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..Stir Fried Sweetcorn, Sugarsnaps & Shiitake.
This dish is deceptively simple. Three vegetables in a stir fry..yes, so far, so simple. Okay, so you get three of your five-a-day...


The magic of real Miso Soup..
They say that true love is hard to find. But when it comes to food, it isn't really so hard, is it? Take, for example, the time when you...


Asian style Chicken Lettuce Wraps
There's something about sharing finger food like these Chicken Lettuce Wraps with friends and family. I don't know exactly what it is -...


..Potato Mochi with Nori..
If you read my restaurant review for the ramen bar, Tenmaru, you'll know that I was very impressed with their potato mochi. So, I...


Miso baked Salmon
Miso baked salmon is easy to make and tasty.


..Butternut Squash Gratin..
On cold nights, what better seasonal ingredient is there to warm empty tummies than a squash - or pumpkin, or kabocha - depending on what...


..Tenmaru Japanese Ramen, London N4..a review..
My latest Japanese restaurant review took me to pastures new - Finsbury Park in London N4 to be exact. This is the home of a one site...


..Sweet Potato Mochi with Mozarella..
You've probably heard of Japanese mochi - you know, the rice that has been pounded and pounded until it turns into a thick, white gooey...


Stir fried Beefsteak with Miso & Sesame
This dish is a simple stir fry using either rump or sirloin steak and this recipe comes hot off the press from my good friend Yumiko Nikaido, who always has her finger on the pulse of new recipes coming out of Japan.


..Pumpkin Gyoza with Mango dip..
With Halloween just around the corner, here's a pumpkin recipe that you can prepare in advance and serve on the day at your Halloween...


Thai style Tofu & Beanthread noodle salad
Here's my take on a healthy Thai Tofu & Beanthread noodle salad.


..Japanese Curry soup..
When you think Japanese curry, you probably think Japanese curry cubes and who would blame you? Most of the Japanese curry recipes you'll...


..Marugame Udon, London E1..a review..
Ah, what a joy to wander around on a sunny Sunday morning in streets full of people out having a good time - good riddance to coronavirus...


..Inside Out Egg Sushi Rolls (AKA California Egg Rolls)..
Have you ever been to a sushi bar, seen inside out sushi rolls on the counter and wondered, "Who had the idea to turn a sushi roll...


..Akira Japanese Restaurant, London W8..a Review..
My other half finished a two week stint of jury service the other day, so I thought I would cheer him up with lunch somewhere quite swish...


..Your 5-a-day in 5 minutes, Stir fried beansprouts..
Eating 5 vegetable portions a day doesn't have to mean eating a salad. Here's a simple recipe that takes only a little longer than 5...


Thai Riceberry salad
This is quick easy Rice Salad.


..Temari Sushi balls with Smoked Salmon..
There is no better way to show people that you don't need to be a ninja or the master of any dark arts to make your own sushi at home...


..Chinese style stir fried Spicy King Prawns..
Along with tempura, IMO this dish is one of the best ways to eat king prawns - I've eaten this in Chinese restaurants in Japan since I...

..Chisou Japanese Sushi and Izakaya, London W1..a Review..
I celebrated my wedding anniversary recently, so my partner and I visited Chisou in Mayfair for a lunchtime bite out. Chisou advertised...
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