Recipes from Japan, Ingredients from California, Inspired by everyday.

Shiokoji Squid with Celery and Edamame

Easy, fast, tasty. / shiokoji brings out umami flavor / fridge clean-out dish

seafoodAyumi OstrowskiDecember 10, 2017edamame, squid, celery, leek, shiokoji, sesame oil, fridge clean out

Miso Glazed Eggplant Dengaku

perfect summer time bites / miso umami sweetness + hot karashi mustard / great with beer, cold sake / easy to make

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiJuly 29, 2017eggplant, miso, vegetarian, vegetable 001, easy dish

Crispy Fried Tofu Salad with Onion Dressing

crispy tofu + savory and sweet onion dressing / mix with any seasonal veggies on hand

tofu, vegetableAyumi OstrowskiJuly 6, 2017salad, onion, vegetable 001, firm tofu, fried tofu

Grilled Eggplant Salad with Fish Sauce Dressing

easy, smoky and flavorful / my favorite dish for summer

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiJune 29, 2017eggplant, green onion, fish sauce, vegetable 001

Roasted Whole Onion with Balsamic

sweetness of roasted onion + sweet-tart balsamic / easy dish —no need to even peel

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiJune 27, 2017balsamic vinegar, onion, vegetarian, easy dish, vinegar

Miso Goma Lemon Udon

roasted sesame and fresh lemon flavor / simple yet satisfying / great for easy lunch

rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiJune 23, 2017miso, lemon, arugula, white sesame

Agebitashi Salad with Summer Vegetables

vegetarian / make ahead dish / great beer food / tastes good the second day

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiJune 23, 2017vinegar, salad, eggplant, bell pepper, onion, ginger, make ahead, beer food, vegetarian, marinade, vegetable 001

Umeboshi Chicken

fruity, tangy umeboshi + moist chicken / garlic and ginger add subtlety to the dish

meatAyumi OstrowskiJune 22, 2017umeboshi, chicken, ginger

Tomato Candy Salad

easy dish / make-ahead dish / fun, healthy, easy snack

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiJune 22, 2017salad, tomato, easy dish, make ahead, vegetable 001

Edamame Soup

only needs three ingredients plus salt / hearty

soupAyumi OstrowskiJune 12, 2017edamame, vegetarian

Spinach Curry Rice

high in iron / heat of spices + creaminess of cheese

rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiJune 10, 2017curry powder, spicy

Asparagus Soup with Garlic and Rosemary

vegetarian / two different textures of asparagus

soupAyumi OstrowskiJune 6, 2017asparagus, vegetarian, rosemary, hearty

Ume Natto Noodle

fruity sour ume + roasty white sesame + nutty natto

rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017umeboshi, natto, shiso, white sesame

Ajitama Natto Bowl

golden combination of egg + natto + drizzle of soy sauce

rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017natto, ajitama, bonito flakes, easy dish, one bowl

Natto with Onion Dressing

straight up natto with home-made onion dressing / dish for true natto lovers

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017natto, onion, vegetable 001

Tuna Okura Natto Bowl

cut and mix in soy sauce + wasabi = done! / double stickiness from natto and okura = super healthy

seafood, rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017natto, tuna, okura, wasabi, easy dish, one bowl

Seared Tofu Natto Udon

charred tofu and green onion + nutty natto / great for hot day

rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017natto, fried tofu, daikon radish, mentsuyu, one bowl

Fried Natto Rice

unconventional combination of black pepper + natto / less slimy, less natto smell

rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017natto, bonito flakes, easy dish

Skewered Steak and Onion

only salt and pepper for seasoning / grill for 5 minutes and done!

meatAyumi OstrowskiMay 28, 2017beef, beer food, onion, easy dish

Peperoncino Edamame

easy side dish / good with beer

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMay 26, 2017edamame, side dish, beer food, spicy, vegetable 001, vegetarian, spicy summer