Homemade dishes, simple and sumptuous
Burdock, gobo, is a popular root vegetable in Japanese cuisine. It can now be found sometimes at Whole Foods market but always at a Japanese market. It is a great side dish for any Japanese meal. I often serve this dish for New Year’s osechi, …
Now that’s it’s the fall, it’s that time of year for sweet potatoes. One of my favorite ways to make sweet potatoes is to roast them purée them. So simple and so delicious! Servings: 4-6 Active Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut …
This shredded cabbage salad is one of our favorite ways to enjoy cabbage during the summer; it’s so refreshing! Servings: 4-6 Active Cooking Time: 10-15 Ingredients 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded with mandoline 6-8 leaves of shiso (Japanese perilla) or basil, chiffonade Ponzu sauce to …
This is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer such as fresh tomatoes and basil. When I prepared this dish, it was a side dish for salmon, but it can easily be a meal on its own. With a touch of brie, and a …