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WHAT IS A COCONUT MACAROON? A macaroon is a small dense cookie made traditionally made with almonds or coconut, egg whites, sugar, and flavorings. It may be decorated with glazed cherries or chocolate. These two ingredients eggless coconut macaroon, on the other hand, are basically coconut sweetened condensed milk cookies. It is egg-free and perfect to still enjoy macaroons if you have any egg allergies. These eggless coconut macaroons are a beautiful, toasty, golden brown on the outside and chewy on the inside....

One of the vegetables that I learned to appreciate is eggplant. I didn’t understand why my mother cooked this vegetable so often when I was growing up. How funny I became to enjoy eggplant in my early 20s. This Eggplant with Sesame Ponzu Sauce (ナスの胡麻ポン酢和え) is one of my favorite eggplant dishes and I hope you enjoy it. It’s so easy to prepare and delicious! Tips on Making Eggplant with Sesame Ponzu Sauce Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking?...

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. It’s one of the reasons I typically grow at least one aji variety each year, because of the large yield. You’ll find a good range of them as well, from sweets to hots, with flavor differences in between, so you’re free to grow to your own taste preferences....

Boom! Done! Your gochujang sauce is ready to use. Quick and easy, isn’t it? I love easy. And spicy! How are you going to use yours? See below for some serving ideas. It uses only 5 ingredients, though you can adjust it with others if you prefer. The focus is on Korean gochujang, which is a Korean chili paste that is huge on flavor. It is perfect for noodle or Korean rice dishes, but you definitely do not need to limit its use to Korean food....

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 have a TON of Game Day Recipes here on the site, and this one is set to star. Just sayin’! I know I’m biased here....

Japan consistently achieves top rankings globally for its impressive life expectancy rates, with the latest data from 2023 revealing a remarkable third-place standing, boasting an average life expectancy of 85 years, according to Worldometer. What contributes to this longevity trend in Japan? While other social and lifestyle factors are involved, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the traditional Japanese diet is a significant contributor to this longevity phenomenon. On a typical everyday meal, the Japanese eat balanced and nutrient-dense food presented in an ichiju sansai manner, which translates to “one soup, three dishes (一汁三菜)....

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. Blackening seasoning, aka “Blackened seasoning”, is a mixture of chili powders, herbs and spices. It is spicy and piquant, very much a cross between Cajun and Creole seasoning blends....

Watch How to Make French Toast Bread: My personal favorite bread for French toast is brioche, but I’ve detailed the differences below so you can select what’s right for you. If the bread is sold in loaves and not pre-sliced, slice it 3/4-inch thick. Eggs: The eggs are whisked together with half and half, sugar, flour and spices to create a custard-like mixture. The eggs act as a binder to firm up the liquid ingredients and “glue” the batter to the bread....

Like most families, we were using non-stick frying pans for quite a long time. The main reasons are obvious. The convenience of cooking all types of food and the ease of cleaning. Whenever the protective coating started to peel or showed scratches, we would replace them. After a while, the cost seemed to be adding up as we were replacing them yearly the moment we spotted visible scores and scratches....

Brown rice may not be your favorite type of rice, but once you learn the technique of cooking Instant Pot Brown Rice, you will want to make it every day! It’s also healthier than white rice, so let’s discover how delicious brown rice can be. Cooking Short-Grain Brown Rice in the Instant Pot Before we start, take note that this method is for cooking Japanese short-grain brown rice. If you are using medium- and long-grain rice, you will need to look for a different recipe....

Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Recipe 📖 This vegetarian/vegan fried Mexican rice is a red-colored side dish made with rice, beans, and spices. It’s extremely flavorful yet simple and easy to make. What differentiates these two are the seasonings used. Spanish rice uses saffron which adds a different aroma and yellow color to the dish. Mexican rice uses cumin, tomatoes, chilly powder, and other spices to give it a tangy flavor and red color....

Italian recipes have to be some of my favorite from my Lasagna and Million Dollar Baked Penne, to my Spaghetti Bolognese, to my Italian Vegetable Soup and Zuppa Toscana and now these Italian Meatballs! If you love Italian food as much as me then do yourself a favor and check out the The Slow Roasted Italian blog. I want to make every single recipe I see of theirs – from their blog, and now from their genius cookbook!...

