Moist and slightly sweet hot cross buns.

Soba noodles topped with shojin kaki age (tempura pancakes).

Sauteed crimini mushrooms in amazu (Japanese sweet & sour sauce)–perfect with roasted chicken, rice, tofu, etc.!

A creamy coconut curry sauce with tofu served over steamed rice.

Panna Cotta with kinkan kanro-ni (Japanese candied kumquats).

“Big Mac” macarons made to celebrate Macaron Day!

Kyuri Asa-zuke are Japanese lightly pickled cucumbers. They make a great snack or side dish and are easy to make.

A warm salad slightly reminiscent of ratatouille, that combines feta cheese, kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted veggies.

A non-traditional tiramisu made with orange juice, coconut milk, and shredded coconut for the February 2010 Daring Bakers’ Challenge.

Quick & easy chirashi sushi for Hinamatsuri.

Hamaguri Ushio-jiru (Japanese Clear Clam Soup) is a light and flavorful soup that is quick and easy to make.

Sushi made with leftover edamame dip, spicy mayonnaise, julienned cucumber, & toasted sesame seeds.

Edamame is so easy to make–within minutes you can have a healthy filling snack!

Miso ramen with scallions, bean sprouts, and shiitake mushrooms.

Churro wontons: wonton wrapper strips deep fried until crispy, and then doused with a healthy dose of cinnamon and sugar.

Miso soup made with butternut squash, poached eggs, and baby spinach leaves–a delicious filling meal.

Pavlova with Nutella mousse studded with bananas and dark chocolate curls for World Nutella Day.

Super Bowl Chocolate Crunchie Munchies: Easy candies made with chocolate, dried cranberries, cashews, coconut, and crispy rice cereal.

Kinshi Tamago (Japanese Shredded Egg Crepes) is used for a garnish on some Japanese dishes.

Tori Zosui–Japanese Rice & chicken porridge (like a poor man’s risotto)

Miso soup made with light miso, white fish, and garnished with sliced scallions.