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 — #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 Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread), #2 Tamago Sando (Egg Salad Sandwich), #3 Lychee Mochi
From soft Shokupan bread to the creamy Tamago Sando sandwich, and a chewy Lychee Mochi dessert, our September 13th demo highlighted Japanese recipes that balance texture, comfort, and flavor beautifully.
Japanese Recipes — Salmon & Seasonal Veggie Chirashi with Yuzu-Ponzu
Fresh salmon, seasonal vegetables, and sushi rice come together in this colorful chirashi bowl, inspired by Japanese recipes that celebrate balance and simplicity. A bright yuzu-ponzu dressing and toasted sesame seeds finish the dish, making it light, nourishing, and full of umami—perfect for enjoying sushi flavors at home.
Japanese Recipes — #1 Tosazu Cabbage, #2 Green Salad w/Miso Karashi Dressing, #3 Kewpie Miso Crudite Dip
Discover three Japanese recipes that highlight simple, bold flavors: crisp cabbage with tangy tosazu dressing, a green salad with creamy miso-mustard, and a rich Kewpie miso dip for crunchy vegetables. Easy to prepare and full of umami, these dishes bring Japanese flavors to everyday meals.
Japanese Recipes — #1 Spicy Shrimp Spring Rolls w/Chili Mayo, #2 Shrimp, Mango & Glass Noodle Spring Rolls w/Tangy Yuzu Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Cool, crisp, and full of flavor—these Japanese recipes feature succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and vibrant sauces. From the creamy heat of chili mayo to the citrusy brightness of yuzu ponzu, each bite offers a refreshing balance of textures and tastes, perfect for summer dining.
Japanese Recipes — Udon Noodle Salad with Shrimp, Mandarin Orange, and Wasabi Mayo
A cool and creamy summer noodle salad featuring shrimp, mandarin oranges, and wasabi mayo—this refreshing dish is inspired by Japanese recipes perfect for hot days.
Japanese Recipes — Chilled Corn, Tofu, Somen Salad with Yuzu Dressing
This chilled corn, tofu, and somen salad is a refreshing summer dish inspired by Japanese recipes. Light yet satisfying, it features seasonal vegetables and a bright yuzu-soy dressing—perfect for warm days.
Japanese Recipes — #1 Cucumber and Shiitake in Sesame-Vinegar, #2 Vinegared Cucumber and Crab with Ginger
These two Japanese recipes offer light, refreshing flavors perfect for summer. One combines cucumber and shiitake in a sesame-vinegar dressing; the other pairs cucumber, crab, and ginger in a tangy marinade. Both are easy to make and highlight the clean, balanced taste found in traditional Japanese cooking.
