No Recipes

Hello! I'm Marc Matsumoto, a former chef, food writer, author, and TV host living in Tokyo, Japan, with my family. My love for cooking and my wish to inspire others to explore their culinary skills motivated me to start No Recipes. I aim to spark your enthusiasm for cooking by teaching you the basics and sharing tips that will help you enhance your daily meals.

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Asian Noodle Soup Recipes

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.
Easy Chinese Side Dishes

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.
Vegan Appetizer Recipes Everyone Will Enjoy

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.
Japanese Vegetable Dishes

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.
Cucumber Sunomono Salad with Crab

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.
Vegan Panna Cotta

3 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

Creamy, silky, and deeply satisfying—this vegan panna cotta proves you don't need dairy to make an unforgettable dessert. If you've struggled to find vegan dessert recipes that deliver on texture and taste, this will be your new go-to favorite!You don't need cream to make a creamy dessert. This vegan panna cotta uses plant-based milk, a whole vanilla bean, and just enough agar to create a smooth, satiny custard that melts like silk on your tongue.
Easy Chinese Food Recipes: Take-out From Your Kitchen

3 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

Chinese food is something most people order for takeout, but many Chinese restaurant favorites are surprisingly simple to make at home, saving you time and money. I've chosen a few of my easy to make Chinese food recipes to help get you started. With clear instructions and a bit of context on the key techniques and ingredients, these Chinese dishes are easy to cook, even if you're new to them.
Vegan Italian Recipes: Big Flavors, No Meat

3 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

Italian food may conjure images of Prosciutto di Parma hanging from the ceiling and giant wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano—but that’s only part of the story of cucina Italiana. Italy’s culinary roots run deep with dishes celebrating fresh vegetables, grains, and legumes. These plant-based Italian recipes capture the vibrant, sun-soaked flavors of the Mediterranean without a trace of meat or dairy.
Mushrooms are the Superheroes of Plant-Based Cooking

4 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

Mushrooms live in their own quirky kingdom(neither plant nor animal), yet they're packed with the same umami‑rich glutamates and nucleotides that make animal proteins so satisfying. That savory depth, paired with their firm satisfying texture, lets these fungi slip seamlessly into dishes where you'd normally lean on meat. Substituting them for animal protein in recipes often results in a dish that can be just as delicious as the original.
Tasty Vegan Appetizers Everyone will Enjoy

4 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 appetizers that no one will guess are vegan.