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Unagi (うなぎ, 鰻) refers to freshwater eel, and it is hugely popular in Japanese cuisine. As the blood contains a neurotoxin that can be lethal, it’s always cooked and never served raw. While it’s available year-round, its popularity soars during the hot and humid Japanese summers for its various health benefits. It’s usually cooked grilled or steamed in skewers with a sweet basting sauce. What Is Unagi Unagi refers to both the name of the freshwater eel (Anguilla japonica) and also the dish....

Fried rice is probably one of the most popular Indo- Chinese dishes. I’m sure every Chinese food lover must have had it at least once in their lifetime. It’s quick to put together although you need to have your ingredients prepped! The key to a good fried rice lies in the rice itself. I prefer to cook the rice a couple of hours earlier and let it cool completely. In fact, if you have leftover rice, that would work great as well !...

I’ve received many requests for a vegetarian or vegan gyoza recipe. After a series of testing and refining, I’m proud to share this truly amazing Vegetable Gyoza (野菜の餃子) with you today. They are packed with fresh, earthy, and savory vegetables that my family devours eagerly each and every time. It will make a great addition to your dumpling party! What are Gyoza? Gyoza (餃子) are Japanese pan-fried dumplings or potstickers....

This no-cook, no-bake white chocolate bark recipe is unique, made with very few ingredients, and in just 15 minutes. This drink is made with a special Thandai masala that’s prepared with a variety of nuts and spices. It is an extremely refreshing, nourishing, and delicious drink. It’s then topped with nuts, dried fruits, candies, or even additional pieces of chocolate. This is then left to sit at room temperature or in the fridge till it sets....

My family loves a good bowl of wonton soup. I make it regularly because my Taiwanese-American husband and son can easily live on it year-round, no matter the season. I can’t blame them, as wonton soup is as soul-satisfying and comforting as a bowl of miso soup. While there are countless ways to create wonton fillings and soups, today’s recipe is the ultimate version I consistently return to. The wontons are juicy and sweet, and the soup boasts a flavorful broth....

Watch HOW TO MAKE Butter Chicken Ingredients for Butter Chicken This Indian Butter Chicken recipe is made with easy-to-find ingredients but boasts big, bold, exotic flavor. I have divided the ingredients into three sections 1) the chicken marinade, 2) the spices, 3) the sauce. Let’s take a closer look at what you’ll need (full measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post): For the chicken marinade For the SPICE BLEND Easy Butter Chicken is intensely flavorful due to the plethora of seasonings....

Icebox cakes seem to be around forever, but I always thought of them as some complicated retro dessert that I had missed out on as a kid. Turns out I was only half right. Yes, I didn’t have any as a kid, but they are a breeze to make and so so pretty to look at. For this Mocha Icebox Cake I opted for my favourite trifecta of flavours - chocolate, coffee, caramel, but I am dreaming of something lighter and more summery and hopefully (fingers crossed) that version will also be coming to a blog near you 🙂...

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this spin on pimento cheese dip. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! The results! Delicious! This dip is so creamy and flavorful, you might just find yourself reach for this instead of your favorite pimento cheese. It a wonderful mix of shredded cheeses, mayo, aji amarillo paste, and a few other spices that will make your taste buds sing....

Over the years, we have received countless requests for information on baby food in Japan! As a mom based in Tokyo with almost two years of feeding my always-hungry little, I have some insight into what it’s like to feed Japanese food to my child. In part 2, I’ll be answering readers’ questions. So, without further ado, let’s get started! 💁🏻‍♀️ As mentioned in the previous post, please note that I am not a nutritionist, dietician, or expert in the field of baby food....

Try my homemade nacho cheese, too! I make big pots of the stuff so I can have leftover chili for lunch or dinner. The great thing about leftover chili is repurposing it into wonderful dishes like this. It’s a little bit decadent with all that cheese and noodles, but hey, everyone needs a little comfort food in their lives now and then, right? I know I do! Let’s talk about how to make baked chili mac casserole, shall we?...

