The Best Slow Cooker Chili Ever Hello, spicy food lovers! Are you ready for a bowl of chili? If you’re a spicy food lover, I’ll bet you’re a big chili lover, too. When the weather turns colder, my mind quickly turns to thoughts of comfort food in pots - we’re talking thick, hearty soups, simmering spicy stews, and OF COURSE, loaded pots of chili cooking low and slow on the stove or in the slow cooker....
When we serve a Japanese Ichiju Sansai (one soup three dishes) style meal, there’s always one or two kinds of pickled vegetables as part of the set. The pickles are considered as a palette cleanser and are enjoyed between dishes. In Japan, you can find a great variety of pickles being sold at the grocery stores or the supermarket. Here in the US, I often make my own quick pickles or what we call Asazuke (浅漬け), with vegetables that are readily available such as cucumbers and cabbage....
Quick stir fry dishes are perfect for a busy weeknight. I used eggplants today, but the stir-fries are so versatile and you can pretty much use whatever lingering ingredients you have in your fridge. Ready to make this quick meal in just 20 minutes? Let’s go! Why Eggplants? Eggplant and miso are a match in heaven and always the golden combination known by cooks in Japan. When eggplants are cooked till tender, they absorb like a sponge, sucking up all the delicious seasonings....
Anyway back to the Air Fryer, I’ve had mine for over a year and the obsession is still STRONG. One of my favourite things to do in is to make easy dinners like this Sumac Chicken. After all the Instagram love my original Air Fryer Drumsticks got I knew this one had to be shared as well. What is Sumac? Would you believe me if I told you it’s essentially a powdered berry?...
For today’s recipe, I’ll show you how to make the best known and popular Japanese food, Sushi Rolls or Maki Sushi (巻き寿司)! Even though you might not have tried making sushi at home before, don’t worry. I will explain in detail with lots of good tips and advice as well as the video tutorial and step-by-step pictures on how to make these delicious rolls at home! You can put different ingredients inside but for today, we’ll be making tuna rolls, cucumber rolls, and natto rolls....
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this tacos de papa 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! Tacos de Papa is a mouth-watering Mexican dish of mashed potato tacos that are crispy fried on the outside and creamy on the inside. The mashed potatoes are seasoned and whipped, spooned onto tortillas, then fried until golden....
Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Serving suggestions 🍽 Top recipe tips 💭 More rice recipes Recipe 📖 If you love repurposing leftover rice, then check out these recipes - Mint Pistachio Pilaf, Koren Kimchi Fried Rice, Thai Basil Fried Rice, Japanese Mushroom Fried Rice, or South Indian Coconut Rice. Veggies - You can use whatever vegetables you have at hand. I have used frozen carrots, green peas (matar), and green beans....
When it comes to knives, it may seem like there are endless options available. From carving to chef’s knives, it’s important to figure out what you need your knife for. In the Japanese cutlery world, a Santoku knife, or Santoku bocho (三徳包丁, or ‘three virtues’ knife), serves an all-purpose role (check out my guide on Japanese knives to learn more about different kins). The best Santoku knives can tackle most cutting jobs for meat, fish, and vegetables with ease, working as a versatile option that’s long been the go-to choice for Japanese home cooks....
Nikko is known for its beautiful sceneries and if you love nature and likes visiting places off the beaten path, then we recommend spending some time around Lake Chuzenji and enjoy its natural surrounding and fabulous hot springs. Where is Lake Chuzenji Things to do around Lake Chuzenji Ryuzu Falls 竜頭ノ滝 The first stop of our visit is Ryuzu Falls, it is about a 10 min drive from the east end of the lake....
The dynamic duo of Minneapolis and its neighboring counterpart, St. Paul, are vibrant places to visit during the summer and fall seasons. We had a chance to spend several days in the Twin Cities and saw many of its highlights. Come join our journey as we take you on a quick tour around this charming metropolitan area. Our good friends and JOC Team member Reese’s family hosted us for over 3 three days during our trip and we had the absolute best time!...
