Lemongrass has a wonderfully subtle citrus flavor without the acid that typically accompanies citrus fruits. The creamy sauce for this pasta dish brings a light lemony flavor to the senses....
Don’t let a lack of (or disdain for) cabbage and/or radishes keep you from making this simple dinner. You can really use any thinly sliced crunchy vegetable: kale, snow or...
This is a chilled, lightly tart, savoury and refreshing soup. Completely dairy free, the white miso adds umami flavour and creaminess without the lactose. I love using Primary Konbu Dashi...
Chickpea Soup for the Vegan Soul. A great soup for when you’re feeling under the weather and need something tasty to slurp on while you watch TV and pity yourself....
Salty-sweet miso can overpower mild white-fleshed fish rich, fatty salmon stands its ground, creating a complementary balance of flavors. Broiling the fish and sprinkling it with sesame seeds creates a...
One of the latest food trends in Japan, Onigirazu was created by Tochi Ueyama in his popular Japanese manga comic Cooking Papa. Though similar to onigiri, Onigirazu rice sandwiches are...
A winter favourite, Tonjiru is a hearty miso soup made with sliced pork belly and chunky root vegetables. Here, I also use sake kasu, the lees left over from sake...
The bright orange flesh of kabocha squash is creamy and starchy, almost like a perfectly baked potato. Its low water content makes it less ideal for purees, but braised or...
Like any good stock, this takes time to make, so it’s worth doubling up and making a big batch of this broth, as it has a sort of restorative power,...