The final cooking demo of 2025 featured two comforting Japanese recipes—Simmered Kabocha and Spinach Ohitashi. Warm, balanced, and seasonally inspired, these dishes closed the year with the beauty and simplicity of Japanese home cooking.

Our November 1st cooking demo featured Sukiyaki, a comforting hot pot from Japan prepared Kansai-style in a donabe. This beloved dish balanced sweet and savory flavors through a simmering blend of soy sauce, sugar, sake, and tender beef—showcasing the warmth and harmony of Japanese recipes.

Our October 18th cooking demo featured three grill-inspired Japanese recipes — Yakitori Tare, Yakiniku Classic Tare Marinade, and Yakiniku Yuzu Shoyu Marinade. Together they explored Japan’s love of fire-cooked food: smoky, savory, and perfectly balanced with sweet and citrus notes.

From soft Shokupan bread to the creamy Tamago Sando sandwich, and a chewy Lychee Mochi dessert, our September 13th demo highlighted Japanese recipes that balance texture, comfort, and flavor beautifully.

This colorful chirashi bowl brings together fresh salmon, crisp seasonal vegetables, and silky sushi rice for a dish that’s as beautiful...

Discover three Japanese recipes that highlight simple, bold flavors: crisp cabbage with tangy tosazu dressing, a green salad with creamy miso-mustard, and a rich Kewpie miso dip for crunchy vegetables. Easy to prepare and full of umami, these dishes bring Japanese flavors to everyday meals.

Cool, crisp, and full of flavor—these Japanese recipes feature succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and vibrant sauces. From the creamy heat of chili mayo to the citrusy brightness of yuzu ponzu, each bite offers a refreshing balance of textures and tastes, perfect for summer dining.

A cool and creamy summer noodle salad featuring shrimp, mandarin oranges, and wasabi mayo—this refreshing dish is inspired by Japanese recipes perfect for hot days.

This chilled corn, tofu, and somen salad is a refreshing summer dish inspired by Japanese recipes. Light yet satisfying, it features seasonal vegetables and a bright yuzu-soy dressing—perfect for warm days.

These two Japanese recipes offer light, refreshing flavors perfect for summer. One combines cucumber and shiitake in a sesame-vinegar dressing; the other pairs cucumber, crab, and ginger in a tangy marinade. Both are easy to make and highlight the clean, balanced taste found in traditional Japanese cooking.

This week’s cooking demo featured a refreshing Cold Soba Salad with Avocado & Cucumber—light, colorful, and perfect for summer. Guests learned how to prepare soba noodles properly, mix a sesame-wasabi dressing, and layer crisp vegetables with creamy avocado and soft-boiled egg. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that reflects the balance and seasonality found in traditional Japanese recipes.