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Nachi Waterfall, also known as Nachi no Taki or Nachi Falls, is Japan’s highest waterfall, standing at an impressive uninterrupted drop of 436 feet (133 meters). Located in Wakayama Prefecture, the waterfall and the three-story pagoda known as Seigantoji is an iconic scene in Japan, attracting visitors from across the globe. The breathtaking scenery is merely a glimpse into the intricate tapestry of sacred sites, shrines, temples, and pilgrimage routes that weave together Buddhism and Shintoism seamlessly....

The secret ingredient behind their popular restaurant dishes is their peri peri sauces, which they’ve bottled. Traditional peri peri (or piri piri) sauces incorporate African Bird’s Eye chili peppers as well as citrus peel, garlic, onion, lemon juice, bay leaves, paprika, pimiento, basil, oregano, and tarragon, and salt and pepper. The African Bird’s Eye chili pepper measures in at 175,000 SHU on the Scoville Heat Scale. There are four sauces, though I’ve only been able to sample three of them....

Whenever I set out to do my meal prep for the week, I try to make one or two homemade sauces and dressings to keep around in the refrigerator. They are so handy for everyday and emergency meals! And this Leek and Miso Sauce recipe called Negi Miso (ねぎ味噌) is one of my favorite ones to make. I use the sauce as a marinade, dipping sauce, seasoning, or anything that is in need of a flavor boost....

Nori (海苔) is an edible seaweed or laver eaten primarily in Japanese and Korean cuisine. It’s a red algae that turns dark green when dried and has been eaten in Japan as early as the eighth century. These thin and crackly sheets are made through shredding and rack-drying, similar to papermaking. What Is Nori Nori (“ocean moss” in Japanese) is dried seaweed sheets. It resembles smooth black sheets of paper....

Taco Rice (タコライス) is one of my son’s favorite dishes and he requests this recipe from time to time. It’s so easy to make and it’s a perfect weeknight meal. You can prepare taco meat and toppings ahead of time and assemble them right before you are ready to eat. What’s Taco Rice? Taco Rice is an Okinawan dish in which the ingredients of a Tex-Mex taco—ground beef, lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes – are served on a bed of steamed rice and served with fresh salsa on top....

Preparing a meal these days is a challenge for me with little K, all over the place. I mean I can’t keep her out of sight even for a second, coz I’d not know where she’d be! That mischievous twinkle in her eye and that notorious grin are super adorable though, makes me forget all her naughty antics 🙂 These days it’s all about quick meals, that are not just junk food, but nutritious and satisfying as well....

NOTE: This post was updated on 2/1/22 to include new photo and information. It was originally published on 9/20/13. If you’ve ever tried southern pimento cheese, or enjoyed pimento stuffed green olives, you have already tried the pimento pepper in pickled form. The word “pimiento” translates to “pepper” from Spanish, but here we refer to a more specific pepper called the “pimento”. The pimento pepper (often spelled pimiento) is also called the cherry pepper....

If you aren’t familiar with Sally or her blog, she is the creator of the number one dessert blog that is my go-to for desserts. In fact, I made her famous Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies last year for neighbor Christmas goodies and they were the hit of the crowded cookie plates! All her desserts are reliable/no fail, and easy-to-follow. And just like her desserts, Sally is as perfect and sweet as they come!...

Elevate your pork game with these popular pork loin and pork tenderloin recipes: start with this fanatic pork loin roast, then try crockpot pork loin, garlic butter pork tenderloin, balsamic pork tenderloin chili Dijon pork tenderloin, blackberry hoisin pork tenderloin, and pork tenderloin with pineapple glaze. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER How to make pork loin roast video WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PORK LOIN AND PORK TENDERLOIN?...

