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Chilled Silken Tofu with Garlic Ginger Green Beans

Cooking Time: 30
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I have a new food crush, and an unlikely one at that: silken tofu (also known as “soft” or “Japanese-style” tofu). In the past, my only experience cooking with it was in sauces or vegan desserts – usually to make something creamy without the use of dairy. Recently, I found myself eating...

Japan: Okonomiyaki

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
I have to tell you, this is one of our favorite recipes on our culinary journey so far.  In fact, this is the only dish to date we’ve made twice – “just to use the leftovers!” I justified.  It’s easy to make, and just so good!  This is a popular Japanese street...

South Korea: Bibimbap

Cooking Time: 90 minutes
Bibimbap – translating quite literally to “mixed rice” – is perhaps one of Korea’s best known dishes, and something I’ve been meaning to make since my trip to South Korea.  Bibimbap has become increasingly common in the U.S. in recent years, and I don’t doubt that this is in part...