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Sweet and sour dishes from Chinese restaurants are really popular and my children love them whether they’re made with chicken or pork. Japanese-style sweet and sour chicken is a little different from the typical one you’ve tried, however. What makes it Japanese-style? In this post, I’ll explain the key features and share my copycat recipe for Ootoya’s Sweet and Sour Chicken. What is Japanese Sweet and Sour Chicken? This is a copycat recipe from a popular diner in Japan called Ootoya (大戸屋), which specializes in Japanese home-cooking dishes (katei ryori 家庭料理)....

Watch How to Make Peanut Butter Pie FOR THE OREO CRUST: For the Peanut Butter Pie filling: FOR THE Topping: This peanut butter pie recipe is comprised of four main parts: crust2. stabilized whipped cream3. peanut butter filling 4. the topping Each element is quick and easy to make so please don’t be overwhelmed. Let’s take a closer look with step-by-step photos or watch the video in the recipe card (full instructions with measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post): Step 1: How to Make Oreo Crust Step 3: How to MaKe stabilized Whipped Cream Step 2: How to make peanut butter pie filling Step 4: Chill Step 5: Add Topping Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!...

There is saying that “beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”, but you know what? I think that is true of hot sauce. Well, maybe both beer and hot sauce. But that’s just me! Case in point - this particular hot sauce made with pineapple and jalapeno peppers. It is tasty, my friends. I made this when I was down in Florida and wanted a utility sauce that would go on anything....

NOTE: This post was updated on 10/22/19 to include new photos and information. It was originally published on 9/20/13. The poblano is an extremely popular Mexican chili pepper. The pods typically grow 4 inches long, are a very dark green in color, ripening to dark red or brown. They are mostly picked when green for general cooking. They are mild peppers, quite large and are somewhat heart-shaped. Their skins/walls are somewhat thick, making them perfect for stuffing as they’ll hold up in the oven quite nicely....

Red Posole Recipe (Pozole Rojo) Today we are making a big pot of Mexican Pozole Rojo (or Red Posole), my friends. Would you care for a bowl? If you love soup, this is going to be your new favorite. It is pure comfort in a bowl, and perfect for spicy food lovers who enjoy big, bold flavors. Most of the time is spent waiting for the stock to cook. The rest is mostly chopping and putting it all together....

Risotto recipes have my heart. Once you see how easy this baked version is, you’ll want to make all the baked risotto recipes! Don’t miss Parmesan Risotto, Spinach Risotto, Mushroom Risotto, Butternut Squash Risotto, Greek Chicken Risotto and Creamy Chicken Risotto. Pin this recipe to save for later How to make Pumpkin Risotto Video What is risotto? Risotto (from the Italian word for rice, “riso”) is a northern Italian rice dish slow cooked in a broth until delectable creamy consistency – it is essentially creamy rice but NOT mushy rice....

During this time of year, when the cold and flu season is at its peak, my children usually take turns bringing home a few rounds of sicknesses from school. Last weekend, we caught a cold while traveling back from Utah, and our whole family came down with fevers and coughs. We didn’t have much of an appetite, so I decided to make some warm Japanese Rice Porridge (Okayu) for the family....

Rigatoni Recipe Video PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Rigatoni Recipe I am loving this cooler Fall weather because soups and PASTA and there are SO many reasons to love this rigatoni pasta! The TASTE. You guys, this creamy tomato sauce spiked with sausage, peppers and plenty of seasonings has to be one of my favorites IN THE WORLD. It’s chunky, meaty, saucy, creamy, garlicky perfection. The over sized tubes are the perfect vehicle for the staggering delicious sauce....

Here we are, served up with a whole mess of stone crab claws. Talk about heaven. If you haven’t had a chance to try stone crab claws, get yourself down to the ocean, STAT, and get yourself a bucketful. Yep, jalapeno peppers are amazing, plain and simple. We also picked up some fresh stone crab claws from a local fishery. Whenever we visit Florida, we like to get as much stone crab as we can handle, as long as it is in season....

