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Fall Salad worthy of Thanksgiving Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week?! I’ve been busy making and posting Thanksgiving recipes in anticipation of the epic holiday, because I want to it be your most delicious Thanksgiving ever. You can see all of my Thanksgiving Recipes, including this newly added Fall Salad, on this Thanksgiving Round Up Post divided into appetizers, sides and desserts or you can see them all at a glance at my Thanksgiving recipe index....

I have missed you guys! I just got back from vacationing with my family at Lake Powell and 8 days without internet (my posts were pre-scheduled) and while I loved every second, I also loved coming home to all your wonderful, kind, encouraging comments, so thank you! While Lake Powell is my idea of the perfect summer vacation, s’mores have to be my idea of the perfect outdoor summer treat....

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. One particular sauce is called Fra Diavolo Sauce, and if you love Italian sauces, this is one you’re surely going to love. “Fra Diavolo” means “Brother Devil” and it is a spicy sauce usually served with seafood....

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Miso is a well-known seasoning that we add to Japanese soup, salad dressing, fish, chicken, and more. However, did you know that you can add miso to rice as well? Let me show you how I use fermented soybean paste to add savoriness to mixed rice in my delicious Gobo and Miso Takikomi Gohan recipe! What is Takikomi Gohan? Takikomi gohan (炊き込みご飯) is a Japanese mixed rice dish typically seasoned with soy sauce and other savory seasonings....

Are you a Burger Boss? Sausage Specialist? Meatloaf Maestro? Take your home cooking up a notch by grinding your own meats at home and REALY make an impression. Grinding your own meats at home is a simple thing with the right equipment, and the results are rewarding for those with a creative spirit. Grinding my own meats allows me to create different blends of ingredients for all sorts of dishes and meals....

The Guindilla pepper is a chili pepper grown and processed primarily in the Basque Country, which straddles the borders between France and Spain, both of which influence the area’s cooking techniques. It is a popular pepper used in cocktail making, or often served alongside cheeses and paired with white wine as an appetizer or snack. It is considered a spicy treat and highly valued in the Basque region, and while the region loves a big variety of local peppers, guindillas are among the most popular....

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. We saw this dish everywhere in Hawaii, served from food trucks, with plate lunches, restaurants. It’s a cornerstone of Hawaiian cuisine, easily one of their most popular dishes....

My family loves visiting Japanese Castles. With each visit, we get to learn more about the deep history and fascinating stories that surround these remarkable structures. Standing in awe before their grandeur, I can’t help but envision the bygone eras of feudal lords and shoguns who once inhabited these very grounds. Today, I will share with you our family’s memorable visit to Himeji Castle, which I hope will inspire you to include it as one of your stops in Japan!...

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. Patty and I were both born and raised in the Chicago area, and Chicago is well-known for its selection of beef sandwiches. If you’re from Chicago or anywhere near there, you can’t order a beef sandwich without giardiniera....

Since capsaicin is the heat producing substance found in peppers, it is only natural to measure pepper heat by measuring the amount of capsaicin within the pepper. But how? In 1912, a pharmacologist named Wilbur Scoville invented a standard for measuring the capsaicin in peppers, and subsequently the power of that pepper heat. He called the test, interestingly enough, the “Scoville Organoleptic Test.” Now there’s a name for you. How did it work?...

Smoothies are a great way to pack healthy ingredients into a filling breakfast, quick snack, or midday pick-me-up. These smoothie recipes are not just delicious; they’re a game-changer for your health. They’ve helped me reduce my consumption of coffee and tea, and I even quit snacking during the day. By replacing my unhealthy snacks with these nutritious smoothies, I’ve experienced a significant boost—without guilt. Consider this your guide to healthy and nutritious smoothies that don’t skimp on deliciousness!...

Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese New Year feast, is often served in two- or three-tiered lacquered boxes called jubako (重箱). The food is presented in this special manner as an offering to the Year God. In this post, I will show you how to pack all the Osechi cuisine you make for New Year’s Day into these beautiful boxes. To pack Osechi Ryori, there are a few traditional rules that we have to follow....

Growing up my mother hardly ever prepared beef at home. It would make an occasional appearance every other Sunday. It would most probably be roast beef, prepared the Goan way. Goa is a small state in India that used to be a Portuguese colony, so the food is heavily influenced by Portuguese cuisine. I’m sure most of you are not familiar with the Goan preparation of roast beef, it is quite different from the American version....

Every summer in Japan, between July and September, hundreds of beautiful firework display light up the night sky across the country. Japan’s fireworks festivals range in size, and the massive ones are unreal. They are an explosive light show illuminating the night sky and delighting the crowd. During our visits to Japan, we had a chance to watch two very different fireworks displays. We’ll share our experiences and tips on attending Japan’s fireworks festival you can plan your own trip....

Since I started sharing recipe tutorials on my YouTube channel, I’ve received a lot of feedback from my viewers and readers about the way I cut vegetables. Many of you told me you learned a lot about different Japanese cutting techniques from watching my videos. So Mr. JOC and I made a tutorial video compiling basic cutting techniques that the Japanese use in our daily cooking. This tutorial does not include every single Japanese cutting technique, especially if it is only used for specific dishes such as holiday recipes....

Chicken Tacos are a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite! Don’t miss Thai Chicken Tacos, Chipotle Chicken Tacos, Chicken Birria Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Tacos or Chili Lime Chicken Tacos. HOW TO MAKE Jerk Chicken Tacos VIDEo The Pineapple Cabbage Slaw Fresh, sweet, crunchy Pineapple Cabbage Slaw balances the smoky, spicy, earthy Jerk Chicken for the perfect bite! You will need: AVOCADO JERK CREMA The Avocado Jerk Crema is my favorite Avocado Crema recipe punctuated by Jerk Seasoning!...

Kiriboshi Daikon (切り干し大根, “cut and dried daikon”) is dried daikon radish strips. This Japanese food product is a shelf-stable pantry item. It is a valuable preserved food eaten for centuries when fresh vegetables were scarce and highly nutritious. What Is Kiriboshi Daikon Kiriboshi daikon is a dried food (乾物・かんぶつ) consisting of sundried daikon strips. In dried form, it resembles thick and brown wavy ribbons. It’s most commonly cooked in a simmer of carrot and aburaage seasoned with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin....

Kormolas, a cousin of Shankarpali, uses the same dough as I mentioned in my previous post. The only difference is the shape. Shankarpali is diamond shaped. To make kormolas, you take it a step further after making the diamond shapes. You pinch the opposite end of the diamond-shaped cutouts to make a pattern that resembles a flower shape or a conch shell, as you perceive it! They look pretty, regardless....

Our family took a trip to southern Japan last year and had an amazing time. Even though it’s still Japan, the food, the scenery, and the culture are very different from large cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. We’ve been sharing a travel guide for each location we visited once a week. If you missed our posts for Hiroshima, Miyajima, Beppu, and Yufuin here are the links to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Itsukushima Shrine, and the Hells of Beppu....