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Eclairs can seem daunting to make so here I am going to try and break down the process for you. None of the individual components are tricky I promise! I have been making them for years now and have tips that can help you along. Read them through and follow the recipe and you’ll be whipping up this smaller batch of Eclairs with Whipped Cream in no time! How to Make Eclairs with Whipped Cream The Choux Pastry The case for the eclair is made from something called a Choux Pastry....

Freezer friendly, juicy, cheesy, shortcut Chipotle Chicken Empanadas doused in refreshing Avocado Dip make the best crowd pleasing appetizers, dinners or snacks and can be made ahead of time and frozen for later! This Chipotle Chicken Empanada recipe is loaded with smoky chipotle chicken, hearty black beans, crisp bell peppers and gooey cheese for a to live for filling and the store bought puff pastry dough makes an easy shortcut for the buttery, flaky golden pastry!...

Bento – The Quintessential Japanese Lunch Boxes Bento (弁当 bentō) or obento (お弁当 obentō) refers to a home-packed meal or takeout food presented and packed in a compartmentalized lunch box. Many non-Japanese are familiar with the term “bento” and are starting to pack their lunches in bento-style containers. However, I often get asked questions regarding the type of food to pack, how to make the bento appealing, food safety, tips to save time, etc....

Fresh Green Beans with Bacon I was in charge of making the “green bean casserole” for Thanksgiving a couple times back in the day so I whipped up my mom’s green beans that have been passed down for generations. They were comforting and homey but there is a reason they are only made once a year. Isn’t it funny how we only make certain foods only once a year because it’s an obligatory Thanksgiving item?...

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Breadsticks I am super excited to share my updated Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks recipe with you! I’ve added new photos, tips, tricks and freezer instructions which I hope you will enjoy. I’d love to hear if you have already made these family favorite breadsticks! A while back in my Perfect Pizza Crust post, I confessed that I used to be intimidated by yeast. Well, this bathed-in-butter breadsticks recipe changed all that because these breadsticks truly are EASY....

If you enjoy sashimi and new flavors, you need to make this Hamachi Crudo recipe at home! It is a special recipe shared by Chef Takeo Moriyama of Kemuri Japanese Baru, a modern Japanese izakaya restaurant specializing in creative small plates in California. Imagine my surprise when Chef Moriyama invited me to collaborate on sharing his fan-favorite dishes with Just One Cookbook readers. We are a lucky bunch! Here, thinly sliced sushi-grade hamachi is bathed in a bright citrusy sauce and garnished with unexpected toppings....

Known for its scenic and urban appeal, Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second-largest city and it is most famous for Asahiyama zoo, ramen, and sake breweries. If you are traveling with little ones in Hokkaido, it’s worth making a visit to this attractive but less visited spot. Where is Asahikawa Asahikawa is located near the center of the island of Hokkaido. It is northeast of Sapporo (the largest city in Hokkaido) and takes 2 hours by car or 1 hour 40 min by train from Sapporo Station....

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. Oh yeah! I grew a variety of cayenne pepper this year with the specific intention of making Homemade Cayenne Pepper Sauce as well as cayenne powder, and here we are, making it! Cayenne peppers a GREAT because they have a good heat level, but not insanely crazy hot, as well as having great flavor, and the color is so vibrant red....

I have said it before and I will say it again - Mama Jafri is a practical lady and a force to be reckoned with. At some point she realized that spending so much time making pakora mix daily in Ramadan was quite ridiculous and started making huge batches of a dry pakora mix. Then at iftar time she would add a little water and whatever she was in the mood for....

Watch: How to cook Meatballs in Crockpot PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs I made these buffalo meatballs twice in the last two weeks to get the sauce absolutely perfect. The first time we devoured the slow cooker meatballs for dinner with rice – Ah-mazing. The second time, I brought them to a friend’s birthday party where everyone practically begged me for the recipe. Everyone, beg no more....

As the temperatures drop, one really craves warm and comforting food! What better than a bowl of piping hot soup?? Nothing else shouts comfort than this age-old remedy. Today I’m sharing one of my many favorite soup recipes- hot and sour soup, which is yet another classic and much loved Indo-Chinese soup by one and all! This easy hot and sour soup recipe comes together fairly quickly once you have prepped all your veggies....

Over the years I’ve been asked by my readers on how to cut a whole kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) so they could enjoy the precious fall gem. So I am here to share a complete guide on how I cut a kabocha squash (including how to peel and cook), along with some of my favorite recipes. What is Kabocha Squash Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin, has a thin but firm green skin and bright vivid orange flesh....

Doesn’t it look delicious? Oh yes! Cover tightly with a lid and refrigerate. They should last 4 days this way in the refrigerator, or several months in the freezer. Perfect for so many recipes! Heirlooms are BY FAR my favorite types of tomatoes, and luckily there is a large variety to choose from. Weirdly, they produced quite late in our season, so we had to pick a number of green tomatoes off the plants just before frost struck us....

The right balance of sweet, spicy, and tart flavors in this soup will create a riot in the mouth when devoured. Sometimes it’s difficult to nail the flavor. I have always felt that only certain restaurants manage to get the flavor and consistency right (neither too thick nor too thin) until I found the perfect soup recipe to make at home using a pressure cooker. While many restaurants serve this Indian-style tomato soup, not many get the flavor or consistency right....

That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this Japanese curry 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! Curry originated from the Indian subcontinent, but has since spread around the world, spawning more and more local variations, including Japan. Yes, Japanese Curry is tremendously popular in Japan, and it just may become your new favorite as well....

Japanese curry mix or roux (カレールー) is sold in cubes or powdered form. All you need to do after sauteeing the vegetables and protein is to add the mix to the pot, and it’s done! What Is Japanese Curry Mix Japanese curry mix refers to commercial curry roux. While it requires some assembly and cooking time, you can make Japanese curry easily. What Does It Taste Like The taste will differ according to different brands, but the mix usually contains spices, such as cardamom, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric....

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’tforget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. And the chili peppers! Jamaicans love their scotch bonnet peppers, which offer a spicy heat on the same level as the habanero pepper. It’s definitely a cuisine to satisfy the cravings of my spicy food loving friends....

Kadhi chawal is a popular Punjabi dish, and also one that falls into the comfort food category for most Indians. Punjabi kadhi pakora consists of deep-fried besan (gram flour) fritters which are known as pakoras simmered in a tangy, sour and spiced yogurt besan curry. I’m not sure what the English word for kadhi is but it definitely does not translate to curry. The word kadhi is derived from the word ‘kadhna‘ which simply means to simmer over a long time so the kadhi reduces in quantity and thickens....

Add the Umami. Stir in the fish sauce, salted shrimp, and miso paste (or your other umami alternatives). Kimchi is a Korean dish of spicy fermented vegetables, and extremely significant to Korean cuisine. It is consumed in many ways throughout Korea, tossed into fried rice dishes, ramen type dishes, served up as the star of the meal or nibbled on as a simple, healthy snack. Napa cabbage is more commonly used, though it can be made with many other vegetables....

Iced tea is one of my favorite beverages to beat the summer heat along with lemonade. Lemon and peach iced tea are my go-to drinks! Nothing refreshes you like a cup of piping hot masala chai during the monsoons and winters. During the summers, I prefer to have iced tea. The best part about iced tea is it is an almost guilt-free drink as tea itself is low on calories, making it a great choice as a summer beverage!...