I work full-time in Japan, and easy rice cooker dishes like this Japanese braised chicken are such lifesavers. When I come home after a long day, I love recipes that require minimal preparation but still feel like a comforting homemade…
Archives for July 2026
Suiton (Japanese Dumpling Soup)
A Simple Japanese Dumpling Soup I Make on Busy Days I work full-time in Japan, and when I come home after a long day, I often look for meals that are comforting but don’t require complicated preparation. Suiton is one…
Daikon Salad(No Chopping Recipe!)
No Chopping Daikon Salad Inspired by Bikkuri Donkey I work full-time in Japan, so I’m always looking for ways to make fresh vegetables feel effortless. This no chopping recipe is one I make often because all you need is a…
Daikon Mochi (Japanese Daikon Cake)
Have you ever ended up with half a daikon in the fridge and had no idea what to do with it? That’s exactly when I make this daikon mochi recipe. Traditionally, this dish starts with hand-grated daikon, but whenever I…
Japanese Curry Pastry
A Quick Curry Snack for Busy Weeknights I work full-time in Japan, and there are many evenings when I come home craving something warm and savory but don’t have the time or energy for a complicated recipe. Traditional Japanese curry…
Japanese Mushroom Pasta with Butter Soy Sauce
A Japanese Pasta Recipe I Make on Busy Weeknights When I come home after a long day, I often want something comforting but still simple to make. This Japanese mushroom pasta with butter soy sauce is one of my go-to…
Soboro Don (Ground Meat 10-minute Recipe!)
A Quick Japanese Meal When You Don’t Feel Like Chopping I work full-time in Japan, and soboro don is one of the meals I make when I want something quick, comforting, and easy. Since this dish doesn’t require a knife…
Oyakodon Recipe (15-minute recipe!)
My Go-To 15-Minute Chicken Dish for Busy Weekdays I work full-time in Japan, and this oyakodon recipe is one of my favorite meals to make on busy weekdays. When I come home after a long day, I want something comforting…
Japanese Chicken Curry with Summer Vegetables
A Weeknight Japanese Chicken Curry I Look Forward to Every Summer I work full-time in Japan, so I’m always looking for meals that don’t require much effort after a long day. Thanks to Japanese curry roux, making Japanese Chicken Curry…
Tonjiru (Japanese Pork Miso Soup)
Tonjiru Was My Favorite Soup from My Mom’s Kitchen I work full-time in Japan, and tonjiru has always been one of my favorite soups that my mom made growing up. It’s hearty, comforting, and filled with vegetables, making it the…
1-Hour Pizza Dough (3-Minute Kneading Only!)
My Go-To Homemade Pizza for Weeknight Dinners I developed this 1-Hour Pizza Dough recipe during the pandemic, and ever since then, this has been the pizza dough recipe I make whenever I crave homemade pizza. Over the past few years,…
Cold Ramen(20-minute recipe!)
A Refreshing Bowl with an Easy Homemade Broth If you’ve ever wanted to make cold ramen at home, you’ll be surprised by how simple it is. Instead of simmering a broth for hours, this cold ramen noodle recipe comes together…
