Recipes

Here are a variety of dishes that you can make at home. There is a reply box at the bottom of each recipe where you can provide feedback and comments. We would love to hear from you!

All Recipes

Lemon Chicken Rice Noodles
Across Japan, harusame noodles hold a quiet charm in home cooking—a staple that has earned its place in both humble kitchens and stylish modern cafés.…
Delicious Spaghetti and Puttanesca Sauce served on a flower shaped ceramic plate with a glass of cold green tea.
Spaghetti and Puttanesca Sauce
Welcome to my kitchen in Japan, where I’ll be sharing with you an authentic recipe for Spaghetti and Puttanesca Sauce. This tantalizing dish brings together…
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket sliced in a plate with one piece on a fork held up t- the camera
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Slow cooker beef brisket is the kind of dish that embodies comfort, tradition, and the magic of slow cooking. When you think about brisket, you…
Three Bakery Style Chocolate Cookies lined up on a tray
Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies – A Classic with a Malty Twist There are few desserts as universally beloved as the humble chocolate chip cookie.…
Steamed and shredded chicken mixed with a sauce made with black sesame seed paste. Served in a wooden bowl on a black tray on paper with Chinese patterns.
Banbanji Chicken
Banbanji is an appetizer and salad made with juicy tender chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a sweet and nutty dressing.  Although the dressing is often made…
Hiroshima Oyster Stew in a clay ceramic bowl
Hiroshima Oyster Stew
Hiroshima Oyster Stew is a Japanese and Cajun fusion stew that I prepare using fresh oysters from Hiroshima. This stew is loaded with flavors that…
Fragrant Hot and Sour Soup served in a red Chinese Soup bowl on a wood table.
Fragrant Hot and Sour Soup
  Fragrant Hot and Sour Soup, known as Sanrantan (サンランタン) in Japan is a delicious soup that uses vinegar, chili oil, and white pepper to…
A Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza in a tray smothered with tomato sauce and loads of gooey cheese, to—Ed with fresh basil leaves and pepperoni slices
Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza
There’s something universally comforting about pizza, but Sicilian Pepperoni Pizza stands in a league of its own. As a home chef living in Japan, I’m…
Stuffed Apple Pie
This recipe for stuffed apple pie made with apples, butter, lemon, pie sheets, egg yolk and sugar will bring the family running!
Japanese Coffee Lovers Pudding
Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious Japanese Coffee Lovers Pudding—a must-try fusion treat that captures the essence of Japan’s affection for both coffee and…
Homemade bologna, on a patterned wooden cutting board, with mustard, mayonnaise and a hard roll laid out for serving
Homemade Bologna
The Culinary Delight of Homemade Bologna: A Journey Through History and Flavor Bologna, a name that resonates with food enthusiasts and casual eaters alike, has…
Wagyu Stroganoff served over flat noodles in a ceramic bowl
Wagyu Stroganoff
If you’re on the hunt for a dish that combines comfort, elegance, and a touch of indulgence, look no further than Wagyu Stroganoff. This classic…