As I’ve mentioned in my older posts, I cannot reiterate enough how much I love seafood. My mom in law had prepared this lobster curry during her stay here with us last year, and I absolutely loved it! The simplicity of this dish is the minimum ingredients with huge flavors which make this a totally lip-smacking dish. My mom in law learnt about this lobster masala recipe from her friend, who actually belongs to Kerala, but lives in Mumbai....
Welcome to our Hakone Travel Guide series and for the first stop, we’ll visit the unique Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum. What is kamaboko you might ask? It’s a type of Japanese fish cake made from surimi. And yes, it’s a fish cake museum! Kamaboko, chikuwa, and other fish cakes are very commonly eaten in Japan. They are enjoyed as part of a meal in udon noodles or oden, or as appetizers with drinks and even sold as snacks in convenience stores like Lawson’s and 7-11....
Have you seen or tasted Matcha Donuts (抹茶ドーナツ) before? They are actually pretty popular in Japan. From matcha latte, and matcha tiramisu, to green tea KitKat and Pocky, the Japanese like to make sweets and desserts with matcha (green tea powder). Well, I’m definitely not an exception; I’ve made cookies, ice cream, Crème Brûlée, and steamed cake with matcha on Just One Cookbook so far. And guess what, there will be more green tea dessert recipes coming up soon (call me matcha lady!...
Wishing all my reader’s a Happy and prosperous New Year! Hope everyone had a fabulous and fun filled day 🙂 I’d like to share yet another of my favorite North Indian dishes- Methi matar malai | methi mutter malai recipe, with the addition of paneer here. Like most North Indian dishes this one doesn’t fall short of all the rich ingredients as well. Loads of cream is what makes this dish so rich, but the interesting part is the use of fenugreek leaves....
So of late, I’ve been binging on a lot of sweet stuff, that it has actually made me sick, well not literally, if you know what I mean! My palate was craving for something spicy, so today I made myself this spicy mushroom pilaf. I love pilaf/pulao as a rice preparation, it’s simple, moreover quick to put everything together, the only prep work needed is chopping the veggies, which frankly isn’t that big a deal anyway....
Nashville Hot Sauce Are you craving the flavors of Nashville Hot Chicken my friends? This Nashville Hot Sauce recipe has everything you need. It’s a bit like my Buffalo Hot Sauce recipe, but with a thinner texture that’s more oily like you get with Nashville hot fried chicken. Usually Nashville hot chicken sauce is made from the fry oil used to fry the chicken, mixed with spices like cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic, then drizzled over the fried chicken or served on the side as a dipper....
Pasta Primavera is a delicious dish that celebrates the flavors of spring vegetables! The term primavera stands for ‘spring vegetables’! I see no reason why this veggie pasta primavera cannot be enjoyed throughout the year. It’s loaded with the goodness of veggies. For a healthy pasta primavera, use lentil or whole wheat pasta. Pasta Primavera is a dish of Italian origin, with an American touch! if you’d like to know more about how this dish originated, you can read it here....
Sauces are essential to cuisines worldwide, be it as toppings or fillings. For centuries, they have been used to make a dish taste just right. Depending upon the type of flavor you want, you can use sauces to make your food taste sweeter, sourer, spicier or any other taste you would like to intensify. They can also be used to enhance the color and texture of your food. So while your food tastes delicious, it also looks so appealing that nobody would be able to resist it....
Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Okinawa. Since opening in 2002, it has welcomed millions of visitors to its many exhibits about the ocean life surrounding Okinawa. Churaumi Aquarium Guide Churaumi Aquarium was one of the highlights during our visit to Okinawa. There’s something magical about seeing the giant whale sharks in person swimming in the tank. Churaumi Aquarium used to be the world’s largest when it first opened but has now been surpassed by aquariums in Atlanta, Singapore, and China....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE I posted a snapshot of Asian Roasted Butternut Squash and Cashews that I was munching on to instagram my 2nd month of blogging and everyone went crazy clamoring for the recipe. So this Roasted Butternut Squash post started with an Asian influenced recipe and morphed into an updated EVERYTHING Roasted Butternut Squash because I love squash any way I can get it!...
Oxtail Udon (テールスープうどん) is not a common Japanese dish, but a few years ago, my JOC teammate, Naomi, told me about this super delicious udon noodle soup she loved at Kemuri Japanese Baru in Redwood City, CA. As a big fan of oxtail, Mr. JOC wanted to try this new (then) restaurant. We were sold on the first taste of the oxtail broth, so we have been back many times to order their “Ox-tail Udon”....
Palm sugar is a sweetener derived from the sap of flowers growing on sugar palm trees. It’s made by boiling the sap with water to a thick mass and cooling it. The hardened sugar can range from a light beige color to dark brownish-black. What Is Palm Sugar Palm sugar, also known as Gula Melaka, Jaggery, and Nam Tan Pip, is a minimally processed sugar derived from the sap of palm trees....
Paneer tikka is a delicious vegetarian alternative to its non-vegetarian counterpart – chicken tikka! It is soft, juicy, and smoky, truly irresistible! If you are looking for a quick, simple and easy paneer recipe, then you ought to try this paneer tikka, a scrumptious Indian cheese dish. I love paneer and happily enjoy having it whenever we dine out! Besides, I often cook with paneer on days when we just have veg....
Why is it called “Pico de Gallo”? Traditional Pico de Gallo Ingredients Ripe Tomatoes. Use vine ripened tomatoes (roma tomatoes, plum tomatoes, or grape tomatoes are great here). Chilies. Use jalapeño peppers or mild-medium level heat, or use serranos or habaneros, for extra spicy. White Onion. Fresh Cilantro. Lime Juice. Salt. To taste. Optional Additions. Fresh garlic, cumin, black pepper, jicama, pineapple, olive oil. That’s it, my friends! I hope you enjoy this classic pico de gallo recipe!...
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. Pimento cheese is simple and easy to whip together at a moment’s notice, so rich and decadent and huge on flavor. And incredibly popular....
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 one of those hot sauce recipes that defies any specific recipe because it can vary quite a bit. Many of the ingredients come down to personal preference of the household serving it up....
Cherry blossom season is a big ordeal in Japan as the full, beautiful blossom of cherry flowers only lasts about a week each year. Every year, Japan’s cherry blossoms first appear in the southern island of Okinawa in March then move northwards to the northern island of Hokkaido by early May. The Japanese eagerly anticipate the beginning day of blossoms in their region, monitoring daily progress reports on TV, as the dates of the first bloom and full bloom are subject to change due to temperature, winds, and rain....
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This Rava Sheera aka Sooji ka halwa (Indian Semolina pudding) is a quick fix, delicious and wholesome treat! Semolina is known as Rava or sooji and halwa is pudding. It is prepared with semolina, ghee, milk, sugar and flavored with cardamom powder and saffron. Enjoy it warm along with some hot chai or coffee for breakfast or as a snack! This rava sheera | sooji ka halwa | semolina pudding is prepared differently throughout India and is also known by different names....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER This Chicken Enchilada Recipe is better than the restaurants A reader asked me for a Red Chicken Enchilada recipe the other week and I’m embarrassed that my site hasn’t had one until now. It is actually quite shocking considering how much I love and make red Chicken Enchiladas and just enchiladas in general. To me, enchiladas are the epitome of Mexican comfort food and Red Chicken Enchiladas are the gold standard – and this recipe does not disappoint....
