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Japanese Side Dishes

  • Crispy baked cauliflower tossed with olive oil Buffalo sauce and served with homemade ranch dressing.
    Olive Oil Buffalo Sauce
  • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower is served in a bowl with a side of homemade homemade herby ranch dressing for dipping.
    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Close-up of creamy Japanese goma dressing in glass pitcher.
    Japanese Sesame Dressing (Creamy Goma Dressing Recipe)
  • Japanese cucumber sunomono salad with wakame seaweed and sesame seeds in rice vinegar dressing
    Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe)
  • The kabocha squash miso soup topped with thinly sliced scallions in a wooden bowl with a pot of soup on the side. Served with chopsticks.
    Easy Kabocha Squash Miso Soup (Traditional & Vegan Option)
  • Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberry and Avocado is served in a ceramic bowl.
    Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado
  • Spiral cucumbers are mixed with sesame seed sauce in ceramic bowl.
    Sesame Spiral Cucumber Salad
  • Spicy Asian Spiral Cucumber Saladd⁠ in a bowl.
    Spicy Asian Spiral Cucumber Salad
  • Creamy roasted tomato soup served with epi bread.
    Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Shio Koji and Basil(Dairy Free)
  • One-Pan Ginger Tofu and Broccoli Bake
  • Ricotta lemon orzo with Sicilian eggplant and zucchini on a plate on the light blue gingham tablecloth. There are also Sicilian eggplants, zucchini and lemon on the table.
    Ricotta Lemon Orzo with Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini
  • Sweet Potato Peanut Stew with Cauliflower and Kale(Vegan)
  • Ginger Coconut White Bean Soup on the table.
    Easy Ginger Coconut White Bean and Kale Soup(Vegan)
  • Delicata squash soup is served in ceramic bowls and topped with cream, walnuts, and parsley.
    Simple High Protein Roasted Delicata Squash Soup with Bone Broth
  • Stuffed figs are served on a plate.
    Simple Stuffed Fig Bites with Whipped Ricotta and Pistachios
  • Creamy lemon basil dressing in a jar is served on the side of salad.
    Healthy Creamy Lemon Basil Salad Dressing(Dairy Free and Vegan)
  • Crispy smashed potato salad is topped with fresh dill and served with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Lemon Dill Yogurt Dressing
  • Cherry Tomato andGrilled Peach Salad with Stracciatella on the plate with side of basil honey vnaigrette.
    Grilled peach salad with Arugula and Stracciatella
  • Pumpkin shaped Brie and cranberry puff pastry bites on the baking sheet with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprig around them.
    Brie and Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites with Kabocha Squash
  • Air-fried sweet potatoes, taco seasoned ground beef, cottage cheese, and avocado in a bowl with a drizzle of hot honey on top.
    Viral Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Cottage Cheese
  • On a plate, there is each layer of whipped feta, roasted beets, fresh figs, mint leaves, and balsamic glaze
    Roasted Beets with Whipped Feta and Balsamic Glaze
  • Beet and carrot salad on a plate with a fork and a knife.
    Beet and Carrot Salad with Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing
  • Summer Peach Kale Salad is served in a bowl with salad server.
    Simple Summer Peach Kale Salad with Avocado and Cherries
  • Sticky Sesame Baked Cauliflower Bites, glasses of sparkling water, and forks
    Sticky Sesame Baked Cauliflower Bites
  • Halloumi salad is topped with navel and blood oranges, and served with wooden salad server.
    Halloumi Salad with Fresh Citrus and Chickpeas
  • Kale and Quinoa Winter Salad with Pears and Pomegranate on the table
    Kale and Quinoa Winter Salad with Pears and Pomegranate
  • Pear and baby kale salad is served on a oval ceramic plate.
    Pear and Baby Kale Salad with Blue Cheese, Pecans, and Cranberries
  • Cauliflower tots are served on a plate with side of ketchup.
    Homemade Veggie Tots with Cauliflower(Vegan + Gluten Free)
  • Dipping pieces of bread in the Shichimi Togarashi Bread Dipping Oil
    Easy Shichimi Togarashi Bread Dipping Oil with Balsamic Vinegar

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I’m Yoko, a matcha lover, mom, and Japanese native who is passionate about sharing healthy plant-forward versions of the Japanese food I grew up with. From seasonal recipes to koji fermentation, I’m sharing Japanese-inspired, colorful recipes that you can easily try at home. I hope these recipes bring joy and harmony to your kitchen!

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  • Strawberry matcha latte smoothie is topped with matcha powder.
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