Homemade Pickled Okra is the Perfect Snack I’m whipping up a quick and easy batch of Pickled Okra in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen, my friends. I hope you’ll join me. Pickled okra is a wonder condiment, adding zing and flavor to sandwiches, salads, and so much more. It’s also a great snack right out of the pickle jar when you want a healthy nibble. I never had okra growing up....
Growing up, I went to Osaka multiple times a year to visit my grandparents from Yokohama riding the Shinkansen. The train always stops by Nagoya so I’ve seen the city at least 100 times, but I’d never visited the city until this past summer. As I had never been to Nagoya, I didn’t know what to expect. However, our family ended up with two very fun days and I highly recommend visiting Nagoya if you have children....
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 best part? You only need 4 simple ingredients in order to make it! Poblano peppers, garlic, Mexican crema (or sour cream) and a little bit of salt come together to make this incredible poblano sauce....
Never-ending hunt for healthy snacks How many of us scout the aisles of a grocery store for some healthy snacks that even taste good? At least I know I do! In fact, while KR is picking up veggies, I go to the snack aisle looking for something healthy and interesting. Most of them are fried and the baked ones may or may not taste good. Me being a fussy eater, I do not like every new thing I try....
Boom! Done! Your sancocho is ready to serve! Looks so good, doesn’t it? So hearty, a big stew of meat and veggies ready for you to dig in. This will fill you up for sure. Sancocho is an iconic dish in Latin American cuisine of root vegetables, meats and other vegetables simmered in broth. The name somewhat gives it away, as “sancochar” means “to parboil” in Spanish. It is a dish from the Northern Andes’ colonial times, brought from Spanish settlers and adapted by natives with local ingredients....
Satsuma Age (薩摩揚げ, さつま揚げ) is a type of fried fish cake originating from Kagoshima, southern Japan. It comes in various shapes and is a popular seafood product in Japan. What Is Satsuma Age Satsuma age are fish cakes from Kagoshima (Satsuma 薩摩 is the feudal name of the region). It was initially a Chinese cuisine brought to Okinawa and Kyushu regions. In Okinawa and Kyushu, it’s called tsukeage (つけ揚げ) or tsukiage (つきあげ) and known as Satsuma age elsewhere....
Stuffed Mushrooms With holiday parties and Thanksgiving approaching, everyone needs a no-fail, crowd pleasing appetizer that is so tantalizing, everyone will be singing your praises. Enter Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms. These are not diet mushrooms. These are not “I don’t like mushrooms,” mushrooms. Nay, these are crowd pleasing stuffed mushrooms, flavor bursting stuffed mushrooms, can’t stop at 5 stuffed mushrooms, lick your fingers stuffed mushrooms, “I don’t even like mushrooms but I LOVE these stuffed mushrooms” mushrooms....
Sesame paste or neri goma (練りごま “kneaded sesame”) is a rich and flavorful puree made from finely ground toasted unhulled sesame seeds. This nutty, thick paste is used in savory and sweet dishes. What Is Sesame Paste (Neri Goma) Sesame paste is a thick paste consisting of finely ground toasted sesame seeds. You can find three types of sesame paste in Japan, ranging from black to white to golden variety....
Asian Pork Have you tried my General Tso’s Chicken yet? As I stated in that recipe, it is one of my favorite chicken recipes of all time, so I wanted to create an easier way to lick up that delectable multi-dimensional sauce. Enter Asian Caramel Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. The sauce of this Caramel Pulled Pork is innnnnnnncredible. It isn’t a watery, lackluster sauce like many slow cooker Asian recipes. Instead, it is thick and luxuriously silky....
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Ribs Recipe Video You guys, I am super giddy to share these Honey Buffalo Ribs with you – I might even prefer them to my Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs which is no small feat. If you are a fan of my Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs (with tons of RAVE reviews), then you know how good they are and you know just how easy slow cooker ribs are – but these Honey Buffalo Ribs are even simpler because you don’t have to turn on the stove for the sauce!...
Don’t these plump little Pumpkin Dinner Rolls just make you smile?! They are just SO CUTE! Every time I catch a glimpse of them on my counter, I can’t help but smile. Now just think of the ooohs and aaaahhhs of your Thanksgiving family and friends when you unveil this enchanting side. I saw the idea for pumpkin shaped rolls on Facebook a while back and although I am not usually the crafty type, these were just too cute that I had to find the original source....
Spring and summer are the seasons of fruit desserts! Some of our favorites include: peach cobbler, apple crisp, pear crisp, fresh strawberry pie, key lime cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, lemon blueberry cake, strawberry shortcake cake and of course this new strawberry crumble! Pin this Recipe to Save for Later WHAT IS A strawberry CRISP? You no doubt are familiar with apple crisp, well, Strawberry Crisp is similar, but made with strawberries!...
I am so in love with this Pineapple Salsa Chicken. It was inspired by the very popular Asian Firecracker Chicken recipes going around where the sauce is a combination of
I have always loved Tehri unlike the rest of my siblings which meant I didn’t get to eat it as often as I liked. When I did it always felt special. The version I grew up with had a spice paste, no tomatoes, no seeds, no curry leaves. It is a dish that I had only ever seen made in my house and it didn’t even occur to me that there was another way to make it....
Tempura batter mix (天ぷら粉) is a convenient flour mixture for tempura. It contains cake flour, starch, baking powder, egg powder, and an emulsifier. Use it as a batter to deep-fry vegetables, seafood, and protein. What Is Tempura Batter Mix Tempura batter mix is a commercial mix that skips the hassle of preparing the batter from scratch. Unless it specifically says on the package it is not gluten-free. Tempura batter is tricky; getting the proper water temperature and lumpiness can be challenging....
With two kids at home, Mr. JOC and I do not often get the chance to enjoy fine dining. The only exception is when we celebrate our birthdays and anniversaries, Mr. JOC and I would get a sitter and select a restaurant we both really want to try. After watching Atelier Crenn being featured on Chef’s Table and falling in love with her story, we decided on dining there for our 40th birthdays....
Tokyo National Museum 東京国立博物館 Japan has four national museums and Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and houses the largest collection of art (the rest of the national museums are in Nara, Kyoto, and Daizafu). It’s ranked 6th in the world based gallery space and holds an impressive collection of Japanese National Treasures and items of significant cultural importance. There are more than six buildings that makeup Tokyo National Museum, including Toyokan (東洋館), Honkan (本館), and Hyokeikan (表慶館)....
On New Year’s Eve or Ōmisoka (大晦日), it is customary for the Japanese to reflect on the past year and usher in the coming year while enjoying a hot bowl of soba noodles called Toshikoshi Soba (年越し蕎麦), or year-crossing noodle. What better way to cross over a symbolic bridge than slurping up soba noodles? What is Toshikoshi Soba (Japanese New Year’s Eve Noodles)? Like many cultures, New Year in Japan is about beginning with a fresh, clean slate....
Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Recipe 📖 This hearty and comforting Punjabi-style Fried Aloo Gobi masala recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free and the consistency is dry. It truly is one of the best cauliflower bhaji recipes out there! Potatoes and cauliflower absorb all the flavors well and make a great combo. There are many variations to this Indian comfort food - Aloo Gobi because every home has its way of making it....
Hello, rice bowl in 10 minutes! Many of you have made my classic Oyakodon recipe, which we cook in a special single-serving pan. This time, we’ll make this Chicken and Egg Bowl in the Dezin Electric Cooker. By using the pot, the cooking time will be cut down from 30 minutes to 10 minutes! Did I hear a hooray for that? I developed this recipe for our Easy College Meal Series, but it’s also perfect for working adults who are on a time crunch....
