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Sanma or Pacific Saury is one of the most well-known seasonal fish representing autumn in Japanese cuisine. It’s usually salted and grilled whole even with intestines intact, and served with grated daikon and soy sauce to intensify the flavor of the fish. The Japanese enjoy the combination of the bitter intestine flavor with fresh grated daikon soy sauce. The kanji characters used in the Japanese names of the Sanma (秋刀魚) mean “autumn sword fish” in reference to sanma season and its body shape resembling a knife or a sword....

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. We’re going more traditional here in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen today with a spin on a classic side dish - Sausage Stuffing. Home cooks everywhere love sausage stuffing (or sausage dressing, depending on where you grew up). It’s such a great recipe, isn’t it? So crave-worth. Who wouldn’t love a mix of bread moistened and baked with a mixture of eggs and broth, lots of seasonings, and wonderful spicy sausage?...

What do you cook when it’s close to dinner time but nothing is ready? One of the dishes I often turn to is this quick and easy Shrimp Fried Rice. With just a few basic ingredients from the pantry, I can cook up an amazingly delicious dinner that my whole family loves. All done in under 20 minutes! Plus, who could resist wok charred fried rice with sweet succulent shrimp and fluffy egg?...

How to Make Chicken Spaghetti Video PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER WHAT IS CHICKEN SPAGHETTI? If you haven’t heard of Chicken Spaghetti, it was popularized by Pioneer Woman and then embraced by every comfort food connoisseur – because it’s creamy, cheesy, customizable and SO GOOD! Traditional Chicken Spaghetti is similar to tetrazzini in that pasta is enveloped a béchamel or cream sauce, topped with cheese, and baked in a casserole dish BUT this chicken spaghetti recipe doesn’t have to be baked so it can be on your table in 20 minutes – winning!...

After testing many recipes and getting to know our Traeger Jr. smoker well, I’ve finally gathered enough confidence to take on the beef brisket. Not just any brisket, but a Japanese A5 wagyu brisket. Ever since we got the Traeger smoker, we have tried cooking all types of meats with it. Chicken (Shio Koji Chicken is amazing when smoked), pork shoulder, turkey, and of course, baby back ribs. All the smoking frenzy over the past year is the result of me eating at Franklin’s BBQ in Austin, and being inspired by their brisket....

Before there was my extremely popular Smothered Baked Chicken Burritos with Cheesy Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce there were these extremely delicious Smothered Buffalo Chicken Baked Burritos. Because every food is better when its smothered. When you smother an already delicious food with an equally or exceedingly delicious sauce, something magical happens – the delicious food becomes even more delicious as the complimentary sauce coats and blankets and slips into the nooks and crannies transforming every crevice of food into a small taste of heaven....

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my smothered turkey wings recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! I often enjoy roasting or smoking a whole turkey, even though there are only 2 of us, as we both enjoy the leftovers. Turkey wings, though, are a great option for when you want to switch things up, particularly around the holidays....

Fall is a celebration of everything pumpkin! If you love pumpkin, don’t miss: Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies, Mom’s Famous Pumpkin Bread which I make every year (fabulous for sharing in mini loaves), Pumpkin Bars with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting (another must make recipe), Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Bundt Cake, Pumpkin Mini Cheesecakes, Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, soft and fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes and of course these new Pumpkin Snickerdoodles! HOW TO MAKE Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Cookies VIDEo Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Recipe Ingredients This pumpkin cookie recipe begins with basic snickerdoodle ingredients, then adds pumpkin puree and warm Fall spices to transform them into deliciously soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles!...

I do have to say that things seem to be changing. I have worked with Loblaws this year as part of their #FoodLoversUnite program and what I have absolutely loved most about the experience is the creative freedom to just be me. If my girl feels like making a Chickpea and Spinach Curry good for her, if this mama goes and hangs out with an In-Store Registered Dietitian outside the Asian food aisle that’s fine too....

