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fresh lime marinated fish

Ceviche Recipe

Unlock the secret to perfect ceviche with just 15 minutes of lime-marinating magic that transforms raw fish into a zesty delight.

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simple homemade chicken broth

Chicken Broth Recipe

Just when you thought chicken broth was simple, this golden elixir reveals secrets that will transform your cooking forever.

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Presentation of sardines on a plate with lemon wedges.

Mackerel Shioyaki: Irresistible Japanese Style Broiled with Salt

Japanese Style Broiled Mackerel with Salt (Shioyaki)   One of the simplest and most tasty ways to eat mackerel!! 😀 I haven’t been catching much fish recently, but this one didn’t get away!! Since I caught this one, I wanted to show you how to make one of the simplest and most tasty preparations of

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Agedashi Tofu with Shishito Peppers

Delicious Pan-Fried Agedashi Tofu with Shishito Peppers Recipe

Today I wanted to share another version of how to cook agedashi tofu (揚げ出し豆腐). This is one of my favorite appetizers to order in Japanese restaurants. I love the crispy exterior that contrasts with a super soft tofu interior. These literally melt in your mouth. The savory sauce is the perfect bath for these tofu

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Four chocolate cupcakes with pistachios on a plate.

Salted Texas Chocolate Cupcakes with Pistachios

These chocolate cupcakes are the perfect way to enhance an ordinary chocolate cupcake, using pistachios and flaked salt. The pistachio nuts add their own nutty flavor, while salt helps to add contrast. If you haven’t tried to up your chocolate cake or cupcake game, these cupcakes are a great way to get started! Salted Texas

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A bowl of soup with beans and vegetables.

Cranberry Beans with Pinot Noir and Kale Pesto

  Last year I went on a shopping spree for heirloom beans! They seemed to be all the rage, popping up in magazines and online. I couldn’t resist buying them. I bought at least 6 different varieties of heirloom beans (by Rancho Gordo) and never did anything with them. So much for trying them right?

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A bowl of pudding with a slice of pumpkin in it.

Tapioca Pudding with Pan-Fried Kabocha

This is for all the tapioca lovers out there. I was craving some sweets one night and ate up all my ice cream. Talk about emergencies. Since I had no ice cream, I quickly looked in my fridge and freezer for alternatives. None. It was already late and thought I probably have to make something

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pancakes with maple syrup

Irresistible Blue Cornmeal Pancakes: A Delectable Delight

Blue Cornmeal Pancakes I’m going to keep this short and sweet. Just like the tasty stack of pancakes you see above. This is one of my go-to pancake recipes. I’ve made it with yellow cornmeal and blue cornmeal. It always comes out great. I’ve made many variations of cornmeal pancakes before and think the 50/50

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Delicious Spaghetti with Pancetta, Kale & Butternut Squash Recipe

Spaghetti with Pancetta, Kale, and Butternut Squash I killed my taste buds with this pasta. Figuratively. They came back reincarnated and things just don’t taste the same anymore. The lethal combo was a complex mixture of slightly sweet and mostly savory flavors.  It started with unsalted butter, garlic, and shallots. Then add white wine and

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I’m Pat Tokuyama – Japanese tofu cookbook author. I help home cooks learn to cook plant based Japanese food.
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