Crab and Tofu Soup

Kids Favorite: Chiffon Cake Cups

Use decorative paper cups instead of a tube pan, and kids would enjoy peeling the paper off!

Fried Calamari Balls

Ratatouille

There was a dramatic change in weather out here while I was in vacation for just a week.　Ratatouille is a perfect dish on summery days, served either warm or chilled.

It is delicious on its own but also goes well with sautéed chicken, grilled fish, omelets, pasta, etc.

Canelés

A canelé is a small French pastry with a soft and tender custard center and a dark, thick caramelized crust. (Wikipedia)

This is an easy version of making canelés, and no copper molds of a special cylinder shape are not necessary.

How to Store Ginger

Here is how I do.

Balsamic Chicken

Serve this in casual occasions with lots of napkins!

Hinamatsuri: Doll Festival

Chirashizushi

Suimono

Wakatakeni

Herb Roasted Red Snapper

No-Bake Cheesecake

Hinaarare & Hishimochi

 March 3 is a day for girls called "hinamatsuri" in Japan. It is translated into girls' day or doll festival because a set of ornamental dolls is to be displayed in households with young girls.

I decorated my house with small dolls, hishimochi and hinaarare and ate sushi, wishing my daughter's happiness and healthy growth.

 

Salmon Miso Soup

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called "dashi" and a seasoning called "miso" (fermented soybeans).

Today I added a variety of vegetables and a canned salmon to my miso soup. Canned salmon usually comes with the meat and bones and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, calcium and Omega 3 fatty acids.

This soup is a meal itself.