Finally we found veal shank here in Vancouver, so I decided to do Osso Buco when…
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Cold Udon with Kimchi and Natto
The combination of Natto and Kimchi works well, and if they are on udon, nothing can…
So Simple and Delicious! Bell Pepper Spaghetti
Last night, my husband prepared the dinner. It was just shockingly simple and delicious, showing the…
Fried Rice with Lettuce
Fried rice is one of the typical quick lunch dishes at home in Japan as they…
Prawns in Sweet Chili Sauce
This is originally a Chinese dish, but quite popular in Japan as a home dish. Very…
Salmon with Miso Butter Sauce “Chan Chan Yaki”
Salmon chan chan yaki is known as a dish by fishermen in Hokkaido. Salmon is very…
How to Make Udon Noodle with Just Flour, Water and Salt
Udon is so much easier and simpler to make than you think. You only need flour,…
Eggplant Curry
Eggplants taste so good with curry flavor! Ingredients 1 large eggplant *Or 3 Japanese eggplants 200-300g…
Spring Rolls with Chicken Tenderloin, Cheese and Japanese Basil “Shiso”
Chicken, cheese and Shiso (Japanese basil) are such a great combination! Ingredients (about 8) 3 pieces…
Braised Chicken and Vegetables “Chikuzen-ni”
Chikuzen-ni is one of the most popular winter dishes, using different kinds of root vegetables. Umami…
Beef Potato Croquettes “Korokke”
When my mom asked me what I want for dinner, I always answered beef potato croquettes.…
Baked Zucchini Flowers ” Pizza di Fiori” by Loretta
It’s that season when you can find zucchini flowers in a market. Zucchini flowers are not…
Turkey and Vegetables with Tomato Cream Sauce
I usually make this with prawns, but when I did with turkey, it was a big…
Teriyaki Fish
Teriyaki fish is very easy to make, and sweet soy sauce flavored fish goes great with…
Japanised Spaghetti with Sardines
This is NOT an Italian dish, this is a sort of fusion, ‘Japanised’ spaghetti, with sardines…
Pan Fried Dumplings “Gyoza”
Home-made gyoza may take time, but it is not that complex. You can do wrapping in…
Japanese pancake “Okonomiyaki”
“Okonomiyaki’ is a savory Japanese pancake, originally from Osaka. “Okonomi” means ‘as you wish’ and “yaki”…
Spaghetti alla Gricia with Broad Beans by Loretta
This is the recipe by Loretta, my most beautiful sister-in-law, living in Frascati where my husband…
Braised Pork Belly
Braised pork belly needs time, but the pork becomes so gentle and melting in your mouth!…
Deep Fried Stuffed Shiitake Mushroom
I made this stuffed Shiitake mushrooms yesterday. This stuffed Shiitake mushrooms are a fusion of Japanese…
Japanese Curry Rice
Several of my friends ask me how to make Japanese curry. Japanese curry is one of…
Lettuce Wrap
This miso flavored lettuce wrap is a perfect match with fresh crunchy lettuce. Basically you fry…
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Saltimbocca, meaning ‘jumping into a mouth’ is also a roman cuisine. Since we like having the…
Chicken Liver With Onion Lemon Sauce
Liver is not easy for me to enjoy, but this one by my husband and the…
Beef And Potato Stew “Nikujaga”
“Nikujaga” means meat and potatoes in Japanese, and is the typical home dish. Every family has…
Roman Pasta alla Carbonara
Rome is where my husband was born, and he is proud of the foods there. Carbonara…
Fish In Sweet And Sour Sauce “Nanban Zuke”
“Nanban Zuke” is a cold fish dish, considered as being healthy according to my mom. I…
Coconut chicken Stew
This taste south Asian, but not too spicy. I sometimes use chicken thigh with bones, and…
Cold Natto Soba (Soba With Fermented Beans)
Natto is considered as a super food in Japan. Basically it is fermented soy beans, and…
Chicken Ball Hot Pot “Tori Dango Nabe”
We often do this Chicken ball Nabe in winter. It is quick and gives a good…
Japanese Hot Pot “Nabe”
“Nabe” literally meaning a hot pot is a traditional winter Japanese family food. You cook at…
Cabbage and Beef Mille-feuille
Winter cabbage is hard and strong, but if it is cooked, it taste very gentle and…