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Thanks to Japanese food porn shows such as Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Shinya Shokudo 深夜食堂), The Solitary Gourmet (Kodoku no Gourmet 孤独のグルメ), Samurai Gourmet (Nobushi no Gourmet 野武士のグルメ) and The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Maikosanchi no Makanaisan 舞妓さんちのまかないさん), we receive many questions from curious readers about the dishes featured on the shows (Nami has an entire section of recipes on Midnight Diner Recipe Series and The Makanai). But most interesting were the questions like “What do the Japanese eat every day?...

Peanut Butter Ball is the easiest and tastiest appetizer or dessert for any occasion! This Peanut Butter Ball literally takes minutes to make for an EASY, stress-free, make-ahead hit for every party! It is made with peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar, whipped together then rolled in peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips and chocolate chips. You will be AMAZED at how these simple ingredients transform into the tastiest ball of YUM ever!...

As Father’s Day fast approached, I found myself reflecting on what to share for this special occasion. I wanted to dedicate this recipe to my husband, a wonderful father to our children and the sweetest man in my life. This dessert seemed like the perfect choice; just like him, it’s both sweet and irresistible. If you’ve been looking for refreshing and healthy frozen treats or desserts for the summer, you’re going to enjoy this Pineapple Sorbet too!...

It’s been a while I’ve shared some chaat recipes aka Indian street food on the blog here. Ever since I’ve been in the US I’ve lost track of the last time I indulged in some chaat. It was a regular affair back home. Nonetheless, I’m happy to share this puri recipe, the vessel that carries all that yummy filling and mouthwatering, spicy and tangy flavored water or thinned out chutneys....

Oh, purin, sweet custard pudding. You are deliciously smooth, creamy, silky, and rich. And I could never resist your deep bittersweet caramel topping. You are just the perfect dessert to make every kid (and adult alike) the happiest person on the planet. Okay, I was being wax lyrical about a dessert, but the love is deep and real. Today’s recipe–Purin (プリン) aka Japanese pudding—is one of the most famous childhood desserts in Japan....

NOTE: This post was updated on 11/24/20 to include new information. It was originally published on 9/7/19. One amazing spice is Ras el Hanout, a spice blend with a pungent taste. Ras el Hanout is an essential spice for Moroccan cuisine but its origin is from North Africa. Ras el Hanout is commonly used to marinate meat and for adding flavor to stews. With its great aroma and taste, it is often called the “king of spices” and after using Ras el Hanout, you may well agree....

Rustic, Classic Ratatouille This recipe goes out to all of my gardening friends out there. If your garden is exploding with a bounty of vegetables, and I surely hope it is, you need recipes on hand to use them up. This recipe is one you need. It’s called Ratatouille, and it’s a great way to enjoy many different vegetables from your garden. You may have heard of the name “Ratatouille”, made famous not long ago by the animated movie starring Remy, a rat who wanted to become a French chef....

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. The result is tender and juicy chicken that is BIG on flavor, and everyone is sure to enjoy. The great thing about it is how easy it is to customize with your own preferred seasonings, your own salsa, either homemade or store bought, and you can toss in other vegetables and ingredients as desired to make it your own, like fresh tomato and jalapeno, corn, or black beans....

A Personal Note It has taken me forever to write this recipe. I’ve had it for years now, but you see, before I came to love kheer or even Chanay ki Daal ka Halwa I loved Shahi Tukray. I loved them only the way my Nani (grandmother) made them - light, delicate, satisfying. My teenage self would gleefully consume copious amount much to my Nani’s amusement. She passed away in 2019 after being unwell for a long time and I couldn’t bring myself to write this recipe here....

Company pleasing, holiday worthy Sheet Pan Chili Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes is melt in your mouth tender and bursting with tangy sweet and spicy flavors you won’t be able to get enough of! I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving filled with friends, family and lots of delicious food! Now that turkey season has come and gone, ‘tis the season for pork! I typically make pork for Christmas and other special occasions like Mother’s Day because it just feels more gourmet than traditional fare, and it is so versatile and melt in your mouth delicious while still being deceptively simple to prepare....

Soba noodles in a tasty dashi broth paired with various toppings are one of the best things to eat when you are in the mood for hot noodle soup. Today, we’ll learn how to make an authentic bowl of Japanese Soba Noodle Soup (温かいお蕎麦) at home and will go over the various topping options such as crispy shrimp tempura, fish cake, and some vegan-friendly ingredients. What is Authentic Soba Noodle Soup While you can find many variations of soba noodle soups in Japan, tempura soba is one of the popular ways to enjoy the simplicity of buckwheat noodles....

It tastes so much better plus it hardly takes any time to make it! This particular chutney is my mom’s and my recipe. She made Tomato chutney and I decided to add almonds to it! Tomato Almond Chutney is made in our homes mostly when we are having Idli, Dosa, or Uttapam. My mom would make the most delicious tomato chutney but I would only have it for idli/dosa if we ran out of Molagapudi!...

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 dish has exploded onto the culinary scene recently, and I’m excited to share it with you. What is Spaghetti all’Assassina (Killer Spaghetti)? Spaghetti all’Assassina is a spicy dish from Bari, Italy, where the noodles are uniquely caramelized and cooked directly in the tomato sauce....

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. While there are many said spicy snacks to choose from, I enjoy making my own at home, particularly a sweet spicy snack that you’re highly unlikely to find anywhere else....

Cook the Peppers and Vegetables. Next, heat a large wok or pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon chili oil. Add the peppers and baby corn (and other chosen vegetables )and cook about 6-7 minutes to soften. Transfer the veggies to a plate and reserve. You can include a protein, such as shrimp, chicken or pork as well, or go strictly vegetarian. It is then typically tossed with a flavorful sauce at the end and served....

It will always be Bombay for me. Mumbai doesn’t connect with me as much as Bombay does. Well in all sense, I am one true Bombayite!! If you have obviously been to Bombay or lived there, you would understand this emotion. It’s not just a city, it’s an honest feeling. Even after moving miles away from it, I cannot take it out of me nor do I wish to. Today I miss Bombay for one too many reasons....

Thank you Grill Mates® for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA RECIPE VIDEO This Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta might just be the best version of bruschetta in. the. world. I lost count of how many loaded slices I devoured in one sitting and even my husband couldn’t stop munching the fresh, bright, creamy, comforting sweet and tangy morsels. This Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta is perfect for all your summer potlucks, parties, and barbecues, especially the upcoming 4th of July!...

I often get asked by readers and friends where and what to eat in Japan when they visit and it’s always a really tough and challenging question for me to answer. There are an overwhelming number of choices available so it depends on individual preferences, desired cuisine, budget, location, and more. How To Pick Restaurants in Japan The second reason it’s difficult to recommend a great restaurant is that there are simply too many of them, even just in the Tokyo area....

Tamari shoyu is a type of Japanese soy sauce produced and used in Japan’s Chubu (central) region (Nagoya area). It is rich in protein and contains little or no wheat. It is thicker, richer, and darker than soy sauce and has a mellow flavor. The Japanese use it for dipping, seasoning, and marinades. What Is Tamari Tamari is a soy sauce formed as a byproduct of miso paste. During the fermentation process of miso making, a liquid byproduct accumulates around the paste, hence tamari (溜まり) “to pool....