0 Long, long ago when I first stared Carlsbad Cravings (okay, less than 2 ½ years ago, but it feels like forever), I posted Garlic Roasted Vegetable and Lemon Basil Chicken Linguine. I still dream about the fresh pasta with its flavor enhanced roasted vegetables so I knew it was time to give them new life but with a balsamic spin! What is Caprese? Caprese refers to something from or in the style of Capri, an Italian island....
There is this expression in Urdu, “aapis mein milne se mohabbat barhti hai.” Roughly translated the more you meet someone the more you care about them. I never gave this axiom much thought until we made our second trip to Chicago in 6 weeks. Minutes after getting to my aunts house my little one was sitting on the couch chatting away with a cousins teenage son. When I went up to her she said “excuse me, we are having some us time” and shooed me away....
Try Some of Our Other Popular Corn Side Dishes Elotes (Mexican Street Corn) Cajun Corn Maque Choux Calabacitas Mexican Corn Dip Elotes Salad (Mexican Corn Salad) Grilled Corn Salad with Sweet Peppers Grilled Corn Salad with Feta and Peppers Roasted Corn-Habanero Salsa Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The Hatch Chile Store. The opinions and text are all mine. Charred Corn Salad Recipe with Hatch Green Chiles Summertime is all about corn....
Until today, I have shared only sweet-tasting recipes with cherry blossoms. To balance out the sweetness, I have a delicious savory recipe to share using salt-pickled cherry blossoms. Cherry Blossom Rice Ball (桜のおにぎり) is a wonderful way to incorporate this Japanese seasonal ingredient into a picnic snack or part of a Japanese-themed meal. They also make a memorable gift to your loved ones that you can surprise them with this spring to celebrate the return of warm weather and fresh, spring flowers....
Autumn brings an abundance of delicious seasonal produce like Japanese chestnuts. Each fall, I eagerly anticipate the special dishes we make with them like today’s recipe for nutty and sweet Japanese Chestnut Rice (Kuri Gohan). It’s one of the signature dishes that marks the arrival of autumn in Japan—a fragrant, comforting dish that brings back fond memories. For more rice dishes featuring fall produce, try my Japanese Sweet Potato Rice, Matsutake Gohan (Wild Pine Mushroom Rice), and Japanese Mushroom Rice next!...
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this chicken enchilada 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! This soup is loaded up with lots of shredded chicken and all the deliciousness of your favorite enchiladas recipe, all in a single pot. And, it’s so easy to make! You essentially dump everything into a big pot or slow cooker - corn and black beans, enchilada sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken, spices, a bit more - and simmer it up!...
What’s the best part about deep-fried Chicken Katsu? Of course the golden crispy katsu shell with the juicy chicken! I am getting hungry just thinking about it. When I have some leftovers, I make Chicken Katsu Sandwich (チキンカツサンド). Have you had it before? Maybe in Japan? I look forward to eating the katsu sandwich the following day after cooking and I always make sure that we have enough leftovers so that everyone in my family gets to enjoy it....
Chili Peppers and Weight Loss Did you know that capsaicin is a thermogenic? Thermogenics stimulate the body’s burning of fat by increasing the metabolism of the body’s adipose tissue, generating heat. So many of us can stand to shed a few pounds and lose some unwanted extra weight, so a smart and healthy move is to drop the fatty foods and replace them with some chili pepper spice, along with the inclusion of regular exercise, of course....
What is Chimichurri? Chimichurri is a combination of fresh parsley and other potential herbs with oil and vinegar and several other possible ingredients. It is an Argentinian recipe, though you will find variations by region. This is a simple recipe that focuses on fresh herbs, and it’s incredibly versatile and easy to make. You can whip this together in minutes and use it in so many ways. I consider it more of a fresh herb condiment, but if you want to serve it as more of a chimichurri sauce, like a chimichurri dipping sauce, you can process it in a food processor until very smooth....
Since we just indulged in Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese and Churros, I thought it was time we indulge in salad! Its not the creamy, cheesy style indulgence but rather the texture packed, harmony of sweet, tangy and spicy style indulgence, and I call it Chipotle Chicken Salad with Honey Lime Mango Dressing. This Chipotle Chicken Salad is all about the chicken and the dressing – with plenty of crunchy filler to go along with it....
Living in the year-round dry and temperate San Francisco weather, I sometimes forget how hot the summer weather can be in most parts of the world. This past week, however, I was reminded of the true Japanese summer as my family spent a week on the East Coast where it gets uncomfortably hot and humid. I suddenly found myself craving for some cold soup, specifically this special bowl of Cold Miso Soup called Hiyajiru (冷や汁)....
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. The real key is crema. I’m talking the Mexican crema, not sour cream. I include “or sour cream” in the ingredient list below, and sour cream will work for you, but sour cream does have a, well, “sour” flavor to it, which affects the overall flavor of the resulting guacamole....
Before I start, I want to thank you for subscribing/re-subscribing to my new email newsletter. I’m really happy to see a lot of you are already resubscribing! Thank you so much and it means a lot to me. I take your privacy very seriously so don’t worry about SPAM, and I hope you continue to enjoy the newsletters. For today’s recipe, I prepared a very refreshing Daikon Salad because it’s been a while since I’ve shared a Japanese-style salad....
That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this doro wat 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! It is the National Dish of Ethiopia, so you can imagine its popularity. You may have encountered Doro Wat in Ethiopian restaurants, but making it at home is incredibly easy, and incredibly satisfying....
Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the British Isles, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and some parts of the Americas. It marks the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning, including the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus, and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial. {Wiki} The history of how these buns developed is not very clear and one that is surrounded by lots of myths and speculations....
If you love making restaurant copycat shrimp recipes at home, don’t miss Baked Coconut Cashew Shrimp, Kung Pao Shrimp, Bang Bang Shrimp, Sweet Chili Shrimp and Cajun Shrimp Pasta. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER How to make firecracker shrimp video Ingredients for panko breading Breading the Firecracker Shrimp is important because the panko not only makes the shrimp crispy, but it acts like a sponge, seeping in the sweet and spicy sauce for addictingly flavorful morsels you won’t be able to stop eating!...
Just keep in mind that after you thaw them, the skins usually come right off easily. You can freeze any type of chili pepper this way, including freezing bell peppers, freezing jalapeno peppers, even the hottest of the superhot chili peppers. You can also set out your chopped or whole fresh peppers onto a baking sheet and set it into the freezer before bagging. Then, once they are frozen, transfer them to freezer-safe bags and seal them up....
Easy German Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe You know how sometimes you regret eating too much of a good thing? Well, I divided up these German Chocolate Cake Cupcakes and dropped them off to different friends (after eating no less than half a dozen, I assure you), and I was instantly filled with regret. I didn’t eat enough of a good thing! Because, my friends, this German Chocolate Cake Cupcakes Recipe is ridiculous....
I will be honest and confess to you that I didn’t think I would ever make my own Gola Kabab. Then I found myself sitting the other day and trying to remember when I last had Gola Kabab that I enjoyed and decided it was high time to start. A test round or two later I’ve arrived at my perfect Gola Kabab combnation. These Gola Kababs are easy to shape, richly spiced, and tender....
But then since we have a bit of a snazzy vibe we will add some chic garnishes and call ourselves fancy. Confession: I have had this many a night straight from a mug and felt pretty darn good about it. Also my meal prepping friends will appreciate that this soup is even better the next day. Okay I said confession and friends and now I am feeling the overwhelming urge to confess something....
