Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's. (By Adapted from EN Japanese Bistro)

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream. (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Mixed Berry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream

Sweet berries shine in summer’s favorite dessert. (By Kate Ramos)

Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Extra-Spicy Bloody Maria

The Bloody Mary gone picante. (By Kate Ramos)

Herbed Pea Sprout, Fennel, and Mushroom Salad

Let the flavors of spring sing with this simple, elegant salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Smoky Bloody Mary

Chipotle en adobo gives it a smoky edge. (By Kate Ramos)

Sweet Potato Home-y Fries

Like home fries with smoky paprika. (By Kate Ramos)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Marinated Mango and Jicama Salad

Tossed with lime juice, mint, and cayenne for a sweet, spicy, refreshing salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chiles Rellenos Strata

Chiles, salsa, and sour cream combine in this custardy egg casserole. (By Kate Ramos)

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe. (By Aida Mollenkamp)