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Shio Konbu Cabbage Salad
June 8, 2022
Behold: the laziest of all Lazyass Cookin' recipes I've ever written in the 15 years...
Instant Kitakata Ramen
February 21, 2021
I eat a lot of instant ramen. I've cut down a lot – I used...
The Japanese Pantry's Pork Belly Kakuni
October 2, 2020
With the fires and virus raging, I spent all last weekend in my kitchen with...
Happy Hour: Umeboshi Splash!
July 6, 2016
My best friend Sara wrote a book and it just came out! It's called Never Ever...
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
Lazyass Cookin': How to Boil a Dumpling
May 8, 2014
Frozen housemade Chinese dumplings have been my #1 go-to lazyass meal for years now. Here's how I prepare and eat them when I'm feeling lazy and hungry.
Izakaya Hideko: Taberu Rayu Tofu Salad
January 13, 2014
My parents hosted a shinnenkai (New Year's party) last night and it was a fantastic feast! As...
Kitchen Follies: Shio-Koji Roasted Chicken
October 28, 2013
In life, I'm all about making mistakes. The important thing is to just try everything!...
Japanify: Spicy Indian Summer Stir-Fry
September 4, 2013
I've been really lazy about cooking these past few weeks. I don't know if it's...
Kayo's Kitchen: Final Days of Janky Eating
August 26, 2013
I'm in a flurry of packing at the moment. Actually, Yoko and MOTO had to...
Japanify: Daikon-Tuna Stir Fry
April 25, 2013
Sometimes the most humble ingredients can yield some seriously satisfying results. Some days I procrastinate...
Japanify: Mizuna Crunch Salad
April 4, 2013
Spring is here and my local market is starting show signs of different colors of...