Now, I’m sure you have questions. Or comments. Let’s move onto the overall Texas Chili discussion, shall we? BOOM! Eyes opened! Talk about flavor. I’ve been making a version of that exact bowl ever since. Please note that I am NOT a Texas chili purist. There are different ways to make true Texas chili, but this is how I like to make my recipe for Texas chili - with big chunks of beef, lots of pureed chilies and spices, and no beans....
I love using my crockpot all year round because it creates the richest, complex flavor profiles and the juiciest chicken, beef or pork with hardly any effort. Some of my favorite Asian crockpot meals include my Mongolian Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Honey Soy Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, Cashew Chicken and now this Crockpot Beef and Broccoli! PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER This Crockpot Beef and Broccoli is a Classic Beef and broccoli is the epitome of Chinese food in my book and now everyone can make it at home with this easy crockpot beef and broccoli recipe!...
Miso, a fermented soybean paste, is so important in Japan that the cuisine and culture may have unfolded differently without it. It may surprise you how this unassuming brown paste has been vital to the Japanese! So how has miso evolved throughout the ages to become a staple ingredient found at any supermarket? The captivating history may bring out the food nerd in you. Let’s take a look! Ancient Origins The history of miso is a little murky, but one theory says that it originated in ancient China and was brought over to Japan around the 6th century by Buddhist monks....
To the Japanese, sake is more than just an alcoholic beverage. Culturally, sake is an essential bond between the deities and mortal beings. Sake was a method of communication to appease their anger in times of natural catastrophes, pray for their blessings and protection, and thank them for a plentiful harvest. By drinking the sake offered to the gods, the Japanese believed they could become closer to them. Even though sake is widely available and inexpensive today, its legacy remains deeply rooted in Japanese culture....
We love finding excuses to do a picnic. It turns a meal into an adventure and is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. But, a picnic can also be done in your own backyard/ front yard, on your balcony, or even your family living room! Ask a kid if they want a picnic, you’d hear a big YES anytime. Imagine decking out blankets for a dinner? To shake things up, how about a Japanese-theme picnic?...
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My family enjoys Greek/Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine quite a lot. I think it would have to be the next favorite cuisine after Indian. Both cuisines use similar ingredients and spices, which is why it goes down well at home. I haven’t shared much of it on the blog, except for a simple Greek salad that I shared earlier this month. If you love Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, you are going to be in for a treat the next couple of weeks or months, as I will be sharing recipes like falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, and pita bread....
The caramelized crust, distinctive aroma, and deep flavors make this an irresistible meal! It’s the perfect meal to enjoy with your loved ones. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tutturosso. The opinions and texts are all mine. A good authentic paella does take a bit of time, but it is a labor of love and the results could not be tastier! Paella is pronounced like “pai-ei-uh”....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER What are sesame noodles? Sesame noodles have a broad definition but essentially any noodle recipe that contains something “sesame” from sesame oil to sesame paste to sesame seeds can be called Sesame. For my Sesame Noodles recipe, I went with Sesame Noodles smothered in an intoxicating peanut sesame dressing steeped in Asian flavor because we all know I have a mad crush on peanut sauces....
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 10/19/20 to include new information and photos. It was originally published on 8/18/17. Bacon jam is essentially bacon that is cooked down slowly with other ingredients, particularly brown sugar and maple syrup, until it achieves a “jammy” consistency. The fats, sugars and other ingredients coalesce into a mixture that can be processed into a recipe that is infinitely spreadable. Take a look at the stuff....
Tonkatsu (とんかつ) or Japanese pork cutlet is one of the well-loved dishes on the Japanese menu. Imagine taking a big bite of tender juicy pork chop encased in crispy panko that is deep-fried to perfection. That alone will make anyone’s mouth water. Since tonkatsu requires deep frying, it’s understandable why this delicious pork cutlet is not a common dish to make at home. Most people prefer not to deep fry food at home because of the grease and the smell....
Spring is almost here in south Louisiana! This means a switch from curries, soups, and stews to lighter meals. This summer I really want to incorporate more salads in my diet. Y’all know that I’m not much of a salad person. There was a time when I thought a salad was just boring diet food. But over the past couple of months, I’ve learned to appreciate the benefits of a simple salad....
Our summertime in Japan was nothing but a sweet and precious one. Our children had a wonderful time reconnecting with their grandparents. We mostly enjoyed my mom’s simple yet delicious home cooked meals and once in a while we took my parents out to enjoy well-marbled wagyu meat in yakiniku restaurants. One of the things we did miss though is firing up the grill in our backyard, smelling the delicious smoke mixing with the summer air, and watching Mr....
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. What is Beef Rendang? Beef Rendang (Rendang Daging) is a rich and spicy Indonesian coconut beef stew from Padang, West Sumatra, that incorporates thick chunks of beef in a sauce of coconut milk seasoned with lots of herbs and dry curry spices, all simmered until melt-in-your-mouth tender....
Have you ever noticed the bright red, thin strips that often garnish yakisoba, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki in Japanese cooking? It’s a red pickled ginger that’s called beni shoga (紅生姜) in Japan. Irresistibly tangy and crisp, this topping offers a lovely contrasting bite to any crunchy or fried food. It’s an easy pickle to make, and it lasts for a year! Let me show you how to make it in my Beni Shoga recipe....
Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe I have a confession. As a food blogger, after I perfect a recipe to share, I hardly ever make it again. Instead, I am either experimenting and creating the next best recipe to share with you OR I’m too burnt out of cooking. Yes, it happens. As much as I crave the World’s Best Lasagna and Manicotti, I opt for much quicker meals like my Shrimp Fettuccine, to my One Pot Italian Orzo Pasta, Pad Thai, Lasagna Soup, and of course this Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese!...
I love Fall because that means everything pumpkin! I look forward all year to making pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin Bundt cake and now this pumpkin roll recipe! WATCH: The Best Pumpkin Roll PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER You’ll love this Recipe for Pumpkin Roll Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin! If you’re wondering if you need yet another pumpkin recipe, the answer is YES – especially because this recipe makes a traditional pumpkin roll AND a Nutella pumpkin roll!...
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER ZUCCHINI LASAGNA RECIPE Pasta has to be one of life’s simplest yet most scrumptious pleasures. I love it all from spaghetti to fettuccine Alfredo to shrimp Fettuccine to macaroni and cheese, to manicotti and of course, classic lasagna, chicken lasagna and Mexican lasagna. But some days, I crave something a little less carb-heavy, a little more fresh and nutritious, enter zucchini lasagna. In zucchini lasagna, the lasagna noodles are replaced with thinly sliced zucchini “noodles....
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 wasn’t until we visited Charleston in South Carolina that I had a chance to try them homemade. In the southern United States, you’ll find boiled peanuts at gas stations, roadside stands and farmers markets....
If you’re looking for a simple, pantry-friendly salad with minimal prep, this Carrot and Tuna Salad is the perfect choice. Packed with well-balanced, nutritious ingredients, it’s a win-win for a quick and healthy main dish or side salad! Looking for more healthy salad recipes like this? Try my Japanese Potato Salad, Japanese Cucumber Salad, and Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing recipes! Why I Love This Recipe Simple ingredients. It requires only a handful of fresh ingredients and pantry staples....
