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"Grilled chicken skewers popular in Japan. Chicken thigh meat, green onion, chicken liver, hearts, gizzards, chicken skin can be prepared this way. It tastes best cooked over charcoal. Mirin is a sweet Japanese sake (rice wine). Ordinary sake may be substituted for the mirin, with additional sugar. Translated from Shinkatei Hyakkajiten Vol. 1, Kodan-sha,..."

Ingredients: boneless chicken thighs, green onions...

"Delicious anytime!!! Serve with sticky rice for a hearty meal! This isn't your ordinary "stew", and it is supposed to be runny. Lots of broth! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: potatoes, salt, soy sauce...

"One of my favorite annual treats from my CSA is Edamame, a fresh soybean that is a popular snack in Japan. Did you know that soybeans actually enrich the soil they are grown in? They enrich the body that eats them, too! :)"

Ingredients: edamame, salt...

"This is very popular in Japan, and very popular with my children. It's also a favorite dish in the restaurant where I work. The Japanese are quite happy to eat this at room temperature too. Prep time includes marinating time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, sake, soy sauce...

"This is totally and utterly comfort food for Asians. Posted this recipe for Skipper/Sy. It is a total self-creation that has become a staple in my family. We actually have craving for this. A total balanced meal, all in one. You can substitute the chicken with beef or pork. Still good. :) It can be served to toddlers cos it is very soft. Asian toddlers..."

Ingredients: cilantro, eggs, fresh ginger...

"This twist for a burger will have them coming back for more! Wish I could take credit for this recipe, however I got it out of a cookbook. My husband said it was the best burger he ever had!!!"

Ingredients: minced garlic cloves, red wine vinegar...

"This is a Japanese style sweet and savory pumpkin recipe. Kabocha has slightly sweet taste, and it is cooked in many different ways in Japanese cuisine. For example, tempura is a popular way to cook kabocha. Cut kabocha into thin slices to make tempura. Also, simmering is a common way. Kabocha tend to keep its shape even if it's simmered. This..."

Ingredients: Japanese pumpkin, dashi stock...

"GREAT SIDE DISH FOR SUSHI LOVERS! low fat, low calorie salad that goes with anything. try it out you will be bound to fall in love with it."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh seaweed...

"This is a soft, aromatic, flavored, jasmine tea with lots of lemons.
Made in your 10 cup coffee maker for ease.
If use loose jasmine green tea use 6 teaspoons."

Ingredients: fresh edible flowers, fresh lemon rind...

"Very easy and fresh sorbet only with few ingredients. Even kids can make it!!"

Ingredients: fresh orange juice, lemon juice...

"Literally translated, tsukimi means "viewing the moon". The egg in this dish represents the "full moon" surrounded by "clouds" of noodles. It is traditionally served in the autumn but I love it all year long. For some reason, I find it very romantic.lol."

Ingredients: pepper, noodles, eggs...

"This is a simple, light, and refreshing recipe from Gourmet Magazine.
Cooks' Note: Do not let dressed cucumber salad stand more than 20 minutes before serving, or it will become soggy."

Ingredients: seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil...

"Can't remember how many times I've made this but it's always a favourite with my church friends. Saw this on a Japanese cooking show some years ago."

Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, sesame seed oil...

"This is a nice light red meat recipe. It is very low fat, I would recommend using lean cuts of beef in smallish serving sizes. It is incredibly quick once you have marinaded the steak, and the cucumber salsa can be prepared up to a day before. This makes quite a bit of salsa, we eat it on the side as well. Marinade time is not included in the time to..."

Ingredients: roasted sesame seeds, steak fillets...