RECIPES

Japanese meat and potato stew (“nikujaga” (肉じゃが) in Japanese) is one...

This thick, hearty mushroom soup is one of my partner’s absolute favorites—and once...

Easy Crispy Cheese Crackers Made with Real Cheese If you’re looking for a truly...

Kinshi tamago (錦糸卵) is egg strips made by thinly slicing an egg crepe. It is often...

This is the most effective way to remove sand and debris from clams before cooking....

Potato with butter—simple, satisfying, and seriously delicious. This classic combo...

Miso soup—miso shiru as we say in Japanese—is a staple in my kitchen, and this is...

If you’ve never cooked with shio koji before, these spare ribs are the perfect place...

Horse sashimi (basashi, 馬刺し) is one of the most common sashimi in Japan. Sashimi...

We’ll make a delicious snack using canned mackerel. It’s a healthier “mac”...

We are making a quick snack using dried tomatoes. According to my partner, this snack...

This is one of my favorite dishes because it uses simple ingredients, is easy to...

If you love oysters, this is a must-try dish. These oil-marinated oysters are packed...

This Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup is the kind of dish that warms you...

Sure, stir-fried chicken and veggies might sound like a basic dish—but this version...

This Tofu and Yogurt Ice Cream made with shio koji is a surprisingly delicious treat...

If you’ve never tried cod liver before, you’re in for a surprisingly delightful experience....

You might be surprised to hear this, but yes—you can marinate tofu in shio koji!...

Japanese curry, or kare, is one of those beloved comfort foods that almost every...

You want to eat sushi, but you don’t want the carbs. No problem. Here is a...

Smelts (“shishamo” (ししゃも) in Japanese) are little river fish that are...

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of oshiruko—sweet red bean soup with mochi—to...

I’m going to show you how to make delicious salad dressing using yogurt and...

This simple shio koji salad dressing is my go-to—I make it often when I toss together...

Caprese salad is a classic I come back to again and again, but this version is my...

I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious veggie dish...

Yaki udon—Japanese stir-fried udon noodles—is one of those quick, satisfying dishes...

This quick and refreshing leafy green side dish is a type of Japanese aemono, where...

Here is a simple, keto-friendly canapé that is delicious and easy to make! My partner...

If you’ve never made shio koji at home, you’re in for a treat. This Japanese seasoning...

This is my favorite way to make okonomiyaki, the beloved Japanese savory pancake,...

Onsen tamago (hot spring eggs, 温泉卵) are commonly made by boiling eggs in hot springs...

Pork skewers (yakiton, 焼きとん) are the second most popular skewers after chicken skewers...

Cod liver might sound unusual at first, but don’t let that stop you—it’s a surprisingly...

Cod liver might not be on everyone’s radar, but once you try it, you’ll wonder why....

Dressing up sashimi with shio koji is my favorite way of eating sashimi. Shio koji...

This vegetable soup isn’t just cozy and delicious—it also highlights the magic of...

Tamagoyaki, or Japanese rolled omelet, is a staple in bento boxes and a comforting...

Kefir cheese can be used in place of cream cheese and sour cream, and it has the...

In Japan, we call hamburger steak hambāgu—a beloved comfort dish that’s juicy, flavorful,...