Cooking:

Banzai Banquets
Party Dishes that Pack a Punch
Written by Riko Yamawaki

Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 28, 2013
Price: $14.95

As the world has become smaller our dinning habits have changed. With new fusion cuisines and a variety ideas for decor and design being incorporated everywhere, Riko Yamawaki's Banzai Banquets is a good example of Japan's take on this exciting global movement in dining.

Ask anyone about catering and party meals, and... Read more >

Yum-Yum Bento Box
Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches
Written by Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa

Format: eBook
On Sale: February 5, 2013
Price: $16.95

Oh, boy—obento! These yummy, healthy lunches are all the rage in Japan, where mothers create them as expressions of love for their children. With Yum-Yum Bento Box, Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa devote an entire cookbook to these delicious and adorable meals for all ages! Learn how to craft your favorite... Read more >

Ten-Minute Bento

Written by Megumi Fujii

Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: June 26, 2012
Price: $14.95

Everyday millions of Japanese people, young and old, leave their homes with a bento in hand. Bento (boxed lunches) are handmade every morning packed with tender-loving care to give their recipients a warm-hearted well-needed boast to finish off the day.

In her first English-language release, TV chef and nutritionist Megumi Fujii... Read more >

Kansha
Celebrating Japan's Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions
Written by Elizabeth Andoh

Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: February 28, 2012
Price: $18.99

The celebration of Japan’s vegan and vegetarian traditions begins with kansha—appreciation—an expression of gratitude for nature’s gifts and the efforts and ingenuity of those who transform nature’s bounty into marvelous food. The spirit of kansha, deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy and practice, encourages all cooks to prepare nutritionally sound and aesthetically... Read more >

Kibo ("Brimming with Hope")
Recipes and Stories from Japan's Tohoku
Written by Elizabeth Andoh

Format: eBook, 125 pages
On Sale: February 28, 2012
Price: $3.99

  This cookbook is a heartfelt and fascinating tribute to the food, traditions, and courage of the people of Japan’s Tohoku region before and after the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. It features traditional recipes such as Miso-Seared Scallops, Pinched-Noodle Soup with Pork, Salmon-Stuffed Kelp Rolls...

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Washoku
Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen
Written by Elizabeth Andoh
Photographed by Leigh Beisch

Format: eBook, 328 pages
On Sale: February 28, 2012
Price: $21.99

In 1975,Gourmet magazine published a series on traditional Japanese food —the first of its kind in a major American food magazine — written by a graduate of the prestigious Yanagihara School of classical cuisine in Tokyo. Today, the author of that groundbreaking series, Elizabeth Andoh, is recognized as the leading English-language... Read more >

Takashi's Noodles

Written by Takashi Yagihashi and Harris Salat

Format: eBook
On Sale: June 22, 2011
Price: $13.99

A collection of 75 recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi for both traditional and inventive hot and cold Japanese noodle dishes.

Combining traditional Japanese influences, French technique, and more than 20 years of cooking in the Midwest, James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi introduces American home cooks to essential... Read more >

The Worry-Free Kitchen
Everyday Dishes without Oil and Fat
Written by Kumiko Ibaraki

Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 24, 2011
Price: $14.95

Contrary to popular belief the modern Japanese diet is not as lite as one might think. The Worry-free Kitchen is Japan's answer to lowering calories and fat while indulging in the dishes that keep Asia going.

The Worry-free Kitchen presents over 45 easy and delicious everyday recipes for the health-conscious cook, each... Read more >

Japanese Hot Pots
Comforting One-Pot Meals
Written by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat

Format: eBook
On Sale: April 27, 2011
Price: $13.99

Wholesome, delicious Japanese comfort food, hot pot cooking satisfies the universal desire for steaming, gratifying and hearty meals the whole family can enjoy. In Japanese Hot Pots, chef Tadashi Ono and food journalist Harris Salat demystify this communal eating tradition for American home cooks with belly-warming dishes from all corners of... Read more >

The Japanese Grill
From Classic Yakitori to Steak, Seafood, and Vegetables
Written by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat

Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2011
Price: $25.00

American grilling, Japanese flavors: That’s the irresistible idea behind The Japanese Grill. In this bold cookbook, chef Tadashi Ono and writer Harris Salat, avid grillers both, share a key insight: that live-fire cooking marries perfectly with mouthwatering Japanese ingredients like soy sauce and miso.
 
Packed with fast-and-easy recipes, versatile marinades, and...

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The Japanese Grill
From Classic Yakitori to Steak, Seafood, and Vegetables
Written by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat

Format: eBook, 192 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2011
Price: $15.99

American grilling, Japanese flavors: That’s the irresistible idea behind The Japanese Grill. In this bold cookbook, chef Tadashi Ono and writer Harris Salat, avid grillers both, share a key insight: that live-fire cooking marries perfectly with mouthwatering Japanese ingredients like soy sauce and miso.
 
Packed with fast-and-easy recipes, versatile marinades, and...

