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Turnip and Mushroom Stir-Fry

It’s the season when turnips start tasting really good.My kids love turnips simply rubbed with salt.They snack on them w...
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Hinona Pickles

In winter, I sometimes see hinona at the farmers’ market.It only appears in winter, and I rarely see it in regular super...
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Spicy Edamame Peperoncino – A Family-Friendly Twist

Today I made a spicy edamame dish that feels like a little kitchen shortcut.Serve plain salted edamame for kids, then to...
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Kyuri no Kyuchan-Inspired Pickles

I found some giant cucumbers at the farmers’ market.Four for 150 yen!They were too big for salad.The skin was thick. The...
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KIRIBOSHI DAIKON & Cucumber Salad with Sesame-Vinegar Dressing

I keep kiriboshi daikon in the pantry all the time.It’s one of those things that’s always there, like rice or soy sauce....
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Hoshi Imo: Japanese Vegan Snack

Every winter, I end up making hoshi imo without really planning to. When I see good sweet potatoes at the store, I just ...