At Chef JA Cooks, you’ll discover easy and healthy Japanese recipes, mostly vegetarian, that are simple to recreate at home. The dishes emphasize minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques.
✨End-of-Year Tradition: Toshikoshi Soba
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Chef JA Cooks
At Chef JA Cooks, you’ll discover easy and healthy Japanese recipes, mostly vegetarian, that are simple to recreate at home. The dishes emphasize minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques.
Hi there Reader -- As the year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to look back on 2025 and share a few highlights of Chef JA Cooks. It was such a busy, delicious year, and I’m so grateful you were part of it. 🍱 My 2025 Highlights Released three new eBooks — Everyday Tofu, Everyday Vegan, and From Japan With Flavor: Natto. Published two physical cookbooks — From Japan With Flavor: Vegetarian and From Japan With Flavor: Natto. Passed the Miso Sommelier certification (more to come in...
Hi there Reader -- This week, I have two new recipe posts and a new YouTube video to share with you! ✨ What’s New on the Blog & YouTube Sweet Potato & Lotus Root with Sweet and Sour Sauce Easy Japanese Meal: Curry & Rice Video: Tendon 💬 What Our Readers Are Saying This Week! I learned from you! Love, love making these. I also take them when I go hiking. A little salmon, carbs-good to go! - YouTube Viewer Check this: 16 Must-Try Onigiri Fillings 💌 My Personal Note In Japan, we have a tradition...
Hi there Reader -- I’ve been cooking lots of cozy dishes lately, and I want to share a few with you today! Chickpeas are one of my favorite beans, and I always keep some stocked in the freezer. This chikpea curry soup is perfect for those moments when you need just one more easy, nourishing dish. I also made a new video about Oden! Oden is a classic winter dish, perfect for cold days. It’s so comforting that I’ve been making it every week! ✨ What’s New on the Blog & YouTube Easy Chickpea...