Happy Halloween everyone and Happy Birthday to me! Yep, my birthday is on Halloween, and today’s recipe was prepared by my husband last night as my birthday meal. He is more foodie than I am in terms of his knowledge on food and restaurants, and he enjoys cooking on special occasions as well as barbecuing on weekends. We had nice pork tenderloin in the fridge so he decided to make a recipe from his favorite cookbook, Thomas Keller’s ad hoc at home....
In Japan, this dish is simply called Tofu Hambagu (豆腐ハンバーグ), but that could create a little confusion to vegetarian readers. So, I named this recipe Tofu and Chicken Burger. For Tofu and Chicken Burger, we use ground chicken and tofu to make the patties. If you are not a big tofu fan, you might be surprised that you won’t probably won’t notice the use of tofu in the patties. They are lighter, softer, and juicier and the best part is that it’s healthier and economical!...
Welcome to my new series: Bento! Bento (弁当, bentō), or most of us would say Obento (“o” for honorific term), is a single-portion home-packed meal or takeout. I debated the idea whether to start this bento series the whole summer. The reason is that I wouldn’t call myself a “bento expert” and I don’t think I am creative or artistic enough to make character bentos that kids are crazy about....
Dal-rice pairing is the epitome of Indian comfort food. It is the most sought-after meal after gorging on festive indulgences. Given that we are at the end of January, it has definitely been a while since most of us may have indulged in any fattening food. Nonetheless, I’d really love to share this toor dal recipe with you guys. It is one of the most basic recipes that you ought to know like the back of your hand....
When our children were younger, we loved visiting theme parks during our trips to Japan. We’ve visited Disneyland, DisneySea, Tokyo Dome, Yomiuriland, and Fuji Q Highland around Kanto area. One of the best memories we had was visiting Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka,. Before You visit Universal Studios Japan (USJ) We did quite a bit of research before visiting Universal Studios Japan. Most of the reviews we read online cautioned on the long lines at the rides....
There are many reasons why you might want to substitute cayenne pepper with something else in your recipe. Perhaps cayenne pepper is too spicy? Perhaps you ran out and don’t have any on hand? Regardless of the reason, here are some suitable substitutes that can help you out in your time of need. Measure: Use double the amount of paprika for cayenne. Measure: Use the same amount to 1-1/2 times the amount of red chili flakes for cayenne....
Takayama (飛騨高山), located in Gifu Prefecture, was the final destination of our 1-week trip in the Hokuriku area. Before arriving in Takayama, we had made stops in Kanazawa, Tateyama, and the majestic Kurobe Gorge. We were eager to visit Takayama for several reasons: We couldn’t wait to relax in an onsen (hot springs), and eat Kaiseki Ryori and Hida beef. Our family adores beautiful mountain scenery and historic Japanese towns; Takayama has retained its charm for over 400 years....
Boom! Done! Your yakamein is ready to serve. Easy enough to make, isn’t it? It’s so loaded with beef and noodles, certain to cure whatever ails you! It’ll cure your hunger, that’s for sure. I love to make it at home. It is famously served as a hangover cure, which you might need if know what New Orleans can be like. Locals call it “Ol’ Sober” for this reason. It’s easy to make at home, and you can spice it up as much as you’d like to....
Gyudon (牛丼) or Beef Bowl is a popular quick meal in Japan. It consists of a bowl of steamed rice topped with thinly sliced beef and tender onion, simmered in a sweet and savory dashi broth seasoned with soy sauce and mirin. What is Beef Bowl (Gyudon)? Thanks to Yoshinoya (吉野家), the largest beef bowl restaurant chain, Japanese gyudon became known as the “beef bowl” and is enjoyed by many people all around the world....
The Ancho Rachero pepper is a mild hybrid of the poblano chili pepper with medium-thick flesh. The chili pods grow to approximately 4-5 inches long by 2.5-3.5 inches wide. The peppers start out dark green, like a poblano, and eventually mature to a deep red. Both colors are excellent for cooking into a variety of dishes. They are pendant pods with lustrous green leaves, with plants growing up to 36 inches high....
