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Takoyaki Recipe

The ultimate Japanese street snack, now in your own home. Have a takoyaki party this weekend!

15 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Snap Pea Stir Fry

A sweet and spicy shrimp stirfry that comes together in less time than it takes to get delivery

The best weeknight dinner for summer is 10 minute cold soba recipe

This 10 minute 8 ingredient zaru soba with crispy salmon and quick pickled radishes tastes like the best summer dinners in Japan: cooling, refreshing, and totally gorgeous. Best of all, it’s a breeze to make.

The best summer pasta is this super happy weeknight salmon tomato and zucchini tagliatelle

This bright and colorful salmon and tomato pasta is the weeknight dinner of your dreams. Like a summer sunset, it’s lazy, easy, looks incredible, and leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy.

Teishoku Breakfast: How to Make a Traditional Japanese Breakfast Set

A guide to cooking the perfect teishoku Japanese breakfast set: rice, salmon, miso soup, pickles, and tamagoyaki.

Reverse Sear Steak and Lobster Risotto

The 80s are back baby! Surf and turf at its finest: reverse seared ribeye steak and lobster risotto.

Spicy Chili Oil Wontons Recipe

Silky smooth homemade pork and shrimp wontons tossed in a homemade chili crisp. So easy and fast to make, you’ll never go back to the frozen stuff.

Honey Garlic Salmon Lo Mein Meal Prep Recipe

Save time, money and calories when you prep for the entire week: honey garlic salmon and veggie spaghetti lo mein meal prep!

Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp Potstickers Recipe

Crispy pan fried shrimp potstickers: yes, you CAN make them at home!

Creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe

Perfectly cooked lobster and noodles in a rich, delicious butter and cream sauce. A riff on the classic Chinese creamy lobster and noodle dish, a staple and favorite at Chinese banquets!

Crispy Vietnamese Roasted Salt Garlic Prawns Recipe

Crispy deep fried prawns, Vietnamese style, with roasted salt and pepper, chili, and green onions.

Spicy Seafood Tagliatelle Recipe

Creamy tomato rosè sauce with seafood and pasta – perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner!

Shrimp and Spring Vegetable Cauliflower Rice Paella Recipe

All the deliciousness of paella without the rice.

The Millionaire: Surf and Turf Sandwich

Steak and lobster and all that good stuff in an over-the-top sandwich.

Tagliatelle with Clams and Garlic

A simple, classic tagliatelle con vongole dish for those days when you want pure comfort with a hint of the sea.

Prawn Tempura: First Attempt

I’m no tempura master, but I sure as heck love deep-fried prawns, so this is my first attempt of many more to come…

Sicilian Gnocchi with Sardines

Cold Noodle Summer Salad with Salmon

Canada Day Maple Rye Cedar Salmon

Mini California Sushi Cones

Sunday Brunch: Japanese Inspired Avocado Toast

Steamed Whole Fish with Pasta

Celebrate Setsubun with Ehomaki: Lucky Direction Sushi Rolls

Ahi Tuna Poke Quinoa Bowl

Sunday Brunch: Tuna Melt Waffles

Miso Tuna Salad

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Summer Rolls

Vietnamese Fish Tacos with Quick-Pickled Carrots and Daikon

I’ll never say no to a fluffy, soft tortilla filled with deliciousness. Especially when that deliciousness is a decidedly Vietnamese take on fish tacos.

Spicy Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

One-Pot Lemon Scallop Pea Spaghetti

Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Burrata Recipe

Filet o’ Fish and Fries Burger Recipe

Crispy Eggplant Recipe

Have you guys ever made your own breadcrumbs? I’m a huge fan of panko, so I usually just go ahead and keep a bunch in my pantry, but sometimes when I run out and can’t be bothered to go to the store, I’ll make up quick batches of breadcrumbs using whatever I have lying around. I’ve done it before with English muffins and here I’ve done it with brioche.

Caramelized Shrimp Pizza Recipe

Calamari Carbonara Recipe

Parsley Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Salmon Recipe