Kanten (寒天) is a semi-translucent firming agent obtained from algae. It is high in dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and natural iodine and will retain its firm shape at room temperature. It’s a great alternative to traditional gelatin and is appropriate for vegetarians/vegans. What Is Kanten Resembling white spongy sticks, kanten is an indispensable ingredient in wagashi, such as mizu yokan, kanten jelly, orange jelly, tokoroten (ところてん), and kingyoku kan (錦玉羹)....
I used to not think of myself as a food snob, but I do find myself often referring to my Karachiite roots, whether it’s when I am talking about Biryani or Chaat. Karahi my friends is another dish we feel strongly about, but this is Karachiite is very open to admitting that fantabulous variations of this dish can be found all across Pakistan. In the interest of keeping it positive here I am going to refrain from commenting on the plethora of Karahi restaurants in Canada, but let’s just say they don’t always hit the spot....
The kids are back in school now. I want to wax lyrical about the bitter sweetness of that first day back, but somehow two days in that first day seems to be a distant memory. We have quickly gotten back into a routine. The only difference perhaps is that I am having to wake them up for school as they still haven’t gotten used to falling asleep early. I think I am probably also one of five people on this planet who really like packing school lunches....
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This post is sponsored by the Mango Board. All opinions are my own. Soup season – my favorite season – is officially here! I love soups for so many reasons, namely, they are simple to prepare with minimal cleanup BUT deliver layers of dynamic flavor! To kick off this soup season, I bring you a must make, new favorite, Mango Verde Chicken Soup! Like for realzzzz. With a fridge full of leftovers, this is all both Patrick and I wanted to eat....
Many of us, including myself, struggle to prepare our children’s lunches. We want them to eat healthy, homemade lunches at school, but how can we achieve that when our mornings are already hectic? Spending a few hours on meal prepping for bento lunch boxes on a Sunday might be a solution to consider. Today, I’ll show you an example of meal prepping and how I pack three days of bento using the ingredients I prepare on a Sunday morning....
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. Essentially, this dip takes everything you love about elote (Mexican street corn) and bakes it all together in a ridiculously good dip! Grab some chips and consider making a double batch if you’re headed to a big party, because this stuff tends to go pretty quick....
Miso Ramen Recipe When it comes to noodle soup, ramen reigns supreme. It’s the ultimate noodle soup, really, comfort food at its finest, classic in so many ways. Of course you can stock up packaged ramen noodles from the grocery store, but ramen is so much better when you make it homemade. Homemade ramen isn’t so difficult, and it is so much more satisfying when you do it yourself. Like this recipe....
The chili plants grow on average between 3-4 feet in height. The peppers ripen from green to red and typically reach two inches in length with a pointed end. This variety made its way to the United States via an exotic seed collector. My personal experience is that it has a good heat level with a thin pepper wall. I would equate them to Thai chilies or maybe a cayenne in overall heat and flavor....
The Naga Viper chili pepper is a hybrid of three different chili peppers - the Bhut Jolokia, the Naga Morich, and the Trinidad Scorpion. It was created by Gerald Fowler, who runs the Chili Pepper Company in Cumbria, England. This pepper is hotter than the Naga Jolokia (or Bhut Jolokia) by a scorching 300,000 Scovilles, and is claimed to be able to peel paint. In comparison, pure capsaicin is rated at between 15,000,000 - 16,000,000 Scoville units, and police grade pepper spray is rated at about 5,000,000 Scovilles....
With abundant navel oranges in the kitchen, I knew exactly what I wanted to make — Orange Chiffon Cake (オレンジシフォンケーキ). My daughter loves chiffon cake, and many JOC readers have specifically requested this recipe for a long time. To make it extra special and wow-worthy, I sneaked in a pinch of cardamom for a charming flavor. Navel Oranges + Cardamom Flavor I fell in love with cardamom when my Indian neighbor, who became my very good friend, made Chai every time our kids had a playdate at her house (I shared her recipe here)....
