Kaiware Daikon (カイワレ大根 “open shell daikon”) is a microgreen of daikon. The name “kaiware” refers to the bivalve-shaped leaves. The Japanese use it as a culinary accent for salads, sushi rolls, chilled tofu, or seafood dishes. What Is Kaiware Daikon Kaiware daikon sprouts are often used for culinary accents in sushi, sashimi, soups, and salads. You can also grow the daikon microgreens in small trays indoors or outdoors. What Does It Taste The sprouts have crisp stems, a robust radish flavor, and a peppery finish, like daikon or mustard....

Our family has traveled extensively throughout Japan for many years but we never fail to take away something new from each of our excursion. Behind every destination, it appears to come with its own fascinating history, rich saga, and notable charm. Kunozan Toshogu Shrine was no exception; the visit was full of surprises and a memory our family will never forget. Where is Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is situated in southwest of Tokyo and it takes 2....

BOOM! DONE! Your fiery curry is ready to serve. Looks wonderful, doesn’t it? This dish has everything a fiery food lover could want - Flavor, Heat, Spiciness, Pure Satisfaction. And massive BONUS for this guy, who is a slow cook in the kitchen - it’s super EASY to make! YES! And saves me a trip to the local Indian restaurant. Goan vindaloo is very often made with pork, though you can use any meat you’d like - pork, goat, beef, chicken (see my Chicken Vindaloo Recipe), even potato and/or chickpeas for a vegetarian version....

I don’t really do trends. If I wouldn’t make it a year after it’s “trending” it wasn’t worth ooh-ing and aah-ing over. Biscoff or Lotus Spread or Cookie Butter - that stuff is a keeper. I have tried many recipes featuring this delicious spread and one with just the cookie, but this Biscoff Ice Cream Cake currently reigns supreme. Full disclaimer: I do have a soft spot of freezer friendly prep ahead desserts like this Nutella No Bake Cheesecake Loaf and Homemade Kulfi with Magic Crunch....

How’s the summer treating you folks? I apologize for not posting as much, but cooking can seem like such a chore in the summer. Honestly, I’m really not a summer person. I prefer Fall, the weather is just right and pleasant for my liking. Nevertheless, there is one thing that I always look forward to every summer, and that is mangoes! I’ve been sharing mango recipes every summer here, most of them being dessert-oriented....

I have something classy, deliciously savory yet simple enough for you to make this weekend and it’s Mentaiko Udon (明太子うどん)! Here, slippery udon noodles are coated in a buttery spicy cod roe mixture and accented with fresh Japanese herbs and shredded nori. Unlike any other noodle dishes you’ve tried before, mentaiko udon is truly special. You’ll need one or two Japanese ingredients but cooking it is easy enough. What is Mentaiko Udon?...

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 Chorizo? Mexican chorizo is a spicy sausage used in many well known Mexican dishes. There are many different types of chorizo in the world, each varying from region to region....

I was first introduced to mulled drinks a couple of years ago at a festive gathering hosted by our team member Naomi and her husband Scott. There, I experienced the comforting warmth of their homemade mulled apple beverage, a taste I’ll never forget. The following year, when we hosted a Christmas get-together at our house, Scott brought over all the ingredients and showed me how to make it. In our home, we now call this mulled drink ‘Scott’s holiday drink’....

Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe sponsored by McCormick®. All opinions are my own. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER HOW TO MAKE NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN RECIPE VIDEO Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe My little brother just got married this past weekend! It was a magical summer day full of love, laughter and pure joy. I have a special bond with my little brother (I used to call him my little “chunk of joy,” now he’s the tall “hunk of joy”)....

That’s it, my friends. Did you enjoy it? Did you make an extra spicy version? Of course you did, you crazy chilihead, you! I wish I could have enjoyed it with you. I hope you like it! There are a few ways to make this recipe, and here is my version. I focus on three main steps: For my spicy food lovers out there, I’ll show you how to make an extra spicy version with a few additions to each step....

A couple of months ago I was requested by a reader to make Negi Miso Sauce. This sauce consists of mainly Tokyo negi onions and miso (Tokyo negi onion resembles a giant green onion, usually over 2 feet long). It tastes a bit salty from the miso, yet sweet at the same time for preservative purposes. For most recipes that use Tokyo negi onion, we normally use the white bottom part of it....

Scoville Heat Units: 2,500-3,000 SHU This giant chili pepper was introduced by New Mexico State University in the 1970s as a cross between a few different types of local chilies and a Peruvian chili. They measure 10-12” and mature to red, but are usually harvested and used when green. The peppers have actually been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest chile ever grown....

I like Nutella in just about all forms - straight up from a spoon, in a crepe with some strawberries, in a hand pie, and in these brownies which were my first recipe to really take off on Pinterest! Yes friends, that is exactly why I hide the Nutella from myself. Unless I only have a cup or less left in which case I make this cake, down two slices, and then promptly give the rest away to save myself....

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Pesto Chicken Recipe This Pesto Chicken Bake is based off of my Honey Mustard Chicken that all bakes in one pan with potatoes and green beans. That chicken dinner was an instant personal favorite and readers favorite so I’m back doing it again with Pesto Chicken with tomatoes and green beans – you just can’t beat the ease of cooking your protein and veggies/sides in one pan!...

This past summer when we were in Japan, my children went crazy for various Japanese jelly. In Japan’s hot and humid summer, we were always craving for some cold treats. Besides ice cream and shaved ice, we often picked up some fruit jelly (フルーツゼリー) when we shop at supermarkets or convenience stores. My daughter’s all-time favorite was this Mikan Jelly (みかんゼリー). Mikan is the Japanese word for a type of orange similar to clementine, tangerine, or mandarin orange....

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe I love potatoes in all shapes and sizes, from my Potatoes Au Gratin with Bacon to my Company Mashed Potatoes to my Twice Baked Potatoes, but I especially love how EASY and delicious these pesto potatoes are! How something so easy and so small can be this delicious is beyond me. But I’ll take it. And I’ll make these crispy roasted potatoes again and again and again until my Costco size bag of red potatoes runs out....

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. Pan con Tomate is very easy to make, requires no cooking outside of toasting bread, and is made with only 5 ingredients - bread, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt....

I love pies and tarts more than cakes. Since I was young, I always liked food with a crispy and crusty texture more than the one with a soft or mushy texture. Tarts especially are my favorite kind of dessert and I would go for any filling or toppings, as long as the crust is perfectly baked. Being picky about the tart crusts naturally made me bake them myself. The store-bought ones either use low-quality ingredients or are not buttery enough....

If you enjoy my sushi recipes like Hand Roll Sushi, California Roll, Dragon Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll, there’s one essential complementary item you need to enjoy with your amazing sushi. And that’s pickled sushi ginger, also known as gari. Let me show you how easy it is to make this delicious pickle at home! What is Pickled Sushi Ginger? In Japan, we call pickled ginger gari (ガリ) or shin-shoga no amazu-zuke (新生姜の甘酢漬け)....

Ask me how the cake was and I honestly don’t. I remember the incandescent syrupy cherries, the opening of the can of pineapples, but the taste eludes me. I wouldn’t be surprised if I never ate it. In my world there was chocolate and vanilla and apples and possibly mangoes were the only acceptable fruit. Pineapple Upside Down Cake no matter how moist would not have made the cut. Honestly, I am a little relieved....