Canning your chili peppers properly is essential for safety. Please read Using Boiling Water Canners before beginning. If this is your first time canning, it is recommended that you read Principles of Home Canning. See this post on How to Stop the Chili Pepper Burn. Wash the peppers. If you are leaving smaller peppers whole, poke a few slits into the skins to let the brine through. Quarter or rough chop larger peppers....
Carnitas Recipe Today we’re cooking up Mexican Pork Carnitas in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen, my friends. These are some of the best carnitas I’ve ever had. Why? Because we’re using lard! Yes, this recipe calls for pork lard. Many carnitas recipes call for other liquids, and I’ve enjoyed them, but for this recipe, we’re going for that authentic Mexican carnitas flavor. This pork is slow cooked in a mixture of lard, orange juice and whole milk with herbs and seasonings until fall apart tender, and the flavors are beyond outstanding....
Make it this festive season! Everyone will love it! It’s appetizing and ideal for entertaining. Carrot halwa or gajar (carrots in Hindi) ka halwa is one of the most popular Indian desserts made with grated carrots, condensed milk, and milk. Since in India, dark red carrots were mainly available in winter, this dessert is made this time of the year in nearly every home. Although you can make them with regular carrots that are available all year round, it tastes the best with these special carrots....
Fluff the Rice and Serve. Stir the reserved bacon into the rice. Fluff with a fork and serve your red rice! Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. I’ve enjoyed many rice dishes, but first encountered this particular version of red rice while visiting the beaches of the American south, and fell in love with it. This is how I like to make my version. Some recipes cook the rice in a baking dish, but I prefer a simple stovetop recipe in a covered pan, where the rice absorbs all those wonderful spices and flavors....
What is Tortellini Al Forno? If you love Italian food as much as me, you know there are a few Italian recipe staples you need in your back pocket such as Classic Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Italian Meatballs, Spaghetti Bolognese, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Shrimp Fettuccine, and of course, my famous Million Dollar Mac and Cheese. But did you know Tortellini Al Forno is also an Italian Staple? Al forno is Italian food that has been baked in an oven such as pizza, bread and of course, pasta....
Hi guys! First and foremost wishing all the mommies a happy Mother’s Day!! I would like to dedicate today’s post to my lovely Mom and Mom-in-law who have been amazing mother’s standing strong through all the bumps in the road, setting an example for me to follow. Love you both ☺ To celebrate this day I made Cherry Clafoutis (Clafoutis aux cerises). Sounds fancy? Yup, it is a pretty fancy French dessert name but requires absolutely no expertise to make one....
Green Chilli Pickle Recipe (Hari Mirch ka Achar) We’re making spicy Green Chili Pickle in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen today, my friends. As a spicy food lover, I think you are going to love this one. Have you ever heard of chilli pickle? Chilli pickle is a popular condiment in Indian cuisine. It is a selection of green chilies that are pickled with lemon juice and oil and a flavorful combination of seasonings, with a big emphasis on ground mustard seeds....
Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a baby shower, or a birthday party, these Chocolate-Covered Strawberries will be a wonderful treat for everyone! Made with simple ingredients—just fruits and chocolate, they are a healthier alternative to typical desserts. Plus, they look so pretty and elegant. If you’re looking for a quick dessert that adds brightness to the table, give these a try! They also make for a great edible gift during the holidays....
Easy Chow Mein If you enjoy crispy stir fried noodles, Chinese Chow Mein is the dish for you. Chow Mein is a recipe defined by its wonderfully crispy noodles tossed in a simple savory Chinese sauce, often accompanies by a simple selection of vegetables and sometimes protein. You may have enjoyed it at your local Chinese restaurant or Chinese takeout. Home cooking is much more enjoyable when making Chinese food, as you can control everything that goes into the dish, including the spicy elements, which you won’t usually find in Chow Mein....
rice: use white long grain rice for the stovetop version or you may use brown rice for the rice cooker version. cilantro: adds a fresh, zippy, zesty flair. Use more or less to taste. Lime juice: fresh is always best but you may also used bottled as it is super convenient. chicken broth: please use low sodium broth so we can control the salt. olive oil: use quality olive oil for the best flavor....
