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Lemony Farro and Lentil Salad
The picture is too brown, so it may not look appetizing, but this salad was highly recommended by fans of the grains. I think it is best served in the summer. If you…
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Easy Fresh Corn Salsa with Black Beans
When it becomes summer, I am always happy just seeing the corn arranged at the front of the grocery store. Previously, I used to use corn when making rice, however recently when I…
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Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
When I tried this for the first time, I thought “Can you really make something so good from such simple ingredients?” I was fairly surprised. Also, I was told that shrimp and avocado go…
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Roasted Tomato Basil and Feta Orzo
Try this one if you can’t think of what to make for dinner in the summer! This refreshing dish combines the sweet-and-sour flavor of grilled tomatoes, the invigorating taste of basil, and the slightly…
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Mom’s Healthy Potato Salad
There are a lot of children in Japan who love potato salad, but as a child I did not like things like this. So, my mother started making for me this potato salad…
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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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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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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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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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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…
