Recipe List
Easy Japanese Edamame Mexican RiceEasy Japanese Edamame Mexican Rice is ideal for the nights when you are short on time but want to deliver big on flavor and nutrition. |
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Fig and White Chocolate Matcha Donuts
A soft kiss of a donut which flirts with the flavors of figs and matcha green tea. Black Mission figs add a gentle jam texture while the white chocolate chips adds a velvety touch of sweet. Adapted from the Barefoot Contessa’s Food Network recipe. |
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Low Calorie Japanese Noodle SaladSilky low calorie shirataki noodles give way to crunchy, salty bacon. Cucumbers, tomatoes and Japanese omelet provide more fun for the palate. Fresh grated ginger in the soy-sesame dressing zaps the taste buds awake. |
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Chocolate Matcha CupcakesThe low-fat chocolate milk in this cupcake keeps the cake light. Despite the double dosage of chocolate milk into chocolate cake mix, surprisingly the sponge is not tooth aching sweet. Strong green tea matcha cream adds a bitter but pleasant layer of contrast and yumminess! |
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Japanese Plum Wine CakeMy Japanese plum wine cake is a huge grownup crowd pleaser. (And is super-duper easy!) The rose-colored sponge only requires a dusting of powdered sugar. |
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No-Bake Raspberry and Japanese Yuzu Citrus Bars
Luscious creamy centers are spiked with Japanese yuzu citrus and sweetened with raspberry jewels. Crushed chocolate covered Pocky biscuits serve up a delightful contrast. |
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Blueberry and Japanese Yuzu Citrus MuffinsJapanese yuzu citrus is said to contain antioxidants and 3 times the vitamin C of lemons. Besides the health benefits to the fruit, the piquant yuzu is refreshing and a wonderful wake up on a warm day. The tart yuzu pucker and sweeter summertime blueberries provide a wonderful yin and yang in a muffin. |
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Cherry Blossom CupcakesWith a cake crumb as soft as the petal of a cherry blossom, this cupcake is a cause for celebration. The not-so-sweet frosting base is whipped cream cheese complements the sweet cake perfectly. |
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Sour Cream Chocolate FrostingAn array of chocolates melted in butter are introduced to a powdered sugar and sour cream mixture. The result is a match made in Heaven! This recipe is adapted from Carole Walter’s Great Cakes. |
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Japanese Plum SushiJapanese pickled ume plum is packed with magic! Japanese Pickled Ume Plum:
Need any more motivation to try Japanese pickled plum sushi? |