We’re talking awesome PORK SLIDERS that have been hand-formed with a mixture of ground pork (total fave) and awesome seasonings, and because, hey, we’re total chiliheads here, right? - I’m including a very spicy ghost pepper into the mix as well as my own homemade Ancho-Guajillo chili paste recipe that makes these sliders SERIOUSLY ROCK! These are great as a backyard BBQ party appetizer or serve up a few as the main course....
I didn’t grow up eating a lot of fish, not unless you count fish fingers as fish. It is only in recent years that I have started to cook it for a household that can’t live on chicken breasts alone and discovered how much I truly enjoy it’s delicacy. It is also an added bonus that once you’ve developed the curry part, the actual fish takes only minutes to cook meaning you could make the masala, set it aside and when you’re ready to eat it add the fish and finish the cooking....
Chicken Florentine bathed in a Parmesan garlic cream sauce on your table in just over 30 minutes! This Chicken Florentine is a comforting, quick and easy, one-pot wonder the whole family will be raving about! It’s deceptively simple to make with pantry friendly ingredients in less than 40 minutes! Best of all, there is plenty of lightened up, flavorful sauce to swaddle the juicy, golden pan-seared chicken and versatile vegetables. One skillet chicken dinners are a weeknight lifesaver – you can never have enough....
Furano, famed for its luscious lavender fields and seasonal flowers, is also a haven for all kinds of winter sports, activities, and scenery. From skiing and snowboarding to dog sleds and frozen waterfalls, there is something everyone can do to enjoy Hokkaido’s winter. I’ll be visiting many of the places that appeared in the summer Furano Travel Guide and showing you what it is like during the peak winter season....
Sorak curry is the most basic of all Goan curries. It is also a great base for most fish curries, but can also be enjoyed as is or along with some veggie and fried fish preparation. It is mostly prepared during the monsoons in Goa, when there is a dearth of fresh fish, as the fisherman avoid fishing due to the rough seas. Most folks have this with some dried fish that has been stocked up for the monsoons....
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my grape jelly meatballs recipe. Let me know if you make them, and how you changed it up to make it your own. I’d love to hear! We’re talking Grape Jelly Meatballs, my friends! I haven’t had these since I was a kid! This was a super popular recipe when I was growing up, served at just about every party because they’re super easy to make, and they always disappear....
Grilled Salmon in foil is foolproof! It creates, tender, juicy salmon dripping with buttery flavor with only minutes of prep and almost zero cleanup! Grilled Salmon in Foil couldn’t be any easier or more delicious, making it a perfect weeknight meal or impressive enough to serve guests. This easy tutorial on How to Grill Salmon in Foil eliminates all of the guesswork and delivers gloriously juicy salmon every time. First, the salmon is marinated in a tangy, sweet and spicy Cajun honey mustard marinade, then topped with cubed Danish Creamery Butter, sealed in foil, then grilled (or baked) until flaky tender in about 15 minutes....
Are you living in a small apartment with limited kitchen space or about to start cooking for the first time? I’m here to provide some tips on how to build a kitchen equipped to cook Japanese food at your own home. I will cover the essentials in each area of the kitchen. Items in italics are not an absolute “necessity”, but I wanted to include them because I use them often and I think they are worth being included....
As a home cook and Japanese cuisine advocate, I want to share not just the recipes but the tradition of making food from scratch. I believe there is a beauty in preserving the heritage integral to our food culture. Do you agree? This year, I’ve taken up a few new cooking projects, and making miso paste from scratch is one of them. This is my first time making miso, and I couldn’t be more excited to share the experience with you!...
Halloween is just around the corner and I wanted to share at least one pumpkin recipe before the holiday. Pumpkins in Japan are called Kabocha (カボチャ) and it is one of the most celebrated flavors in the fall. Over here in the US, I’ve been seeing kabocha (or kabocha squash) being sold alongside pumpkins and other squashes at some local grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Today I’m sharing a recipe for Instant Pot Kabocha Flan (かぼちゃプリン)....
