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La Fuji Mama

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A home cooking blog dedicated to exploring the relationship between food and culture. My recipes are a fusion of different tastes, influenced by the variety of places I've lived and the people I have met. LFM also features the Washoku Warriors, a group cooking through Elizabeth Andoh's Japanese cookbook, Washoku.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'garlic'

Aug 16

Rice & Olive Salad

Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch.  A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (read full article)

bento, black ripe olives, dried cranberries, garlic, leftovers, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, parsley, pine nuts, Recipes by Type

Aug 06

Spicy Miso Pork Ramen Noodles

Yesterday I had one of those days where nothing got done. Actually, let me rephrase that.  Things got done, just not the things on any of my “To Do” lists.  It was one of those days where both of the girls seemed to b (read full article)

aka miso, chili bean sauce, chinese, chives, chuka soba, dried ramen noodles, garlic, granulated sugar, ground pork, japanese

May 21

Miso Pickled Garlic (Ninniku Miso-zuke)—All you need is 3 ingredients and a glass jar!

I have a very serious disease called jar-itis.  This disease causes me to fill my refrigerator with jars.  I inherited this disease from my father.  Our poor families are always complaining that there isn’t enough room in the refrigerator b (read full article)

Appetizers, garlic, japanese, mirin, miso paste, Oyatsu Snack, Recipes By Region, Recipes by Type, Sauces & Condiments, vegetables

Mar 17

Tofu Steak

One of the simplest ways to prepare tofu is to make tofu steak.  And let me tell you, it is delicious.  It is lightly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.  This dish shows that tofu doesn’t have to be disguised as something else, (read full article)

all-purpose flour, daikon radish, Eggs & Tofu, extra firm tofu, garlic, japanese, leeks, main course, Ponzu, Recipes By Region

Mar 10

Warm Roasted Vegetable Mediterranean Salad

On Monday I got really brave and went to Costco with both of the girls.  They were so good that I tested my luck and took them to the grocery store to finish up the grocery shopping.  I shouldn’t have been so brave, because I was rewarded w (read full article)

Eggplant, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, garlic, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Lemon Juice, marinated artichoke hearts, Mediterranean, Recipes by Type

Feb 17

Quick & Easy Edamame Dip

In my last post I mentioned that edamame comes in two forms: in their pods or already shelled. Shelled edamame are great additions to soups, stir fries, salads, etc.  When I came across a recipe using edamame as the main star in a hummus-like dip, (read full article)

Appetizers, cilantro, garlic, Lemon Juice, lemon zest, Olive Oil, Oyatsu Snack, Recipes By Region, Recipes by Type, Red Onion

Feb 01

Patti’s Noodle Bowl For Two

I’m excited to welcome Patti of Worth The Whisk here as a guest blogger on LFM today! Patti is a talented to force to be reckoned with (just go take a look at her This Is Patti page and you’ll know what I’m talking about), and my k (read full article)

baby bok choy, celery, cilantro, dried chili flakes, fresh grated ginger, garlic, hot Asian pepper oil, japanese, Limes, low salt soy sauce

Jan 07

Creamy Coconut Curry Wild Rice Soup, aka “Sunshine Soup”

A lone sweet potato sat on my counter looking forlorn and unloved.  It made me feel guilty every time I looked at it.  I needed to use it . . . I wanted to use it, but was feeling wholly uninspired. Then a happenstance trip to the grocery (read full article)

coconut milk, garlic, granulated sugar, Lime Juice, main course, Olive Oil, Printables, Recipes by Type, red curry paste, Rice & Noodles

Jan 07

Creamy Coconut Curry Wild Rice Soup, aka “Sunshine Soup”

A lone sweet potato sat on my counter looking forlorn and unloved.  It made me feel guilty every time I looked at it.  I needed to use it . . . I wanted to use it, but was feeling wholly uninspired. Then a happenstance trip to the grocery store c (read full article)

coconut milk, garlic, granulated sugar, Lime Juice, main course, Olive Oil, Printables, Recipes by Type, red curry paste, Rice & Noodles

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