Appetizers

Tuna Tataki Summer Rolls

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Tuna Tataki Summer Rolls For the Summer Rolls: Rice paper wrappers Tuna Tataki, thinly sliced on an angle Assortment of vegetables and herbs (Suggestions: butter lettuce, cucumber cut into matchsticks, carrots cut into matchsticks, bell pepper cut into matchsticks, fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves, shiso leaves, sprouts) For the […]

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Crispy Tofu Triangles with Asian Dipping Sauce from The Whole Family Cookbook

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Crispy Tofu Triangles with Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe from The Whole Family Cookbook, by Michelle Stern Makes 4 to 6 servings For the Crispy Tofu: 2 packages extra-firm tofu, preferably organic 3 tablespoons canola oil For the Asian Dipping Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon […]

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Steamy Shrimp Pork Dumplings (Ebi to Butaniku no Gyoza) + A Giveaway!

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Shrimp Pork Dumplings (Ebi to Butaniku no Gyoza) Makes 20 dumplings Recipe Notes: The assembled dumplings can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for several hours, then cooked straight from the refrigerator.  If you want to freeze them—place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, freeze them […]

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Chex Mix Arare

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Chex Mix Arare Adapted from Erin’s (Food For Thought) recipe Makes about 14 cups of snack mix Recipe Notes: You can use whatever cereals or snacks that you love in your Chex Mix.  Just make sure you use a total of 13 cups!  I used a combination of cashews and […]

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Daikon, Carrot, Persimmon, and Pomegranate Sunomono

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Daikon, Carrot, Persimmon, and Pomegranate Sunomono Makes approximately 5 servings Recipe Note: The sunomono can be made and stored in the refrigerator ahead of time.  After about 6 hours the flavors start to become stronger, which I personally like, but which may be less appealing to some guests.  So if […]

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Endive Boats with Avocado, Pomegranate, & Crab Salad—Gluten-Free Appetizer for Share Our Holiday Table

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Endive Boats with Avocado, Pomegranate, & Crab Salad Makes approximately 30 boats Recipe Note: For those who want to make sure this appetizer is gluten-free, make sure to use a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.  You could also substitute Bragg Fluid Aminos if you can’t find a gluten-free soy sauce. […]

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How to Make Temarizushi (Ball-Shaped Sushi)

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Salmon Temarizushi (Ball-Shaped Sushi) Makes about 4 dozen balls 5 ounces sushi-fresh salmon, sliced into thin squares (1 to 2 inches square) 2 tablespoons wasabi 2 cups sushi rice 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 bunch of chives, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1. Lay a large square of plastic wrap on […]

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Poor Man’s Tuna/Crab Salad Sushi

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Poor Man’s Tuna Salad Sushi Adapted from Perfect One-Dish Dinners, by Pam Anderson, p.11 Makes 2 dozen pieces 2 pouches (6.4 ounces each) tuna, drained and mashed to a paste 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 — 4 teaspoons wasabi paste (depending on the ‘heat’ of the […]

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Sweet Potato & Jarlsberg Cheese Croquettes

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Sweet Potato & Jarlsberg Cheese Croquettes Makes 4 servings (8 croquettes) 1 large (about 14 ounces) yellow-flesh sweet potato 5 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup all-purpose flour […]

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Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers Makes 8 turnovers 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 large egg 2 tablespoons water 8 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, cut into thin slices 1/2 Asian pear (about 4 ounces), cut into thin half slices 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Preheat the oven […]

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