Marc Matsumoto Recipes

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Vegan Caprese Salad

Caprese salad doesn't have to include cheese to be tasty. On the Fresh Tastes blog, food blogger Marc Matsumoto tells you how cured tofu…

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Go Vegan with Caprese Salad

Use cured tofu, fresh tomatoes, and sweet basil in this caprese salad. This vegan choice is just as delicious as the original.

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Get Creative with Pork Eggplant Cappellini

Use pork cheek, eggplant and al dente cappellini pasta in this unique dish. Japanese dashi sauce gives this steamed dish extra flavor.

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Pork Eggplant Cappellini

This creative pasta steams together pork and eggplant. Marc Matsumoto explains the inspiration for this cappellini dish in a full post on…

Appetizer

Ponzu Wings

Citrus-based ponzu chicken wings are the Japanese cousin of Buffalo wings according to food blogger Marc Matsumoto from the Fresh Tastes…

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Ponzu Wings Put a Japanese Spin on Chicken Wings

Citrusy ponzu, soy, and garlic give these chicken wings a unique flavor. Butterflying the meat beforehand will help them cook faster.

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Green Beans and Eggplant Agebitashi

Agebitashi literally means "fried and soaked" in Japanese. Food blogger Marc Matsumoto teaches the technique to making this savory dish on…

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Try Green Beans in This Japanese Agebitashi

This agebitashi recipe involves fried green beans and eggplant soaked in dashi broth for a savory Japanese dish.

Beverage

Bloody Maharani

What inspired this variation on a Bloody Mary? Food blogger Marc Matsumoto explains on the Fresh Tastes blog.

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Bloody Maharani Puts a New Take on a Classic Cocktail

Try using curry powder and gin rather than vodka to create a Bloody Maharani. This cocktail will add a flavorful zing to the classic drink.

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Bake Whole Wheat Brioche Buns

Try this whole wheat brioche bun recipe for a versatile bread that makes a delicious burger bun, sandwich bread, or just a dinner bun.

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Whole Wheat Brioche Buns

Try this whole wheat brioche bun recipe for a versatile bread that makes a delicious burger bun, sandwich bread, or just a dinner bun. Food…

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Stir-Fry Cumin Lamb for Dinner

Cumin lamb is an aromatic stir-fry recipe that combines lamb tenderloin, onions, tomatoes, and cumin. Timing is everything!

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Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

Using cumin is an excellent way to spice up a lamb stir-fry. Food blogger Marc Matsumoto details cumin's popularity in a full post on the…

Side Dish

Grilled Ratatouille Salad

For a great side dish, try this grilled ratatouille salad. Marc Matsumoto from the Fresh Tastes blog discusses why grilled vegetables work…

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Enhance Ratatouille Salad with Grilled Vegetables

Grilled eggplant, tomatoes, and mushrooms heightens the flavor of a ratatouille salad. Served warm or at room temperature, this makes for a…