vegetable 001 — Recipes from Japan, Ingredients from California, Inspired by everyday.

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

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

Tomato Candy Salad

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

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

Natto with Onion Dressing

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

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMay 31, 2017natto, onion, vegetable 001

Peperoncino Edamame

easy side dish / good with beer

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

Crunchy Cabbage and Daikon Salad with Pork

cabbage and daikon crunch + smooth texture of potato starch layered on pork / yuzukosho

meat, vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMay 22, 2017pork, cabbage, daikon radish, yuzukosho, salad, crunch, vegetable 001

Tuna Potato Salad with Olive and Curry

easy dish / make ahead dish / requires only boiling potato and mixing / makes great sandwich filling

vegetable, seafoodAyumi OstrowskiApril 18, 2017easy dish, potato, curry powder, tuna, vegetable 001, make ahead, sandwich filling

Leek with Whole Grain Mustard Marinade

easy side dish / tastes better the second day

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiApril 18, 2017leek, mustard, vegetable 001, vegetarian, make ahead, side dish, balsamic vinegar, vinegar

Fresh Herb Salad with Crunchy Pork

easy dish / crunchy pork + herb + balsamic vinegar

vegetable, meatAyumi OstrowskiApril 12, 2017pork, mint, basil, onion, celery, vegetable 001, salad, beer food, herb, vinegar, balsamic vinegar

Edamame Tempura Bowl

vegetarian / one bowl meal

vegetable, rice / noodleAyumi OstrowskiApril 10, 2017deep fried, edamame, onion, carrot, one bowl, vegetable 001, one pot

Curry Soup with Chunky Vegetable and Pork

soup, vegetable, meatAyumi OstrowskiApril 6, 2017curry powder, pork, tomato, onion, carrot, celery, one pot, fridge clean out, one plate, vegetable 001

Pickled Turnip with Sesame Oil

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiApril 6, 2017turnip, shrimp, ginger, sesame oil, vegetable 001, bar food, beer food, make ahead

Rainbow Potato with White Balsamic

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMarch 30, 2017potato, balsamic vinegar, deep fried, vegetable 001, bar food, vegetarian, make ahead

Shiogama Potato with Rosemary

perfectly moist and starchy / easy and fun to make

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMarch 29, 2017potato, rosemary, new classic, vegetable 001, vegetarian

Cauliflower and Tofu Pot with Celery Sauce

tofu, vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMarch 29, 2017easy dish, firm tofu, cauliflower, celery, vegetable 001

Braised Clam and Seasonal Vegetable

seafood, vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMarch 28, 2017clam, potato, brussel sprout, carrot, asparagus, one pot, one plate, vegetable 001

Deep Fried Asparagus with Meyer Lemon Ponzu

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMarch 20, 2017asparagus, dashi broth, vegetable 001, deep fried, bar food, make ahead, lemon, ponzu

Anchovy Oil Vegetables with Rosemary

vegetableAyumi OstrowskiMarch 12, 2017pickles, jar, brussel sprout, potato, rosemary, make ahead, anchovy, onion, green bean, vegetable 001, bar food, bell pepper