Established over 1,300 years ago, Dazaifu was the location of the imperial office governing the Kyushu region. Today, it is the best known for the shrine dedicated to academics and scholars and Michizane Sugawara – Tenmangu. To get to Dazaifu, we took the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal. The bus terminal is conveniently located in the northwest corner of Hakata Station. The bus fare each way is 600 yen (as of April 2018) and takes 40 minutes....
Cream of Broccoli Pasta is a quick, easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. It’s one of those simple homemade meals that comes together with minimal effort, making it a staple in your meal rotation. If you love my dairy-free Broccoli Cheddar Soup, you’ll adore this simple Italian vegan Broccoli and Garlic Pasta dish. Vegetables - Use a fresh broccoli head (florets and tender stems). For convenience, you can also use bagged pre-cut or frozen....
When it comes to Basque cuisine, the Espelette pepper reigns supreme. The Basque country straddles the borders between France and Spain, both of which influence the area’s cooking techniques. The fact that it is flanked by the abundant sea on one side and fertile land on the other, you’ll find a diversity of dishes, from seafood and meats to beans, cheeses, ciders and wines. The Basque people were quick to adopt culinary influences, and came to adopt peppers as part of their cuisine, among other ingredients....
Boom! Done! Super easy to make, isn’t it? Once you’ve marinated the meat, it’s fajita time! This is the best fajita marinade out there. Such a great recipe. At least I think so! Definitely my favorite. I’ll take a mix! There is nothing like the sound and smell of fajitas sizzling in a hot cast iron skillet on the stovetop, waiting to be served. Time to fire up your grill pan, my friends....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER creamy Fruit Salad with yogurt I absolutely love this Fruit Salad with Yogurt! It just says summer all over it with its rainbow of cheery chopped pineapple, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries and grapes – yum! Of course you could also add in mangos, oranges, apples, kiwis – anything goes – because its summer! The fruit is bright and refreshing alone and then stir in a small container of key lime yogurt and the salad becomes silky and slightly sweet with a key lime kick....
Gluten-free soy sauce contains no gluten (wheat) and is an excellent substitute for those with an allergy or intolerance to gluten and celiac disease. You can use it in everyday cooking, such as dips, marinades, seasoning, and finishing sauce. What Is Gluten-Free Soy Sauce As its name suggests, gluten-free soy sauce contains no trace of gluten. It’s the alternative for GF diets to regular soy sauce, as most brands contain wheat as one of their primary ingredients....
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. Turkey is your blank canvas protein that absorbs all the flavors you choose to bring to the plate. Choose wisely… though to be honest, it’s really hard to mess up this recipe. Ground turkey can be pretty boring and flavorless, but I build real flavor by cooking the ground turkey with peppers and onions first....
Gyoza wrappers are not something that I used to make from scratch. While everything homemade is best in an ideal world, who has the time when you can easily buy them from Asian grocery stores? It wasn’t until I took upon the challenge of making homemade gyoza wrappers that I realized it wasn’t as daunting and difficult as I’d thought. You need only salt, water, and flour! The experience is so rewarding that I know you’ll enjoy learning how to make gyoza wrappers from scratch, too....
I hope you had a wonderful July 4th celebration yesterday with family and friends. My family had a great time celebrating at a friend’s house with a delicious barbecue followed by fireworks nearby. Our friend is a master of smoking the most delicious baby back ribs and I’ll be featuring him and his smoked rib recipe later on. Today I’m guest posting at an extraordinary cook and photographer – Lori Lynn’s blog, The Taste With The Eyes....
There are many activities to do in Hakone and one of the most popular is riding Hakone Ropeway and take in the view high above Owakudani Hell Valley in the gondola. Our family has ridden the Hakone Ropeway a few times and it’s always fun and exciting. Ready to check out the hell valley with steaming vents? Let’s go! What is Hakone Ropeway Hakone Rope starts at Sounzan Station (早雲山駅) at the top of Gora, stops at Owakudani Station (大涌谷駅), Ubako Station (姥子駅), and ends at Togendai Station (桃源台駅) near Lake Ashinoko (芦ノ湖) or vice versa the other direction....
