The Zesty Kiss of Sunshine: My Go-To Orange Ginger Dressing There’s a particular crispness in the air, a subtle shift that signals the coming of cooler days, and it’s precisely during these times that my craving for bright, invigorating flavors intensifies. This Orange Ginger Dressing is my culinary balm for such moments. I remember first … Read more
Rich, but Oh-So-Healthy, Salmon With Miso Cream There are some dishes that simply hum with comfort, the kind that whisper tales of busy weeknights transformed into moments of culinary delight. For me, this Salmon with Miso Cream is one of those dishes. I first encountered a similar preparation years ago in a tiny, unassuming restaurant … Read more
Roasted Chicken Ramen: A Symphony of Comfort in a Bowl There are some dishes that just feel like a warm embrace, a culinary hug that banishes the chill of a long day and soothes the soul. For me, roasted chicken ramen is precisely that. I remember one particularly blustery autumn evening, the kind where the … Read more
RFD Tofu Miso Cheesecake (Vegan) There are certain dishes that, once tasted, linger in your memory, a gentle hum of flavor that calls you back. This Tofu Miso Cheesecake, a brilliant creation inspired by the legendary Real Food Daily in Los Angeles, is one such dish for me. It’s a testament to how plant-based cooking … Read more
Roasted Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms in Miso Broth There’s a certain magic that happens when simple ingredients come together to create something truly extraordinary. This dish, a gem from Gourmet Magazine’s archives, reminds me of those quiet weeknights when I craved nourishment without fuss, yet yearned for a flavor profile that sang. I remember the … Read more
Okinawa Miso Rice Ball Using Tuna (Abura Miso Onigiri) There’s a certain comfort that comes from a perfectly formed onigiri, a humble yet profoundly satisfying food. My first encounter with the Okinawan delicacy of abura miso wasn’t in a bustling market or a sophisticated restaurant, but during a sweltering summer visit to my grandmother’s small … Read more
Raw Cashew Cream Cheese: A Dairy-Free Dream There’s something truly magical about transforming humble ingredients into something so rich and luxurious. For me, this raw cashew cream cheese represents a pivotal moment in my culinary journey, a testament to how plant-based cooking can rival, and sometimes even surpass, its dairy counterparts. I remember the first … Read more
Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Scallion Butter The humble sweet potato, in its myriad forms, has always held a special place in my culinary heart. But there’s something truly magical about the Japanese varietal. Their skin, a delicate blush of purple or tan, hints at the treasure within: a flesh so tender, so subtly sweet, … Read more