Japanese Cooking

Japanese Home Cooking with Master Chef Murata: Sixty Quick and Healthy Recipes

Yoshihiro Murata, one of the most accomplished and respected figures in Japan’s culinary world, has combined his expertise and artistry with his enthusiasm for teaching Japanese cooking to create this exciting new book. Japanese Home Cooking with Master Chef Murata presents over sixty healthy home recipes, from classic to modern, ranging from popular restaurant offerings like yakitori, …

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Quick & Easy Tsukemono: Japanese Pickling Recipes

Among the many authentic flavors of Japan, tsukemono, or pickled vegetables, has been a must for everyday meals and with tea. For most of the Japanese nothing can replace enjoying plain hot rice with tsukemono, and dinner is not complete without it as the final course. Today most dishes are available at Japanese grocery stores or specialty supermarkets, …

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Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy

An authoritative guide on how to eat sushi by master chef Jiro Ono, subject of the award-winning documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.Succinct yet comprehensive, this little jewel of a book takes you through the seasonal offerings at Ono’s famed restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. Descriptions of each type of sushi, featuring commentary from master Ono, are accompanied by beautiful full-page …

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Sushi at Home: A Mat-To-Table Sushi Cookbook

Eating Sushi is Easy. Making Sushi is Even Easier. Let your love of sushi inspire you to prepare and enjoy it in your home. This beautiful guide and cookbook opens a window to everything that’s so fascinating–and intimidating–about sushi, while laying out easy-to-follow tips and techniques to help sushi lovers become confident sushi chefs. In Japan, sushi is …

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Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking

Morimoto’s cooking has distinctive Japanese roots, yet it’s actually, as the chef calls it, “global cooking for the 21st century.” Morimoto’s unique cuisine is characterized by beautiful Japanese color combinations and aromas, while the preparation infuses multicultural influences such as traditional Chinese spices and simple Italian ingredients, presented in a refined French style. Bringing all …

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Everyday Bento: 50 Cute and Yummy Lunches to Go

“[Everyday Bento] is packed with ideas for fun, delicious lunches.”—AlphaMom.comYour kids will look forward to what’s in their lunchbox every single day with the delightful collection of recipes in Everyday Bento!The bento food movement teaches us that foods can be attractive, nutritious, fun and delicious all at the same time. Kids love to try foods that bring a …

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The Complete Book of Sushi

The Complete Book of Sushi is the definitive sushi cookbook. The Japanese say that “You eat with your eyes,” and this is certainly true with sushi. An artform in Japan, sushi is not only beautifully presented but healthy and delicious. Fresh and delicious, sushi is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, as it’s low in fat …

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The Sake Handbook: All the information you need to become a Sake Expert!

The Sake Handbook is the foremost guide to the history, brewing, and distinctive flavors of sake. Just what are jizake, namazake and ginjoshu? The Sake Handbook answers all these questions and many more about sake wine, and will help you enjoy Japan’s national beverage in style. Author John Gauntner is recognized as the world’s leading non-Japanese sake expert. …

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Yum-Yum Bento Box: Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches

Oh, boy—obento! These yummy, healthy lunches are all the rage in Japan, where mothers create them as expressions of love for their children. With Yum-Yum Bento Box, Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa devote an entire cookbook to these delicious and adorable meals for all ages! Learn how to craft your favorite foods into a variety of shapes—from caterpillars, …

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Sushi For Dummies

Demystify the sushi bar experience Stuffed with tips and tricks – you’ll roll, press, and mold sushi like a pro! From rolling sushi properly to presenting it with pizzazz, this book has everything you need to know to impress your friends with homemade maki-sushi (rolls) and nigiri-sushi (individual pieces). You’ll find over 55 recipes from Tuna …

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