Yesterday was my husband’s birthday. Since our birthdays are just one week apart, we used to go to a nice restaurant in San Francisco to celebrate our birthdays together. After our children were born, we started a new tradition: he prepares my birthday dinner, and a week later I prepare his birthday dinner and we celebrate together with our children. This year my husband cooked Thomas Keller’s Pork Tenderloin for us, and I cooked his favorite soup, Hong Kong Style Borscht, as per his request....
Ozoni (お雑煮) is a mochi soup that we eat along with Osechi Ryori (traditional dishes) on New Year’s Day in Japan. The preparation for ozoni varies both by household and region. I’ve shared the Kansai (western Japan) style Ozoni recipe before, so this year I’m sharing Kanto (eastern Japan) style Ozoni. The Kanto Style Ozoni Unlike white miso-based Ozoni enjoyed in western Japan (Kansai, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions), clear dashi-based soup is the mainstream in Tokyo and eastern Japan (Read this post to learn some of the differences between eastern and western Japan....
Ingredients needed How to make it Top recipe tips While making the tomato sauce, it’s important to blanch the tomatoes first and peel the skin off. Since we are talking about the Indian chaat, here are some of my other favorites -Indian Masala Corn, Vada Pav, Bombay Sandwich, Cheeselings Bhel, Moong Dal Pakoda, Ragda Patties, Misal Pav, and Pav Bhaji! This is my bestie’s recipe! During one of our conversations, she mentioned that she had made Mexican Pani puri for dinner that night....
Easy Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe Are you guys sick of dessert yet? That’s a silly question. Maybe pumpkin everywhere, but surely not all dessert I hope because I have a lot more dessert coming your way! I usually don’t bake or post as many desserts as I have lately, but with the holidays just around the corner, it’s been full dessert/appetizer/Fall mode at my house. My neighbors are loving all my surplus....
Fall ‘tis the season for everything pumpkin! If you’re a pumpkin lover, don’t miss all of my pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin Nutella bars, pumpkin Bundt cake, pumpkin roll and Nutella pumpkin roll, pumpkin bread, pumpkin bread pudding, pumpkin spice cake and pumpkin muffins are all fabulous! Watch: How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER My Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites Do you have a must-make annual pumpkin dessert?...
Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe That might change one day, but for now, this is it for me. It all started with my college days when my roommate introduced these Pumpkin Cupcakes to me and would bake them every Fall for all of our neighbors – and all of our neighbors would swoon over their deliciousness and then demand the recipe. So a couple years ago when my work was having a blind “pumpkin eating recipe contest,” I knew just what to make....
Potatoes are one of life’s culinary delights and one of my absolute favorite foods. From these Roasted Cajun Potatoes to Hasselback Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes, Melting Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Pesto Potatoes, they prove time and again that potatoes + oven roasting = caramelized magic. HOW TO MAKE cajun roasted potatoes VIDEo DIY homemade cajun seasoning This homemade Cajun seasoning is made with easy-to-find, pantry friendly seasonings for the perfect blend that’s not to salty or spicy....
Oven Roasted Asparagus Raise your hand if you LOVE Roasted Vegetables! Roasting vegetables is my absolute favorite way to prepare them. Not only is it a bake and forget it technique, it enhances the vegetables flavors while caramelizing the exterior -winning! Some of my favorite roasted vegetables include Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Carrots, Roasted Root Vegetables and Roasted Potatoes, but I could go on and on – and I will about this Parmesan Baked Asparagus!...
Try this with my Bake Flounder with Salsa Criolla recipe. Delish! It can be served fresh and raw, or cooked in some form and processed, but from place to place it is essentially the same thing. The biggest difference between them is the selection of local ingredients. Salsa Criolla is no different. Note that this recipe is the Argentinian version of the salsa, not the Peruvian Salsa Criolla that is much different, one that I hope to include on the website here soon....
