Japanese Recipes — #1 Simmered Kabocha – Kabocha No Nimono, #2 Spinach Ohitashi
The final cooking demo of 2025 featured two comforting Japanese recipes—Simmered Kabocha and Spinach Ohitashi. Warm, balanced, and seasonally inspired, these dishes closed the year with the beauty and simplicity of Japanese home cooking.
Japanese Recipes — Sukiyaki
Our November 1st cooking demo featured Sukiyaki, a comforting hot pot from Japan prepared Kansai-style in a donabe. This beloved dish balanced sweet and savory flavors through a simmering blend of soy sauce, sugar, sake, and tender beef—showcasing the warmth and harmony of Japanese recipes.
Japanese Recipes — Takoyaki
Our October 25th cooking demo featured Takoyaki, one of Japan’s most iconic street foods. These golden, octopus-filled bites showcased Osaka’s signature style — crisp on the outside, tender and creamy inside — finished with Takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, and bonito flakes.
Japanese Recipes — Salmon Chowder w/ Miso & Oat Milk
Our October 22nd private cooking demo for the Sunshine Sisters featured a comforting bowl of Salmon Chowder w/ Miso & Oat Milk — a modern twist on Japanese recipes blending miso’s savory depth with the creaminess of oat milk. Balanced with salmon, vegetables, and gentle umami, it captured the warmth of autumn in every bowl.
Japanese Recipes — #1Yakitori Tare – Sauce, #2 Yakiniku Classic Tare Marinade, #3 Yakiniku Yuzu Shoyu Marinade
#1 Yakitori Tare – Sauce A signature of Japanese recipes, this Yakitori Tare brings depth and shine to grilled skewers. Blending soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar into a sweet-savory glaze, the sauce caramelizes beautifully over hot coals. Traditionally brushed onto chicken as it grills, it gives Yakitori its signature glossy finish and rich umami flavor that defines Japanese street-side grilling. #2 Yakiniku Classic Tare Marinade This classic yakiniku sauce captures the soul
Japanese Recipes — #1 Hokkaido Salmon Hot Pot, Ishikari Nabe, #2 Japanese Hot Pot Rice Porridge, Ojiya
Our October 11th demo featured a two-part donabe experience — Ishikari Nabe, a salmon hot pot from Hokkaido simmered in miso-butter broth, followed by Ojiya, a soothing rice porridge created from its remaining broth. Together, they captured the spirit of Japanese recipes: simple, nourishing, and beautifully complete.
Japanese Recipes — Tōbanjan Chicken Pineapple & Rice Donabe
Our October 4th demo featured a colorful Japanese recipe layered with sweet, savory, and nutty depth — Tōbanjan Chicken Pineapple & Rice Donabe. This comforting rice dish pairs marinated chicken, pineapple, and vegetables in a sesame-fragrant donabe for a cozy, tropical-inspired meal.
Japanese Recipes — Sagara Family Japanese Curry
Our September 27th demo featured a comforting Japanese recipe: Sagara Family Japanese Curry. Built on shio-koji beef, kabocha, and carrots, this dish layers savory, sweet, and umami flavors into Japan’s most beloved home-style meal.
