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Thank You for Your Feedback and New Recipes!

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

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Hi there Reader --

Thanks For Your Feedback!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent survey. Your thoughtful feedback truly meant a lot to me!
​(If you didn’t get a chance to fill out the survey, you can still access it here!)

It was so encouraging to hear what you're enjoying, what you're curious about, and what you'd love to see more of. I’ve read every single response, and I’m excited to share that I’ll be using your input to shape upcoming content!

Here’s what I’m working on based on your feedback:

  • 📝 Meal Plans for Busy Weeknights​
    I’m going to create practical meal plans that help you get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.
  • 🥢 Ingredient Tips & Substitutes​
    Many of you mentioned struggling to find specific ingredients, so I’ll be sharing simple swaps and suggestions to make Japanese cooking more approachable.
  • 💌 More Everyday Recipes​
    I’ll continue sharing simple, nourishing recipes that bring the comfort of Japanese home cooking to your kitchen.

Start Here: Grocery List & 5-Day Meal Plan​
I created a simple grocery list and a 5-day meal plan to help you get started. You can download them here (just make sure to subscribe using the form).

What’s New on the Blog & YouTube

🌟If you try the recipe, don't forget to leave a rating to share your thoughts—I love hearing from you!

👉 Explore more of the latest recipes here!

Thanks for reading. See you in the next email. Matane!

Juri Austin

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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.

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