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.
✨ NEW! Potato Salad + Seasonal Recipes!
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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 we get ready to say goodbye to 2025, I wanted to share my favorite Japanese year-end traditions: Toshikoshi Soba. It’s a simple, cozy bowl of soba noodles enjoyed on New Year’s Eve. Toshikoshi means “crossing over” from one year to the next. The long noodles symbolize a long, healthy life, and the warm broth is such a peaceful, comforting way to end the year. Our Toshikoshi Soba for 2025! Make Toshikoshi Soba Wishing You a Happy New Year Thank you so much for cooking...
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...