Pork loin pan fried in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Topped on a bowl with slivers of seaweed and shiso leaves. So easy, so full of umami!

Matcha Rolls. Easy with no special equipment needed.

This recipe for potstickers is a no-fuss recipe—no tedious crimping! Adding potato starch at the end gives a nice crispy texture.

Creamy miso soup with kabocha.

Shiitake and bacon alfredo. Dieters beware. This is creamy and full of flavor.

Chirashi zushi at Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s obon in Los Angeles. For a taste of Japanese American festival food near you… click!

Matcha Latte. A mellow matcha drink delicately sweetened with a spoonful of honey.

Somen is a cold noodle dish perfect for the summer. Easy and no need to labor over a hot stove.

Shiso is one of my favorite herbs… add bacon and how can you go wrong?