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Delicious Decay

Hi [REDACTED] Some of the most delicious foods on the planet exist because someone, somewhere, let something go bad... and liked what happened. More than 10,000 years ago, an absent-minded co

Japan's Sandwich Obsession

Hi [REDACTED] Growing up, all my mom wanted to do was send me to school with a bento box lunch, but my childhood was spent in rural Northern California. I just wanted to fit in, and nothing screa

Miso is Not Soup

Hi [REDACTED] If you're reading this, you've probably bought miso at least once. Maybe you brought the tub home, scooped out what you needed, and put it in the fridge. It's probably still there,

Donburi: The Original Fast Food

Hi [REDACTED] The best fast food in Japan isn’t hamburgers. It’s a bowl of rice crowned with thin curls of beef and onions, simmered in savory-sweet dashi until the meat is tender and the broth h

Want to help?

Hi [REDACTED] It's been about a month since you signed up to join me on my culinary adventures. Thanks for sticking around! Hopefully, the recipes have been inspiring, and perhaps you've even tr

How Japan Makes Moderation Feel Abundant

Hi [REDACTED] When I was a kid, one of my great joys was breakfast at my grandparents’ home in a rural stretch along Miyazaki's coastline. Rice and miso soup arrived in small, delicate bowls, eac

Eggs, eggs, eggs

Hi [REDACTED] Cooking eggs is one of the first things that most of us learn. Whether it's making brunch on Mother's Day or during your first week living alone, eggs are a nutrient-dense food that

Why Simple Japanese Meals Taste Complete

Hi [REDACTED] Imagine you have two steaming mugs in front of you. One holds hot water; the other holds an equal amount of miso soup broth. If you were hungry, which one would you choose? Plain w

Back to Basics

Hi [REDACTED] I hope you're doing well and having fun in the kitchen! Cooking techniques are the building blocks that every aspiring cook needs to collect. The long term goal may be to cook witho

The Japanese Approach to Protein

Hi [REDACTED] When I lived in lower Manhattan, my grocery trips ran on autopilot. I'd walk to Tribeca Whole Foods, scan the produce pyramids, and head straight to the Seafood and Meat & Poultry s

Why No Recipes?

Hi Abe I started No Recipes in 2007 to share cooking techniques I've picked up to make cooking easier while elevating everyday meals. Since moving to Japan in 2011, my inspiration comes from the

Why Japanese Meals Work

Hi Abe Happy New Year! Every January, food goes from joyful holiday indulgence to self-improvement project. As we roll over into the new year, there are rules to follow, points to count, and thi

Pssst... I have a secret

Hi Abe Thanks again for inviting me into your kitchen! Cooking techniques are the building blocks that every aspiring cook needs. Even if your goal isn't to cook without recipes, learning techni

Welcome to my kitchen!

Hi Abe Thanks for joining me! My mission is to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that teach you techniques for improving any dish. As you build a library of skills, you can improv