What is shrikhand? Shrikhand is a traditional Indian sweet dish, popular in Maharashtrian and Gujarati cuisine. It is also known as Matho. It is made from hung curd (strained yogurt). Shrikhand is normally served with pooris, known as shrikhand puri/poori. I like to devour this as it is. It is rich, creamy and oh so delicious! How to make aamrakhand? For mango shrikhand/aamrakhand, all you have to do is add mango pulp to the plain shrikhand....
Marzipan and milk cream were the two sweets that were always prepared in our home for Christmas for as long as I can remember. Most of the other sweets were store-bought. Mom had a busy working schedule, so we skipped making most of the sweets, except for these two. These beautiful and dainty, colorful bite-sized treats were quite a temptation! At least a quarter of a batch would vanish while preparing them, and my Mom had to somehow tuck away those jars of marzipan somewhere safe until Christmas!...
Well, we all love to indulge in decadent iced coffee drinks, more so during the summers. Although I’m not a big coffee addict, I do need my cup of coffee the first thing in the morning. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is so captivating, it just awakens my senses There is no sign of summer in this part of the world, but it is at its peak in India....
On August 9, 1945, Nagasaki experienced one of the most devastating events in human history when an atomic bomb exploded above its sky. 150,000 people were killed or wounded. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, and Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall were built to commemorate this tragic event. It was a difficult and emotional visit for our family to the Atomic Bomb Museum and the surrounding parks. Nevertheless, it’s important to educate our children so they learn the paramount need for world peace....
Namasu (紅白なます) is daikon and carrot salad lightly pickled in sweetened vinegar. Crunchy, slightly sharp with a bright refreshing taste, Namasu can be enjoyed all year round. What is Namasu Namasu (なます) is daikon and carrot salad lightly pickled in sweetened vinegar. It’s also called Kohaku (red and white) Namasu (紅白なます). It was first introduced to Japan from China around the 700s (Nara period). Red and white are considered celebratory colors in Japan and these colors are often used in many traditional ceremonies....
Some cookie memories I can’t but help remember my childhood days whenever I bake these Indian cookies. It reminds me of every bakery shop, small and large, that I have visited. These shops would have an array of freshly baked goodies and would lure you in with a tantalizing aroma. But there was a local vendor who used to go door to door and sell freshly baked, homemade eggless cookies and biscuits every once a week....
The team of Dave DeWitt, National Fiery Foods Show producer; Marlin Bensinger, chemical engineer; and Jim Duffy, grower have found one of the world’s hottest chile peppers in the New Mexico Scorpion. Recent testing, conducted by third-party Analytical Foods Laboratory in Texas, rated the New Mexico Scorpion at 1,191,595 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Dave and his team are confident their chile could rate even hotter in future tests. Learn About These Other Superhot Chili Peppers Chocolate Habanero Chili Peppers Caribbean Red Chili Peppers Chocolate 7-Pot Chili Pepper Gibralta / Spanish Naga Chili Peppers 7-Pot Barrackapore Chili Pepper Infinity Chili Peppers Komodo Dragon Chili Pepper Naga Morich: Superhot Pepper from Bangladesh 7 Pot Primo: Superhot Pepper Cross Chocolate Bhutlah Dragon’s Breath Pepper (Superhot Chili) Naga Viper Chili Peppers Dorset Naga: Superhot Pepper with Great Flavor Apollo Pepper (A Superhot Chili Pepper) 7 Pot Douglah Chili Peppers Brain Strain Chili Peppers There are even more here!...
Nikujaga (肉じゃが) or Japanese Meat and Potato Stew is synonymous with good old home cooking in Japan. It’s the dish that everyone frequently eats at home and remembers fondly that their mom used to make. Let’s make a delicious Nikujaga that steals your family’s heart! What is Nikujaga? Nikujaga literally means meat (niku) and potatoes (jaga from jagaimo). Potatoes make up the majority of the dish, with some thinly sliced beef or pork, onion, shirataki noodles (ito konnyaku), and a colorful mix of vegetables....
Graham Cracker & Pecan Crust I really wish “dessert back pocket” was a literal thing. Yum. Anyhoo, it’s November which means it is officially PIE TIME! At our Thanksgivings every year, we stuff ourselves with turkey, potatoes, rolls, green beans, etc. to the point of a food coma. We are all so full that we have to wait for dessert. Now that’s full. A couple hours later when our stomach muscles can move again, we begin the pie feast....
