The addition of subtle sweetness to the bacon gives it a dessert-like quality, though it’s not quite dessert. Surely you can serve it as a dessert, and I am adding this to our Spicy Desserts Recipes Category, but it’s more of a snack, appetizer, or spicy bloody mary garnish. Go ahead and take a bite if you don’t believe me. Feel your muscles go slack as the ultimate combination of sweet and spicy melts onto your tongue in the most mouthwatering melody ever!...

So for my meat loving tomato loving self Tamatar Gosht ranks pretty high in my list of favorite foods. It is not the same as my previously posted, but also delicious Bhunna Gosht - there is no boiling, no shredding, etc. This is a one pot dish that is delicious with a side of raita and your flatbread of choice. My only complaint with this dish is that as opposed to a rice dish or a curry this doesn’t stretch very far since there no fillers, just solid meat....

Do you have a friend who is your friend’s sister’s husband’s cousin? I actually do and she is happened to be a food blogger! Her name is Cindy from Weeknite Meals. I have never met her as we live in different states, but my friend introduced me to her sister about me and my blog, and she told her cousin-in-law about me. Cindy works full-time but she makes delicious Asian meals (mostly Chinese dishes) every day....

Ah, French toast! The golden, crispy-edged, custardy flavor and truly delicious French toast. When it’s done right, this iconic breakfast treat is everyone’s dream of a weekend morning. There are many versions of how this classic fried bread should be done, but this is the best French toast we’ve tasted during our trip to Japan last summer. And I’ve re-created it following the chef’s recipe. Everyone can make this great French toast at home....

Irresistibly Easy Enchiladas Verde If you’ve been following me for long at all, you know I am a huge enchilada fan. From my crazy popular Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas to my Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas to my Barbacoa Beef Enchiladas to my Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas to my Breakfast Ham and Cheese Enchiladas – you might be wondering if there is room for one more enchilada recipe? The answer is yes, yes and yes when they are as irresistible as these Enchiladas Verdes!...

Rice is an intrinsic part of Japanese cuisine and culture, eaten daily in Japanese homes (traditionally, for every meal!) There are also religious customs and festivals deeply rooted in rice cultivation. A glimpse into the history shows that rice is more than a mere foodstuff. Rice provides nourishment and has played a vital role in Japan’s development into the country known today. In this three-part series on rice and Japan, let’s first delve into the history of Japanese rice....

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. Whenever I have leftover turkey, usually from a roasted turkey or smoked turkey from the holidays or some special occasion, I think of gumbo....

Japan offers many Chinese influenced foods, which often refer to as Chuka Ryori (中華料理). We’ve discussed more on this topic in this post if you wish to learn more about the history and background of Chuka Ryori. Today, we’ll go straight to a famous Chuka Ryori dish – Hoi Ko Ro (ホイコーロー; 回鍋肉), or universally known as Twice Cooked Pork. You might have tried it at your favorite Chinese restaurants....

Of all the Japanese noodles, I often turn to udon when I need comfort. To me, these chewy, slippery noodles seem to have a special power to soothe any troubles and satisfy one’s hunger. We eat them anytime, for a quick lunch or a fulfilling dinner. And they are perfect whether hot, cold, or anywhere in between. I love all kinds of udon dishes, but nothing beats the classic, simple hot udon noodle called Kake Udon (かけうどん)....

WHAT IS FRANKIE? Frankies are a popular Mumbai street food, basically, an Indian version of wraps and this veg Frankie | aloo cheese Frankie is the most common one amongst the veggie wraps. Non-veg frankies will normally have a thin layer of egg between the roti and the filling. I would occasionally indulge on chicken frankie, egg frankie, veg schezwan frankie, paneer frankie, veg noodles frankie or these veg frankies | vegetable frankie roll after my work hours....

This Indian corn cheese toast recipe is my go-to recipe on busy days. I used to have this a lot during my college days from a local street food vendor. Since then I have become a fan of this Indian corn recipe. The only change I made to this dish was to make it vegan! Yes, it’s a vegan sandwich recipe. I always prefer quick meals over elaborate ones and of course, I like savory over sweet for snacking!...

Although I’m far away from my home country Japan, I’m fortunate to live near 3 Japanese grocery stores 15 minutes away from our home in the San Francisco area. They carry fresh Japanese produces, dry Asian ingredients, thinly sliced meat, sashimi, and many other products that we can’t find in regular American grocery stores. In the same locale, I can also access to other Asian grocery stores that offer similar goods for Japanese and Asian cooking....

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. Dishes like this make sense to busy people who need to feed a hungry family. This American Goulash recipe is the perfect example of this....

Before I made these the only apple fritters I had had were the chain cafes/shops kind – chunks of apple in a sweet dough with a sugary glaze. For this version I have my friend Karen to thank (hello Karen!). She had them at a local cafe that shut down and when she described them to me and asked me if I could make them I think (hope) I said a more polite version of “hell yeah!...

Cook the Chicken. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes, stirring. We’re talking Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo, and it just might become your new favorite. The Puerto Rican version is flavored with a base of sofrito, which is a mixture of peppers, onions, garlic and herbs, a staple in the area’s cuisine. What’s not to love? It’s done in under an hour, making it an easy weeknight meal for the entire family that even the kids will love....

Bailey’s Chocolate Tart may look intimidating, but once you are done with the tart base, there is nothing much to it. I love to make the tart shell from scratch, it is so easy! But if you are hard pressed for time, the readymade crust will just work as well. In fact, then you hardly have much to do. The filling consists of a mix of dark, semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream....

I have a mad crush on potatoes in every form from my Baked Parmesan Fingerling Potato Fries to my Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Parmesan to my Potatoes Au Gratin with Bacon to Chicken Gnocchi Soup and now these Mexican Street Fries. Because potatoes = foodie bliss. These Mexican Street Fries are so addicting I really didn’t know how many to put for the serving size. I went with 2....

Pineapple Chicken Recipe This pineapple chicken recipe will satisfy cravings you never knew you had. Cravings for sticky sweet pineapple sauce concocted of tropical pineapple juice, pineapple preserves, soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, tangy red wine vinegar, garlic and a kick of ginger and sriracha. Cravings of this sauce smothering every nook and cranny of baked chicken breaded in spiced flour with ginger, paprika, garlic and onion so every bite is a symphony of tropical paradise – far better than any restaurant as far as my critic is concerned....

GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE VIDEO What Makes the Best BBQ Chicken on the Grill? Grilled BBQ Chicken is always a crowd pleaser – when it’s done right. And this Grilled BBQ Chicken is done right. Both Patrick and I were expecting to love this Barbecue Chicken but we were inhaling this chicken. This Grilled BBQ Chicken deserves to become a dinner time staple along with favorites Nashville Hot Chicken and Baked Fried Chicken....

Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Serving suggestions 🍽 Top recipe tips 💭 More beetroot recipes Recipe 📖 We serve halwa on most happy festive occasions! Sometimes we make halwa just for the sake of it! But, yes, we all love halwa! And we have a variety of halwa recipes in Indian cuisine just to prove that. However, hands down, the most popular one is called Carrot Halwa. While I often make Gajar ka halwa, I love trying out other variations too like Aval Kesari, Sweet Corn Pudding, and Carrot Halwa Ice Cream....