Salmon is always a quick and easy dinner win! If you’re looking for more baked salmon recipes, be sure to check out our favorite cilantro lime salmon, Cajun honey mustard salmon in foil, baked panko garlic butter salmon, baked teriyaki salmon, baked Greek salmon, and baked fajita salmon. HOW TO MAKE Pesto Salmon REcipe VIDEo Ingredients for Pesto Salmon Baked Pesto Salmon emerges perfectly buttery and juicy every time! Make the salmon with pesto on its own, or add veggies to the baking sheet to make it a full sheet pan meal....

The Barker’s Hot chili pepper is an extra-hot chile, the hottest of the Anaheim/ New Mexico variety, and it has great flavor. They grow to 5-7 inches in length, and can be used just as you would use an Anaheim, with an extra punch. This variety originally comes from a selection of native New Mexican chiles, so it naturally grows well in very hot, dry climates. The peppers ripen from green to red....

Hearty, Mexican inspired breakfast are some of our favorites to wake up to. Don’t miss breakfast tacos, breakfast quesadillas, breakfast enchiladas, breakfast burritos and chilaquiles to fuel you for the day! pin this recipe to save for later What are huevos rancheros? If you haven’t had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into this dynamic, taste bud tantalizing dish before, the wait is over! Huevos Rancheros is a favorite breakfast throughout Mexico and popular on breakfast/brunch menus in the U....

These baked, stuffed jalapeño poppers—made with rich, tangy blue cheese and crumbly bacon—are everyday gourmet. They’re perfect for an anytime appetizer. Lucky for me, I’m working with Stella® Blue Cheese. Only the best will do. Stella® Cheese also makes a wonderful gorgonzola cheese that is earthy, tangy and mellow. Try it with these poppers, too! But when the first tray disappeared in 5 minutes, I found myself rushing back to the kitchen to get the next batch into the oven....

Let’s talk about how to make cowboy candy, shall we? It’s a classic recipe, really, and a great way to preserve your summer jalapeno harvest. You can preserve them in a water bath and keep them in the pantry, or just store them in the refrigerator for a few months easily, which I’ve included in the recipe card. They’re a perfect combination of sweet and spicy and they’re ideal for quick sweet snacks or garnishing....

It’s the cherry blossom season! According to the cherry blossom forecast, Tokyo is having cherry blossom in full bloom today! I made a cherry blossom milk pudding (桜ミルクプリン) to celebrate spring and to enjoy the short cherry blossom season, which usually lasts only 1-2 weeks. If you plan on visiting Japan, I highly recommend visiting during the cherry blossom season between the end of March to the beginning of April (it’s hard to predict when it’ll exactly happen each year) or fall....

Chiles de Árbol are small and thin Mexican peppers, growing to 2-3 inches long and less than a ½ inch wide. They mature to a bright, vibrant red, and are harvested and used at this stage. Chile de Árbol means “tree chili” in Spanish, a name which refers to the woody stem of the pepper. Other names for this pepper include Bird’s beak chile, and Rat’s tail chile. These peppers may be sold fresh, dried or powdered....

Here is the scenario. It’s late and you’ve started your recipe. You’re part way through before you realize - “Oh no! I don’t have any chili powder!” Problem is, you’re already in your pajamas and you can’t run to the store. Who is going to watch the kids? How can I leave this food half way cooked? Besides, I just don’t want to run to the store anyway! Isn’t there something else I can use?...

These days we can all use a little bit of that right? Without further ado let’s break down what you need to know about making a Lava Cake so you can get to it. The Two Most Important Things about Making a Lava Cake: The most important thing hands down is getting the timing right. The batter is easy enough to put together, but these two are the make or break (literally)....

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. I’ve had a number of people ask me for this recently, so I’m sharing it here with you. It’s a lot like Chipotle cilantro lime rice, which you may have enjoyed from the popular burrito chain....