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Ever since I started Bento posts, a couple of my mommy friends had asked me how I make bento everyday. I get questions like “Do you cook bento in the morning?”, “What time do you wake up in the morning?”, “Does he eat everything?”…and so on. I thought you might be curious too, so here are my quick answers. Do you cook bento in the morning? No, normally I don’t “cook” in the morning, except for someday (like today) when I just needed one more dish to fill in some space in the bento box....

Khoya Matar recipe is often compared to Matar Paneer, though it’s distinct in its use of khoya, which gives the dish a smoother and creamier consistency. It’s typically served in Indian restaurants but can be easily made at home. Khoya Maytar is perfect for those who prefer milder Indian flavors without much heat. This Indian Matar ki Sabzi is an ideal option for special menu planning, especially during festivals, and is sure to impress with its rich and exotic taste....

How to Make Korean BBQ Sauce Are you a fan of Korean BBQ? We love Korean BBQ in our home, usually with thin strips of chicken or steak marinated overnight, waiting for me to fire up the grill for our evening meal. Korean BBQ is quick and easy to make, but essential to making it successfully is the sauce. So today we’re making Korean BBQ Sauce, and I know you’re going to love this one....

Once you brush on the saucy glaze, you’re sure to fall in love with the recipe. It’s so delicious and satisfying. Drooling. Fried chicken is wonderful, and it’s even better when it’s spicy. like this particular recipe. We’re talking Crispy Korean Fried Chicken, and you are going to love it. It’s done in 30 minutes! The name can refer to any number of fried chicken dishes and servings, from bite-sized boneless appetizer portions to smaller snacks to larger fried whole chicken meals....

Here is a photo of my variation with ancho peppers added in. I love it! If you’ve never tried picadillo before, this is a recipe you’ll want to add to your recipe collection. Mexican Picadillo is quick and easy to make, it’s big on flavor, and you can really customize it with many other potential ingredients. Picadillo is a dish you’ll find in many different countries around the world, particularly in Latin America, where you’ll find Puerto Rican picadillo, Cuban picadillo, and many others....

If you’re thinking the only way to enliven plain rice is to make fried rice or sprinkle it with furikake rice seasoning, you haven’t seen everything yet. For a fresh touch, Mazegohan (混ぜご飯) is a unique way to dress up plain steamed rice. It’s as effortless as mixing rice with other raw or cooked ingredients. What’s Myoga Shiso Rice? Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite Maze Gohan – Myoga Shiso Rice (ミョウガとしその混ぜご飯)....

But there are a lot of hidden gems in this genre of cooking that go unnoticed in favor of the more popular stuff. One of these is Nduja, slowly rising to mainstream taste buds. It is traditionally eaten with bread slices and cheese but its unique taste makes it an exciting addition to many different kinds of dishes and cuisines. Nduja has worked its way into part of the mainstream only recently, between 2015 to 2016 where it was actively featured in many high quality dishes across the United States and the United Kingdom....

This Octopus Carpaccio (tako carpaccio) is a delicious appetizer with thinly sliced octopus. If you never had octopus and want to try it for the first time, I highly recommend this dish. With a light lemon dressing, this octopus carpaccio is very flavorful yet delicate on the palate. Preparing Octopus Carpaccio with the Easiest Method I have prepared my octopus carpaccio in the Japanese method. Instead of cleaning and boiling the octopus, I used octopus sashimi (it is already pre-cooked and ready to eat) from a local Japanese supermarket....

This Honey Roasted Carrots recipe is sponsored by McCormick®. All opinions are my own. How to make Honey Roasted Carrots Video Olive oil: The olive oil promotes caramelization and prevents the carrots from drying out or burning. Use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. Balsamic vinegar: The highest quality balsamic vinegars (super pricy) are not necessary in this recipe and should be reserved for finishing dishes. Less expensive but still quality Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I....