Read more >

Kansha
Celebrating Japan's Vegan and Vegetarian Traditions
Written by Elizabeth Andoh

Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: October 19, 2010
Price: $35.00

The celebration of Japan’s vegan and vegetarian traditions begins with kansha—appreciation—an expression of gratitude for nature’s gifts and the efforts and ingenuity of those who transform nature’s bounty into marvelous food. The spirit of kansha, deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy and practice, encourages all cooks to prepare nutritionally sound and aesthetically... Read more >

Yum-Yum Bento Box
Fresh Recipes for Adorable Lunches
Written by Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: July 1, 2010
Price: $16.95

Oh, boy—obento! These yummy, healthy lunches are all the rage in Japan, where mothers create them as expressions of love for their children. With Yum-Yum Bento Box, Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa devote an entire cookbook to these delicious and adorable meals for all ages! Learn how to craft your favorite... Read more >

Easy Japanese Cooking: Appetizer Rex

Written by Kentaro Kobayashi

Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: December 8, 2009
Price: $14.95

Dinner parties will never be the same again! Kentaro Kobayashi's fifth volume of Easy Japanese Cooking invites everyone to taste the lighter side of dinner, appetizers!

Recipes Include:

1 Dish Appetizers: Pickles/ Salsa/ Nachos/ Salmon Dip/ Avacado Dip/ Bruschetta/ Spicy Cucumbers/ Turnips/ Octopus Marinade/ Squid Kimchi

Crispy: Fried Cheeze/ Cheesy Rice Crackers/ Deep... Read more >

Easy Japanese Cooking: Veggie Haven

Written by Kentaro Kobayashi

Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $14.95

Simple, satisfying meals loaded with your favorite vegetables. The fourth volume in Kentaro's Easy Japanese cooking series gives satiating dishes for all the veggie lovers.

Recipes include:
CURRY:
Bean/ Winter Vegetable/ Coconut milk and Eggplant

SALADS:
Ceasar/ Basil and Tomato/ Potato and Broccoli/ Tuna and Potato/ Potato/ Cilantro/ Watercress/ Carrot/ Grilled Pepper Marinade/ Turnip and... Read more >

Japanese Hot Pots
Comforting One-Pot Meals
Written by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $25.00

Wholesome, delicious Japanese comfort food, hot pot cooking satisfies the universal desire for steaming, gratifying and hearty meals the whole family can enjoy. In Japanese Hot Pots, chef Tadashi Ono and food journalist Harris Salat demystify this communal eating tradition for American home cooks with belly-warming dishes from all corners of... Read more >

Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love

Written by Kentaro Kobayashi

Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $14.95

Easy Japanese Cooking: Bento Love features a collection of more than 60 mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes designed to go. There are also columns on "Spices, Seasoning and Tupperware for Making Bento," "Bento I've Eaten," and "White Rice Is Good." Categories and recipes include:

One Day, I'll Reach My Dreams Meat Bento:
Beef Steak /... Read more >

Easy Japanese Cooking: Noodle Comfort

Written by Kentaro Kobayashi

Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: June 23, 2009
Price: $14.95

Easy Japanese Cooking: Noodle Comfort features a collection of more than 50 delicious, easy-to-make noodle recipes. There is also a section of side dishes and dessert recipes to accompany your noodle entrees. Categories and recipes include:

Chinese Noodle Dishes:
· Basic Noodles / Cold Noodles / Sesame and Chicken / Cold Basic Noodles... Read more >

Easy Japanese Cooking: Donburi Mania

Written by Kentaro Kobayashi

Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $14.95

Easy Japanese Cooking: Donburi Mania features a collection of more than 70 mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes most
designed to be made over rice. Categories and recipes include:
Special Occasion Rice Bowls (over rice):
Pork steak and vegetables / Crispy, crunchy fried chicken / Sunny-side up egg / pork fry / Vegetable stir fry
Volume Rice Bowls... Read more >

Takashi's Noodles

Written by Takashi Yagihashi and Harris Salat

Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2009
Price: $24.95

A collection of 75 recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi for both traditional and inventive hot and cold Japanese noodle dishes.

Combining traditional Japanese influences, French technique, and more than 20 years of cooking in the Midwest, James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi introduces American home cooks to essential... Read more >

Sustainable Sushi
A Guide to Saving the Oceans One Bite at a Time
Written by Casson Trenor

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 13, 2009
Price: $15.95

Sustainable Sushi answers the question on the minds of millions who enjoy eating fish: how can we indulge the desire to dine well while keeping our health and the health of the oceans in mind? With painstaking research found in no other book on the market to date, this pocket-size guide... Read more >

The Sushi Experience

Written by Hiroko Shimbo

Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: October 17, 2006
Price: $40.00

From Hiroko Shimbo, the well-known and widely admired authority on Japanese food, here is the most comprehensive, engaging, and instructive book that has ever been written on the fascinating world of sushi—the delights of eating it, preparing it, and savoring it in its many forms.

Shimbo introduces you first to the history... Read more >

Washoku
Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen
Written by Elizabeth Andoh
Photographed by Leigh Beisch

Format: Hardcover, 328 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2005
Price: $40.00

In 1975,Gourmet magazine published a series on traditional Japanese food —the first of its kind in a major American food magazine — written by a graduate of the prestigious Yanagihara School of classical cuisine in Tokyo. Today, the author of that groundbreaking series, Elizabeth Andoh, is recognized as the leading English-language... Read more >

Sushi American Style

Written by Tracy Griffith

Format: Hardcover, 144 pages
On Sale: July 20, 2004
Price: $22.50

Everyone loves sushi, and it’s incredibly fun to make your own rolls. But for most home cooks, the prospect of serving fresh raw fish is a little intimidating. Now, Sushi American Style shows how to prepare sushi without the raw fish--using easy-to-find, everyday ingredients in creative, delicious combinations.

Sushi chef Tracy Griffith... Read more >