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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...

"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...

"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...

"A simple and delicious autumnal recipe from Self Magazine (September 2008). The cumin salt tastes great on any meat or fish, or even on cheese."

Ingredients: cumin seeds, kabocha squash...

"Lighter dessert with Japanese flavors. Better for you than green tea ice cream, if you're watching your figure. Posted for ZWT II '06"

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, mangoes...

"I have seen the huge differences of opinion over okra on 'Zaar, so I just had to try this (my first ever okra) when it was offered to me in Japan. I'm now an okra convert, but maybe it was the simple and delicious way it was served to me!"

Ingredients: ginger, soy sauce, okra...

"This is my translation of a yummy salad I've had cooked for me a couple of times by a young Japanese girl who lived with us. I wish you could see the original."

Ingredients: lemons, sugar, sweet potatoes...

"This comes from Delicious Living and this is what they say: "Sweet and spicy, this thick soup uses a white miso base for flavor and nutrition. Serving tip: Present as an elegant start to any meal. For a more substantial soup, add cooked white beans and a handful of baby spinach leaves just before serving. ""

Ingredients: low sodium vegetable broth, fresh basil leaves...

"Use this marinade for meats, vegetables, tofu, whatever needs that special taste without all the greasiness!"

Ingredients: dry sherry, soy sauce...

"This is a Japanese recipe consisting of sweet dumplings on skewers. These are widely enjoyed in Japan and by...ME..hehe. You often see anime characters munching on these yummies.I have edited thsi recipe, noting that glutinous rice flour is used."

Ingredients: cornstarch, potato starch...

"Tomoko who lives with us rang her mother in Japan for this recipe. it's so simple, but it really is yummy. Don't over cook your broccoli-it's got to be bright green and crisp."

Ingredients: mustard, soy sauce, broccoli...

"This is delicious served as a pupu or served with salad. Very simple and flavorful recipe for tofu! Wonderful for a hot summer day."

Ingredients: firm tofu, garlic, ginger...

"This Japanese-style salad is crisp and sweet-tart. The sliced lotus roots have a lacy shape and the dressing is magenta. The recipe comes from The Poetical Pursuit of Food, by Sonoko Kondo."

Ingredients: umeboshi, fresh lotus root...

"Great as a base for miso or other areas where you don't want to use Dashi."

Ingredients: bouquet garni, winter squash...