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While rice and noodles are long-time staples, Japanese sandwiches (or sando) are now making their mark on the international culinary scene. From the convenience store’s egg sandwich to the epic wanpaku sandwich to the nori-wrapped rice sandwich, these sandwiches are undoubtedly among the best foods out there! Any sandwich expert would agree that they are more than just grab-and-go food; they are an art form in themselves. We think this owes a lot to the Japanese sensibility and creativity with food....

The second the weather shifts and the nights are full of cooler temperatures, all I can think about are warm and nourishing Japanese hot pots, soups, and stews. I look forward not only to the pleasures of eating them but also to the joy of preparing them for my family. From a vegetarian hot tofu dish to a party-favorite shabu shabu, to a mildly spiced pressure cooker curry, here are 15 of my favorite cold-weather recipes to get you started....

Orzo Pasta Recipe I hope you’ve enjoyed following along with me on Instagram where I’ve been sharing a “week of Thanksgiving” recipes. If you’ve missed it, you can see all my Thanksgiving recipes at a glance or in a categorized round up post. I am taking the week of Thanksgiving off so I am leaving you with one more Thanksgiving recipe, this decadently delicious Mushroom Orzo Pasta. Out of everything I could have served you up, I am wanted to share this Orzo Pasta because it is so rich and creamy and deceptively simple to make....

It’s no secret that Thai food is my favorite cuisine to eat and to make! If you’re a fan of Thai food, you’ll love my Thai Basil Chicken, Panang Curry, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, and Thai Noodle Soup. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER How to make pad krapow video What is Pad Krapow? If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying Thai Basil Beef, let me introduce you!...

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 Aguachile? Aguachile is a Mexican seafood dish that is essentially a ceviche made with either shrimp or scallops, or both, that are marinated in lime juice and served in a chili-lime marinade, usually garnished with cucumber....

Every household has its version, but one key variation lies in how the garlic is prepared. Some recipes call for raw minced or crushed garlic mixed into the butter, while others elevate the flavor by frying the garlic first, and then blending it into the butter for a deeper, richer taste. My from-scratch homemade version is a vegan twist on classic Texas Toast, infused with the fragrance of fried garlic and fresh herbs, making it the perfect plant-based comfort food....

We are obsessed with Harry Potter. It also helps that we have the Harry Potter’s world almost in our backyard - The Universal Studios which we enjoy visiting at least twice a year. Personally I enjoy the books more than the movies. However the movies just help put things in perspective. Given our unconditional love for this magical world, it was only natural that I created some magical drinks like Amortentia this Valentine’s day!...

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. They probably stood there, contemplating the wonderfully oozing popper and thought, “You know? I’ll bet this would taste even BETTER if I wrapped it in meat!...

Are you a fan of Japanese deep-fried pork cutlet tonkatsu? Then don’t miss out on this simple and delicious tonkatsu rice bowl called Katsudon (カツ丼). A true soul food of Japan, katsudon is said to warm the coldest of hearts. With irresistibly juicy cutlet and creamy eggs simmered in a savory sauce and poured over steamed rice, katsudon is nothing but pure comfort. The cutlets typically get their crunchy texture from deep-frying, but my baked tonkatsu is juicy and extra crunchy—and just as good as the deep-fried version....

When my family visited Takayama in Japan in 2015, we had the opportunity to enjoy this warm udon noodle soup with Hida beef. Made of freshly cooked udon noodles in a fragrant hot soup, topped with sweet juicy sliced beef, the beef udon was delicious and perfect. Today, we are going to recreate this Beef Udon (肉うどん) back in our own kitchen. Despite its simplicity, this noodle soup is packed with flavor!...

pin this recipe to save for later WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS CASHEW CHICKEN RECIPE: My husband said it was better than anything he has had at an Asian restaurant – Sara Ellen (Pinterest) Made this a few times, everybody loves it. – Denise (Pinterest) The cashews made all the difference! – Precious (Pinterest) Most amazing sauce ever. – John I made this tonight and it was AMAZING! -Mike...

This Caramel Popcorn is spectacularly delicious and not meant for compulsive eaters because It is utterly addictive. I was worried I wouldn’t have any Caramel Popcorn left to photograph because I couldn’t keep my hands off it! I wanted to share this recipe in in time for Christmas because it is always a holiday favorite of children, teenagers, adults and grandparents alike. I make Christmas plates each year for friends and neighbors, and almost all of the desserts are non-cookies because they are so much easier to make in mass quantities....

This dish is even better the next day! Stew is always satisfying, filled with loads of meats and vegetables, very filling and warming, for both the body and the soul. We’re heading to the American Midwest and a bit south for this particular recipe. It’s called Burgoo, and I think you’re going to love it! It’s quite similar to other regional stews, Brunswick Stew from the south, Booya of the upper Midwest or U....

I am a firm believer that holiday food should not be “obligatory” but rather so tantalizing that you can’t help but serve it multiple times a year like my Dijon Maple Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans, Bacon and Feta, my Double Layer Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake and my Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Meatballs. So, do you know what you are serving for the holidays? Is it delicious enough to serve year-round?...

What is Chaat Masala A Chaat Masala is a chatpata spice mix consisting of a variety of ingredients that combine to create that flavor profile. In general the category of ingredients are salty - table salt, kala namak (black salt, which is actually pink)spicy - chilli powder and/or flakessmoky - coriander powder, cumin seedstangy - amchur powder, carom seedssweet - sugar The ubiquitous spice mix sold in stores has NINETEEN ingredients, two of which are preservatives....

Food is a powerful thing. It is not just about the nutrients or even just about the flavours, the food we eat connects us to a world beyond ours. As a mother of two girls, I am very conscious of this elemental power of food. I am proud of the fact that the girls, who love a Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta with a Southwest Salad, also love a delicious Beef Biryani with cooling raita....

Let’s talk about how to make Cheese & Potato Soup with Guajillo, shall we? When you order them out, they’re typically thickened with heavy cream and overly cheesy to point where you can’t even taste the potato. I don’t enjoy soups that are overly rich. This soup does not include cream, nor does it need it, as the potato does MORE than enough to thicken the soup. It also doesn’t overdo the cheese....

I am pretty fond of my site tagline, but if I wasn’t I would change it to traditional flavours made easier. Take the Instant Pot Kheer for example, I do some unorthodox things and the results are like slow cooked. That’s a win. Heck I even simplified Biryani. The ONE Ingredient that simplifies Korma This Korma is another win. Korma isn’t hard to make, it isn’t complicated. What it is is… umm highly aromatic and time consuming....

You guys, I loooove this Chipotle Maple Chicken! I’ve grilled it, made it on the stove top and even made it as a one pan meal with fingerling potatoes and broccoli (coming soon) so I hope you love it too! The Chipotle Maple Marinade/Sauce is amazingly flavorful without being overpowering which makes this chicken incredibly versatile. I particularly love it with my Herbed Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon (an old post and pics but one of my all time favs) and a fresh green salad....

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