Scrolling Along

05Apr09

Connect with some of the recipes I’ve made recently. At la casa tess, we have enjoyed some good food and I hope that you will enjoy reading my posts, or even cooking some of the recipes.

Filed under: Japanese Food   |  4 Comments
Tags: harusame, hijiki, kikurage, miso marinade, okonomiyaki, Ramen, senbei, shiitake, Somen, steak, tonkatsu

Ramen with Stir-Fried Vegetables

10Nov08

A quick search in the freezer reminded me that I still have some home-made ramen stock. What would be better than a nice hot bowl of noodles and vegetables? The cook can use seasonal varieties of her choice, being aware of how the colors and textures will mix. I’ve noted the vegetables that were seasonal in my refrigerator. As a guide, you want 9 kinds of vegetables, about 1/2 cup each.

Filed under: Grilling and Pan-Frying, Japanese Food, Ramen, Stir-Frying, Vegetables, Yakimono   |  Leave a Comment
Tags: Japanese Cooking, Japanese Recipes, Ramen, stir-fry

Encore as Preview

06Jun08

Japanese food is often thought of as more fey than filling, as more delicate and difficult than robust—just too, too cute! Whimsical presentations feed the eye; subtle flavors invite contemplation. We become sensitive to the ephemeral nature of perfection. Even the exquisite is temporary. The universe is in motion and change is the only inevitable…

Filed under: Asian Influenced Food, Japanese Food, Noodles, Pork, Ramen, Western Influenced food   |  Leave a Comment
Tags: Ramen, Ribs