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. Peppercorn sauce is a classic sauce popularly served on steak. It is made with lots of pungent peppercorns, cream, and brandy or cognac. It is creamy and rich from the heavy cream, though the key flavor here is the use of peppercorns, which offer a pungent, peppery, vibrant, and slightly spicy flavor to your steak....
I always love lotus root for its beautiful natural design. The pale brown stem may look just like any other plant roots and characterless from the outside, but when you slice it open, the root reveals uneven tiny holes that are ready to surprise and delight. When sliced thinly, they even resemble delicate flowers. Lotus root also has an incredibly unique texture because even after cooking, it retains its crunchiness while staying tender....
Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 More savory vegan snacks Recipe 📖 Be it breakfast, brunch, dessert, or even dinner, indulging in a plate of sweet or savory fluffy waffles is one of the best ways to treat yourself. You don’t need eggs or dairy to make them either, hearty vegan waffles are easy and you won’t even notice the difference in the taste. They are very easy to make....
There are quite a few potato gratin dishes we enjoy in Japan, but this was the first time I tried cooking it with leeks. Have you cooked with them before? Leeks are like giant green onions, but with a milder flavor. The slightly sweet yet savory and distinct herbaceous aroma is absolutely wonderful when paired with a cheesy potato gratin dish. My family absolutely loves this Potato Leek Gratin. With a deep golden brown top, it’s nearly impossible not to go back for a second bite....
Japanese cuisine Washoku (和食) has a distinctive culinary style all of its own. The cooking is simple: no complex processes, heavy sauces, fiery spices, or fragrant herbs. All seek to preserve the produce’s natural flavors, textures, colors, and nutrients. Mastering the cooking techniques is fundamental for making good Japanese food at home. Once you’re armed with the basic know-how, you can easily recreate Japanese food at home with locally sourced ingredients....
What makes this reshmi kabab or malai kabab so rich, is the use of cream of course, along with some cheese and yogurt. The resultant marinade spiked with ginger garlic and green chillies along with aromatics like nutmeg and the floral cardamom results in a luxuriously rich and scrumptious end product. Reshmi kebab is commonly featured in most restaurant menus as a popular appetizer. Since Reshmi chicken kabab is so high in calories, I refrain from indulging on these so often....
WHAT IS SANNA | SANNAS? Sanna or Sannas are a Goan/Mangalorean version of idlis, i.e. spongy steamed rice cakes. It is made from a batter consisting of ground red rice and freshly grated coconut. The rice and coconut are ground using toddy (fermented coconut water). The batter is then fermented and steamed. Sannas are a popular accompaniment for sorpotel, xacuti, chicken curry, and other meat curries. They are slightly sweet and hence pair perfectly with these fiery and tangy gravies....
Pork recipes from slow roasted to quick skillet dinners are some of my favorites! Don’t miss kalua pork, lechon asado (Mojo marinated pork), pork carnitas, garlic butter pork tenderloin, grilled pork tenderloin, brown sugar pork chops, Pork Loin with Sweet and Spicy Apricot Sauce and the best pork chop marinade. HOW TO MAKE PulLed Pork Recipe VIDEo What you will need for this Pulled Pork Recipe Rub for this Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe The Pulled Pork Rub is earthy, smoky, salty with a ginger, garlic zing....
Scoville Heat Units: 300–600 SHU The Sonora is an Anaheim variety with a very mild flavor. It grows to about 10” in length and up to 1 ½” wide, and although it matures to red, it is commonly used in its less mature, green form. They are perfect for chiles rellenos since the skin is thick and sturdy. The plant is known to be very disease resistant, making it relatively easy to grow....
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. I’ve been on a blackberry kick lately. They are so delicious this time of year. Plus, it’s amazing how easy they are to work into drinks....
This post has been sponsored by Frito-Lay. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’re going to be hanging out on the lake on a lazy summer day, you gotta bring along something to snack on. Jumping in and out of the water builds up a bit of an appetite. It isn’t like you can easily serve up a three-course meal on a lake boat, and who would want to anyway?...
