During our trip to the Nikko area, we visited the Edo Wonderland and Tobu World Square theme parks and our family had a blast at both. Tobu World Square is a miniature theme park with over 100 buildings built at 1/25 scale. The preciseness of the replica buildings are delightful to look at and if you love miniatures, you’ll appreciate the details spent in creating these structures. Ready to check out the shrunken world?...
My readers across the globe voiced that they often struggle to make easy side dishes that are quick to make and can be served alongside Japanese meals. If you are feeling the same way, don’t give up. I’ve shared some delicious solutions in this roundup, and I have a new one for you! Today’s recipe—Okra with Ginger Soy Sauce (オクラの生姜醤油和え)—requires only three ingredients. I used okra but you can use whatever veggies you have on hand....
Spaghetti soup If you have tried my reader’s favorite One Pot Lasagna Soup that has gone crazy on Pinterest and Facebook, then I’m sure you are already drooling over this Italian Meatball Soup. I am. Again. So, I thought it was time to turn another favorite – spaghetti and meatballs – into soup! This Italian Meatball Soup is the perfect excuse to dive mouth first into a bowl of spaghetti and slurp up every last drop of Italian tomato and herb coated noodles and juicy meatballs....
If this post has left you craving for more, I strongly urge you to check out these drool-worthy recipes - Indian Masala Corn, Vada Pav, Bombay Sandwich, Cheeselings Bhel, Moong Dal Pakoda, Ragda Patties, Misal Pav, and Pav Bhaji! On the work front, 117 new recipes were published on Cookilicious, we attended 2 blogging conferences which was an enriching experience, we were also featured on the Top 10 Indian food bloggers list and we got an opportunity to work with many new brands who share a vision similar to ours....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Orzo Pasta Salad I am thrilled to bring you this winning orzo pasta salad recipe. Both Patrick and I are obsessed. It’s hearty, comforting and refreshing all at the same time and belongs on your table all summer long – and beyond. It is inspired by all my favorite fresh Greek flavors so it pairs beautifully with Chicken Souvlaki, Beef Souvlaki Chicken Gyros, but is is equally delicious with brisket, burgers, grilled chicken AKA anything that needs a refreshing side....
Today’s recipe is the pressure cooker version of our family’s favorite Oxtail Soup – Hong Kong Style Borscht. Since it’s Mr. JOC’s favorite comfort soup, I’ve been cooking this recipe with my Instant Pot to reduce cooking time. For those unfamiliar with Hong Kong-style Borscht, it’s an oxtail soup that uses tomatoes instead of beetroots in the classic Russian Borscht. If you love tomato base soup, you’ll enjoy this rich and flavorful Oxtail Soup during the cold months....
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this pupusas 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! We were recently introduced to pupusas by our very good friend and neighbor, whose family is from El Salvidor. She took us to a local place that makes them and we fell in love with them instantly....
One of the easiest quick dishes that I prepare for bento is sautéed vegetables. It’s also easy to add a bit of color to your bento with sautéed vegetables, here’s an easy way to saute spinach. Here I used frozen spinach that I always keep in the freezer and added corn for extra color to make bento more colorful. You can sauté carrot, green peas, or any kinds of vegetables – fresh or frozen....
Through food, we connect with people and make new friendships. Whenever I make this Korean Fresh Kimchi (Geotjeroi), it always reminds me of the fun time I had with my friend, Seonkyoung. I didn’t know about Korean fresh kimchi until she introduced it to me. Back in 2016, she came to our house with her husband, Jacob, for the 2-day video shooting collaboration (we shot this and this recipe). She brought a mason jar of her fresh kimchi with her....
Update July 30th, 2018: Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Redding going through the terrible Carr fire. We know the amazing town of Redding will recover and thrive more than ever from this disaster. Over the memorial day break, our family took a quick trip to Redding, California and visited nearby areas including Mount Shasta. We desperately wanted to spend some time in nature as we spend the majority of our time in our house cooking and filming....
