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Culinary Creator (http://youtube.com/norecipes & http://norecipes.com), TV host (http://goo.gl/8j9qw9). Join me on adventures both in/out of the kitchen!
I snuck some Japanese ingredients into my Thanksgiving this year😅
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Thanksgiving in Japan
A Japanese inspired spread from my American kitchen in Tokyo.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I snuck some Japanese ingredients into my Thanksgiving this year😅
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I've pulled together the tools and ingredients that quietly transformed my kitchen this year into a gift guide for the curious cook. If you’re wondering why these made the list, there’s a story behind every pick. open.substack.com/pub/marcmats...
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I've pulled together the tools and ingredients that quietly transformed my kitchen this year into a gift guide for the curious cook. If you’re wondering why these made the list, there’s a story behind every pick. open.substack.com/pub/marcmats...
Great piece on how Japan’s 400+ texture words fuel nonstop confectionery innovation, letting brands spin micro-variants in gummies, chips, chocolate & more. Honored to be interviewed. If you’re in F&B, give it a read: marketshake.gourmetpro.co/p/how-japan-...
How Japan turned texture into a superpower
And what the confectionery world can learn: With Marc Matsumoto
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November 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Great piece on how Japan’s 400+ texture words fuel nonstop confectionery innovation, letting brands spin micro-variants in gummies, chips, chocolate & more. Honored to be interviewed. If you’re in F&B, give it a read: marketshake.gourmetpro.co/p/how-japan-...
Two very different cooks shaped my approach to cooking. One improvised everything. The other measured everything. This week, I'm sharing some of those memories along with 9 Thanksgiving-ready recipes that color outside the lines. marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/my-thanksg...
My Thanksgiving Table
Two very different cooks shaped the way I approach Thanksgiving.
marcmatsumoto.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Two very different cooks shaped my approach to cooking. One improvised everything. The other measured everything. This week, I'm sharing some of those memories along with 9 Thanksgiving-ready recipes that color outside the lines. marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/my-thanksg...
Japan spent over 1000 years perfecting tofu and it's a celebrated protein that stands shoulder to shoulder with meat and seafood. I've shared some of the techniques to take it from pale block of regret to mouth watering flavor-bomb this week:
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Why Tofu Deserves Better
In Japan, it’s celebrated for what it is rather than what it replaces.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Japan spent over 1000 years perfecting tofu and it's a celebrated protein that stands shoulder to shoulder with meat and seafood. I've shared some of the techniques to take it from pale block of regret to mouth watering flavor-bomb this week:
marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/why-tofu-d...
marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/why-tofu-d...
Sharing some personal memories this week about comfort foods I’ve stumbled upon during my travels. If there’s one thing that spending time in kitchens around the world has taught me, it’s that we’re more alike than we are different.
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Comfort Food Knows No Borders
As the days grow shorter and the air turns brisk, kitchens around the world speak the same language.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Sharing some personal memories this week about comfort foods I’ve stumbled upon during my travels. If there’s one thing that spending time in kitchens around the world has taught me, it’s that we’re more alike than we are different.
marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/comfort-fo...
marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/comfort-fo...
If you've ever wondered what the deal is with Japanese-style pasta. I wrote a full rundown of its history and along with recipes over on Substack this week.
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The Pasta Italy Never Imagined
Inside Japan's parallel noodleverse
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October 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If you've ever wondered what the deal is with Japanese-style pasta. I wrote a full rundown of its history and along with recipes over on Substack this week.
open.substack.com/pub/marcmats...
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This salmon rice bowl may look sushi-bar fancy, but it’s weeknight simple. A quick soy-mirin marinade transforms raw salmon into a silky, savory topping for hot rice. We’ve been making it on repeat all summer. norecipes.com/salmon-sashi...
Marinated Salmon Sashimi Donburi
This easy salmon zuke donburi uses soy sauce and mirin to transform raw salmon into a rich, umami-packed rice bowl.
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July 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This salmon rice bowl may look sushi-bar fancy, but it’s weeknight simple. A quick soy-mirin marinade transforms raw salmon into a silky, savory topping for hot rice. We’ve been making it on repeat all summer. norecipes.com/salmon-sashi...
I know I'm late to the party, but I'm finally on Substack! I'll be sending fresh recipe inspiration every Sunday, starting this week with some of my favorite ways to enjoy summer veggies. marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/6-quick-su...
6 Quick Summer Veggie Recipes
Celebrate summer’s harvest with six quick, produce-packed favorites.
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July 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I know I'm late to the party, but I'm finally on Substack! I'll be sending fresh recipe inspiration every Sunday, starting this week with some of my favorite ways to enjoy summer veggies. marcmatsumoto.substack.com/p/6-quick-su...
Did you know the tofu in inari sushi is named for a rice god… and loved by foxes? 🦊 It’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor—and I’m showing you how to make it at home. youtu.be/fYj4TafnSuk
How To Make Inari Sushi (Tofu Pocket Sushi)
YouTube video by No Recipes
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June 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Did you know the tofu in inari sushi is named for a rice god… and loved by foxes? 🦊 It’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor—and I’m showing you how to make it at home. youtu.be/fYj4TafnSuk
Savory chicken, smoky dashi, shiitake, and two kinds of soy sauce—this shoyu ramen is bold, balanced, and ready in just 20 minutes. 🍜 #shoyuramen #ramenathome youtu.be/dXrMCkqWCkM
May 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Savory chicken, smoky dashi, shiitake, and two kinds of soy sauce—this shoyu ramen is bold, balanced, and ready in just 20 minutes. 🍜 #shoyuramen #ramenathome youtu.be/dXrMCkqWCkM
Ever wonder how Japanese breafasts are composed? norecipes.com/breakfast-be... #breakfast #japanesefood #recipes
Japanese Breakfast Bento Box with Recipes
Make a traditional Japanese breakfast bento box at home with these recipes—balanced, beautiful, and packed with simple bento breakfast ideas.
