Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy my favorite sloppy joe 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. We’re talking Sloppy Joes! Sloppy Joes are easy to make and hit all those spots that need comforting. And, when you make them like I do, you can spice them up as much as you’d like....

How to make it 🔪 Serving suggestions 🍽 Top recipe tips 💭 More recipes to make using turmeric powder Recipe 📖 Turmeric can be found in the stem of the Curcuma Longa plant. The root resembles ginger and is bitter to taste if eaten raw. Its most popular form of consumption is in its powder form. Curcumin, the main active ingredient in Haldi has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant....

Koguchigiri (小口切り) is when you cut vegetable into thin rounds. Cut the vegetable into thin rounds. Most commonly used vegetables for this cut include green onions, Tokyo Negi, and Japanese cucumbers.

This sweet n sour chicken recipe is ready in a jiffy, and is so much better and healthier to prepare at home rather than takeout. The Chinese-American sweet and sour chicken is usually served in a different way, the deep fried coated chicken chunks are served with the sweet and sour sauce separately. I’m so accustomed to eating the Indian-Chinese version, hence I just prefer it more, just the sight of the fried chicken cubes and veggies glazed with all that sauce makes it even more appetizing 😀 I shallow fried the chicken instead of deep frying....

Sashimi (刺身), literally “pierced body” in Japanese, refers to thinly cut slices of raw seafood often served with soy sauce and wasabi. This traditional Japanese dish, rooted in precision and appreciation for the freshest ingredients, involves the meticulous slicing and presentation of high-quality raw fish. Unlike sushi, which incorporates rice, sashimi highlights the unadulterated flavors and textures of the seafood. It’s pure, simple, and amazingly delicious. Today, we’ll learn the basics of creating a sashimi meal in your own home, including tips on slicing the fish and presenting them aesthetically on platters for the most enjoyable experience....

Let’s talk about how to make Hunan Chicken, shall we? You’ll have this one on the table in well under 30 minutes, including your prep time, and that is fantastic for a slow cook like me. Plus, you can really adjust the spice and heat factor very easily. This recipe is called Hunan Chicken, and I think you’re going to love it. You may have tried Hunan chicken in your favorite Chinese restaurant, as it is quite a popular Chinese-American dish....

Favorite festive desserts Charcuterie is a French term that refers to a type of cooking prepared with delicatessen, or deli-style meat products. It is pronounced as ‘‘shahr-koo-tuh-ree’’ and is often served as an appetizer. They are also very similar to Cheese Boards. These boards are a visual delight designed for a shared eating experience. An assortment of bite-sized sweet and savory treats are placed on a large wooden board aesthetically. It’s common for a charcuterie board to contain a mix of cheeses, artisan bread, olives, fruit, and nuts....

Classic Giardiniera Recipe from Italy It’s time for something seriously awesome in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen, my friends. It’s an appetizer with loads of fresh vegetables, including lots of chili peppers. Our favorite thing! We’re talking Homemade Italian Giardiniera, and I think you’re going to love it. If your garden is exploding with peppers and vegetables, this is the perfect recipe for you. What is Giardiniera? Giardiniera is an Italian recipe of garden fresh vegetables tossed with a seasoned vinaigrette (vinegar and oil)....

This Japanese corn rice takes a special place in our family because it is easily the tastiest and satisfying summertime dish. Studded with sweet corn and bursting with a rich taste of butter and umami soy sauce, it is far more exciting than the plain steamed rice. The beauty lies on its simplicity and versatility—you can literally serve the corn rice with any Japanese meal or other Asian-theme cookout or even a western BBQ....

We’re entering winter, and this means it’s time for our quarterly Cooking Challenge. The last challenge was ‘Cook for Maui,’ where we made Hawaiian recipes for a good cause. This month, we’re going to bake something delicious, indulgent, and absolutely perfect for the holiday season. This Month’s Recipe Challenge: Chocolate Gateau Here comes the drumroll…The recipe for this challenge is Chocolate Gateau. This is a sure-win crowd-pleaser for holiday parties and potlucks, or even as an edible gift!...

One of my favorite autumn ingredients is kabocha with its golden color, sweet flavor, and smooth texture. It’s wonderful to use in all sorts of Japanese dishes like this Kabocha Salad. I grew up enjoying my mom’s delicious kabocha salad, and I’m eager to share my recipe so you can make it for those you love, too! If you love kabocha squash, try my Japanese Simmered Kabocha, Kabocha Pork Stir Fry, and Japanese Roasted Kabocha Squash next!...

As a couple who are passionate about food, Nami and I try to educate our children as much as possible about where our food comes from and how they’re made. Last summer while visiting Japan, our partner and favorite soy sauce brand Kikkoman invited us to participate in Kikkoman Factory Tour in Noda, Japan, and learn how their soy sauce is made! I personally love learning how products we use in our daily lives are created....

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. Kimchi fried rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) is a popular Korean dish of kimchi stir fried with rice and vegetables. The meal is flavored with a combination of Korean gochujang and soy sauce, then finished with a touch of sesame oil for a dish you’re sure to love....

One of the reasons I love Japanese home-cooked meals is that root vegetables are used in a whole range of dishes. From gobo (burdock root), renkon (lotus root), satoimo (taro root), daikon radish, sweet potatoes to yam, each one of them has its unique flavor profiles and nutrient qualities. When it comes to a simple weeknight side dish, my favorite is this Kinpira Renkon or Japanese Lotus Root Stir Fry....

What is Laksa? It has been a long time since I begged you to make a recipe but can I please BEG you to make this Laksa?! It is one of the most dynamically flavorful soups I have ever had the pleasure of tasting or making. It reminds me of my Thai Chicken Noodle Soup but on steroids. Enough said. If you have never tried Laksa before, it is a creamy, chicken (and often shrimp) rice noodle soup from Malaysia and other South Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia....

Need a picker-upper? Made with banana, almond milk, and green tea powder, this vegan Matcha Smoothie (抹茶スムージー) is the perfect refreshing drink for mornings or after your run. Out of the wide variety of smoothie recipes offered on the internet, this one is the way to go. Matcha is a delicate flavor, and when combined with banana, it makes an unmatchable creamy deliciousness. As a traditional flavor, matcha is used in many Japanese desserts and drinks; however, its integration into smoothie culture has transformed it into a refreshing and energizing treat to be enjoyed....

Now that cooler weather is approaching, my mind turns to soups and stews, foods cooked in big pots that simmer and fill the house with maddening aromas. We have a lot of Soups and Stews Recipes on the site, but my favorite has to be gumbo. I’ve made many a gumbo and enjoyed many more from different restaurants,including LOTS of gumbo in New Orleans, where we stayed for a week enjoying its culinary pleasures....

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your muffaletta sandwich. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. I love this recipe. I encountered my very first muffaletta on a foodie tour of New Orleans, where we were served a thick slice of the traditional version. Talk about delicious…and filling. New Orleans muffalettas have no equal. It is the ultimate classic New Orleans sandwich....

My mom used to recite a Japanese proverb, ‘味噌汁は不老長寿の薬’ (miso shiru wa furou chouju no kusuri), which literally means “Miso soup is medicine for eternal youth and longevity,” at the dinner table. It was probably her way of making sure we finished every drop of the miso soup she served with the meal. The kotowaza (proverb) was a bold claim, but it really captures the power of miso soup and its importance in Japanese culture....

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