Location Choose a location with full sunlight for at least six hours per day, as chili peppers LOVE the sun. Dig your hole twice the width of your pot and as deep as you can so that the soil level will be as close to the leaves as possible. Mix in some mushroom compost or other organic compost to make the soil fertile and moist. Watering Your Peppers Water! Keep the soil constantly moist, but not soaking wet....
I love marinating chicken! Marinades are the easiest way to create, tender, juicy, flavor bursting chicken with crazy little prep – and zero cleanup if you choose to grill your chicken. Some of my favorite chicken marinade recipes include Greek Chicken, Chili Lime Chicken, Cilantro Lime Chicken, Chipotle Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Lemon Herb Chicken, Korean Chicken and now introducing Harissa Chicken! Pin this recipe to save for later!...
Is there a healthy Alfredo sauce? This luscious Healthy Alfredo Sauce tastes like pure decadence, the same decadence as Alfredos with mounds and mounds of butter, heavy cream and even cream cheese. You would never know this Alfredo doesn’t have any of those caloric ingredients! Instead it has only 2 tablespoons of olive oil – a healthier kind of fat and that covers a whole pound of pasta! The pairing of both Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese in this Healthy Alfredo Sauce add a depth of flavor while complimented by garlic, basil, parsley and red pepper flakes — no bland fettuccine here!...
Mentsuyu (めんつゆ), or sometimes called Tsuyu (つゆ), is a Japanese soup base commonly used in soba and udon noodle dishes. Made from sake, mirin, soy sauce, kombu, and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), the flavor is delicate yet intensely savory. What is Mentsuyu (Tsuyu) for? In Japan, we use Mentsuyu as a basic sauce or broth to flavor everything from noodle dishes, rice bowls, and hot pots to the tempura dipping sauce....
Pesto makes everything better! For more must-have recipes using pesto, don’t miss Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta, Pesto Pasta Salad, Creamy Pesto Chicken Skillet, Sheet Pan Parmesan Chicken and Vegetables, Crockpot Pesto Mashed Potatoes, and TikTok Feta Pasta HOW TO MAKE pesto recipe VIDEo pesto INGREDIENTS This pesto sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients that combine into a flavor gold. It’s bursting with the herbaceous freshness of basil, the pungent zing of garlic, the salty, nuttiness of the freshly grated Parmigiana Reggiano underscored by the sweet, nutty, toasted pine nuts and rich olive oil....
Let’s get started on how to drink sake! There are a lot of factors when it comes to drinking sake, but remember to keep it simple and fuss-free. Feel free to experiment and go wild, despite what experts and even this post will advise. After all, the ultimate goal is to drink and savor the experience! Whether you’re drinking at home or restaurants, with friends, or by yourself, here’s a guide on how to enjoy sake....
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 is the ultimate appetizer dip, unlike any other. Recipes abound with an incredible variation of ways to prepare this delicacy but just about all guacamole recipes include a variation of some very specific ingredients....
Here’s an example of how I pack these cute octopuses in the lunch box. Enjoy surprising your children at their lunchtime with Octopus Sausage! Similar Recipes Quick Bento Dish – Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette) Wish to learn more about Japanese cooking? Sign up for our free newsletter to receive cooking tips & recipe updates! And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram.
A lot of folks think this Mexican green salsa is made with green tomatoes. Though green tomato and tomatillos look similar, they are quite different. Tomatillo is a cousin of the tomato family, it is covered with a papery husk and has a bright green outer skin. They are rather tart if eaten raw. They are available in practically every grocery store, which gives you all the more reason to make your own homemade salsa verde....
Scoville Heat Units: 5,000 SHUCapsicum Annuum What is a Jaloro Pepper? The Jaloro Pepper is basically a yellow jalapeno, but turns red if left un-harvested for long enough. It can be used at any stage of its maturation, but is commonly used while yellow. The Jaloro is juicy and meaty, with thick walls. It tastes like a regular jalapeno but slightly more fruity. It was created by the Texas Agriculture Extension Service in 1992....
My son is a big fan of Chinese sticky rice with chicken (Lo Mai Gai) and he always orders it at dim sum. I realized I haven’t introduced him to the Japanese version of sticky rice, so here we are, this is my Japanese Sticky Rice with Chicken and Vegetables (also known as Gomoku Okowa (五目おこわ) or simply Okowa). Not only the recipe has a great texture, it is also full-flavored and super comforting....
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 have a TON of other peppers, but jalapenos hold a special place in my heart as the first pepper I ever loved, my very own gateway pepper....
Kuromitsu (黒蜜 “black honey”), AKA Japanese black honey, is a dark sugar syrup made from unrefined kuro-zato (黒砂糖, black sugar)/kokuto (黒糖). It is similar to molasses but thinner and milder. Like palm sugar, kurozato is unrefined and mineral-rich. What Is Kuromitsu Kuromitsu is a sweet dark syrup derived from unrefined Okinawan black sugar (kuro-zato/kokuto), which is available in cubes, powdered, or syrup form. It’s used in traditional Japanese desserts. It contains minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron and Bifidobacteria (a group of probiotics), usually filtered out of white sugar....
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. We missed hiking as a family since our Utah trip and it was perfect timing as Lassen Volcanic National Park was just opening their roads through the park that weekend....
Do you know what the easiest way to get your kids to make better food choices and pack their lunches is? Have someone else tell them how. Really. Want to make your own life even easier? Book a quick shop the store appointment with your local Loblaws in-store registered dietitian and sit back and watch as your kids learn about serving sizes, reading nutrition labels and making simple, delicious recipes....
Don’t we all love an easy and quick recipe that feeds the family? Even better if it requires just a few ingredients from the pantry. That’s why I’m excited to share today’s recipe with you! Mirin Salmon, or what we call Salmon Mirin-zuke in Japan, is a classic dish that utilizes the simple trio of Japanese condiments: sake, mirin, and soy sauce. You are going to love this one, I promise!...
Nara was Japan’s first capital from 710 to 784, and during this time Buddism had a strong influence on politics especially the Imperial Family. The Imperial Family or the influential Fujiwara family built Todaiji and many Nara temples. Among the many temples, the best well known are Nanto Shichi Daiji (The Seven Great Temples) and the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. The two lists has a bit of overlap (in bold below) and we had the chance to visit many of them during our trip to Nara....
Nikko’s beautiful scenery is reason enough to visit the area. However, there are many places to visit and things to do in Nikko as well. We’ll share our experiences with you and help you plan the best trip in this travel guide. Nikko Itinerary The first thing to keep in mind is there will be a lot of walking in Nikko so wear comfortable shoes. The historic UNESCO Shrines and Temples of Nikko are located on a hill so our recommendation is to start Futarasan Jinja at the top of the hill and make your way down....
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Bernardin and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. I always thought these lemons were a just my mama thing. As in I was actually convinced that no other person on this planet makes this super simple, clean, oil free lemon that is delightfully sour and the perfect condiment to brighten up your biryani and khichri alike. I shared an image of the process in my Instagram stories and was stunned when so very many of you responded and said that your mother, your mother in law, an aunty, a grandma, they all make it as well....
I am not sure if it is the best thing in the world that I have this dessert in my freezer or if it is the worst thing. Actually I kid, it is absolutely the best! It’s chocolatey goodness with a little bit of crunch and I could eat it all day every day. If you, like me, love make ahead freezer friendly desserts then check out my Lotus Ice Cream Cake and Homemade Kulfi with Magic Crunch!...
