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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...

"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...

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

Ingredients: dry sherry, soy sauce...

"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...

"I found this in my "Japanese Kitchen" cookbook and tried it out to take advantage of some great farmer's market bargains of oriental eggplant and super fresh tomatoes. This worked out great for us because all the work is done ahead of time. The Japanese name of this recipe is 'hiyashi nasu to tomato no sarada'. Cook time is chill..."

Ingredients: fresh ginger, rice vinegar...

"Vegan custard is simple, fresh, and helps take the edge off any spicy food!"

Ingredients: coconut milk, agar-agar, ice...

"I post this simple little Japanese seaweed salad in honor of my friend Mika. Mika is a phenomenal cook, with a natural flare for flavors. Of all the incredible dishes she has shared with me, this one will always be my favorite. Seaweed and cucumber salads are always bursting with flavor, but they are often made with sauces that contain a lot of sugar...."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh lemon juice...