One of the prime ingredients that is used very frequently in many Hungarian dishes is Piros Arany. For any fans of everything spicy and tangy, this wonderful chili paste is a must to know about and have in your pantry. Along with the spiciness factor, the crimson paste also has an incredibly eye catching crimson color and an equally stunning aromatic flavor that has become a classic taste in Hungarian dishes and cooking....

I never grew up eating roasted vegetables. Some of you probably already know this, but it’s not common to have an oven in a typical tiny kitchen in Japan. Sure enough, I was a late bloomer for all the delicious roasted vegetables. One of the most frequently roasted vegetables in our house is cauliflower because I can’t resist purchasing a head or two of cauliflower whenever I shop at grocery stores....

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. It is a delicious red stew known for it’s rich flavor and vibrant red color from the use of Kashmiri chilies. It is typically made with lamb, though goat is also popular....

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. When the chilly winds are howling and the rain is pattering against your window, all you crave is a steaming bowl of pure comfort....

Pretzel Chicken I love coated chicken tenders from my Best Oven “Fried” Chicken to Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders to Cajun Chicken Tenders. By coating chicken in either panko, breadcrumbs, crackers or pretzels we achieve a delightful crunch without frying our chicken – winning! This also means less guilt when dunking in our creamy Honey Mustard Sauce. And you are going to want to dunk everything in this Honey Mustard Sauce....

Behold, my friends! This special bowl of shoyu (soy sauce) ramen is brought to you by Master Masamoto Ueda of Bizentei, a beloved neighborhood ramen shop in Tokyo. Made with a flavorful pork-bone broth with wavy noodles and topped with bamboo shoots, meltingly tender chashu pork belly, and thin-sliced green onions, it’s the most soulful bowl befitting a humble shop. I am beyond honored that I get to be the bearer of Master Ueda’s Shoyu Ramen recipe and to share his passion and generosity in feeding people....

Can I get an AMEN? Oh yes! I do not recall where I was the first time I encountered slow cooker pulled pork, but I do remember the emotion. PURE JOY. What a discovery it was to try it for the first time. You have to make pulled pork in a slow cooker to fully grasp the ultimate juiciness of it, the captured flavor, in short, the perfection of it....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this Mexican fideo soup 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. Sopa de Fideo is a popular Mexican noodle soup served in Mexican homes and restaurants alike. It is a simple dish of noodles that are lightly toasted, then simmered in a tomato-based broth....

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. Most bbq sauces on the market just aren’t spicy enough for my personal tastes. That is why I’m cooking with habanero peppers for this recipe. There are also some jalapeño peppers in there for good measure!...

Seasoned rice vinegar or Sushi Vinegar (寿司酢) is commercial rice vinegar seasoning. It’s primarily used to season sushi rice. What Is Seasoned Rice Vinegar As its name implies, seasoned rice vinegar is a vinegar mixture. It usually contains fructose corn syrup, salt, sugar, and MSG. It’s primarily used to season rice for sushi. The use of rice vinegar was a method of food preservation at a time without refrigeration....

The tabasco pepper is a variety of the chili pepper species Capsicum frutescens, like the Naga Jolokia. It’s a very pungent pepper grown mostly in the Gulf Coast states and Mexico. It is mostly known as the pepper used to make the very famous hot sauce, Tabasco sauce. It’s one of the most well known peppers next to the jalapeno pepper. Origin of the Tabasco Name The word, “tabasco”, is the name of a state in Mexico....

In case you are wondering what an Idli is then let me enlighten you. Idlis are steamed cakes that are prepared with fermented batter. The batter is made using rice and lentils. It’s very healthy and nutritious and very easy to digest. Over time, there have been many variations to this South Indian delicacy and in fact, I have shared some too - Rava Oats Idli, and Ragi Kale Idli....

This Sunday is Father’s Day. As the weather have been warm and nice outside, I thought a BBQ recipe should be in order. I hope you enjoy this wonderful Teriyaki Burger recipe with your family and friends! Teriyaki Burger may sound very American, but it’s actually first created by a Japanese burger chain Mos Burger in 1973 (source) and it’s been a regular menu at McDonald’s and Mos Burger in Japan....

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! – Mike H. These are Scotch Bonnet Freeport Orange peppers. They are very fruity chiles with a habanero level heat, so use accordingly. They will surely bring you a beautiful spice level!...

Growing up in Japan, when I go to the dessert and snack aisle in the supermarket, there are endless choices to pick from. One of my favorite desserts is pudding or flan. The smooth silky texture topped with a bit of caramel sauce is irresistible. Besides the traditional pudding that uses eggs and milk, the Japanese also make pudding out of tofu. Today I want to introduce you to this delicious and delicate Tofu Pudding!...

We often get asked by friends and readers on Japan travel tips and itineraries so we try our best to share our Japan experiences on the blog. However, one city we didn’t have much travel content on was Tokyo. Why? Since Nami’s family only lives 7 miles (15 km) from Tokyo and 15 miles (23 km) to Shibuya, it never seemed like a “Japan travel destination” for us. As we get repeated request for Tokyo travel guide, we spent 6 days this past summer in Tokyo exploring different wards, activities to do, places to visit and eat....

With a wife who is a talented cook and a master in Japanese food, I sometimes forget that I should help out more in the kitchen. So one of the goals I have set out to achieve is to lend Nami a hand whenever I can. It’s also a reminder to the kids that ‘Hey, Daddy can cook too!”. Since my cooking expertise leans toward barbequing, I’ve been studying some recipes that would earn approval from my family....

Turtle…it’s a powerful word. It might even lead to love. One of the first times Patrick and I hung out, I casually invited him to see the new movie Pride and Prejudice (2005). When he showed up to the theater, he was met by my best friend, two of my roommates, my sister, my best friend’s mom, and my mom. As the lights dimmed and Jane Austin’s classic came to life, he sunk deep into his chair and wondered what he had gotten himself into…until all was made right with a simple offering of “turtle?...

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy! Best turkey rub recipe out there! Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! If you’re looking for the most flavorful turkey you can get this year, this is the ideal spice blend. It’s a great mix of savory spices and dried herbs, guaranteed to make your Thanksgiving turkey or holiday bird truly shine, whether you are making a roasted turkey breast, a whole turkey, or a wonderful meal of turkey legs or turkey wings....

As the former imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto boasts a sophisticated and diverse food culture that blends historic dishes with contemporary influences. You can find something to tantalize your taste buds in every corner of the city, whether in the bustling Nishiki Market or the ancient Geisha District of Gion. We’ll introduce 12 must-eat dishes in Kyoto and where to find them! Nishin Soba (にしんにそば) Nishin soba was originally created by the Hokkaido indigenous group, the Ainu, but was later brought to Kyoto by Kitamae ships and sold there....