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THE RECIPE BOX

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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jun 11, 2023
Recipe: Leftover-boosting Indonesian crepes
Roti jala are savory, Indonesian net-like crepes that are as fun to make as they are to eat and will bring new life to mundane leftovers.
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Mar 19, 2023
Recipe: Kinkan americano
Balanced, bittersweet sips to get any drinker started down the road of Italian cocktails.
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Mar 5, 2023
Recipe: 'Smoky' soba
A boiling pot of cultures and noodles fit for any appetite.
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Feb 26, 2023
Recipe: Oven 'fried' rice
Sick of slaving over a hot stove for some fried rice? Then don't.
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Feb 5, 2023
Recipe: Amazake oatmeal
You don't need to be a heavy drinker to enjoy this low alcohol-infused breakfast.
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Jan 29, 2023
Recipe: Yuzu-sanshō sidecar
This cocktail has enough bright citrus and tongue-tingling spice to jolt you out of the midwinter doldrums.
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Dec 22, 2022
Recipe: Homemade eggnog
Can't find even a sip of eggnog on Japanese store shelves? Pull up your Christmas stockings and make some yourself.
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Dec 18, 2022
Recipe: Christmas mirin meringue cake
If Japanese-made holiday confectionaries leave you wanting a certain something, this cake has all the Christmas hallmarks in spades.
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Dec 4, 2022
Recipe: Sesame gateau
“Gateau” is one of those words we use when we want to sound fancy. Evoking elaborate construction and delicate decoration, the term simply means “cake.” Humble gateaux exist more than you might imagine, especially once you venture beyond city patisseries and into countryside farmhouses.
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Nov 27, 2022
Recipe: Persimmon saketini
The perfect drink to impress a discerning date after an afternoon of leaf peeping.
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Nov 13, 2022
Recipe: Bubble and squeak
A bite of Old Blighty fit for both commoner and king.
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Oct 23, 2022
Recipe: Miso ginger crunch
Sugar, spice and a little extra something nice goes into this unique take on a classic New Zealand treat.
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Oct 16, 2022
Recipe: Apple wine old-fashioned
A fall tipple to make Johnny Appleseed proud.
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Oct 2, 2022
Recipe: Twice-baked, dukkah-dusted kabocha
Forget pumpkin spice — there are better uses for your squash this October.
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Sep 25, 2022
Recipe: Croque madame
The classic croque madame makes for a great template for experimentation.
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Sep 18, 2022
Recipe: Sake spritz
A dash of bitters, a glug of wine and an orange slice is a template ripe for experimentation.
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Sep 4, 2022
Recipe: Blue honeysuckle cupcakes
Add a dash of color (and several dollops of icing) to your next dessert spread.
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Aug 21, 2022
Recipe: Mojito sin mint
Ditch the mint and throw some shiso into your mojito for a Japanese twist on the classic summer cocktail.
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Aug 7, 2022
Recipe: Chilled ramen salad
Can't wait for winter to enjoy your favorite steamy ramen dish again? Try this chilled version perfect for the dog days of summer.
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Jul 17, 2022
Recipe: Barley tea highball
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