One-pot rice dishes are a life savior for me during busy weekdays. Now that I’m juggling between my kids having different school timings, I do not get the time to make an elaborate meal. This easy tomato rice is a quick meal to put together if you have some leftover rice sitting in the fridge. Pair it with boondi raita or any other raita along with some crispy rice papadum and pickle!...
Tororo Kombu (とろろ昆布) is thin and long flakes made by shaving dried kombu kelp softened in vinegar. The machine-shaved paper-thin strips become mushy like grated mountain yam (tororo とろろ) when added to hot water or liquids, hence its name. What Is Tororo Kombu Tororo kombu is a traditional Japanese food of thinly shaved kombu sheets pickled in vinegar and layered on top of each other before shredding. Like other varieties of kombu, it’s high in calcium, iron, and water-soluble fiber....
Storage & Leftovers Storing your Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos) in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 3-4 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate them promptly. We’re talking cheesy tater tot nachos today, and all I can say is – YES! This appetizer recipe is the definition of fun. From now on, game day will no longer be game day without cheesy totchos!...
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this tteokbokki 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! Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food of spicy rice cakes tossed in a red pepper sauce made from fiery gochujang. The stir fried rice cakes are chewy and flavorful, perfect as a snack or as a light meal....
I love making onigiri, Japanese rice balls. They can come plain or with endless varieties of filling. I seriously love them all, but this Ume Miso and Shiso Onigiri (梅味噌と紫蘇のおにぎり) is definitely the best combination I’ve tried yet! The pillowy rice balls come with zesty umami tang that is distinct, with a touch of aromatic herb imbued with nutty crunch. Perhaps it has to do with the summer heat, I keep craving for them....
Sometimes all you need is one exceptional ingredient to make a seriously good pasta. I’ve introduced quite a number of Japanese-style pastas in the past, but today’s recipe—Uni Pasta (うにパスタ)—feels so rich and special. It is at the top of the readers’ requested list, so I am happy to finally bring this pasta to the blog. Ready to make your weeknight cooking a fun adventure? You’ll need just a handful of ingredients....
Are you a noodle lover, then check out these recipes - Peanut Butter Noodle Recipe, Vegan Pad Thai, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, and Cilantro Pot Noodles! This Indo-Chinese fusion became so successful that vegan Hakka Noodles is now a beloved staple in Indo-Chinese cuisine, enjoyed across India and beyond! Some popular vegetarian and vegan Indo-Chinese or Asian recipes on the blog are Chinese Bhel, Chilli Paneer Dry, and Chili Garlic Noddles....
“These Cupcakes have beets in them??”, “Did you really add beetroot in this cake?? “, “I cannot taste beets in this at all, thankfully!”, “I cannot believe that this is a beetroot cupcake!” were just some of the things I heard when I served these cupcakes at the Christmas party. All I could do was smile through all of it and nod in a yes! I myself was surprised that I had created a dessert using a vegetable....
What are Wet Burritos? While I love my California Burritos, Beef, Bean and Cheese Burritos, Breakfast Burritos and Chicken Burritos – sometimes you just want a juicy, saucy WET Burrito! There is a popular Mexican restaurant in Carlsbad located on the 101 with amazingly tender carne asada. Every time I visit, I always order mine “wet” AKA smothered in Chili Colorado Sauce or Chili Verde Sauce. And of course, there is no other way to order a Café Rio burrito then doused in enchilada sauce and smothered in creamy rich cheese....
WILD RICE RECIPE With Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to combine my two favorite loves – wild rice and butternut squash, to bring you an epic Wild Rice Recipe that still has me drooling. The wild rice is rich and nutty, the salt and pepper squash is melt-in-your mouth savory, the dried cranberries add pockets of sweetness, the pomegranate seeds add pops of sweet tart crunch, the almonds add bursts of nutty crunch and the feta add a creamy, salty tang....