Hakone is a beautiful resort area known for its hot springs southwest of Tokyo. It is easily accessible via train or car. With over 100 onsen hotels and ryokans, plenty of museums, and many other activities to do, it’s a popular destination for both Japanese and foreign visitors from abroard. If you’re taking the train to visit the Hakone area, your first stop will be Hakone-Yumoto station. How to Get to Hakone-Yumoto Depending on where you’re trying to get to in Hakone, you can drive via either the Gotemba or Odawara route....
A delicious juice that’s bursting with flavors from orange, carrot, and cantaloupe with no added sugar! Kickstart your day with this organic energy drink or juice cleanse recipe! It helps that you can make this vegan drink in just 10 minutes! Vegan Energy Drinks, to: Start Your Day with Energy-Boosting Vegan Juice I feel one of the best ways to keep our body hydrated is to fuel it with fresh vegetable and fruit juice in the morning along with a power-packed breakfast and in the evening before supper....
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 been making my own hot sauces for years, and I grew tabasco peppers in my garden this year just so I could make this sauce....
Made-from-scratch sauces are easy to make and so much better than any jarred variety! Think tartar sauce, chipotle sauce BBQ sauce, roasted red pepper sauce, chimichurri sauce, and horseradish sauce. How to Make homemade yum yum sauce Video Yum Yum Sauce Ingredients The ingredients for this easy homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe are minimal and pantry friendly. Let’s take a closer look at what you’ll need (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):...
Wagiri (輪切り) is when you cut the vegetable into rounds. Cut cylindrical vegetables like daikon, carrot, and eggplant into rounds. Slice it crosswise in uniform thickness.
You can also use a spice grinder or food processor to make more of a chili powder to make your own spice blends. All you need, aside from your fresh chili peppers, is either a dehydrator or an oven. I prefer my dehydrator, as it is the most foolproof method. I usually pick many, many pounds of peppers from the garden each year and preserve as much of them as I can....
Neri Goma (練り胡麻, ねりごま) is a Japanese sesame paste made by grinding whole toasted white sesame seeds into a paste. It is rich, creamy, and flavorful, with a similar consistency to nut butter like peanut butter. The Japanese use sesame paste in both savory and sweet dishes. I love that it’s simple to make, and if you are vegan or gluten-free, neri goma makes a great addition to bring flavors and proteins to your food....
Japanese Sesame Sauce, or Goma Dare (胡麻だれ), is one of the dipping sauces typically served with the Japanese hot pot, Shabu Shabu. However, there’s so much more to this flavorful and creamy condiment. It is as wonderful as a dressing for salads and noodle dishes, or as a sauce to pair with grilled or steamed veggies and tofu! Let me show you how make Goma Dare from scratch, with just a few simple ingredients....
I really didn’t have much knowledge about Cajun or Creole cuisine until life brought me to Louisiana 5 years ago! And since then we have visited our favorite Cajun restaurants occasionally, just to kind of taste it all! I love the kick the food has, the spice is quite different from the kind that I’m used to in Indian food. Nonetheless, we love it! I’ve been to New Orleans twice now and had the opportunity to sample some local cuisine like gumbo and etoufee!...
As Japan is surrounded by the ocean, we have abundant fresh seafood to enjoy in our soups. Today’s recipe, Japanese Clear Clam Soup (Ushiojiru) (あさりの潮汁), is one of the classic soups enjoyed throughout Japan. It is an easy soup to make that does not contain miso and is fantastic for anyone who wishes to try all styles of Japanese soups! What is Japanese Clear Clam Soup? Japanese clear clam soup, also known as Ushiojiru (潮汁), is a clear soup made with seafood such as white fish or clams and seasoned with only salt and sake....
