Recipes
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Blueberry “Buckle” Crumb Cake
When I made this cake, the following conversation ensued between my husband and myself: Husband: Ah, coffee cake. Me: This isn't coffee cake, it's crumble cake. Husband: No, it's called "coffee cake." Me:…
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Japanese Sweet Potato and Hot Dog Salad
I thought that sweet potatoes were the same thing as satsumaimo, so imagine my incredible shock when I came to America, bought a sweet potato, and cut into it for the first time. If you…
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The Ritz-Carlton’s Blueberry Muffins
I bought some blueberries hoping to make blueberry scones, but they end up going into muffins. However, I think they came out well. Occasionally, we have some maple sugar in the house, and…
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Easy Garlic Miso glazed Cabbage
My daughter hesitates to eat leafy vegetables, but will eat cabbage depending on how it is prepared. Her favorite is microwaved shredded cabbage with butter, soy sauce, and powdered kaibashira. Of course, the…
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Swedish Fluffy Cinnamon Raisin Buns
In Japan there was a very popular movie called “Kamome Shokudo” that came out in 2006. Even twenty years later, the movie is still popular in Japan. Because of the movie, there was…
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Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Noodle Bowls
When you start to see signs saying “Chilled Chinese noodles now available” while walking around town in Japan, it makes you think, “Ah, summer has arrived.” However, you won’t hear this in America,…
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Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs
When it comes to Korean BBQ, I wanted to use Gochujang, a red chili paste, I wouldn’t be able to give it to my daughter, but I was surprised when I saw the ingredients.…
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Honey Mustard Broccoli and Tuna Salad
My daughter does not like green vegetables, but will eat broccoli in this salad made with tuna. I like my broccoli firm, but my daughter will eat it if it is made a little bit softer.…
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Grilled Cheese Tofu Cutlets
When I came to America, I thought at first that I could not buy atsuage, which came as a shock to me. Then, I was eating at a Thai restaurant, and the pad thai had options…
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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
This time, I wanted to use some canned fish I bought at Trader Joe’s, so I came up with this pasta salad recipe. What I learned as a result is that this recipe…
