Dinner Recipes

Pink Pasta

Pink Pasta Feeling especially girly? Tired of that boring beige-coloured pasta? Try out some naturally coloured pink pasta! This really brightens up any day to day meal, and leaves you with leftover beets to use for lunch (in a salad, maybe?) the next day! The beets add a slightly sweet taste to the pasta, so...Read More

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Homemade Hokkaido Cream Stew

Homemade Hokkaido Cream Stew Hokkaido Cream Stew is a popular soup in Japan that is sold in roux-form in the grocery stores. You typically add vegetables, meat and water to the roux to make the soup, and can serve it as is, or with rice. I’ve done some taste testing, and have come up with a...Read More

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(Easy!) Sukiyaki

How to Make (Easy!) Sukiyaki Sukiyaki is a kind of Japanese hot pot, that is usually cooked at the table and eaten right out of the pot. It is surprisingly simple to make, and can be a perfect meal for those days when you want more family time and less cooking time. This serves 4 to...Read More

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Miso Roasted Chicken

Miso Roasted Chicken This is a perfect recipe for those who are having a small get together for the holidays, for those who don’t traditionally have turkey for dinner, or even for those who just want a delicious, warm and unique dinner during this cold weather. The miso paste adds a saltiness that is complemented...Read More

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Pumpkin, Miso & Chicken Stew with Rice Dumplings

Pumpkin, Miso & Chicken Stew with Rice Dumplings Houtou stew is from the Yamanashi Prefecture of Japan, and is a miso-based stew where the ingredients are stewed together with pumpkin. This stew is usually served with flat, thick houtou noodles, but today I have switched it around a little bit to add an autumn theme....Read More

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Halloween Onigiri (Rice Balls)

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Late-Summer Tonkatsu

Late-Summer Tonkatsu We’ve reached the time of the year when the days are becoming cooler, but we are still in the summer mindset and longing for a longer summer. I’ve made a meal of tonkatsu, breaded pork cutlet, which will help you hold onto the memories of summer and hopefully bring a little bit of...Read More

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Super Easy Udon

Super Easy Udon This dish is the perfect introduction to Japanese cuisine – it’s delicious and tastes like authentic Japanese udon, but isn’t intimidating or complicated at all! I got this recipe from a Japanese friend I knew in high school, and was amazed when they came over with a small grocery bag and a...Read More

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