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Dec 19, 2021
Recipe: Hojicha chocolate chip cookies
What's better than a classic chocolate chip cookie for a snack? A chocolate chip cookie tinged with the flavors of Kyoto, of course.
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Dec 12, 2021
Recipe: Hearty pork and vegetable miso soup
With temperatures dropping our bodies begin to crave warm meals that are easy to make and satisfyingly filling.
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Dec 4, 2021
Recipe: Preserved lemon butter mochi
Cook for where you wish you could be. That's the sentiment behind this week's tropics-inspired dessert for the holiday season.
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Nov 27, 2021
Recipe: Rich kabocha caramel pudding
The kabocha squash works well as the base for this sweet and luxurious pudding recipe.
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Nov 20, 2021
Recipe: Loaded twice-baked ikura potatoes
With an injection of umami and a slew of Japanese fixings, your plain old potatoes will never need to be dull again.
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Nov 13, 2021
Recipe: Mackerel in miso sauce
This simmered mackerel comes with a rich sauce and a gingery kick, with no offputting “fishiness” whatsoever.
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Nov 6, 2021
Lacto-fermented mushroom gyōza dumplings
Fermenting mushrooms produces an umami-rich liquid, used in these Japanese pan-fried dumplings in the filling and as a sauce. Aromatics are charred in the oven for even more flavor.
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Oct 30, 2021
Recipe: Rich and nutty chestnut rice
What do you get when you combine toasted chestnuts with subtly sweet new-harvest rice? A classic, craveable (and vegan!) fall dish.
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Oct 23, 2021
Recipe: Mushroom and salmon takikomi gohan (mixed rice)
This classic autumn dish combines the best of land and sea into one bowl. Use any combination of umami-rich mushrooms you like to complement the briny salmon and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Oct 16, 2021
Recipe: Kabocha and cheese korokke (Japanese croquette)
Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these korokke have a comforting mixture of sweet kabocha and sharp cheddar, spiced with paprika and cayenne. There will be no leftovers.
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Oct 16, 2021
Recipe: Kristina Cho’s hot dog flower buns
These Chinese bakery-influenced, photogenic buns are so cute, you'll be hard-pressed to bite into them once they're out of the oven.
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Oct 9, 2021
Recipe: Umami-rich potato salad
Makiko Itoh revisits the classic Japanese potato salad with an umami-rich, creamy version that has a bit of a spicy kick.
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Oct 2, 2021
Recipe: Persimmon panzanella (bread salad)
Make the most of your glut of fall produce and leftover bread with this persimmon panzanella. An added bonus, it easily scales up to feed any guests arriving at your door.
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Sep 25, 2021
A recipe for 10-minute melonpan toast
When the craving for melonpan strikes, this fluffy, crunchy, sweet treat can be in your mouth in less time than it takes for a bakery run.
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Sep 18, 2021
A recipe for hearty Japanese-style ratatouille
Although it's still warm, we're all starting to crave heartier dishes. Cooking the vegetables separately for this ratatouille may sound like an extra step, but the results are worth it.
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Sep 11, 2021
Match your mood to one of these mentsuyu noodle dipping sauces
Eating chilled su014dmen noodles is one of the best ways to stay cool during summer. Here are three easy recipes for the accompanying dipping sauce, plus a tasty way to use up any leftovers.
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Sep 4, 2021
Tantan-spiced loaded breakfast toast
This recipe for loaded toast might seem simple, but it's an easy way to spice up breakfast. Top with ground pork, bacon or even a fried egg to make it into a light lunch or dinner.
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Aug 28, 2021
How to make Japanese kanten fruit jelly
These bright, colorful kanten jelly desserts are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth while staying cool in the heat.
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Aug 21, 2021
Crisp and crunchy vegan tofu katsu
This vegan version of tonkatsu (pork cutlet) swaps out pork for soft, custard-like tofu that gives the dish a light texture and endless flavor possibilities.
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Aug 14, 2021
Two recipes to jazz up the humble hiyayakko
A great, easy dish for a hot summer's day is hiyayakko — chilled tofu with various toppings. These two recipes depart from the usual, and make great drinking appetizers.

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