Is it too early for pumpkin? I vote not if its these quick and easy Nutella Pumpkin Crepes that only require a couple minutes standing in front of your stove and taste incredible!! I love Pumpkin everything from Pumpkin Cookie to Pumpkin Dip to Pumpkin Cheesecake and even Pumpkin Angel Food Cake French Toast. So I thought it was time to add another pumpkin breakfast dessert to the menu. Because Fall days are always better when started with pumpkin…and Nutella....
The start of a new year is a time of reset and renewal. When it comes to cooking and eating better, the Japanese believes that everything should be in balance. The balance we strive for not only satisfying hunger, but also nourishing each of the five senses — taste, smell, texture, color and sound. Personally, I believe ‘homestyle cooking’ (家庭料理) is a way to take care of myself and my family....
AMBOT TIK MEANING Ambotik is actually two words, ambot which means tangy/sour & tik which means hot/spicy in Konkani. So as the name suggests, its a hot and tangy curry, made mostly using fish, prawns or even calamari. A popular fish of choice for this curry is shark fish. The spice of this curry is well balanced with the tamarind and vinegar which forms the basis for the sour component....
What is Ankimo? Ankimo (あん肝) is a Japanese dish made with monkfish (anko 鮟鱇) liver (kimo 肝). It is known as the foie gras of the sea and is considered a delicacy in Japan. You can find ankimo being served as an appetizer at higher-end restaurants serving washoku (traditional Japanese foods), kaiseki ryori (multi-course Japanese meal), or sushi. At home, people can just serve the appetizer to go with homemade sushi like temaki sushi (hand roll)....
It feels so wonderful to have recreated a recipe that I had in my childhood! In fact, I had forgotten about this dish completely until recently my friend bought it up. Now, everyone around me knows my fixation of discovering recipes that are either long forgotten of family favorites. So, whenever I talk to my family or friends, most are eager to share some new recipe with me and always end with a note to put this recipe on the blog!...
I hope you guys have checked out my previous post on homemade mawa made entirely from scratch. If not, then please do so now, because we are going to be using that same mawa to make this soft and delicious barfi recipe. I’m just kidding guys! You can most certainly use store-bought mawa as well. But there is no denying that nothing beats homemade food 🙂 So as promised, the next few posts are going to be dedicated to sharing some yummy festive treats....
Today is officially the first day of spring which means it’s time for everything carrot cake! Carrot Cake is definitely a spring dessert I look forward to all year round; so much so that I’ve already made Layered Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake, Carrot Cake Crepes, and now these Carrot Cake Cookies! LOOKING FOR MORE SPRING DESSERT RECIPES? Mini Strawberry PiesLemon Poke CakeBlueberry Cheesecake PieCoconut Cake (Triple Coconut!...
PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Our Favorite Chicken Stir Fry I am a huge fan of one skillet dinners and sheet pan meals – you just can’t beat your protein and veggies all cooked in one pan – hassle free! A few of my repeat favorite one pan meals include Coconut Curry Chicken, Toscana Tortellini, Korean Beef Bowls, Chili Mac, Skillet Penne, Red Curry Chicken, Mexican Chicken and Rice and One Pot Lasagna Soup....
Nutter Butter CRUST: chocolate Ganache: Banana Cream Custard: Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce (optional) Whipped Cream Note: You can omit the gelatin and water and make “traditional,” whipped cream. Because it is not stabilized, the pie must be served immediately once added, or it will deflate or weep. With stabilized whipped cream, however, the cream can be made a full day ahead. Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!...
Watch How to cook Prime Rib Purchasing prime rib: Prime Rib Seasoning Perfect Prime Rib Temperature Chart The biggest mistake people make cooking prime rib is not factoring in carryover, meaning, the beef will continue to cook once it’s pulled out of the oven. The trick is to remove the prime rib roast before it reaches your desired temperature. This may sound complicated, but don’t worry, I’ve factored in the carryover in the chart below and exactly what temperature you should remove the roast from the oven: Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!...
