Yakimochi (How To Grill Kiri Mochi)

Learn to make toasted Japanese rice cakes using the stovetop or oven with my Yakimochi recipe: How to Grill Kiri Mochi.

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Zenzai (Sweet Red Bean Soup with Mochi) ぜんざい

Make my Zenzai (sweet red bean soup) recipe three easy ways with azuki beans and toasted mochi at home. It's a cozy winter Japanese dessert that everyone loves.

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Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥

Reset after Japanese New Year with my Nanakusa Gayu recipe. This comforting seven herb rice porridge is easy to make and loved for its healing, gentle flavor.

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Japanese New Year – Shogatsu 正月

How to celebrate Japanese New Year at home: Discover Shogatsu traditions, symbolic foods, and simple tips to make the holiday easy, meaningful, and fun.

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How to Pack Osechi Ryori in 3-Tier Boxes

How to Pack Osechi Ryori made simple! Explore my 3-tier jubako guide with photos, video, and tips to craft stunning boxes for your Japanese New Year feast.

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Toshikoshi Soba (New Year’s Eve Soba Noodle Soup) 年越しそば

Cross into the new year with Toshikoshi Soba—enjoy this tradition at home with a quick, simple recipe for Japanese soba noodle soup to usher in good fortune.

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Basque Cheesecake バスクチーズケーキ

Basque Cheesecake recipe made easy at home! Master the caramelized top and creamy center with simple tips for a foolproof showstopper everyone will love.

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