Kuromame no fukumeni / lightly sweet soy sauce flavored black soybeans

One of the auspicious dishes of New Year's. A pun on good-luck wishes to stay healthy -- "mame" means healthy.

Ainame no oroshi-ni, kabu to satoimo zoe / deep-fried ling cod in soy sauce broth with grated daikon radish, with Japanese turnip and baby taro root

Rich and deep, yet grated daikon radish gives this dish a light aftertaste.

Mizuna to usuage no karashiae / mizuna and thin deep-fried tofu in karashi mustard dressing

Mizuna's mild spiciness goes well with karashi mustard. Toasted usuage adds a bit of crunchiness.

Okara-iri tamagoyaki / omelet with soybean pulp and green onion

Okara soybean pulp fluffs up the omelet while making it more substantial.

Kani to horenso no kaneroni / cannelloni with crabmeat and spinach

A tasty combination of crab and spinach, wrapped in thin fresh pasta and topped with tomato sauce with a little bit of cream.

Simple tomato sauce

Among a number of variations, this simple tomato sauce works very well when used as a supporting ingredient in variety of dishes.

Kateeji chiizu / cottage cheese

Make only the amount you need. It's easy! And, no more expired leftovers buried deep inside the fridge.