Over the memorial day break, our family took a quick trip to Redding California and visited nearby areas including Mount Shasta. We desperately wanted to spend some time in nature as we spend the majority of our time in our house cooking and filming. We missed hiking as a family since our Utah trip and it was perfect timing as Lassen Volcanic National Park was just opening their roads through the park that weekend....

Last year we hosted a most adventurous cooking event where readers were invited to make every dish showcased in the Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Season 1). The challenge received quite a buzz and we had readers sending in requests for the next season already. So we’re back again this year. Here, you can find every dish that is featured on Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Season 2) from Episodes 1-10 to cook along with....

Calling all dosa lovers This healthy vegan crepe recipe is a keeper! Indian crepes, popularly known as Dosa is one of the most sought after breakfast in India. The traditional Indian dosa recipe made with rice and lentils involves a bit of a process. You need to soak the ingredients overnight, then grind it into a batter. It’s then left overnight for fermenting. The texture of this Indian food - dosa is very similar to crepes and it can be soft or crispy....

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. Maybe you’re like me and one day you think, “Hey! I want some pulled pork sandwiches! And I want them NOW!” This recipe will work for you. The only issue is that it takes so long to make…....

What is Pickled Ginger (Beni Shoga) Red Pickled Ginger or Beni Shoga (紅生姜) is julienned young ginger pickled in plum vinegar (梅酢), which is the brine produced during umeboshi (pickled plum) making. The natural red color is from red shiso leaves (Perilla) added to the brine for umeboshi. The store-bought red pickled ginger tends to have a vivid red color, which is artificial coloring (see picture above). How to Use Red pickled ginger is often used as a part of an ingredient in Okonomiyaki and as a garnish on Takoyaki and Yakisoba, and donburi (rice bowl dishes) like Gyudon....

Pretzel Bark Like I talked about in my Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters, I loooooooove an easy, can’t-stop-munching, made-with-love edible gift and I don’t think it gets any easier than this Pistachio Chocolate Pretzel Bark! So forget the stress and hours in the kitchen because batches and batches of this Pretzel Bark can be made in a flash without even turning on your stove or oven! This Pistachio Chocolate Pretzel Bark is so simple yet so satisfying with a salty sweet combo that’s nothing short of addicting!...

Small ripe sucking mangoes are called ghonta and sasav/sansav/saansav are mustard seeds in Konkani language. Mango Sasav is mostly prepared during the mango season, that’s around April-June in India. The mangoes used for this curry are fibrous. So basically whilst everyone enjoys eating the pulpy, fleshy and juicy mangoes as is, the fibrous varieties of mangoes are really great to make this delicious curry. As kids, I remember picking up these ghonta that fell off from the tree, and sucking on the sweet and tangy juices....

Pork tenderloin is a lean, delicious, easy alternative to chicken and a chameleon when it comes to flavorings. Don’t miss our favorite pork tenderloin recipes: Garlic Lemon Butter Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Hoisin Blackberry Pork Tenderloin and Chili Dijon Pork Tenderloin. If you’re looking for a slow cooker option my honey pork loin recipe is also fantastic (note that recipe is for loin and not tenderloin). PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER balsamic PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE video I’m going to get into all the details of this recipe and how to roast pork tenderloin, so if you want to skip straight to the recipe, use the “jump to recipe” at the top of the page or join me for the delicious ride....

Sake lees or Sake Kasu (酒粕) is the filtered residue from sake production. It’s a dense cream-colored paste used in marinades, drinks, soups, tsukemono, desserts, and cosmetics. It’s most often used as a nutritious drink called amazake (甘酒), a sweet milky looking liquid made of sake lees dissolved in hot water and grated fresh ginger. What Is Sake Lees Sake lees is a food product that’s the by-product of sake brewing....

Like so many other peppers from this region, the red ones can be dried to make decorative ristras. They are also great for roasting, making chiles rellenos, or for use in salsas. Slightly hotter than a jalapeno, it adds quite a kick to dishes and salsa, but not overwhelming heat. It’s often grown by home gardeners. Sandia peppers are typically associated with Hatch Chili Peppers, as they are grown in that region....

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. Hey, there is never enough hot sauce! My garden is EXPLODING with all sorts of peppers this year, but one of my most prolific plants is my Scotch Bonnet plant....

With the warmer weather upon us, my family has been eating this Shabu Shabu Salad (豚しゃぶサラダ) on rotation, if not every day. I love that it requires minimal effort and is so satisfying without feeling too full. This is a delicious salad you can enjoy as a side or as a light lunch or dinner. What is Shabu Shabu Salad? The salad emulates the concept from the Japanese hot pot—Shabu Shabu....

Shiratamako (白玉粉) is a type of glutinous rice flour/sweet rice flour, made from mochigome (もち米/糯米), glutinous short-grain Japanese rice. It is an ingredient in wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. What Is Shiratamako Shiratamako, literally “white jade powder,” is a white powder made of glutinous/sweet rice. It’s an ingredient in mochi and many wagashi desserts. Difference between Shiratamako and Mochiko Shiratamako and mochiko are glutinous rice flours, and you’ll find them used interchangeably in recipes....

Today I’m bringing you one of the tastiest and healthiest things to snack on—Spicy Edamame. Typically enjoyed with salt and pepper, these young soybeans are the next-level yumminess when spiced up with a little heat and packed with savory, umami goodness. Trust me, you’d be obsessed! What Are Edamame? Edamame beans are green soybeans, with a sweet, mild, and buttery taste. The two main ways to enjoy edamame: in pods or shelled....

You can let them simmer a while at low heat. Once your party guests arrive and are ready to eat, serve these up on some French rolls or hoagie rolls, top them with grated Parmesan cheese and extra El Yucateco® Red Chile Habanero Hot Sauce and you’re good to go! These bad boys are especially popular during football season - when it comes to game day tailgating or homegating, wherever you’re throwing the party, you GOTTA have good food to make the day complete....

Do you know what type of recipes Just One Cookbook readers request most? They are side dishes and vegan recipes! Today, I’m happy to introduce a classic Japanese side dish with a vegan-friendly option! My recipe for Spinach Ohitashi (ほうれん草のお浸し) is a Japanese spinach salad with a savory broth. This recipe uses a simple method called ohitashi that’s of the classic Japanese cooking techniques for vegetable side dishes. I think you’ll love this dish and I can’t wait for you to try it at home....

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER SPINACH PASTA RECIPE If you love quick and easy pasta recipes, you’ll love this spinach pasta recipe! It fits right in with my Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Rigatoni in Tomato Cream Sauce, Linguine in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, Chicken Spaghetti, Tortellini Toscana, Buffalo Mac and Cheese, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine, Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese, Taco Spaghetti for dinners that are low on effort and huge on flavor....

Do you usually buy or make your own salad dressing? With our busy lives and wide selection of dressings on store shelves, it’s difficult to resist them in the supermarket. However, the homemade dressing does taste much better than store bought dressings and much healthier too. If you are not familiar with making your own dressing, don’t worry, I’ll show you how. It’s all about knowing the simple rules of thumb and experimenting!...

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. I’ve had some stir fry dishes that were much too mild for my personal tastes, with a focus on sweetness over savoriness. I prefer a balance of umami with a touch of sweet, and a nice touch of spicy heat that lingers but does not overpower....

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. Did I mention they’re topped with cheese? I love tasty stuffed pepper topped with cheese. What I love about this recipe is that it’s very easy to make, but it’s also very customizable....