by Kyrié the Foodié | Aug 3, 2025 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Entrées, Izakaya Plates, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Curry-Flavored Karaage is a delicious twist on the classic Japanese fried chicken that adds a warm, savory depth to an already irresistible dish. Traditionally, karaage is made by marinating bite-sized pieces of chicken in a soy sauce-based mixture, then coating them...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 29, 2025 | Garden to Table Recipes, Garden-to-Table, Pasta
My Lemon Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes is a perfect example of summer in a bowl: bright, fresh, and full of flavor! I used juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes and fragrant basil straight from my husband Jeff’s garden, which made the dish even more tasty. The roasted...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 25, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, High-Protein, Traditional Japanese Dishes
There’s something deeply comforting about a bubbling bowl of hot pot. But who says you need a burner and a pot to enjoy it? When you want a quick meal, this meal is the move. Especially if you’re cooking for just yourself. This microwave hot pot is my lazy-day...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 23, 2025 | Entrées, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake made with thin layers of batter, cabbage, pork, and noodles, all stacked and grilled to perfection.Kansai-Style Okonomiyaki (often called Osaka-style), its sister dish, mixes all the ingredients (cabbage,...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 18, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Japanese Shredded Cabbage is a crisp, refreshing side dish that often accompanies tonkatsu (fried breaded pork cutlet) or other fried foods in Japanese cuisine. It adds a nice, fresh contrast and it’s incredibly easy to eat literally 1/4 of a head of...
