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Ichimi togarashi is a common chili pepper seasoning used in Japanese noodle and grilled dishes. I of course, was looking to use this seasoning in a non-traditional way. I mixed a teaspoon of the seasoning into breadcrumbs to add some spice to my baked chicken tenders. This recipe is simple [...]

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I discovered this recipe by accident while I was trying to make hummus without using any oil. I think I’m starting to understand the necessity of emulsifiers in cooking. After some grinding in the food processor with just garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and garlic, the mixture was dry and wasn’t creamy. [...]

Marinaded Salmon w/ Grilled Spinach and Crab Mushroom Salad
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You might think that my fridge is always filled with food. Well, sorry to burst your bubble, I rarely have a fridge full of food. In fact, I do it on purpose because I’m only cooking for one, and I can only cook so much during [...]

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There’s something about making sushi rolls that I find relaxing. It’s not something to be rushed, so you will have to expect that it takes patience and time in preparation. I also like how I get to eat the rolls I mess up when I’m making them. I try my [...]

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I love pancakes, but I was tired of the whole plain pancake and syrup thing. It took me sometime to find the right combination and steps in developing this dish. It took me forever to figure out why my pancakes were so heavy and flat, and not light and fluffy. Well, [...]