Food
Daikon Nimono with Konbu Dashi: A Taste of Japanese Homestyle Cooking
Introduction Daikon Nimono with Konbu Dashi, a classic Japanese dish, is a comforting staple that showcases the humble daikon radish in a flavorful konbu dashi broth. Its origins are rooted in the simplicity of Japanese home cooking, where each ingredient is respected and allowed to shine. For me, this dish evokes memories of family dinners,
Kinoko Takikomigohan: A Forest Feast in a Bowl
Introduction Kinoko Takikomigohan, which translates to “mushroom mixed rice,” is a dish that brings the essence of the forest to the Japanese dining table. Its origins lie in the practice of foraging, a tradition as old as Japan’s mountains and woodlands themselves. This dish holds a special place in my culinary heart, as it reminds
Delicious Homemade Matcha Ice Cream Recipe – All Day I Eat
Matcha Ice Cream is a totally optional but highly recommended and tasty way to get your ice cream fix! On top of it’s soothing pastel green, this ice cream has a slightly earthy and sweet aroma. Surprise! It tastes just like it smells too! Using a lower ratio of cream, helps to keep this from
Delicious Meatless Mapo Tofu Recipe with Nira
This Meatless Mapo Tofu with Nira is a delicious variation on Japanese style mapo tofu. The lack of meat makes the overall feel and texture lighter than more traditional recipes that use pork. Nira (also known as garlic chive) adds a unique flavor and a natural green color for your eyes to feast on. Now
Authentic Mapo Tofu Recipe with Pork and Red Miso
This Japanese style Mapo Tofu wants to be your next meal. Yes. It does!! If mapo tofu could talk, it would say eat me!! This complex mix of flavors of textures is founded on a base of ginger and garlic with a bit of sesame oil. Soft tofu takes that base and molds it into
Authentic Pad Kra Pao Moo Recipe – Thai Stir Fried Pork with Holy Basil
Pad Kra Pao Moo (Stir Fried Pork with Thai Holy Basil) is one of my favorite ways to eat Thai Holy Basil. Thai Holy Basil is a peppery and pungent alternative to the traditional Thai basil you often see used in stir frys and curries. This dish has few ingredients and comes together in less
Miso Soup Recipe with Eggplant and Gobo: Easy and Delicious
Miso Soup with Eggplant and Gobo is a tasty spin on a classic Japanese side, Miso soup. Gobo adds an earthy flavor and firm texture that is a welcome contrast to soft and delicate eggplant. Throw on some chopped green onions and you have a warm, savory way to start and accompany your Japanese themed
Delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Waffle Cones Recipe
These lemon poppy seed waffle cones are a tasty way to hook up your ice cream with a fun and crunchy partner. Poppy seeds not only enhance the crunch factor of these cones, but also add their nutty essence to the mix. Lemon and poppy are best friends and though there is only a little
Delicious Kinako Ice Cream Recipe with Kuromitsu
Kinako Ice Cream with Kuromitsu is an earthy ice cream sweetened with Okinawan black sugar syrup. The base flavor of this ice cream is made of kinako (roasted soy bean flour) that not only deepens the flavor, but also adds a dense body to each bite. This is one ice cream that may just teleport
Delicious Strawberry Ice Cream with Vodka-Infused Berries
Strawberry Ice Cream with Vodka Infused Berries is an alcohol fueled twist on a classic ice cream. The strawberries used were at peak ripeness enabling me to cut back on the sugar. Serve the ice cream with with a waffle cone or a bit of whipped cream and it might just mysteriously vanish before your
Delicious Ditali Lisci Pasta: Prosciutto and Peas Delight
Ditali Lisci (Pasta) with Prosciutto and Peas is a delicious one pot meal made with trio of best friends: peas, prosciutto, and pasta. The peas bring a little bit of protein and fiber that offsets the carbohydrates from the pasta. And the prosciutto adds a nice sharp savory flavor, which is enhanced with additional cheese,