This is my 7th episode on my new series on our YouTube channel, Tea Time with Nami. If you missed my previous episodes, you can click here. In Tea Time with Nami series, I’ll be talking about all kinds of topics beyond my recipes. I’d like to take this opportunity to answer some of the questions you have and connect with JOC readers and viewers outside of making delicious Japanese dishes....
Do you agree that anything fried and crispy can easily be transformed into a good, hearty sandwich? Take examples, Korokke, ebi katsu, chicken katsu, tonkatsu and ham katsu. All these deep-fried goodness are hard to beat when they are tucked into bread. So does menchi katsu – the crunchy panko-breaded, juicy meat cutlet that I’ve just shared last week. You could have it with steamed rice and a side of soup, or in a sandwich form like today’s recipe for a fuss-free preparation....
Are you thinking of throwing a Japanese street food themed party this year? We hope you have okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and takoyaki on the menu! To help you get started, we are teaming up with our friends at Otafuku Foods to give away their street food pantry essentials to 3 lucky JOC readers. The holiday gift set includes okonomi sauce, okonomiyaki flour, yakisoba noodles, yakisoba sauce, tonkatsu sauce, takoyaki sauce, takoyaki flour, tenkasu, and a takoyaki grill....
Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse Kosher salt 1 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper Lemon slices, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Snap off hard ends of asparagus. Toss with olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until crisp-soft. Garnish with lemon. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 1 bag (10 ounces) ready-to-eat mixed salad greens (6 cups) 8 medium radishes, thinly sliced 5 medium green onions, thinly sliced (5 tablespoons) 2 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced (1 cup) 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas, thawed 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Place salad greens in large salad bowl....
Ingredients 1 sockeye or chum salmon fillet (8 oz), cut into 2 pieces 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon ketchup Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place salmon on foil. In small bowl, stir together honey and ketchup. Spread mixture over salmon. Bake 12 to 18 minutes or until thickest part of fish flakes easily with fork. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1 cup Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 5 to 6 lb bone-in beef rib roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper....
Ingredients 5 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 4 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 12 cups pretzel sticks 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon garlic-pepper seasoning 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 2 cups roasted smoke flavor almonds Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals and pretzels. In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 to 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in pepper seasoning and liquid smoke. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat....
Ingredients 4 beef tenderloin steaks (4 oz each), trimmed of fat 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms 1 package (1.25 oz) mushroom and herb gravy mix 1 cup water Preparation Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with pepper and salt. Add to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness....
Preparation Foam boardUltrasuedeStaplerFlorentine nailheads Cover foam board with Ultrasuede and secure it with a stapler.Add a nailhead trim border by pushing each stud into the foam. Florentine nailheads, $5 for 72, mjtrim.com. Related Video
Ingredients 4 large unpeeled Idaho or russet baking potatoes (8 to 10 oz each) 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while potatoes bake. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced in center with a fork....
Ingredients 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 2 cans (11 1/2 ounces each) frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed 6 cups cold water 12 cups (about 3 liters) chilled lemon-lime soda pop Lemon and lime slices Preparation In large container, mix juice concentrates. Stir in water. Just before serving, pour into punch bowl. Add soda pop and lemon and lime slices. Pour over ice in glasses....
The Japanese pickles, or Tsukemono, are a staple in our daily meal. When you serve steamed rice and miso soup, you will always see a small plate of pickles accompanying them. Many families make their own pickles at home as it’s easy to make and a great way to enjoy more vegetables! Today, I’ll show you 4 Easy Soy Sauce Pickles. That’s right, four kinds! I just couldn’t pick one, so you get to try them all....
Here’s the ultimate list for the best Japanese restaurants around the world submitted by local JOC readers. Thank you for contributing to making this wonderful list! Please note that we have not tried all of these restaurants ourselves. You can look up online on Yelp or Trip Advisor for the overall reviews for more information. If your favorite local restaurant is not shown below, please leave a comment on this post with the name (website if you know), city, and country....
Ingredients 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 4 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 2 cups Parmesan-flavored crackers 2 cups pretzel twists 6 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 tablespoons Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 1 packet ranch dressing mix 2 teaspoons celery seed Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers and pretzels; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in hot sauce and seasonings....
Ingredients 4 tortillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 count) Cooking spray 2 cups frozen southern-style hash brown potatoes 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 3 eggs or 1 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces) 1/4 cup sour cream Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety), if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup water 2 cups diced rotisserie-cooked chicken 2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves...
Ingredients 2 cups packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon bourbon 1 cup chopped candied pecans Preparation Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter and the milk over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Heat to full rolling boil; boil and stir 1 minute....
Preparation With a penchant for architecture and drama, Angel Sanchez has been designing timeless wedding dresses for decades. Now, he’s teamed up with a jewelry company to offer brides another big-day must: the ring. “I have always believed in interpreting women’s visions and bringing them to life in designs that make them feel feminine and beautiful,” Sanchez says. “When I began to think of designing bridal jewelry, I knew I would need a partner that shared my commitment to creating pieces with every bride’s personal dream in mind, and I found just that in Kay® Jewelers....
Preparation Louise Roe and Mackenzie Hunkin tied the knot on October 1st in England, and Martha Stewart Weddings was there! The TV host and fashion blogger behind Front Roe met her director husband while filming a show six years ago-ironically setting up couples on blind dates. The celebration began with a ceremony inside the magnificent Eton College Chapel. A choir sang inside the stunning 15th-century building, a place where the groom often went as a child....