RISOTTO RECIPE I heart rice so much! It is one of my most favorite foods from Butternut Squash Risotto to Cilantro Lime Rice to Greek Rice to this Parmesan Spinach Risotto! In fact, cheesy rice with peas was one of the very first foods I mastered at ten years old because it was the only thing I cared about eating. I would come home from school and make myself a big batch of rice coated in melted gooey cheddar cheese, mixed with petite peas and watch reruns of the Partridge Family....

If you love quick and easy pasta recipes, you’ll also love Spinach Pasta, Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Rigatoni in Tomato Cream Sauce, Linguine in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, Chicken Spaghetti, Buffalo Mac and Cheese, Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine, Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese AKA winning weeknight dinners that are low on effort and huge on flavor. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER PASTA PRIMAVERA RECIPE This pasta primavera recipe is a favorite at our house – not just in the spring/summer months but in the fall/winter too!...

I had received several requests from some of the readers that they would like to make Tsukemono, Japanese pickles. In Japan, Tsukemono is always served with steamed rice and considered as an important garnish or accompaniment for meals. There are even Tsukemono specialty stores in Japan, where we can buy all different types and varieties. Although we call it “pickles”, Japanese pickles are actually considered “preserved vegetables”. Unlike how American pickles are prepared, Tsukemono is not pickled in distilled vinegar....

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my Cajun style potato salad recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! I grew up eating potato salad, which was usually served at holidays or gatherings, like picnics or barbecues. It’s a great side dish, a nice mix of creamy and tangy, rather hearty, actually. For me, though, it usually lacked flavor....

Japanese dishes can sometimes look deceivingly simple like a basic bowl of ramen or udon. But the magic is in the broth. Whether it is dashi, pork bone, miso, chicken, or beef, your bowl of Japanese noodles will taste amazing! Today, I made a rich, healthy beef broth made with oxtail that is perfect for cooking Japanese soups and stews, and even enjoying as it is for a warm pick-me-up on a cold winter day....

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. Most commercial queso fresco recipes are made using an enzyme called “rennet” to curdle the milk, but it’s very easy to make at home using an acid like vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice....

Balsamic Asparagus Recipe I love asparagus. They are just so happy. Tall, and gangly but bursting with bright green “welcome spring” confidence. They are perfectly crisp and require nothing but roasting in a little olive oil, salt and pepper to taste delicious. But if you add some nutty, brown butter, tangy balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, you quite possibly have the best oven baked asparagus ever. AND it doesn’t take any extra time than roasting regular asparagus because you make the 3 minute sauce while the asparagus is roasting with pantry staples you probably have on hand right now....

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 love Ropa Vieja. Of course you will encounter variations from restaurant to restaurant, from cook to cook, but at its core, Ropa Vieja is simply beef that is braised low and slow until it can be shredded with a fork....

Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 To prepare the batter To assemble the sandwich More sandwich recipes Recipe 📖 We also call it Chilla Sandwich or Bread Pakora Sandwich. This dish has a cult following. Trust me when I am saying that! While it’s a popular Indian vegan breakfast recipe, we enjoy it as an evening snack too. This dish does remind me of Moong Dal Toast but since this one is not fried, this makes it to the weeknight menu while that suits the weekend/party menu!...

You guys, I am so in love with this Cranberry Apple Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad I’ve already made a spring version! It’s also my winter salad of choice to serve to over 100 ladies with scrupulous palates this year at a Christmas dinner party. So serve this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad for Thanksgiving, serve it for Christmas, or just serve it this week because I can guarantee you are going to fall in love!...

BOOM! Your shrimp chili is done! I’ve always been a fan of a good shrimp chili. You don’t see too many chili recipes that incorporate shrimp, prawns, or other seafood. That’s a shame. Consider a somewhat similar recipe - Seafood Gumbo - and you may change your mind. Gumbo is rich and thick and amazingly delicious, a perfect use of shrimp and seafood. This chili is no exception. Let’s talk about how we make it, shall we?...