You need to preserve them. There are numerous ways to preserve your chili peppers - See Preserving Chili Peppers - but one tasty and simple way is to preserve them in olive oil. We have a general page here on How to Preserve Your Chili Peppers in Olive Oil, but I’m including a recipe below that brings in just a bit of seasoning and some wonderful, wonderful garlic. This is an easy, no fuss recipe for preserving your peppers in oil and it will last you at least 1 week in the refrigerator....
I hope you had a great weekend. We had our daughter’s birthday party over the weekend (our little princess turned 4!) and it was pretty a chaotic weekend for us. Due to jet lag, my son still wakes up around 4 AM everyday and makes my day extra looooong. Therefore, needing some time to rest and write posts about my trip to Japan, my great blogger friend Laura from Family Spice came to rescue and blog-sit for me today....
Potato Gratin, or Potato Au Gratin, is one of the coziest casseroles of all time. Layers of sliced potatoes are smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and then baked in the oven until bubbly and golden. It’s homey yet thoroughly indulgent. To take the classic gratin up a notch, I’d like to present Salmon Potato Gratin (鮭ポテトグラタン). This elevated version incorporates an easy, all-purpose salmon flakes but still has all the amazing flavors....
I really don’t need a reason to indulge in Indo-Chinese cuisine!! What’s not to love about it? It’s all done in a matter of minutes, just the ideal quick-fix meal we all desire sometimes. Needless to say, it’s delicious, the layers of umami flavor are surely what makes you drool at the thought of Indo-Chinese. I frankly don’t need a reason to make Indo-Chinese meals, coz no matter whatever dish you prepare, veg or non-veg, you’re palate and taste buds will thank you for the super scrumptious meal, and so will the rest of your family and friends....
Eaten across East Asia, Shungiku (春菊, “spring chrysanthemum”) are aromatic bitter greens. The green leaves can be broad-leaf or narrow-leaf with serrated edges attached to a fibrous stem. They are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, and flavonoids. You can eat it raw or blanched in salads or add it to stir-fries and soups. What Is Shungiku (Chrysanthemum Greens) Shungiku (lebionis coronaria) is grown and eaten in East Asian cuisine....
Have you tried Kabocha (カボチャ, 南瓜) before? It’s called Kabocha squash in the U.S. and Japanese pumpkin in Australia and New Zealand. This simmered kabocha is one of the easiest way to cook kabocha, and of course it is super delicious! What is Kabocha? Kabocha is an Asian variety of winter squash, but in Japan, we refer to it as simply pumpkin. Kabocha’s exterior and texture is very hard when it’s raw, and has thick deep green skin....
Boom! Easy enough, isn’t it? I love a nice, easy dip recipe, especially with Buffalo Sauce. Easy recipes make life easy! So tangy and cheesy and delicious. If you need ideas, check out our Game Day section, but make sure you include this classic dip recipe - Buffalo Chicken Dip. Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the most popular dips around. My version is wonderfully cheesy with three different types of melty cheese, lots of spicy Buffalo sauce, a selection of chilies for some extra spiciness, and perfect seasonings....
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 realize I tend to exaggerate a bit (hey, I’m a writer), but not so when it comes to the awesomeness that is PESTO....
Mix it all up, my friends! Simple as that. Just make sure everything is nicely distributed and all of the ingredients are evenly coated. I love a good coleslaw. I’ll often ask for it as a side at restaurants over french fries - just my thing - but it can be frustrating sometimes because it’s either swimming in a wet, soggy mess or it has no heat to it. Or both!...
It’s weird how the weather changes in a snap. Just when it was getting warm last week, it begins to cool down. I made this spinach and strawberry salad last week on a nice warm day. Fast forward to yesterday, and this salad was our lunch again. That’s twice in two weeks! And no complaints of this repeat 😀 As I mentioned in my previous post, I’d be sharing more salad recipes on the blog....