SHRIMP BOIL RECIPE VIDEO PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER What is a Shrimp Boil? A Southern Boil or Shrimp Boil is a social gathering that’s famous throughout Louisiana, Georgia and North Carolina in which family and friends get together to feast on shrimp, sausage, sweet corn, and potatoes. All of the ingredients are combined in giant outdoor stockpots and boiled until cooked through. The contents are then drained and dumped out onto a newspaper lined table for a casual, tasty interactive buffet of sorts....

During the cold winter months, my Instant Pot permanently live on top of my kitchen counter. I love testing different comfort food recipes with it to stay warm. If you love warm and spicy food, you will enjoy these Pressure Cooker / Slow Cooker Sriracha Chili Chicken Wings. This recipe requires just five ingredients, minimal prep work, and hungry tummies! 5 Simple Ingredients for Sriracha Chili Chicken Wings Yes, only five ingredients (seven, if you want to sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro)!...

pin this recipe to save for later how to make tortillas video Corn tortilla recipe Growing up and living in southern California, I’m spoiled with authentic, traditional Mexican-style corn tortillas. In fact, my husband and I often judge a restaurant strictly on how good their tortillas are. So, today I’m excited to share my incredibly simple, delicious, soft corn tortilla recipe with you. It’s so easy, you’ll be kicking yourself for not making them sooner!...

Boom! Done! Such an easy recipe, right? Easy soup! Easy is a good thing. It always hits the spot. I love easy cooking. This will make you 4 good sized bowls of black bean soup. I hope you’re hungry! This is a quick and easy soup recipe, as we’re using canned black beans today. This makes for a simple weeknight dinner that can be on the table in 40 minutes or so....

You can see how wide it is and how it is supposed to look after you butterfly it, cut along the edges of the steak on the cutting board. With the holidays upon us, I encourage you to consider the humble flank steak as an option for a dinner party. Most of us in the U.S. think right away of fat stuffed turkeys and large bone-in hams, but if you’re in the mood for a change-up or something a bit different this year, a flank steak will surely deliver....

Watch: How to make Manicotti Shells PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER This stuffed Manicotti recipe is 5 STARS comfort food right in your own home! Does it get any better than stuffed and smothered pasta AKA luscious creamy, cheesy meaty filling made with 3 cheeses cocooned in tender shells enveloped in a to-live-for homemade marinara sauce and topped with more cheese? Not in my world. This easy Manicotti recipe tastes gourmet enough for special occasions and company but is also fabulous for weeknights because you can make the entire Manicotti recipe in advance, refrigerate and cook at dinner time!...

Taco Pasta is the Best Easy Weeknight Dinner Pasta night! There is always room for a great pasta recipe on the menu. When we traveled to Italy not long ago, we enjoyed all manner of pastas. There is a wonderful variety of shapes and forms and sauce combinations. We flatly ADORE Italian cuisine. But as you know, we ALSO adore Mexican cuisine and decided to make this pasta with Mexican ingredients....

When we drove from Philadelphia to Baltimore, we took a long detour to the Amish Village near Lancaster PA. We’ve heard about the Amish community but never had a chance to learn about them or understand how they live. Since we were nearby, we wanted to take the opportunity to learn in person. Amish in Lancaster County The Amish settled in Pennsylvania in the early 1700s from Europe to escape religious freedom....

Kasuzuke (粕漬け), or sake lees pickling, is a method of making Japanese pickles with sake lees. Called kasu on Japanese, these lees are leftover from the refining process of sake production. Kasuzuke is a traditional Japanese dish that represents the essence of Japanese cuisine. Thanks to the fermented ingredient and other valuable nutrients, kasuzuke is an excellent source of nourishment. This recipe is part of my series on Japanese pickles that are collectively known tsukemono (漬物)....

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. This heart healthy turkey chili may not include ground beef, but it has all the amazing piquant flavor a good bowl of chili requires....

Osaka (大阪) is a multi-faceted metropolis and a must-stop destination for first-time visitors in Japan. One of the main attractions includes the over 380-year-old Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. While you’re there, window-shop or people-watch or merely take in the pulse of this enduring cultural symbol of the city. For thrilling nightlife and scrumptious local foods, head over to Dotonbori and Namba. Also, don’t miss historical sites such as the famous Osaka Castle in the eastern part of the city....