I’m sorry guys, I’ve been away from blogging! We moved back to Mumbai, and you know how hectic moving can get! There are so many things on my radar here that have kept me off blogging. It may be a while before things get back to normal on the blogging front. I’ll still try to post something here every few days. The good news is that I have quite a few posts stocked up and I can’t wait to share them with you!...
The list of these grocery stores is provided by local Just One Cookbook readers. They can be Japanese grocers, other Asian grocers, local major supermarkets or online stores, but please note that not every store carries a comprehensive range of Japanese products or fresh ingredients. We try to provide the website link if they have one. Before you make a trip to any of the stores, it’s best to do quick research for updated information....
Japanese sandwiches like Katsu Sando and Tamago Sando have found their spots in today’s food world and pop culture. But as you may have guessed, there’s more to discover! Today, I’m introducing one of the most classic sandwiches that should be on your radar: Mixed Sando (ミックスサンド). Tucked inside fluffy slices of crustless bread and served as a set, these sandwiches are perfectly simple yet unmistakably comforting and nostalgic. Let’s make mixed sando at home!...
Joshinko (上新粉), also known as Komeko (米粉, literally “rice flour”), is Japanese rice flour made of uruchimai (粳米), regular Japanese short-grain rice. The rice is milled first, washed, soaked, drained, ground finely in water, and dried. What Is Joshinko Joshinko is a fine rice powder made of Japanese short-grain, the same rice eaten at meals. It’s a gluten-free flour for dango, Kashiwa Mochi, kusa mochi (草餅), gyuhi (求肥), Zenzai (Oshiruko), and rice crackers....
As cold weather continues in most of the Northern hemisphere, I’d like to share another Japanese hot pot recipe with you. Today we’re cooking Kimchi Nabe (キムチ鍋). Back in the early 2000s, Japanese TV stations started to broadcast Korean drama series. At that time the Japanese were exposed to more Korean foods that were relatively new to them. One of the Korean dishes that became popular in Japan was Kimchi Jjigae, Korean Stew....
Coming to my second post of Lina’s North Indian curry challenge, I’m sharing Rajasthani Laal Maas. I think the North Indian cuisine is not only popular in India, but is pretty well known all over the world! Yes, I’m talking about the much-known butter chicken, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, palak paneer and so on! But it’s been interesting to learn about this particular dish that I present today! Laal Maas is a popular delicacy in the state of Rajasthan in India!...
Here’s a step-by-step guide that shows you how to make the best lapsi recipe. Find detailed instructions for both, stovetop pressure cooker and the Instant Pot! Lapsi is also prepared in the states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Though the ingredients vary slightly amongst the different versions, lapsi is made primarily with cracked wheat or broken wheat. Broken wheat is known as fada in Gujarat and, dalia, or daliya in the Northern states of India....
Lemon Basil Chicken – Perfect for summer! I originally made this Lemon Basil Chicken Recipe for a summer roasted garden vegetable linguine I was making, and it was so tasty, I just couldn’t leave it alone. Since then, I’ve also used in my Chicken Caesar Salad – and on a daily basis! I started cooking this Lemon Basil Chicken to have on hand so I could toss it any pasta, salad, wrap or sandwich I was making – SO convenient, SO delicous!...
Hello folks! Today’s post is a special one as it marks my first blog anniversary, which was on the 17th of March. I’m a couple of days late in posting this, but nevertheless, here it is 🙂 Wooooaahhh! Honestly, I didn’t think I would last this long, I’ve really surprised myself with this amazing blogging journey so far! Before I began blogging, I had zero knowledge about how a blog works and the other tiny nuances....
Mango Mastani drink is said to be named after Mastani, a Muslim Princess and the second wife of Maratha Peshwa ruler, Baji Rao. It’s said that Mastani was one of the most beautiful women in Indian history, she was pretty, graceful and elegant. And that is why this beverage is named so- after the beautiful Princess warrior. Mango mastani ingredients This Mango Mastani is not only beautiful and attractive to look at, but is a cinch to make too....
