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It is such a great honor that she is here today in my third installment of Feasting with Friends to share a recipe for her Vegetable Noodle Spring Rolls. For those of you who don’t know Feasting with Friends is a 5-part series on this blog where my talented friends come and share a recipe for your Ramadan and Eid eats. So far we have had this Behari Chicken from Butter Over Bae, these Chicken Tikka Tarts from Chai and Churros and now Qashang’s delicious Vegetable Noodle Spring Rolls....

Are you a big fan of mushrooms? Packed with antioxidants, B vitamins, and a host of amazing nutrients, mushrooms are a treasured ingredient in Japanese cuisine. We savor mushrooms’ deep, complex flavors and use them to create umami-packed dashi broth, add them in stews and soups, deep fry them for tempura, and sauté them for simple salads like this Warm Mushroom Salad with Sesame Dressing (きのこの胡麻和え温サラダ). In this recipe, I used some of the most flavorful and nutritious mushrooms – shiitake mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms – but you can certainly experiment with the varieties of mushrooms available....

Along with rice, noodles are undeniably the main staple of the Japanese diet, central to everyday life from quick lunches to iconic festival dishes. While there are a wide variety of noodles available in Japanese cuisine, in this article we’re going to talk about soba and udon, the two iconic noodles that are not only popular in Japan, but also increasingly common overseas. Difference Between Soba and Udon Noodles What are Soba Noodles (そば or 蕎麦)?...

We’re kicking off this January by partnering with Yoko Street to give away their delicious, ready-to-eat Japanese meals to 5 lucky winners. Yoko Street is a prepared meal delivery service specializing in healthy homestyle Japanese meals. My family had the opportunity to sample some of their dishes and was genuinely impressed by the quality, authenticity, and freshness of the food. Not every meal order program is created equally, and theirs tastes just like homemade, so I’d love for you to try them out!...

Exploring National Parks is a passion of mine, and I have written several posts about our adventures in the Parks. On this outing, our family had been exploring Zion National Park, and we decided to spend some time at the historic Zion Park Lodge. The stunning scenery of Zion National Park will leave you breathless. The word Zion means ‘Place of refuge’, loosely translated, and it most certainly is that....

Since yaki udon is one of my son’s favorite noodle dishes, I included it in our Easy College Meal Series. You have my word: Anyone can make this popular Japanese street food in their dorm or small apartment. Easy peasy is the way to go, so you can cook this up anytime you want hot, savory noodles. Simply toss in whatever odds and ends are lying around in your fridge or pantry, and it will still taste amazing!...

Help! What Do I Do With All These Jalapenos? I recently received an email about cheap jalapeno peppers and tomatillos. It was funny, actually. Here is the email: “What am I supposed to do when my local market has 3 pounds of tomatillos and 2 pounds of jalapenos for $0.99? How many poppers can you make or how much salsa can you make when you have salsa & escabeche left over from last time these things were on sale?...

I think this is great thing! The issue with habaneros, though, is that they can be pretty HOT for some people. They can find it difficult to use up as many as they receive. Here are some ideas to help you use up that abundant habanero pepper harvest this year, including some techniques and recipes that I love. See How to Freeze Chili Peppers See How to Pickle Chili Peppers...

Watch how to make an acai bowl THE ACAI: Frozen acai berry packet: one packet is perfect for one bowl. The only brand I’ve seen and used in the U.S. is Sambazon brand, which I’ve detailed where to purchase below. I recommend this puree over the powder for the most authentic flavor and for the creamiest acai bowls. I purchase my packets at Costco which are not unsweetened. If you purchase unsweetened acai, you may want to add more honey to taste....

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. The pepper is named because the fruits have a distinctive fruity pineapple flavor. The plants are exploding with peppers right now and one of the best ways to use up a large harvest of peppers so you can keep them through the year is to make hot sauces....

Chili peppers have an interesting anatomy. The parts of the chili pepper include the following: Penduncle (Stem). This is the stem of the chili pepper that attaches to the plant. Calyx. This is leftover from the flowers of the chili pepper plant that grow into chili peppers. Shoulder. Exocarp. The outer skin of the pepper. Mesocarp. The fleshier inner skin of the pepper. Endocarp. This is the inner portion of the pepper that surrounds the seeds....

I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. This past Saturday my Chicken Adobo made it Top 9 dish on Foodbuzz. To me and my husband, it was really like winning the lottery because we didn’t expect it at all. I would like to thank all my readers for visiting my site. I’ve been working hard for my website and I really appreciate your time here. And for those of you who found me through the Foodbuzz Top 9 link, welcome!...

Make a double batch and serve them both! I typically keep a jar of salsa con queso on hand at the house for some of our late-night bashes. I make what has come to be known as “Mike’s Late Night Nachos” and they always go over big. I’ll have to write up that recipe soon, but I believe I have some competition for the old queso with this recipe. I picked up some gorgeous looking red and green jalapeno peppers from the market the other day....

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The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe My Garlic Mashed Potatoes obsession started when I was just a young thing and I practically lived off of “whipped potatoes” as we adoringly called them. “Whipped Potatoes with Sauce” was one of my favorite meals and one of my mom’s go-to dinners. Saute some bite size chicken, toss it in a creamy sauce with veggies and serve it over potatoes. My fav. Garlic Mashed Potatoes ingredients russet potatoes butter heavy cream sour cream Parmesan cheese fresh chives garlic powder salt pepper...

As with most whitefish, you don’t want to overdo it with the accompaniments. You want that fish to shine through! But! I can tell you that most whitefish, and particularly sheepshead, stands up to a healthy dose of seasoning. So please, FEEL FREE to season the HECK out of that fish and sear it up just like I did! Get that pan nice and hot and add plenty of seasoning, the sear these babies up until they are cooked through and still nice and moist on the inside....

Check out a VIDEO of the recipe below! The first time I made this recipe was for a test run, sort of a proof of concept. I didn’t plan on eating the whole thing, but once I took the first bite, BOOM! I couldn’t believe it. I’m not sorry. They really are that good. You might not think so, because hey, we’re working with cauliflower here, but they do. They’re the perfect appetizer, game day, or party food that everyone will enjoy....

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. Readers have been asking for my version of this recipe, as there are a number of ways you can make it. It’s finally here!...

Today marks a very special milestone as we launch JOC Goods, a new division of our Japanese recipe website, Just One Cookbook. If you are not on our newsletter or social media, JOC Goods is our new online shop, offering a curated collection of Japanese tableware and kitchenware—each piece handcrafted by local Japanese artisans. To be honest, after working around the clock for the past six months, it feels surreal (and a little petrifying) to bring my latest labor of love into the world....

This Cajun Salmon recipe is sponsored by the National Mango Board. All opinions are my own. Cajun Salmon Recipe You are going to fall in love with this Cajun Salmon with Mango, Pineapple, Avocado Salsa! It tastes deceptively gourmet but is actually wonderfully easy. The salmon is juicy, rich, buttery tender and plain melt in your mouth delicious. And the best part is cooking literally takes minutes – about 3 minutes per side which makes this Cajun Salmon extra weeknight or company friendly....