Key Takeaways After years of begging, Popeyes is finally releasing a fan-requested new item—and making it a permanent menu addition. To celebrate the launch, Popeyes is also debuting a new limited-time chicken offering that pairs perfectly with the highly anticipated launch. It’s no secret that fast food chains are always trying to one-up each other…
Simple to make and wildly flavorful, these Japanese pickled carrots are a classic shoyuzuke pickle perfect for snacking, bento, or side dishes. Recipe Video If you’ve got carrots and soy sauce, you’re just a few steps away from these savory-sweet Japanese pickled carrots. Shoyuzuke (醤油漬け) means “pickled in soy sauce,” and it’s a traditional Japanese…
This fast, fresh asazuke delivers the crisp, salty crunch of homemade Japanese pickles with just a handful of ingredients and a few hours of pickling time. Recipe Video Asazuke (浅漬け) literally means “lightly pickled, and it’s my go-to when I’m craving something crisp and refreshing to go with a Japanese meal. Although it is a…
Step 1 To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil, garlic, both bell peppers, chile, and 1½ cups of water and bring to a boil. Stir in the salt and lemon juice, turn the heat to low, and simmer until the peppers are softened, 15–20 minutes. Step 2 Gently stir in the anchovies,…
(The drawing has ended and the winners notified. Thank you for entering!) I know, it’s been a while. But I am here to cheer you up hopefully in these rather dire times! Real Bento: Fresh and Easy Bentos from a Japanese Working Mom is a cookbook by a popular bento blogger in Japan called Kanae…
A handful of ingredients and a little time in the fridge are all you need to make this shiozuke cucumber tsukemono with a delicate balance of salt, sweetness, and umami. No fancy equipment required. Recipe Video If you’ve ever visited Japan in the summertime, you might’ve seen street vendors selling whole salt pickled cucumbers on…
Crisp, salty, and packed with umami, Japanese pickled vegetables bring a burst of contrasting colors, textures, and tastes. Known as tsukemono (漬物) in Japanese cuisine, these aren’t just condiments; they’re an essential part of every Japanese meal. They cleanse the palate, preserve produce, and sneak in big flavor with minimal effort. From the light crunch…
The new season of the hit Netflix series “Quarterback” takes us behind the scenes of the ups and downs our favorite NFL quarterbacks face in a season. And, it’s clear that Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins—back for his second season of the show—faced quite a few downs during the 2024 NFL season. He was traded…
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From birthday parties to everyday bentos, inari sushi is a comforting classic with seasoned tofu pouches filled with tangy sushi rice. This recipe shows you how to make traditional Japanese sushi at home. Recipe Video Sweet, savory, and endlessly satisfying, こちゃんここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここここ� is a beloved Japanese dish made by stuffing vinegared rice into pockets of seasoned…
