What is Delicata Squash? Delicata squash, scientifically known as Cucurbita pepo, is a winter squash that is relatively smaller compared to other winter squash varieties. It is prized for its convenience in cooking due to its thin, tender skin that doesn’t need to be peeled. Delicata squash is often roasted, sautéed, or stuffed, making it a popular choice. What does Delicata Squash taste like? Delicata squash is nicknamed the “sweet potato squash....
Our journey continues from Sweden’s thumbprint cookies to Austria’s Linzer cookies, and now to Scotland with these shortbread biscuits or Scottish butter cookies. And with that, I’m winding up my list of cookies for this year. I hadn’t really planned on it, but I realized that I ended up making cookies from three different countries this Holiday! I hope you enjoyed these eggless treats. What is shortbread? Shortbread is a crisp, crumbly, buttery Scottish cookie....
Raise your hands if you love some crispy juicy egg rolls. These Shrimp Egg Rolls are for you today! Here, sweet juicy shrimp are rolled into a wheat flour wrapper and deep-fried to golden brown perfection. So good and addictive that you must make them at home! I know you may want to hide under the sink when I say the word fry. But trust me, egg rolls are not just restaurant foods....
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. Some people have simple default recipes, like smoothies or super quick salads, but I like VARIETY! Hence! This wonderful creamy roasted red pepper sauce....
Why Share ANOTHER Cookie Recipe? My initial impetus for writing my third (!!!) cut out cookie post is twofold. One - I wanted to write something scaled down, something that would allow you to bake just enough that they are fun to decorate and eat. The second is that I wanted to approach decorating in a way that we can all enjoy. The fancy cookies of Pinterest have a place in this world....
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my southern collard greens recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! Southern style collard greens are something special. With Southern Collard Greens, the greens are treated more like a tough cut of meat, simmered low and slow until they are wonderfully tender and loaded with flavor. If you’ve never tried collards before, or are just not a fan of them, this is the recipe you need to try....
It’s Steak Fajita time in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen today, my friends. Would you care to join me? I love steak fajitas any time of the year. They’re quick and easy to make, and they always satisfy. Plus, you can really customize them and spice them up as much as you’d like with all of your favorite toppings and fixings. There are a few ways to make steak fajitas, but for this recipe, I’m using a fajita marinade with loads of spices that infuses the steak with lots and lots of flavor....
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. Which do I prefer? Both! Honestly, it really depends on the cut of the steak. If I’m cooking up a juicy ribeye, I MOSTLY go salt and pepper only and either cook it up on the grill with a nice reverse sear, or I’ll sear it up in a cast iron pan....
I fell in love with these stuffed shells the first time we ordered them at Olive Garden. Well what’s not to love about pasta filled with cheese, doused in a blanket of more deliciousness, right? So, I had to try recreating it at home. As fancy as these cheesy stuffed shells are, they couldn’t be easier to prepare. Seriously! You just need to do the following: Cook the pasta Make the cheese filling Stuff the shells Bake...
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Guys, I know it is the middle of summer, but I couldn’t wait to share this epic Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with you all. Because sometimes, we all need a little comfort food in the form of creamy cheesy pasta and chicken. Hello delicious. From my Worlds’ Best Lasagna to my Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine to my Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta, and more, I’ve got you covered in the creamy comforting pasta area!...
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 4/12/24 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 5/27/20. Here you go! Tonight we’re making Szechuan Chicken, and it is everything you need. Pure satisfaction. Szechuan Chicken satisfies that desperate craving for spicy food with big flavor. You can easily adjust the heat and spice level to your own preferences by removing some of the peppers for milder heat, or adding in others to really blast off on the heat scale....
Pasta salad recipes are not only a hit at potlucks, they make the best sides to practically every meal! Try out these favorites: Mexican Pasta Salad, Italian Tortellini Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad, Cowboy Pasta Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad and Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad. Now add this Taco Pasta Salad to the list! HOW TO MAKE taco pasta Salad VIDEo INGREDIENTS FOR TACO PASTA SALAD This Taco Pasta Salad is a fusion of fiesta flavors and textures that is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and fresh all at the same time....
Growing up in Japan, I enjoyed eating a variety of fish, with salmon being one of the most readily available option in our household. It’s a great source of protein and healthy Omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. Today, I’m going to share with you an authentic Teriyaki Salmon recipe and illustrate how the Japanese prepare it at home. The salmon fillets are pan-grilled to achieve a golden-brown exterior while retaining their tender and juicy texture....
That’s it my friends! That’s how I make my homemade Thai Shrimp Curry. It’s super easy to make, isn’t it? I hope you enjoy it! Spice it up as much as you’d like! I know you want to, my crazy chilihead friends! There are so many different types of curry and I’d accept every single one of them, but today I’m serving up a tasty bowl of Thai Shrimp Curry, and you’re going to love it....
It’s that time of year for a quick getaway or even a vacation abroad, but if that’s not in your plans, then huddle inside on a staycation with your Netflix account at your fingertips. Thanks to the growing popularity of Asian dramas, Netflix now offers a wide selection of Japanese dramas to immerse you in the culture without the cost of an airplane ticket to Japan. Are you ready for some binge-watching, transporting you to the back lanes of Shinjuku, glitzy department stores in Ginza, and an idyllic farm in Hokkaido?...
We have a specialty in Japan known as tonkatsu (とんかつ, 豚かつ) or deep-fried pork cutlet. We’ve enjoyed this Western-inspired dish for more than 120 years and it’s now one of the most popular Japanese dishes around the world! What makes tonkatsu so special, and how can we make this popular dish at home? It’s easier than you think. In this recipe, I’ll share my secrets for an airy and supercrisp crust that’s succulent and tender inside....
If you are on the lookout for the perfect modak recipe, then look no further! I’ve got you covered with all the tips and tricks along with a handy video tutorial to help you make the perfect, soft, and melt-in-the-mouth ukadiche modak! Ukadiche modak is a popular Maharashtrian delicacy and is believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet and hence he is also called modakpriya. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha....
These delicious veggie spring rolls are crispy on the outside and have a moist and delicious interior stuffed with a mixture of vegetables, sprouts and rice noodles. What makes this oriental spring rolls lighter and amazing is that they are baked and not deep fried as it is conventionally done. We use Mazola® Corn Oil to prepare many of our meals, and that is what I used to make these crispy, crunchy delights that are almost guilt-free....
Looking to get away from the lights and sounds of city life in Japan? We recommend taking a relaxing trip to Yamanashi Prefecture and take in the beautiful sceneries and enjoy its many offerings. Yamanashi prefecture is known in Japan for its famed onsen (hot spring) area, including Yumura Onsen, Shimobe Onsen (aka Takeda Shingen’s hidden hot springs), and Isawa Onsen. Our family’s favorite is Isawa Onsen as its easily accessible by car or train from the Tokyo area....
High in omega-3 fatty acids, versatile, and extremely flavorful, salmon is undoubtedly one of the favorite fish in Japanese home cooking. We enjoy this amazing fish grilled, roasted, marinated, pan-fried, deep-fried, in soup, porridge, and sometimes raw! If you are just starting to cook more salmon at home, I have plenty of salmon recipes for you to try. But what should you serve it with? While I can think of many dishes that go well with the fish, the best side dishes for salmon should be simple enough to make....
