (America’s Independence Day) since it’s right around the corner! There are lots and lots of food blogs dedicated to desserts and for bakers, but I want my blog to be a place where I share all types of savory food, specializing in Japanese food....

As I mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to share a recipe using leftover Crème Fraîche from the Kale Soup. I don’t really have any recipes on hand to use up Crème Fraîche, so on my way to drop off my children at schools I had asked my husband to search for a recipe (ahem, that’s called multi-tasking, right?). He then responded with this Blueberry Creme Fraiche Scones recipe....

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Short Ribs recipe If you have never made (or sunk your teeth into) short ribs – now is the time! While they might seem intimidating to make, they are actually one of the easiest, juiciest, most succulent, hearty, classic comfort foods IN THE WORLD – and the oven does most of the work! Here’s the breakdown of this luxuriously simple braised short ribs recipe: TENDER Short ribs....

Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20 meatballs. We’re also thinking ahead to the big GAME DAY that is rushing upon us. Football game? Yep, you need this recipe. If you’re planning a party and you’re the one serving the food, or if you need to bring a dish to share, this might be the one. Yum. However! If serrano peppers are too spicy for you, you can skip them and double up on the jalapeno pepper....

Chicken wrap recipes are so easy to make at home with practically anything you have on hand! Some of my other favorite wrap recipes include Chinese Chicken Wraps and Caprese Chicken Wraps. HOW TO MAKE Buffalo Chicken Wraps VIDEO about the buffalo chicken You can use marinated buffalo chicken (HIGHLY RECOMMEND), or I’ve also included a shortcut for rotisserie chicken. If making the marinated chicken, you will need: Chicken Wrap Filling Ingredients The filling ingredients for these Buffalo Chicken Wraps are completely flexible!...

Caprese simply means food prepared in the Capri style. The Isle of Capri is located in the Campania region of Italy. Sometimes it is really easy to mess up the simplest of things and Caprese salad happens to be one of them. Because such few ingredients go into this salad, it is imperative to use the best, freshest and choicest ingredients to make this salad worth enjoying. If you haven’t realized it by now, the colors in this salad, in fact, are representative of the colors of the Italian flag....