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That’s it, my friends! 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. However! Did you realize there is a RED version of the recipe? May I present to you - chimichurri rojo, aka “red chimichurri”. Just as vibrant and flavorful as its green chimichurri counterpart, chimichurri rojo can be added to numerous meals to add an entirely new dimension of zing factor....

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. Now you can make them at home both quickly and easily, and you’ll definitely notice the flavor difference. You’ll want to make them at home from now on once you give them a try....

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Cooking is a life skill. As a mom of two children, I’ve spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my kids. I have my own mother to thank for teaching me the skill that enables me to do what I love today. She has shown me that the kitchen is the best place to cultivate relationships, values, and healthy eating habits. To share this love with all the parents out there, I’ve rounded up a collection of easy recipes to cook with kids....

I remember my son was around two years old when he tried his first Ebi Fry (Fried Prawn). He immediately fell in love with this crispy crunchy prawn and it’s one of his favorite dishes since. The Ebi Fry he had was a part of Japanese Bento that I purchased from a Japanese grocery store. He was still small to eat his own lunch so we used to share one bento....

Easy Eggnog Cookies Merry almost Christmas! Is your home filled with the aroma of warm winter spices of cinnamon and ginger? Is your fireplace lined with stockings? Is your Christmas tree filled with ornaments new and old? Is your belly full of eggnog? Have you stuffed your face with holiday cookies so scrumptious you want to devour them year round? Well, I can at least help you with the last two 🙂 I am a huge eggnog fan, but I can assure you, I had friends gobbling up these Eggnog Cookies who don’t even like eggnog....

Whether you’ve recently discovered Japanese cooking or have been rustling up delicious meals for a while, our goal at Just One Cookbook is to help you build confidence in the kitchen and ultimately become a better cook. First and foremost, it’s important to understand the concept of Japanese home cooking. There’s much more to Japanese food than sushi, ramen, tempura, and teriyaki. Sometimes we serve a full spread for dinner, including rice, soup, grilled fish, vegetable sides, and pickles....

Also Try These Recipes Making Tomato-Chili Pepper Sauces for Freezing Chili Plum Sauce Mostarda Recipe 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. We grew four different varieties this year but at the end of the season, we are always left with a number of tomatoes that just didn’t ripen....

Green tea is synonymous with Japanese tea. It is the most consumed beverage in Japan, valued for its health and restorative properties. Drinking green tea (緑茶) is a custom that has been interwoven into Japanese culture, with almost every meal in Japan accompanied by a freshly brewed pot of green tea. It is a way of life and an embodiment of Japanese hospitality. Before taking your next sip, let’s discuss the history of green tea, types of green tea, and the best way of drinking green tea for optimal health benefits....

Boom! Done! Your fall-apart tender corned beef is ready to serve. Set slices onto a bed of your favorite mashed potatoes, then top with the Guinness gravy. Serve the caramelized cabbage on the side. You will LOVE this recipe. Don’t get me wrong! There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with traditional corned beef and cabbage, but every now and then, we like something different. Know what I mean? We’re using all the same ingredients, with a few more tossed in - you know, chili peppers!...

Hakodate is located at the southern tip of Hokkaido. This charming and picturesque seaside city offers tasty seafood, relaxing onsens, and breathtaking night views. If you’re planning a trip to Hokkaido, we recommend taking a couple of days to visit Hakodate. Where is Hakodate? Hakodate (函館) is Hokkaido’s 3rd largest city, located at the island’s southern tip. It has a much longer history than Sapporo, the current capital of Hokkaido prefecture, dating back to the 1400s....

Have you tasted an amazing dish that is made out of a super simple ingredient, like slices of ham found in the corner of your refrigerator? Enter Ham Katsu (ハムカツ). What is Ham Katsu? It’s a deep-fried cutlet made with slices of ham that are coated with flour, egg, and Japanese panko, and deep-fried till golden color. It’s such a humble dish, yet there’s something downright satisfactory about biting through the crisp layer of golden-brown breading and salty-savory ham....

Hanpen (はんぺん) is a squishy, spongy food product consisting of white fish paste (AKA surimi すり身), mountain yam, and seasoned with salt and kombu dashi. It’s primarily tasteless and absorbs flavors quickly. What Is Hanpen The pale white hanpen is a Japanese seafood product made from white fish (Alaska Pollock, cod, or a mixture of several white fish), salt, and kombu dashi with grated Japanese mountain yam as a binding agent....

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. The key to a great gumbo, and many other dishes, starts with a good quality gumbo roux. This post will show you how to make roux the right way....

Apple bunnies or apple rabbits are apple slices with its peel cut to resemble cute rabbit ears. Adapt the shape of ears and size of apples according to the size of your bento box. These cute little bunnies will definitely brighten your bento! Sign up for the free newsletter delivered to your inbox and stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram for all the latest updates....

When you decide to make Japanese food, you will realize that a lot of recipes require dashi, Japanese soup stock. With this unfamiliar ingredient, you may think Japanese food is hard to replicate at home. On the contrary, dashi is actually the easiest soup stock anyone can make from scratch as it requires only 1-2 ingredients and 20-minute prep time. This post shows you how you can make Awase Dashi using a combination of ingredients....

Dashi Powder (粉末だし) is Japanese soup stock in granules. It’s the easiest and quickest way to make dashi soup stock, as you can sprinkle the powder into soup and dishes while cooking. Prepping is not required, and it’s instant! It’s full of umami flavor and will add a depth of flavor to your dish. Use instant dashi powder for noodle soups like soba and ramen, as a base for hot pot dishes, or to add a savory flavor in cooking....

The menu for Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year cuisine) is all about preserving traditional recipes and celebrating the auspicious occasion. Every dish plays a role in wishing for prosperity and good health in the new year, with the simmered stew called nishime (煮しめ) or Chikuzenni (筑前煮) served for its auspicious significance. While I’ve shared my stovetop Chikuzenni recipe before, I decided to speed things up this year with this Instant Pot Nishime recipe....

When my family and I are in the mood for some warm comfort food, I often turn to this Instant Pot Short Ribs recipe. I mean, who doesn’t love melt-in-mouth marbled beef and perfectly cooked carrots, sweet daikon, and onions all nestled in a flavorful sauce? Serve it with steamed rice and you have the most soul-satisfying dinner on a weeknight. With the pressure cooking function in the Instant Pot, this beautiful dish comes together in just 30 minutes....

Beef tendon may not be a common ingredient in Western cultures, but it is loved for its luxurious textures and health benefits in Japanese and many Asian cuisines. Every now and then, I receive recipe requests for Japanese beef tendon dishes from readers who have tried and loved them. I procrastinated for a while but finally challenged myself to cook it for the very first time. Today I present one of the most popular beef tendon dishes in Japan – Gyusuji Nikomi (牛筋煮込み) or Japanese Beef Tendon Stew....