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"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...

"Simple recipe. You only need a microwave. Very versatile with dough and fillings. Not too sweet either. Here's a small batch which can be multiplied, but if you make more, experiment with the microwave times."

Ingredients: mochiko sweet rice flour, katakuriko...

"I learned this on a Japanese show where they investigated why regular housewives' gyoza was so yucko compared to professional masters' gyozas. Let me share the secret with you....:D"

Ingredients: pepper, leeks, gyoza skins...

"Adapted from Wolfgang Puck, this has gotten rave reviews! Cook time is marinating time."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers...

"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...

"These Japanese fritters make a quick & delicious snack. A Japanese exchange student gave me this recipe when I was at school."

Ingredients: eggs, ham, mayonnaise...

"Convenient way to satisfy a sushi craving. I invented this delectable open-faced "sandwich" while trying to use up leftover ingredients in a creative way. I made this with canned salmon (reminiscent of a Philadelphia roll) but I'm assuming tuna will work well also."

Ingredients: cream cheese, wasabi powder...

"This is a variation of other donburi recipes which is usually meat or fish cooked with an egg over a hot bowl of rice. This recipe can be done plain or fancy with what you have for left-overs. Substitute canned salmon or any leftover meat. Kids especially love this recipe!"

Ingredients: eggs, light chunk tuna in water...

"These are so yummy! I haven't tried the miso one (yet! But once I get my paws on some miso paste. . .), but the soy sauce ones are fantastic. This is fairly typical bar food in Japan from what I have read online, but it also makes for good lunchbox food or a side dish for a Japanese inspired dinner. You can also make a bunch of these and freeze..."

Ingredients: miso, cooked short-grain rice...

"One more thing to do with all that zucchini from the garden. This is a quick, good, and easy side dish that can be served with a weeknight family meal as well as a fancy dinner. Goes great with grilled chicken or even a nice snack on its own."

Ingredients: pepper, lemon juice, olive oil...

"This recipe tastes very similar to the spicy tuna rolls found in Japanese restaurants, but the best part is that you use canned tuna rather than raw tuna. Don't get me wrong, I love raw tuna; I just don't feel comfortable playing with it at home. I created this recipe when I wanted sushi rolls but didn't have a lot of fresh ingredients..."

Ingredients: chili oil, garlic powder...

"An interesting recipe from Japan, this is nice for sandwiches. It's fun to vary the seasoning. You may like Caribbean Jerk, for instance, or Chinese Five-Spice Powder. A bit of liquid smoke? You can also vary the sweetener used. Be creative!

(Note: I found it necessary to cook the chicken longer than the recipe states. It should..."

Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried herbs...

"Edamame, the Japanese word for soybean, grow in clusters on bushy branches. To retain freshness, soybeans are usually parboiled and grozen. Edamame, a rich source of protein, have been enjoyed for over two thousand years in East Asia"

Ingredients: garlic, edamame, salt...

"These are found basically everywhere on Okinawa, very thick and hearty little doughnut balls! Got this off a local okinawan recipe site."

Ingredients: eggs, milk, oil...