Vichyssoise August 07, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Cooking Time: 1 hours / Point: A chilled vichyssoise—perfect for hot summer days.This recipe skips the butter for a light, refreshing finish. A touch of fennel seeds at the...
Squid Stuffed with Barley in Tomato Sauce July 29, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Karatsu Local Sake/ Cooking Time: Approx. 1 hours / Point: This Western-style ikameshi recipe features squid, a local specialty of Karatsu.Using glutinous barley instead of rice gives...
Japanese Fish Croquettes with Horse Mackerel July 15, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing Suggestions: Dry Sake from Karatsu/ Cooking Time: Approx. 45 mins / Point: This recipe was inspired by "Gyo-rokke", a beloved soul food from Karatsu, and makes generous...
Homemade Rice Pudding June 03, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing Suggestions: Hojicha, Black Tea/ Cooking Time: Approx. 1 hour / Point: This dessert recipe makes the most of the kakugama. Since it heats gradually, the rice cooks...
Homemade Chashu (Japanese Braised Pork) May 27, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Beer/ Cooking Time: Approx. 5 hours / Point: This recipe fully utilizes the kakugama, including the grill function, to make the most of its versatile features. Even...
Lemon-Marinated Japanese Karaage May 21, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Beer/ Cooking Time: 20–30 minutes (excluding marinating time) / Point: As beer season approaches, lemon karaage is the perfect pairing. This simple and easy recipe is a...
Chili Con Carne April 22, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Rosé Wine/ Cooking Time: Approx. 60 minutes(excluding soaking time from the previous day). / Point: This recipe is a refined version of one that Cooking Expert Miyuki...
Carbonade April 11, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Red Wine / Cooking Time: Approx. 75 minutes / Point: This recipe is a modern adaptation of the traditional slow-cooked dish from the France-Belgium border, where meat is...
Spring Couscous Salad April 02, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Sparkling Wine / Cooking Time: Approx. 30 minutes / Point: The Spring Couscous Salad is a vibrant dish that showcases a fresh green color, evoking the essence of...
Risotto with Clam, Spinach, Rapeseed Blossoms, and Udo March 26, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】 Pairing: White Wine / Cooking Time: Approximately 1 hour / Point: This dish showcases seasonal ingredients, creating a vibrant, spring-inspired presentation. Pairing this dish with a lightly sparkling...
Simmered Lotus Root Stuffed with Sweet Azuki Beans January 21, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea) / Cooking Time: 30–40 minutes (excluding soaking time from the previous day) / Point: In Japan, lotus root is available year-round, but it...
Baked Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese Croquettes with Apple and Cumin Jam January 09, 2025 【Cooking Expert | Miyuki Shigemura】Pairing: Red Wine / Cooking Time: 1.5–2 hours / Point: These croquettes feature moist and sweet baked sweet potatoes made in a kakugama, stuffed with blue cheese. The accompanying...