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Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki by Yu

This is another very popular Japanese dish in the US. Do not even think about buying a bottle of teriyaki sauce. So easy to make.

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Assorted Tempura and Kakiage

Assorted Tempura and Kakiage by Yu

Tempura is a popular Japanese food in the States as well-known as sushi. It is not too difficult to make.

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Broiled Salmon with Miso Glaze

Broiled Salmon with Miso Glaze by Bob Vincent

This is adapted from a recipe that appered in Bon Appetit magazine in 1999. It comes from Buddakan restuarant in Philadelphia. The original recipe called for cod fillets but I had salmon on hand. Any firm fleshed fish fillet will work. Cod, haddock or halibut would be good as well. I used light yellow miso but the darker more…

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Beef Bowl with YOSHINOYA Style 吉野家風牛丼

Beef Bowl with YOSHINOYA Style 吉野家風牛丼 by Naoko Yoshioka

We have a Delicious Beef Bowl, Yoshinoya Style. If you have ever been to Japan and visited one of many chain restaurants called Yoshinoya, this recipe will remind you of the same taste or maybe even better. lol This is very simple to make about 30 minutes and your done. Enjoy.

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Hello Kitty Bento Box

Hello Kitty Bento Box by Blackswan

Following my posts on Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box, people went wild! I’ve many requests to make these cute Japanese rice balls for them. One of them is my good friend, Doris. Since her birthday was approaching, I decided to make her a Kitty Bento Box.

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Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box (おにぎり)

Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box (おにぎり) by Blackswan

An idea struck me when it was my son’s lunch box day on Fridays. Jon loves Onigiri, so I decided to make him an Angry Birds Lunch Box! Angry Birds Bento Box for a 16-yr-old boy? Never mind, his mum is a big kid too! Guess what? It was my hubby who was more impressed & “snatched” the lunch box from Jon! Yes, Ken brought these Angry…

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Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups

Wafu Spaghetti in Colourful Capsicum Cups by Blackswan

Don’t you think that these Bell Pepper Cups look stunning? The vibrant colours are perfect for festive occasions. Chinese New Year is fast approaching. Why don't you try your hands at this tasty recipe that's filled with all the goodness?

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Kero-Keropi Twin-Pasta

Kero-Keropi Twin-Pasta by Blackswan

Almost all kids dislike vegetables & my son was no exception when he was younger. Try creating fanciful cartoon characters to divert their attention, it always work. I would use lots of vegetables & “mould” them into cute little shapes to add them to my son’s dishes those days. I haven’t made these cartoon stuff for a long time as…

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Chinese-Style Sashimi!

Chinese-Style Sashimi! by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Sashimi is not and should not the sole property of Japanese gastronomy. After all, carpaccio is nothing but a varietyof sahimi! I remember savouring this Cinese=style sashimi for the first time in Shizuoka City in a great French restaurant! So next time you get your hands on a nice piece of fresh white-fleshed fish, why don’t you…

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Steamed Sushi

Steamed Sushi by Robert-Gilles Martineau

A new foodie friend of mine, Michelle Karam, whom I met on Social Culinaire, was just mentioning she could not wait to come to Japan to eat sushi, as it was just frustrating and terribly expensive in her own country. Well, why not making it yourself, then? “It’s too difficult and one cannot get the ingredients!” Really? There must…

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