Japanese Curry Rice or Karē Raisu (カレーライス) is an extremely popular dish for all ages in Japan. We adore our curry so much that it is considered one of the country’s national dishes along with ramen and gyoza! Today, I’m bringing you a most comforting Japanese Beef Curry (ビーフカレー). This takes a bit of preparation compared to the Japanese Chicken Curry but the end result is totally worth the effort and time....

Besides the traditional Japanese cuisine known as washoku, we also enjoy various western-influenced food called yoshoku. It is a big part of Japanese food culture that has influenced the way we eat and cook at home. Today, I’m sharing one of my son’s favorites, Japanese Stewed Hamburger Steak or Nikomi Hambagu (煮込みハンバーグ). What is Nikomi Hambagu? First, let’s talk about hambāgu (ハンバーグ) or Japanese Hamburger Steak (ハンバーグステーキ). It’s a popular dish enjoyed at home and at yoshoku (Japanese-style western food) restaurants....

Katsuobushi (鰹節 or かつおぶし), also known as bonito flakes, are dried shavings of katsuo (skipjack tuna or bonito, 鰹). It is the secret ingredient in making flavorful dashi (Japanese soup stock) and that curiously looking garnish that dances atop okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake). Beyond flavors, bonito flakes are also high in amino acids, making them a great staple to keep in the pantry. Let’s discover this superfood and how to incorporate it into many Japanese dishes today!...

San Francisco can get chilly and cold at night even in the summertime, so we crave for hot soups and stews all year round. One of our favorite recipes I want to share today is Kimchi Jjigae. This Korean stew is very comforting and easy to make. As a busy mom, I often rely on a quick hearty meal like this to feed my family of four as it can never go wrong....

The Lemon Blueberry Cake you were all clamoring for after my Instagram Story is here! This Lemon Blueberry Cake does NOT disappoint! It is truly one of my favorite cakes of ALL TIME! After sharing, on IG, I dropped some of this cake off at a friend’s who texted, “This cake BLEW our minds.” And I’m pretty certain it will blow all your minds with its irresistible bright, fresh lemon flavor, mega moistness and silky layers of Lemon Curd and Lemon Frosting....

My late aunt who lived in Goa would make this really amazing mango jam, she would always send some for us. I remember eating this jam plain just with a spoon and it was really difficult to stop eating it! It was sooooooo good, guys! THIS EASY HOMEMADE MANGO JAM REQUIRES JUST 2 TO 3 INGREDIENTS Ripe mangoes Sugar Lime/lemon juice (optional) To make this homemade mango jam recipe | Goan mangad, you have to combine the mango pulp, sugar and lime juice, if using in a heavy-bottomed pot, then use that elbow grease and just stir, stir and stir....

In comparison to well-known western style Japanese food (yoshoku) such as hamburger steak, omurice, and Japanese curry, Menchi Katsu (メンチカツ) may not be as recognizable outside of Japan. However, if you are at butcher shops and delis in Japan, you will get to buy freshly made, juicy and delicious minced meat cutlets aka Menchi Katsu. They are actually pretty easy to make, so give this recipe a try at home!...

How many styles of Japanese hot pots have you tried? You probably tried Shabu Shabu, Sukiyaki, Yosenabe, and maybe Soy Milk Hot Pot. Are you ready to add another new favorite to your lineup? Let’s try Mizore Nabe! We’re going to grate lots of daikon radish for this recipe! Ingredients for Mizore Nabe Veggies: daikon radish, napa cabbage, carrot, mizuna, negi (long green onion) Meat: A typical choice would be thinly sliced pork belly, but I used thinly sliced pork loin for pork shabu shabu Mushrooms: shimeji, shiitake, etc Tofu: aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouch) Mochi: kiri mochi (rice cake) Hot pot broth: kombu dashi, sake, mirin, soy sauce, salt Dipping sauce: ponzu and chopped green onion...