Recipes

Cup noodle fried rice is an easy way to make fried rice that’s super tasty, and doesn’t use many ingredients. All you need are eggs, one cup noodle, and some rice (left over rice works great!). The beauty of this recipe is that you don’t …

Takoyaki or Japanese octopus balls are an iconic Japanese snack or street food that is filled with octopus chunks, other various ingredients, and topped with sauces and toppings full of umami flavor! Although it’s usually associated as a food eaten outside on the street, it’s …

Vidalia onions are in season and what better way than to use them in a Vidalia onion soy sauce dressing! It’s not only a dressing but partly pickled and super healthy. The onions are cut into slices and get marinated in a soy sauce dressing. …

Miso Eggplant Stir-Fry Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time! I’m sure many people are stuck at home so I thought I would get back to sharing some recipes. After the pandemic started, I decided to go back for some time to …

Finnish Laskiaispulla combine with the Japanese matcha green tea flavor for an irresistible treat!  Laskiaispulla is a traditional sweet bun associated with Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of lent. This type of bun is eaten during this period in many Northern European countries. …

Even the marmalade loving Paddington bear would approve of these wings!  These Asian marmalade chicken wings are simple yet full delicious flavors! Sweet, slightly bitter orange marmalade combines with the irresistible flavor of soy sauce, garlic, and green onions. No wonder Paddington loves marmalade so …

Chirashi sushi tacos are the perfect way to celebrate Hinamatsuri! These Philadelphia chirashi sushi tacos have nori roasted seaweed “toritillas” topped with sushi rice, cream cheese, thin sliced egg crepes, slices of cucumber, and smoked salmon roses! You might be wondering, what is chirashi sushi?  …

Rice Krispie Treats with matcha are the perfect combo!  Rice krispie treats…. That bright blue wrapper and the crunchy and sticky deliciousness is so irresistible. It was one of my favorite childhood treats. Later on, I’d buy them from vending machines and convenience stores during …

Yuba is a magical ingredient! It is made from boiling soy milk and collecting the the film that develops on the surface. The taste is richer than tofu and creamy. There are many types of yuba from extremely delicate and creamy to a more dense …

Pizza!!!!!  I love pizza in all forms, I guess that is one of my most “American” traits. How can one not love melted cheese and tomato sauce? Whenever I talk to foreigners coming to the United States, one of the first things that they say …