Hot Sauce, Hot Sauce Everywhere There are numerous types of hot sauces to choose from, too many to name, originating from countries all over the world using regional peppers and ingredients. This is part of what makes hot sauce so great, the unique perspective each brings to your recipes. This goes for your own homemade hot sauces as well as all those wonderful artisan hot sauces on the market today. Artisan sauce makers go through an often arduous process, sometimes taking years, to develop their recipes, and while they certainly ARE great for dashing onto food, they can be as good if not BETTER when cooked into a dish or combined with other foods....
We love savory breakfast dishes to make for weeknight dinners or for weekend breakfasts such as sausage breakfast casserole, eggs benedict casserole, and Monte Cristo sandwiches! PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Corned Beef Hash Recipe I hope everyone enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day! If you have leftover corned beef – this corned beef hash recipe is for you! After all, what’s a celebration of homemade corned beef without the promise of corned beef hash for breakfast the next day?...
What is ambrosia? Ambrosia Salad is a creamy variation on a traditional fruit salad that originated in the 19th century. It is a southern classic and traditionally contains pineapple, Mandarina oranges, mini-marshmallows and coconut all cocooned in a fluffy, sweet dressy primarily comprised of whipped cream. It is more of a light dessert than a salad and is a welcome addition to any potluck or holiday. With the holiday season upon us, I thought it was time for an update on this iconic classic....
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE I am obsessed with chicken and rice. The textures together are a match made in heaven. Some of my favorite chicken and rice recipes include Greek Chicken Risotto, Mexican Chicken and Rice, Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Rice, Arroz con Pollo and Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Bake. Now take chicken and rice and transform it into creamy chicken and rice and just hand me the whole pot....
When I posted my Korokke (Japanese potato croquette) recipe on my website about a month ago, one reader requested a recipe for Japanese creamy croquettes. I’m sorry it took a long time for me to post this recipe, but thank you for patiently waiting for this Creamy Crab Croquette recipe. I hope you like it! Both kinds of croquettes are very popular in Japan. Since my dad likes potatoes, my mom usually cooked regular potato croquettes....
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. Everyone loves stuffed bell peppers. They’re mostly hollow so you can fit a lot inside of them, thick walled so they can withstand long cooking and still retain a pleasant “meatiness”, and they are just the right size to make a satisfying meal, pure comfort food....
Dahi (yogurt) is the main ingredient used to make this interesting and delightful Awadhi delicacy, dahi ke kabab! Awadhi cuisine is from Lucknow, the capital of the state Uttar Pradesh in India. This cuisine is known for its varieties of kebabs and other delicacies! Dahi ke kabab are crisp on the outside and just melt in the mouth, simply delicious! I had been meaning to try this dahi kabab ever since I heard about it....
Set amidst the tranquil vistas of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, rests the esteemed Kumano Hongu Taisha, also known as the Kumano Grand Shrine. This sacred Shinto sanctuary carries a profound heritage and spiritual resonance, standing as an integral component of the Kumano Sanzan, a trio of distinguished shrines. It also serves as the head of over 3000 Kumano shrines across Japan, making it a focal point for pilgrims journeying along the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes....
Hi guys! How are your Easter preps coming along? Easter to me, as a kid meant lots of marzipan Easter eggs. Cupcakes and cookies were not really a thing in India for Easter. I am not sure if any of that has changed in the past 5 years, it has been that long since I had a chance to celebrate Easter in India. Last year I shared these eggless hot cross buns, which you should totally check out so that you make some before Good Friday!...
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 6/11/20 to include new photos, information and video. It was originally published on 7/1/15. All you need are a few seasonings, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a few condiments out of the fridge. Stir them to together, heat them up and boom! You have yourself a simple homemade bbq sauce that is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet and spicy, and it’s perfect of anything....
