Recipes
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 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,
Delicious Quinoa Recipe with Pimento Stuffed Olives, Gold Raisins, and Cilantro
Quinoa with Pimento Stuffed Olives, Gold Raisins, and Cilantro works like magic to weave an unlikely mix of ingredients in colorful and tasty way. When’s the last time you had gold raisins with olives and cilantro? Sounds a little unusual, but I’m telling you!! If I jumped off the bridge into this bed of quinoa,
No-Bake Delicious Blueberry Cream Pie – Graham Cracker Crust
No Bake Blueberry Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a taste of summer you won’t forget. Best served chilled, this pie filling is rich, creamy, and fruity with just the right amount of sweetness. The graham cracker crust is classic and one you can repurpose for other no bake desserts like my other favorite,
Delicious Warm Farro Salad with Butternut Squash & Radicchio
Warm Farro salad with Butternut Squash and Radicchio begs to be eaten with it’s invitingly bright colors and fluffy crumbles of cheese. Naturally colorful and naturally delicious, I was very pleased with the outcome of this salad! Farro is the perfect vehicle for crunchy slightly bitter radicchio, sweet roasted butternut squash, and creamy goat cheese
Delicious Warm Farro Recipe with Buttered Onions, Cranberries & Pecans
Warm Farro with Buttered Onions, Cranberries, and Pecans is a quick and easy salad to prepare. Even quicker and easier to eat it! Especially since the flavors are well-balanced, with a bit of sweet, a bit of savory, delivered straight to your taste buds in an earthy buttery blanket! This is a sponsored post. Bob’s
Delicious Farro: Asparagus, Peas, and Fresh Herbs Delight
Farroto with asparagus, peas, and fresh herbs is the perfect weeknight meal for those who love the little grain called farro. The earthy nutty flavor of farro is complemented by blanched, slightly crunchy green asparagus, green peas, and prosciutto. This is definitely one of my favorite farro recipes! This is a sponsored post. Bob’s Red Mill was
Broccoli Salad | Delicious Japanese Style with Egg and Ham
This is a sponsored post. Kewpie USA was kind enough to send me a box of mayonnaise and some salad dressings and this was one of the dishes that I’ve prepared with their products. If you haven’t heard of Kewpie before, it’s well known for it’s mayonnaise, which is richer and creamier than it’s American
Delicious Potato Salad with Ham: Japanese Style Recipe
Japanese potato salad is one of my favorite sides. I like to eat it with a piece of meat or a piece of fish. I also like to eat it along with rice (I love my carbs~!). If you haven’t had Japanese style potato salad yet, this is a good one to try, it’ll even
Indulge in Creamy Mentaiko Pasta: Irresistible Fresh Mentaiko Spaghetti Delight
This creamy mentaiko pasta will work like magic if you’re the kind of person who enjoys both mentaiko and spaghetti, together! What makes this version special is not only the fresh spaghetti, but also the creamy flavor without the use of cream! How can this be?! Read on to learn more… This is a sponsored