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April 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Ever wonder how Japanese breafasts are composed? norecipes.com/breakfast-be... #breakfast #japanesefood #recipes
With ruby red strawberries tucked into clouds of whipped cream, sandwiched between slices of fluffy milk bread, Ichigo Sando is an easy (and addictive) snack found in cafés and convenience stores around Japan. youtu.be/Gevh9jT_yS0 #sandwich #japanesesandwich
March 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
With ruby red strawberries tucked into clouds of whipped cream, sandwiched between slices of fluffy milk bread, Ichigo Sando is an easy (and addictive) snack found in cafés and convenience stores around Japan. youtu.be/Gevh9jT_yS0 #sandwich #japanesesandwich
Butter Rice might sound like dorm-room cooking, but in Japan, it's an addictive staple. Learn how to turn 3 simple ingredients into a creamy, savory, buttery bowl of comfort in less than a minute. youtu.be/BFr6IulKPnM
March 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Butter Rice might sound like dorm-room cooking, but in Japan, it's an addictive staple. Learn how to turn 3 simple ingredients into a creamy, savory, buttery bowl of comfort in less than a minute. youtu.be/BFr6IulKPnM
This week, I’m sharing a braised pork belly recipe that transforms a simple cut of meat into melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Slow-braised in dashi, soy, and sake, it’s even better overnight—perfect for rice, ramen, or fried rice! #recipe #porkbelly #kakuni youtu.be/h9s_5rYG44E
February 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This week, I’m sharing a braised pork belly recipe that transforms a simple cut of meat into melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Slow-braised in dashi, soy, and sake, it’s even better overnight—perfect for rice, ramen, or fried rice! #recipe #porkbelly #kakuni youtu.be/h9s_5rYG44E
Say goodbye to dry chicken breasts. With the right technique, you can get juicy, flavorful results every time. Plus, a glossy 3-ingredient honey teriyaki sauce takes it to the next level. Watch the premiere at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET to learn the secrets! youtu.be/v4WuHITxdzU #Teriyaki #recipe
Juicy Chicken Breast with Honey Teriyaki Sauce
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February 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Say goodbye to dry chicken breasts. With the right technique, you can get juicy, flavorful results every time. Plus, a glossy 3-ingredient honey teriyaki sauce takes it to the next level. Watch the premiere at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET to learn the secrets! youtu.be/v4WuHITxdzU #Teriyaki #recipe
🍜 Miso ramen is what helped thaw the winter chill when I lived in Sapporo and I’ve developed a technique to make a ramen shop level bowl in under 30 minutes. Catch the premiere at 7am PT / 10am ET youtu.be/bNT7mnMKYjI #ramen #MisoRamen
January 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🍜 Miso ramen is what helped thaw the winter chill when I lived in Sapporo and I’ve developed a technique to make a ramen shop level bowl in under 30 minutes. Catch the premiere at 7am PT / 10am ET youtu.be/bNT7mnMKYjI #ramen #MisoRamen
Japanese cuisine is all about drawing out and enhancing the flavors and textures of fresh seasonal ingredients, and Spinach Ohitashi embodies this spirit. This week, I'm sharing my mom's recipe for this simple classic.
VIDEO: youtu.be/h2_SQcVZUko
RECIPE: norecipes.com/spinach-ohit...
VIDEO: youtu.be/h2_SQcVZUko
RECIPE: norecipes.com/spinach-ohit...
January 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Japanese cuisine is all about drawing out and enhancing the flavors and textures of fresh seasonal ingredients, and Spinach Ohitashi embodies this spirit. This week, I'm sharing my mom's recipe for this simple classic.
VIDEO: youtu.be/h2_SQcVZUko
RECIPE: norecipes.com/spinach-ohit...
VIDEO: youtu.be/h2_SQcVZUko
RECIPE: norecipes.com/spinach-ohit...
I made Gyudon (beef bowl) using A5 wagyu and some chef's tricks in 15 minutes, and I'm pretty sure it's my favorite beef dish... EVER! Join me for the premiere at 7am PT / 10am ET. youtu.be/5P-OKaBzADI
A5 Gyudon Recipe (Japanese Beef Bowl)
YouTube video by No Recipes
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December 15, 2024 at 1:50 PM
I made Gyudon (beef bowl) using A5 wagyu and some chef's tricks in 15 minutes, and I'm pretty sure it's my favorite beef dish... EVER! Join me for the premiere at 7am PT / 10am ET. youtu.be/5P-OKaBzADI
Whether you're into SPAM or not, this Japanese rice sandwich is the perfect form factor to turn your favorite protein into a quick portable meal. Join me at 7am PT/10am ET as I share my recipe for the ultimate Spam Onigiri—crispy, savory, comfort food to go. youtu.be/x0w1ysbRw-g
Spam Onigiri Sandwich (Japanese Musubi)
YouTube video by No Recipes
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November 24, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Whether you're into SPAM or not, this Japanese rice sandwich is the perfect form factor to turn your favorite protein into a quick portable meal. Join me at 7am PT/10am ET as I share my recipe for the ultimate Spam Onigiri—crispy, savory, comfort food to go. youtu.be/x0w1ysbRw-g