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Marc Matsumoto

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Contributor at Freelance

Blogger at No Recipes

Culinary Creator (https://t.co/8QtcPmvwNu & https://t.co/uG9N7Ut0Uk), TV host (https://t.co/Pvd8CD7my0). Join me on adventures both in/out of the kitchen!

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  • 5 days ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

    Across Asia, noodle soup dishes have been a staple for thousands of years, and it's easy to see why. These steaming, soul-warming bowls show up everywhere—from street hawker stalls and family-run shops passed down through generations, to the everyday kitchens where home cooks work their magic. Here are a few of my favorite Asian noodle soup recipes that I hope you'll try!1.

  • 1 week ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

    The bold, vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine have a way of elevating just about any meal. These easy Chinese side dishes are no exception—they’ll wake up your taste buds and bring balance to whatever’s on the plate, whether it’s chicken, steak, fish, or a plant-based main. Best of all, they’re simple to prep ahead or whip up alongside your main dish, making them as practical as they are flavorful. 1.

  • 2 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

    Getting together with friends and family is always a good time—but figuring out what to serve? That’s the tricky part. These days, more and more people are leaning into plant-based eating, whether for health, sustainability, or just because it tastes great. I’ve pulled together a list of crowd-pleasing vegan appetizer recipes that no one will guess are vegan.

  • 2 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

    Within Japanese food, vegetable recipes aren't just an afterthought—they're essential to every meal. Traditional meals often follow a pattern called ichiju sansai (一汁三菜), which means "one soup, three sides." Two of those sides are usually vegetable-based, so greens, roots, and shoots naturally take center stage. What makes Japanese vegetable dishes so satisfying is how they're layered with umami.

  • 2 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

    Craving that refreshing crunch of cucumber sunomono you get at Japanese restaurants? This simple side dish delivers big on texture, balance, and umami—with just a handful of ingredients and a few smart techniques. If you've ever had cucumber sunomono in Japan, you know the crunch—the kind that echoes in your head—and the clean, sweet-tart finish that resets your palate like a citrusy sorbet. This traditional sunomono salad is deceptively easy: just a few minutes and a handful of ingredients.

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23 Mar 25

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. https://t.co/U4HFg0rm7P #sandwich #japanesesandwich https://t.co/8x3dRB3emB

No Recipes (by Marc Matsumoto)
No Recipes (by Marc Matsumoto) @norecipes
23 Mar 25

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. https://t.co/YxCZKxseGP https://t.co/ps2bAvyDIJ

No Recipes (by Marc Matsumoto)
No Recipes (by Marc Matsumoto) @norecipes
9 Mar 25

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. https://t.co/zMEx5QP8uR https://t.co/wwvL8crBcm