Plant-Based Matters

If you are looking for a different Japanese condiment, this one is perfect for you! Matcha Salt it is! It is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, super easy to make and it sure is different. What is Matcha Salt? Matcha Salt [抹茶塩] is literally a read more

[ヴィーガンピリ辛濃厚胡麻味噌ラーメン風そうめん] This warm, hearty, and easy-to-make Vegan Somen Noodles in Creamy Sesame Miso Soup is one of the popular recipes on our blog! The super creamy broth is made with pantry and fridge staples like miso, tahini and peanut butter. To complement the richness of read more

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! This time of the year, it seems to be all about pumpkins and many recipes call for canned pumpkin puree. We go for butternut squash instead 😆 This Butternut Squash & Sage Baked Pasta is so creamy, slightly sweet, read more

The Holidays are truly the best time of the year. From the weather, the colors, and the food, what’s not to like. The last Thursday of November is Thanksgiving for us here in the U.S. and it’s by far our favorite. Every family has their read more

Cremini mushrooms are great for both cooked and raw! This Mushroom Salad with Dill and Ginger Miso Vinaigrette is a great way to showcase the deliciousness of mushrooms prepared raw. It’s a perfect salad for all seasons! Mushrooms Would you consider mushrooms as seasonal food? read more

  Good salad can’t be complete without good vinaigrette. This Vegan Ginger Miso Vinaigrette is pretty simple but it has a complex flavor! It’s a Japanese inspired vinaigrette that goes well with Asian salad dishes but it also pairs well with other types (non-Asian) of read more

  This is another one of many Japanese style pastas that we cook often. This Spaghetti with Shiitake and Scallion Oil is an oil-based light pasta dish that is very easy to make but satisfy your cravings for noodles and Japanese flavor! The Flavor The read more

Oils can be an excellent condiment! When it’s good quality flavored oil, little bit goes a long way. Just a small drop can do magic to brightened up the flavor of dishes. This Scallion Oil [ねぎ油] is so easy to make with a few ingredients. read more

Fettuccine with Curry Cream Sauce is definitely one of our favorites that we make over and over! It’s a fusion dish crossover Italian, Indian, and Japanese. Fettuccine picks up the curry flavor from the cashew cream sauce which is so creamy and comforting! Italian? Indian? read more

There are many different variations of salsa but one thing they all have in common is “we all love salsa!” This Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa is super quick and easy to make! All you need is a food processor or a blender, and just chop veggies read more