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Watch HOW TO MAKE Lemon Raspberry Cake Lemon Raspberry Cake Ingredients The ingredient list for this Lemon Raspberry Cake recipe appears lengthy but most of the ingredients are pantry friendly staples and used multiple times in the cake, filling and/or frosting. Here’s what you’ll need for each component (exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post): For the Lemon cake ‘ FOR THE Raspberry Filling Making raspberry filling is straightforward with this recipe, or you can use store-bought jam....

Baste on a few spoonfuls of the barbecue sauce and continue to grill until you reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer. I love this recipe! Talk about flavor. BOOM! Not much else to say other than – let’s get cooking! We’re using a lot of flavor-building ingredients. I’ve included the ingredients and steps in the recipe below. Let’s talk about how we make this recipe, shall we?...

Are you a big fan of matcha desserts? If yes, I have a treat for you: a heavenly Matcha Gateau au Chocolat (抹茶ガトーショコラ) or Matcha Chocolate Cake. Smooth, rich, and deep with matcha flavor, it’s everything you need for a perfect cake that make your day. Imagine cozy up with a slice and a cup of coffee or green tea in hand. What simple joy in life! What is Gateau au Chocolat Before we begin, you may wonder about the origin of this dessert....

Spice up your drinks Mexican style with this traditional Mexican drink. It’s called a Michelada. I compare it to the popular Bloody Mary, but made with more traditional Mexican ingredients. There are numerous variations and can be made with or without tomato juice, depending on your preferences. It is super refreshing anytime of the year, whether you’re in the sun on a hot day along the water, or chilling in the cool mountains....

Every time the fall season comes around, Nami would mention to me how much she misses the mesmerizing fall scenery in Japan with the leaves changing colors. Our children had a 3 day weekend in October so we decided to visit somewhere in North America where we can enjoy the foliage. Our destination was – Montreal, Canada. One of the favorite activities for our family to do together is to explore new places....

With Mother’s Day being this weekend, I thought you might be interested in some breakfast recipes that you can easily prepare and surprise her with. Why breakfast? A few reasons: 1) It’s the first thing in the morning you can brighten her day with, 2) breakfast is easier to prepare than dinner (even though you don’t cook often), and 3) some of the recipes can be prepared ahead of time!...

Molho is a Portuguese word, meaning sauce. The sauce here in this Goan mussel molho recipe is a bright red, spicy & tangy pickle with a hint of sweetness. The mussels take on the flavors of this pickle, making it a delicious accompaniment to any meal! I was introduced to this Goan mussel molho, by my Mum in law. She suggested we make this and share it on the blog with you guys!...

Welcome to the start of our Nikko travel guide series and we’ll start off at Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, a theme park built as an Edo period village replica. Our family had a blast learning about life in Japan during the Edo period, trying various activities, and enjoying the theatrics the park offered. Here is the Just One Cookbook Nikko Travel Guide series below and we hope you’ll enjoy the journey with us....

Parmesan Risotto Recipe With Easter just around the corner, I have a bunch of company worthy recipes coming your way, starting with this impressive AND delicious velvety Parmesan risotto! If you’ve been living a risotto-less life – stop the insanity! Risotto is unbelievably creamy, velvety, buttery, savory, salty and pure addicting – just try and stop at one spoonful! When I made this Parmesan risotto recipe last week, Patrick was oohing and ahhing, gushing with comments in between bites: “amazing,” “this is the best risotto I’ve ever had,” “I’ve been all around the world and never had risotto this good,” “seriously hands down the best risotto…” And you too can make the “best risotto” with this Garlic Parmesan risotto recipe....

I’m saying goodbye to soup season with a bang with this One Pot Philly Cheesesteak Soup! Because like I’ve mentioned before, I crave Philly Cheesesteaks over any other food, thus my Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches (a MUST!), Alfredo Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (one of my first posts, terrible pics but SO GOOD) and my Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. So today Philly Cheeseseak Soup, tomorrow spring rolls! This One Pot Philly Cheesesteak Soup is sooooo comforting....

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. Pineapple fried rice is a Thai dish that is loaded with flavor. Here you’ll find a delicious combination of rice that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, lots of savory elements like soy sauce, fish sauce, and shrimp paste, and spicy chilies if you want them!...

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. A good pepper jam uses only the freshest peppers, and a yield of 4 cups of hot pepper jam uses about 1 cup of finely chopped hot peppers....

Rock sugar, or Koori Zato (氷砂糖), or sugar candy or rock candy, is made from a solution of sugar and water through crystallization. You can use it in sweet and savory dishes and beverages. What Is Rock Sugar Rock sugar is made by cooling sugar syrup from sugarcane or beets into large crystals. It comes in various types, such as white granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sugar cane, and is sold in jagged rocks or rectangular cubes....

Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe Before my homemade No-Churn Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe, I always thought I needed an ice cream maker to make homemade ice cream or that it would be difficult or that it wouldn’t be as good as store-bought. I was wrong. Wrong. Wrong. I learned that the air normally incorporated into ice cream by churning in an ice cream machine is instead achieved by whipping heavy cream, and the classic custard is replaced by sweetened condensed milk to produce irresistible, homemade no churn ice cream every time....

Salmon and Asparagus bathed in Lemon Piccata Sauce is irresistibly delicious and on your table in 25 minutes! This Salmon and Asparagus recipe is outrageously delicious, gloriously flavorful and deeply satisfying. Best of all, it looks impressive but is SO easy to make all in one skillet for easy prep and cleanup, perfect for all those busy nights! The salmon gets dredged in in flour and seasonings, is lightly pan fried until golden, then drenched in an intoxicating lemon, butter caper sauce....

Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year Dishes) is not complete unless Kobumaki (昆布巻き) is packed in the Osechi box. Kobumaki is basically umami-rich kombu (edible kelp) that’s rolled up and simmered in dashi soy sauce. Today’s dish Salmon Kombu Roll (鮭の昆布巻き) is a fancy version of Kobumaki that features a salmon fillet tucked snugly in the center of the kombu roll. Not only it’s one of the popular Osechi Ryori dishes to welcome the new year, but it also makes a fantastic meal to enjoy on its own....

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. You can purchase Sambal Oelek from the grocery store and carry it home, but once you realize how simple it is to make on your own, you’ll never want the store bought version again....

Sometimes, one simple ingredient is all it takes to lend a magical touch to a dish. Garlic, ginger, miso, yuzu kosho, and sriracha are just a few fantastic examples. And if you haven’t heard of shio koji, allow me to introduce you to this seasoning today. You can use it to pull off an incredibly tender and tasty Shio Koji Chicken (塩麹チキン) with just 4 ingredients! Thanks to shio koji, it takes minimal effort and time to get this umami-packed, delicious chicken dinner on the table....

As you know, I create most of my recipes with inspiration from my mother’s cooking, reader requests, or dining while traveling. Today’s recipe is quite unusual, as it‘s the first one inspired by cutlery—special Japanese strawberry-shaped spoons, to be specific! When I found these spoons at my family home in Japan, I knew I had to bring them back to the US and share them with you. So, here we are!...

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. All you need is chicken, some optional seasonings, a bit of oil and chicken broth and you’re good to go. Let’s talk about how to make shredded chicken. There are tools available for purchase that look like bear claws....