Quite recently a fellow transplant from Pakistan reached out and commented on how “exhilliratingly high the aroma of vanilla and sugar emanating from my oven makes me (her)”. The entire time these cookies were baking all I could think of was how perfect these would be for her, a fellow lover of butter and sugar. E, I hope you make these Butterscotch Chip Cookies and know just how much I appreciate your kind words 🙂 If vanilla has soft beauty then butterscotch packs a sweet punch....

The most popular brand of this spicy seasoning is widely produced in Mexico by Tajín, a Mexican Company, though it’s popularity continues to grow in the United States. This brand is made with mild chili peppers, lime and sea salt and is quite mild. Let’s talk about how to make tajín seasoning blend at home, shall we? Easy enough to make, isn’t it? If you love tajín, you will definitely love this homemade version....

Many of us, especially parents with young children, can relate to the demands of life – the endless meetings at work and the mad rush between activities after school, which all results in little to no time to prepare dinner. Being a mom and running a Japanese recipe website full time, I too find myself struggling to pull it all together. Although I test and shoot recipes all day long, the food I cook may not always be dinner-appropriate for the family (although my kids don’t mind desserts for dinner!...

Pumpkin Pasta Recipe Have you heard there is going to be a pumpkin shortage this Fall? Pumpkin crops are down by about half this year so while stores will probably have enough canned pumpkin through New Year, they probably won’t be restocking after that any time soon. Sad, sad day. And especially sad if you don’t get your pumpkin fill ASAP! As in my Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bundt Cake, Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Bars with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Cookies,Pumpkin Muffins just to name a few… and now this 100% DELISH Spicy Thai Pumpkin Pasta....

Like many people, I look forward to my first sip of coffee each morning. While I love my Breville espresso machine, I also appreciate having a simpler option in my kitchen, like a basic (but powerful!) pour-over coffee maker. The best pour-over coffee makers are easy to use and perfect for making delicious caffeinated drinks, like my Japanese Iced Coffee—a great way to start the day. Over the years, Mr....

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe Green Bean Casserole has become a quintessential staple at every Thanksgiving table, holiday gatherings, and church socials with its rich and creamy mushroom sauce and it’s crunchy fried onion topping. Too often, however, the classic casserole is made with mystery condensed soup, packaged fried onions and worst of all – limp canned green beans – sad, sad day. But not today!...

Nachos are one of the most craveable party foods! Along with these Tater Tot Nachos, don’t miss Loaded Ground Beef Nachos and Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos! how to make Totchos video Totchos Faqs Ingredients for the ground beef Cheese variations Cheese sauce: If you don’t have time, ingredients or the desire to make your own nacho sauce, it’s also sold in the jar. I particularly like the Tostitos brand queso....

*The images in this post are Nami and Mr. JOC’s kids while they were in Japan, and not mine. Traveling with small children to a foreign country can be intimidating. Luckily, Japan is a destination that is easy and safe to explore with kids—thanks to the well-thought-out infrastructure and kid-friendly amenities. As a US-educated Japanese living in Japan, I have experienced firsthand what it is like to get around and explore my own home country with my 3-year-old daughter by my side....

Yogurt, sugar, vanilla extract. That’s it. I would have found that hard to believe too, but when I read this recipe in the Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz I thought it was worth a shot. It blew my mind when I discovered that FroYo made from those three simple ingredients could be so delicious and pure tasting at the same time. Now mind you this is a far cry from the mall version of FroYo, but that makes it infinitely better....

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 recipe stands out from others thanks to the generous addition of roasted red bell peppers, which bring a deep, smoky sweetness that enhances the overall flavor of the dish....

Chickpeas - I prefer using dry chickpeas and soaking them overnight. But you can also use canned chickpeas to save on cooking time. Greens - The addition of greens just makes this curry more healthy. I have used beet leaves. Use any green vegetables you have, like spinach, kale, beet leaves, etc. Unsweetened Coconut Milk - Use lite or full fat. If you don’t like the flavor of coconut milk, swap it with cream, yogurt, or any other milk....