RECIPES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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