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Honey Walnut Shrimp Honey Walnut Shrimp has become one of my favorite dishes, even though it’s not something you’d find in Japan, where half of my heritage lies. Growing up half Japanese, I sometimes felt embarrassed by some of the traditional dishes I was used to eating at home, especially when they didn’t match the… Read more

One-Pot Korean Beef Bowls My One-Pot Korean Beef Bowl is a flavorful, communal dish that brings vibrant ingredients and bold seasonings together in one delicious meal. The base starts with thinly sliced onions, which soften as they cook, creating a sweet and savory foundation. A mountain of fresh bean sprouts is piled high in the… Read more

Reencle: Kitchen Home Composter If you’ve been around a while, you know that Jeff and I have a fairly large garden for having a small townhome backyard. The past few years, we’ve grown a wide variety of fruits and vegetables: squash, watermelon, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, herbs, okra… you name it. We grew a… Read more

Shoyu Chicken with Spicy Vermicelli Noodles in a Jar If you’re looking for a meal that’s quick to assemble, easy to transport, and bursting with flavor, this Shoyu Chicken with Spicy Vermicelli Noodles in a Jar is exactly what you need. Inspired by the rich umami of shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) and the fiery kick… Read more

Orange Chicken As someone who grew up in a place where Asian food wasn’t accessible, Orange Chicken holds a special place in my heart. Though not authentically Chinese, Orange Chicken has deep roots in Asian-American fusion cuisine, most famously popularized by Panda Express. The dish reflects the adaptation of Chinese flavors to suit American palates,… Read more

Shrimp and Cashew Pineapple Fried Rice Shrimp and cashew pineapple fried rice made in a rice cooker is an easy, flavorful dish that combines tropical sweetness with savory notes. The rice cooker simplifies the cooking process by perfectly steaming the rice while integrating the flavors of fresh shrimp, cashews, and pineapple. As the rice absorbs… Read more

Spicy Peanut Beef Lettuce Wraps with Bang Bang Sauce My Spicy Peanut Beef Lettuce Wraps with Bang Bang Sauce are a vibrant, flavorful dish that offers a delightful balance of heat, crunch, and creaminess. The star of the dish is the ground beef, cooked with a spicy peanut sauce that infuses it with rich, nutty flavors… Read more

Creamy Tomato Chili Crisp Noodles with Golden Garlic Chips My Creamy Tomato Chili Crisp Noodles with Golden Garlic Chips is a delectable fusion dish that beautifully combines the richness of blistered tomatoes with a spicy kick from chili crisp, all enhanced by the satisfying crunch of golden garlic chips. This dish is perfect for those who… Read more

Mille-Feuille Nabe (ミルフィーユ鍋 ) – Japanese Hot Pot It’s a common occurrence to come home to my mom making “Nabe,” (鍋) the Japanese word for hot pot. Mille-Feuille Nabe (ミルフィーユ鍋 ) is a Japanese hot pot dish that creatively layers ingredients to resemble a “thousand-leaf” (mille-feuille) structure, similar to the French pastry with the same… Read more

Mapo Tofu in a Rice Cooker Growing up, one of my favorite comfort foods was Mabo Dofu, the Japanese version of the famous Chinese dish Mapo Tofu (yes, only a slight difference in spelling in order to fit the Japanese and Chinese language.). This hearty, flavorful dish was a staple in my household. Its slightly… Read more