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
Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing Recipe | Romaine Salad Delight
Are you looking for a Caesar salad dressing alternative? This creamy roasted garlic dressing I used on my romaine salad is for the little dinosaur in all of us. The salad became more rich, crunchy, and a delicious way to get some more salad into your daily or weekly routine. I like to eat a
Savory Soy Glazed Kabocha with Ground Chicken: Delicious Recipe
Hi. I’m happy that we made it to Wednesday. I’m excited that it’s almost half-way through December. Especially since that means the shortest day of the year is just around the corner. That means from there on, longer and warmer days ahead. To help us prepare (at least mentally) for the summer. Wanted to share
Revitalize with Cucumber Sunomono: A Refreshing Japanese Salad
Good evening! Or as they say in Japanese (konbanwa!) こんばんは!. Today’s song of the day is by Way Out West. It’s called “Tuesday Maybe“. Isn’t today Tuesday? Maybe… If you have watched any of my Youtube video’s you might have had a taste of the kind of music I like. This track came out a
Mujaddara Recipe: Lentils, Rice, Fried Onions & Spiced Yogurt
♩ ♪ ♫ Monday, Mondayyy So good to meee Monday morning It was all I hoped it would beee ♩ ♪ ♫ Song of the day by the Mamas and the Papas. Hope that this tasty mujaddara recipe will help make your Monday all that you had hoped it would be 🙂 Wait, what’s that you say? You’ve
Delicious Tomato Soup with Butter, Red Onion & Basil
It finally feels like winter here in California. Though it rarely snows in LA, temps have dropped to around 40 at night which is quite chilly. No more walking around outside with shorts and a T-shirt. At least flip-flops are still manageable. 🙂 I’ve been playing with my new immersion blender and have a put
Healthy Red Quinoa Plate with Chard, Carrots, Onion & Poached Egg
Not sure what to make for breakfast or brunch this weekend? Let me introduce you to my little friend. Quinoa. Red quinoa to be exact. I like quinoa and all his cousins. So I hope you do too! My relationship with quinoa is quite deep. Quinoa provides me protein and fiber. In return, I crush
Moyashi Goma-ae Recipe | Sweet Sesame Soy Mung Bean Sprouts
Goma-ae is a delicious way to eat many different vegetables. Some of my favorites include spinach, green beans and of course, these bean sprouts! It’s super easy to make and will make for a great way to start your Japanese meal! These little squiggly bites of goodness are called ‘moyashi’ ( もやし)in Japanese. Mung bean
Mentaiko Pasta Recipe: Olive Oil & Shiso Delight
Yo Yo Yo! Pretty soon it’ll be ho ho ho! Can’t believe the year has gone by so fast. That’s what I say every year. Must mean I’m getting old. Slowly but surely. This past week I’ve been on a Japanese food kick. I hope it keeps me young. At least if I stick to
Mastering Homemade French Baguettes: A Scrumptious Delight
Did you know that in France, the production of baguettes is regulated by law? And that they can only be made with flour, yeast, salt, and water? During my trip there I was able to get through one of the best books I’ve read in a long time called “Real Food, Fake Food” by Larry Olmsted. This
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe with Pomegranate Delight
Hello hello All Day I Eat readers! I have been eating this No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake all weekend long oink oink oink. And since I like it so much, I am excited to share the secret to making it with you! But only if you oink with me. Okay. Only if you want to. Butter, sugar,
Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe with Bourbon
In my opinion, you can never go wrong adding alcohol to food or dessert. Alcohol acts like a little flavor dispenser. You know like Pez candy dispensers. Only the little alcohol molecules dispense tiny packets of deliciousness right to your tastebuds. Pow! So when I discovered a few pumpkin ice cream recipes with bourbon, I was
Warm Farro Salad with Easter Egg Radishes and Broccoli
When I was a kid, I used to love drinking bright blue Icee’s and eating multicolored Otter Pops. Now that I’m older, I try to stay away from heavily colored foods as they are generally synthetic and not healthy. However, colorful food is appetizing isn’t it? Yes, it is! So, when I was at the