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Make Authentic Miso Soup Like a Japanese Mom

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Make an authentic homemade miso soup with this easy recipe. While many blogs will tell you to make this traditional Japanese soup from scratch, this quick miso soup recipe is how many busy Japanese moms actually cook in real life. Read through the blog post for information about ingredients like instant dashi and miso paste, […]

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Easy Homemade Persimmon Jam

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Perfect for fall, use up any leftover backyard persimmons to make this easy homemade persimmon jam to go with toast, cinnamon rolls, or to gift as a present. I’m finishing up (maybe? maybe not?) my persimmon series with this persimmon jam recipe. I’ve been having a lot of fun doing series with my favorite foods […]

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Fall Flavors: The Best Persimmon Cake Recipe

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0000

Use up your backyard persimmons with this easy persimmon cake recipe. It’s rustic, with fall spiced flavors and a fruit topping. Read through the post for serving suggestions and recipe modifications, or click the jump to recipe button! Persimmons and Asian Cuisine My grandparents have a fuyu persimmon tree in their backyard in California, and […]

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Easy Mooncake Cookies for Mid Autumn Festival

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:49:00 +0000

For another way to use your mooncake molds, try my easy mooncake cookie recipe. It’s made from a shortbread cookie dough recipe that everyone can enjoy. When fall starts to near, I know it’s time to think about Mid Autumn Festival. The Chinese bakeries in my area start advertising mooncakes, reminding me of the upcoming […]

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Andagi Dog Recipe

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:03:00 +0000

Andagi dog (sometimes called andadog) is a cross between the Okinawan donut sata andagi and an American corn dog. It is popular at Japanese American summer festivals in southern California and can also be found at some festivals in Hawaii. What is an Andagi Dog?! You know corndogs and you (maybe) know the Okinawan donut […]

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Amazing Matcha Ice Cream Recipe (No Eggs!)

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:22:00 +0000

This easy matcha ice cream recipe has a pure matcha flavor. It uses only six basic ingredients and no eggs! Enjoy this sweet treat in parfaits, sundaes, or on its own. This recipe has been a long time coming. I’ve loved matcha ice cream since the only one I could find was the Haagen-Dazs tub in […]

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The Best No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:22:00 +0000

No gelatin powder, no cream cheese, no problem! This Greek yogurt cheesecake is the easiest and healthiest no-bake cheesecake you’ll find. I’m always looking for more ways to sneak more protein and less sugar into my kids’ (okay, and my own) diet, so this no-bake yogurt cheesecake was the perfect solution for our summer dessert […]

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Easy Matcha Jelly Recipe (With Video)

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:31:00 +0000

Make matcha jelly at home with this easy recipe. Use it in matcha parfaits, drinks, or eat it by itself for a perfect summer dessert. Summer is in full swing, which for me means I’m always looking for desserts that help me cool down. Last year I attempted making matcha jelly from scratch for the […]

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Tanabata Somen Recipe: a Japanese Summer Festival Noodle

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:28:00 +0000

Learn how to make an easy, beautiful, ombre tanabata somen for the Japanese star festival in July. These cold noodles are refreshing in the hot summer months and can be made with many variations. What is Tanabata? Tanabata is a Japanese summer holiday that falls on July 7 every year. Also called the Star Festival, […]

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7 Japanese Recipes for Grilling and BBQs

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:07:00 +0000

Looking for grilled Japanese food to make at your next cookout? Check out this roundup of 7 easy Japanese BBQ recipes. Everyone knows and loves Korean BBQ these days, but did you know Japanese cuisine also has a vast array of grilled food? Called yakiniku, which literally means grilled meat, they’re often very simple and […]

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