Boom! Done! Your rabokki is ready to serve. Enjoy! Nothing beats a good bowl of ramen. Serve into bowls with optional soft boiled eggs. It is essentially Korean rice cakes and ramen in a spicy gochujang sauce, a staple of Korean cuisine street food, both savory and comforting. The dish satisfies with its combination of spicy, salty, and umami, making it a favorite among noodle lovers. You can easily customize your bowl with additional ingredients like boiled eggs, fish cakes, vegetables, and sometimes even cheese for a unique twist....

What’s up, my friends! Now that we are well into soup season - at least we are were I live - I’m excited to post this recipe because I already know it’s going to be one of your new favorites. This soup is luscious! It’s creamy and smooth and earthy and just the right amount of spicy for my spicy food loving friends. It’s Roasted Poblano Soup! YES! Oh my, just take a look at it....

Tyler and I haven’t gotten along so well before. There was a mediocre stew and then there was a time that he totally misled me. Built me up and then disappointed me. Heartbreaking truly. So here is what happened – I was watching that show Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network and he talked about a White Chocolate Pretzel Spread from a place out in California. Then he mentioned that you can mail order it....

Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken Taco Cups might just be the perfect bite! Cheesy sweet heat juicy chicken packed into baked crispy, taco wonton cups topped with the option of creamy, sweet and tangy Mango Salsa! These layered bites of yum make a fun, easy, satisfying dinner or a winning crowd pleasing appetizer everyone will gobble right up! Honey Lime with salsa verde has always been one of my favorite flavor combinations ever!...

Last Friday, my blogger friend Sissi shared her recipe for aji-no-hiraki (Japanese salted and grilled horse mackerel) on her site With A Glass. She calls it a “scary-looking delicacy” and wrote that some readers may feel horrified at the sight of this “least photogenic dish,” in her words. When I went to see the photo on her site, I burst out laughing! That’s because I’ve held today’s recipe in draft form for months as I was reluctant to show you an appetizer with a head-on fish!...

Simmered foods—known as nimono (煮物)—is the backbone of Japanese home cooking. Fresh seasonal ingredients are cooked gently in a savory and sweet liquid until mostly evaporated and all the delicious flavors have been soaked up. They are easy to prepare, nutritious, and bring a lot of comfort to everyday dinners. Today’s recipe, Simmered Beef and Tofu or Niku Dofu (肉豆腐), is one of the classics you need to try....

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. When you make your own chicken wings, you can prepare them however you’d like. Most wing joints serve up fried chicken wings. While I greatly enjoy them, I prefer to bake them at home. It saves on calories over deep frying, and I like to limit my intake of fried foods....

Everyone loves soft and chewy cookies! Don’t miss Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Nutella Cookies, S’mores Cookies, Caramel-Stuffed Brown Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies or Turtle Cookies. How to Make macadamia nut cookies Video recipe Ingredients This Macadamia Nut Cookie recipe uses pantry friendly ingredients, aside from the macadamia nuts, so, just keep some nuts handy, and you can make this recipe at a moments notice! Let’s take a closer look at what you’ll need (full measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):...

Hello folks! I hope everyone had a fabulous Holiday season:) Here’s wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New year 2016! So today’s post is kind of a guest post, none other than the hubby himself! And why this post? Coz he is a big sorpotel fan, and it was only fitting that I ask him to write today’s post. I have never tried making this classic Goan dish! If you have been following my blog, you know I love learning traditional recipes, then how could this be left out?...

That’s it, my friends! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it turns out for you! I’m always happy to help. But what about the side dishes? Proper side dishes are a MUST for a successful holiday meal. They really round it out and are best when they pair nicely with your main course. I’ve got your ultimate holiday side dish recipe right here, my friends. It checks all the boxes....

I love making this peach punch for baby/bridal showers and potlucks and everyone else loves it too! This punch is just one pureeing and one boiling step more than some of your throw together punches but it is so worth it and I love that you make it beforehand to freeze so come party time, its ready when you are for stress free. slushy entertaining. How to make Peach punch To make, blend peaches in blender until smooth....