During our visit to Nagano area, one of the unique places we visited was Daio Wasabi Farm. It is the largest wasabi farm in the world at 40 acres (150,000 m²) and visitors are able to see how these plants thrive at the picturesque farm. Where is Daio Wasabi Farm Daio Wasabi Farm is in Azumino City, about 30 min by car north of Matsumoto. From Tokyo, it takes about 3....
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. However! That doesn’t mean we have to eat lame fast food or anything. Lately I’ve been turning to some Asian inspired recipes for incredible flavors that can be made FAST....
That’s it, my friends! This is the best carne asada marinade I’ve ever had. I love it! I’ve experimented with different ingredients and ratios, and I’m done! I am not tweaking this recipe anymore. Where I live, you’ll mostly see either flank steak or skirt steak, also referred to as “arrachera” - marinated flank or skirt steak. It’s a popular Mexican dish, incredibly easy to make, and it’s huge on flavor....
Easy Strudel I have a secret weapon that’s about to be not-so-secret anymore. Another recipe to unleash when you want your partakers to sing your praises as the best baker around. Another recipe that tastes gourmet, and looks gourmet but with premade phyllo dough, this Strudel couldn’t get any easier! Is strudel German or Austrian? Before we dive into this easy strudel recipe, let’s talk strudel. Where does it come from?...
I know, I know, it’s Spring. Citrus was so last season. I shouldn’t even be entertaining the idea of such blasphemous behavior, but you know what guys, this cake is easy and delicious all year round. There is something about beautiful sunny days that makes me want to eat things that feel bright and sunny and this cake does. So maybe you make it now and then again in the winter?...
Vegetables Simplified I knew that for me to make this soup over and over again I needed to rethink the vegetables. While I simply adore buying a cabbage and using a small fraction of it this dish what I adore even more is shortcuts that do not compromise the taste. So for this Easy Hot and Sour Soup Recipe I turned to my old friend Coleslaw Mix. Pause before you judge because it’s everything you’d usually put in this soup, but just pre shredded (and inexpensive!...
Teff Idli Recipe 🎥 Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Recipe 📖 They are often served as a side with a meal to bring out the flavors and also to ensure a balanced meal. It’s almost a no-cook recipe if there is no tempering or roasting involved. Many also use leftovers like greens and other veggies, to make a quick chutney. It’s known by different names in different parts of India....
It’s no secret here that I absolutely love mangoes. Pulpy, juicy, fragrant mangoes, who can resist them? Not this girl!! I can devour them in all forms from savory recipes like mango curry, mango salsa to dessert recipes like this yummy no-bake mango cheesecake. But if you ask me, honestly my favorite way of enjoying mangoes is eating them as such. The simple things in life 🙂 My love for mangoes cascades into all foods and recipes that are mango-flavored or incorporate it in some manner, which brings us to today’s post!...
Below you will find One Eid Brunch Menu, Two Desi Menus for different sized crowds and Two Desi and Non Desi Food Menus for different sized crowds. Mix and match as you please 🙂 The Menus are in gray and the prep tips in pink! Looking for just dessert inspo? Click here to check out some Eid dessert favourites! Table of Contents Eid Menu Must Have: Seviyan Eid Brunch Menu Eid Lunch/Dinner: Desi Menu One, The Bigger Spread Eid Lunch/ Dinner: Desi Menu Two, for a Smaller Group Eid Menu: Desi + Non Desi One: The Bigger Spread Eid Dish Ideas for a Bigger Spread Dessert Ideas for a Bigger Spread Eid Menu Desi + Non Desi: For a smaller group...
The Fresno pepper looks and tastes almost like the world’s most popular chili pepper, the jalapeno, but it can be slightly hotter. At its hottest, it reaches the heat level of a mild serrano pepper, which can be somewhat spicy for some. In fact, the Fresno pepper looks so much like a red jalapeno that people often confuse them for one another. What Does a Fresno Pepper Look Like? Fresno peppers mature from green to bright red as they grow, and increase in hotness, but they are often harvested and sold as green....
Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 More fried snacks Recipe 📖 Once the guests like the food served, they will relax and loosen up. If cocktails are important in a gathering, so are the snacks served. I always take a lot of pride in my snacks. I enjoy making them but what I enjoy even more is watching them being relished or devoured by my guests! That gives me immense satisfaction as a chef....
Grill the Beef. Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and add it to lightly oiled grates. Grill it for 5 minutes, then flip and grill another 5 minutes. What is London Broil? London Broil is a cut of beef that is marinated, then cooked (usually grilled or broiled), then sliced and served. The name refers to the cooking method, not the cut of meat. In fact, you can use different cuts of beef to make London broil....
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. Peri Peri sauce is a hugely popular African sauce with Portuguese roots. It varies from region to region and it can be served as a dip or spread, or as a sauce for all sorts of foods, particularly chicken and fish....
Hariyali Chicken Tikka is featured in the menu’s of most restaurants all over India. As delicious as they are, they somehow get lost over the more popular chicken tikka and chicken malai tikka kebab’s. I love cilantro/coriander, and it happens to be one of my favorites, wait!! it is my favorite herb! No dish is complete without a little sprinkle of this aromatic herb in my dishes. So obviously, this hariyali chicken tikka, marinated in a tantalizing and flavor-packed cilantro marinade, have always been amongst my favorites!...
Harusame (literally “spring rain”), Japanese glass noodles, or cellophane noodles, are thin, transparent, gluten-free noodles made of potato or sweet potato starch. The name originates from the thin, transparent appearance reminiscent of spring showers. What Is Harusame Harusame are thin and transparent noodles used in soups, stir-fries, harumaki spring roll fillings, hot pot dishes, and salads. The noodles are said to originate from China and were brought to Japan during the Kamakura period (1180-1336)....
In Asian cooking, we use chicken stock to make soups, noodle soups, hot pots, sauces, and many other dishes. It’s important to note the flavor profile of Asian chicken stock is very different from western one and they shouldn’t be used as a substitute. Asian Chicken Stock vs. Western Chicken Stock How is the chicken stock used in Asian cooking different from western chicken stock? While western chicken stock includes celery, carrot, parsley, and other herbs, Asian chicken stock is rather simple....
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. Ghost Peppers top 1 Million Scoville Heat Units, which is pretty darned hot. In a good way. That is if you’re like me, who likes it crazy hot sometimes. I’ve made versions of this particular hot sauce recipe with other peppers and it always turns out because of its simplicity....
Tomamu Ski Resort is central Hokkaido’s largest ski resort. From various luxury facilities and accommodations to countless ski courses and delicious local Hokkaido cuisine, Tomamu has everything you need for the perfect winter holiday. I had the pleasure of staying at Hoshino Resort Tomamu Risonare, a five-star hotel part of the Hoshino Resorts hotel brand in Japan. I’ll explore the stunning views from Unkai Terrace, get cozy in some igloos at the famed Ice Village, and more!...
If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! – Mike H. I probably ate half of them as we were taking the photo for this post. In restaurants, they are often served as appetizers with a cooling sauce, like ranch or a blue cheese dip, but I enjoy them most when they are included as the crunchy topping of a sandwich....
The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to fall. Fall has arrived and that means pumpkin and squash season upon us! Fall is my favorite season and I especially love all kinds of seasonal ingredients only available this time of the year in Japan. Kabocha, Matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts, Sanma (pacific saury), just to mention a few. What’s Kabocha? Kabocha is an Asian variety of winter squash. The Japanese simply call it Kabocha (南瓜、かぼちゃ、カボチャ) and the word kabocha refers to all kinds of pumpkins in Japan....
