Welcome to a seafood lover’s dreamland! Although I am not a pescatarian, I am an avid seafood fan and a strong advocate for incorporating more plant-based foods into our diets. Because of this, I enjoy pescatarian foods and am always excited to cook meals based around fish and plants! Explore recipes including Steamed Salmon with Aromatic Oil and Thai Red Shrimp Curry!
Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG) is the Japanese way to make an easy and nutritious breakfast in approximately 137 seconds! This dish had to have been invented by either a starving college student at 2:00 A.M., or maybe a busy mother on a school morning. Either way, the day I decided to forgo the conventional wisdom…
Teriyaki has always been one of my favorite ways to cook things. It’s not flashy, and the flavors aren’t super crazy, but the salty, umami, and sweet flavor pair well with fattier protein options like salmon or chicken thighs. This healthy teriyaki salmon is one of the easiest ways to prepare the fish. What is…
Sugar-packed, nutrition-lacking breakfasts are everywhere, With Gallo Pinto, you can start your day right, the Central American way. What is Gallo Pinto? Gallo Pinto is a Central American dish of beans and rice. It’s a great way to start your day, loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full till lunch. There are two…
Tamagoyaki is a staple of sushi menus, bento boxes, and home-cooked breakfasts alike. Thin layers and the addition of dashi and sugar make this omelette quite different from it’s western counterparts. What is Tamagoyaki? Tamagoyaki is a Japanese rolled omelette made by cooking thin sheets of egg in a rectangular pan, and rolling the sheets…
Dashi is one of if not the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine. It’s a necessity for anyone cooking Japanese food. In this post, I’ll answer: What is dashi, how to make dashi, how to use dashi, and where to buy dashi, along with other facts, recipes, and answers. **This post contains affiliate links, I…
Teriyaki is possibly the most iconic Japanese-American dish known to man (well, maybe the California roll). If you want to recreate these flavors at home but don’t have access to mirin and sake (quintessential parts of Japanese teriyaki), you’ve come to the right place. What are Mirin and Sake? Mirin and Sake are both types…
Shokupan. It’s what sandwich bread wants to be when it grows up. It’s the Japanese bread that works equally well in sweet ogura toast, inexpenive Konbini sandwiches, and ultra-luxorious wagyu sandos. This recipe takes a bit more time and practice than most, but as far as bread goes it’s actually very easy to make. So…
This Miso Mushroom Tuna Spaghetti is a laid-back Italian-Japanese meal perfect for weeknights and quick lunches. It’s creamy, filling, salty, umami, done in 30 minutes, and packed with protein.
Have you ever wondered how to make classic egg-fried rice? It’s easier than you may think; clear instructions and pictures in this post will have you making delicious fried rice in no time. Egg-fried rice. These three words bring a familiar sense of joy and anticipation to the minds of many. Its simple but satisfying…
Tofu hummus is easy to make, crave-able, nutty, sour, a tad spicy, and layered with contrasting textures. This unique dip is reminiscent of Southeast Asian flavors. Peanut, soy sauce, cayenne, chili oil, and lime are all featured. The Inspiration for Tofu Hummus To be clear tofu hummus is traditional to nowhere, and that’s ok. Also,…
