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Wellness & Recipes: Japanese Roots










Vegan Broccoli & Rice Casserole with Tofu carrot sauce
One of my preferred tofu recipes, the "vegan broccoli & rice casserole with tofu carrot sauce," was highlighted in the Japanese lifestyle...


Deliciously Decadent Cocoa Coconut Tofu Cake Recipe for Vegan and Gluten-Free Lovers
This cake tastes even better thanks to the coconut oil. It was a fun twist to try out the mix of tofu and coconut oil. It's not too...


Spring Vegetables and Tofu Pad Thai
I enjoy Pad Thai from Thai restaurants and have experimented with various ingredients at home. This plant-based Pad Thai with tofu is one...


Immune-Boosting Green Miso Soup with Wakame
Looking for a quick and nourishing miso soup? This recipe skips the dashi stock by sautéing the veggies to create a rich and salty base....


Gluten-free Lemon White Chocolate Cookies
gluten-free lemon white chocolate cookies Ingredients: <Servings: 24 cookies> 1/3 cup olive oil or coconut oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2...


Nourishing Vegan Purple Sweet Potato Carrot Ginger Soup
Sweet potatoes are a fundamental component of my diet, and I include them in my meals almost every day. They are high in fiber,...


Sautéed Tempeh & Mushrooms with Scallion Sauce
This recipe is a flavorful, plant-based dish rich in protein and tradition. When I want a satisfying plant-based meal, I often turn to...


Vegan Shiitake Miso Cream Rice Bowl
This nourishing rice bowl is one of my favorite ways to enjoy shiitake mushrooms—a staple in my kitchen for their deep, earthy umami...


Vegan Pumpkin Miso Tarts ~macrobiotic sweet~
My macrobiotic diet journey started in 1994 when I was still in college in Japan. I studied Western nutrition/sciences at that time, but...


Vegan Miso Lentil Stew
I often make this vegan miso lentil stew but got some hints from Middle Eastern lentil stew with lemon and mint leaves. I squeezed 1/2...
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