Category Archives: Healthy

Warm Shrimp and Kale Salad/Stirfry

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

The tricky thing about winter is we’re always craving hearty food to ward off the grey Seattle chill, but we’re also craving healthy greens (to ward off wintry chubbiness). We made this for a mellow Monday evening dinner with our … Continue reading →

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Steamed Spinach with Sweet Tofu Dressing

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

This slightly sweet, rich dressing over spinach is one of my favorite recipes from my grandma’s kitchen. It’s so simple, yet so elegant, and the clean flavors of spinach come bursting through the nutty flavors of the tofu. This is … Continue reading →

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Okonomi Yaki – Vegetable Pancake

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

These egg-y pancakes are deeply satisfying – stuffed with vegetables, topped with a rich tonkatsu sauce and enjoyed hot off the griddle. We enjoyed these as a meal, along with some snow pea egg drop soup, and were quite content.

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Pumpkin-Shiitake Risotto with Pancetta (Or No Pancetta for a Vegetarian Option)

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

The grey Seattle days get some people down. But for me, I think of them more as a cozy blanket snuggled up around the city – a perfect complement for an afternoon spent in front of the fire with a … Continue reading →

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Snow Pea Egg Drop Soup

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Once you have the ingredients on hand, this soup is ridiculously quick and easy to make. The clean, clear hon dashi broth makes a perfect base for the rich threads of egg and the sweet, slightly crunchy snow peas. For … Continue reading →

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How to Make Simple Nigiri Sushi

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

From an early age, I’ve loved Japanese cooking. My Grandma Toshiko’s kitchen is one of the most magical places you can visit – full of delicious smells, wonderful tastes, and looking out onto a beautiful Japanese garden that’s alive with … Continue reading →

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Futomaki Sushi Rolls – A Lesson from Grandma Toshiko

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

One of the people I admire most in the world is my Grandma Toshiko. So vividly, I remember the two of us going out to the strawberry fields around Keizer, Oregon when I was very small. She’d squat and pick … Continue reading →

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One-Pan Chickpea, Spinach and Egg Hash

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you’re surprised to find it’s already Friday, and also a little surprised you made it through the week in one piece? Well, congratulations. You made it! This is a meal to … Continue reading →

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Raspberry and Lemon Individual Pudding Cakes

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

There’s something fundamentally summery about the combination of raspberry and lemon. Even under the cold, greyish skies of winter, these little pudding cakes are a bright light of happiness. Especially after the chocolatey excesses of December. And, they each come … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chili Tofu with Ramen Noodles and Broth

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Sweet and spicy tofu makes this hot, brothy soup from Sunset magazine an extra special weeknight dinner. Easy, vegetarian, healthy and delicious. How could you NOT love this bowl of soup?

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