Make Ahead

Browse our best make-ahead recipes. Save time in the kitchen by making a big batch for the freezer or preparing the night before your party. Try our readers’ favorites: All-Purpose Miso Sauce, Instant Pot Asian Pulled Pork, Japanese Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, and Bulgogi Onigirazu.

A black plate containing a slice of Matcha Gateau au Chocolat dusted with powdered sugar.
A black plate containing a slice of Matcha Gateau au Chocolat dusted with powdered sugar.

Matcha Gateau au Chocolat (Video) 抹茶ガトーショコラ

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Matcha Gateau au Chocolat is a Japanese rendition of the classic French chocolate cake...
A plate containing thinly shredded egg crepe/omelette called Kinshi Tamago.

Kinshi Tamago (Shredded Egg Crepe) 錦糸卵

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nshi Tamago is a shredded egg crepe garnish made from a paper-thin omelette (Usuyaki...
A bizenware containing kinpira gobo, a classic Japanese side dish.

Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root) (Video) きんぴらごぼう

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Kinpira Gobo is a traditional Japanese side dish of shredded burdock root and carrot...
A white oval plate containing Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew).

Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew) (Video) 肉じゃが

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With potatoes and beef simmered in savory dashi broth, Nikujaga or Japanese Meat and...
A white ceramic bowl containing steamed rice and Japanese bone-in chicken curry garnished with fukujinzuke.

Bone-in Chicken Curry (Video) 骨付きチキンカレー

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With rich and complex layers of savory flavor and milder spices, this Japanese-style Bone-In...
A black bowl containing Okara (Unohana) mixed with assorted vegetables, shiitake mushroom, seaweed, and konnyaku.

Okara (Unohana) – Simmered Soy Pulp & Vegetables おからの炒り煮・卯の花

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Okara (Unohana) is a Japanese home-style dish of soy pulp, shiitake mushrooms, and hijiki...
A beige ceramic dish containing steamed rice and Japanese cream stew.

Japanese Cream Stew (White Stew) クリームシチュー

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Japanese Cream Stew (White Stew) is rich and creamy, packed with tender chicken and...
A Matcha Basque Burnt Cheesecake on top of the parchment paper.

Matcha Basque Cheesecake 抹茶バスクチーズケーキ

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My Matcha Basque Burnt Cheesecake is a Japanese-style green tea dessert that's creamy and...
A slice of Basque Burnt Cheesecake on parchment paper.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake バスクチーズケーキ

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Creamy on the inside and dark caramelized on the outside, this Basque Burnt Cheesecake...
Cranberry Brie Bites placed on a wire rack garnished with thyme.

Cranberry Brie Bites

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These easy yet impressive Cranberry Brie Bites will make a delicious addition to your...
White cups containing hot mulled cider garnished with orange slice and a cinnamon stick.

Mulled Cider (with Wine) & Homemade Mulling Spices

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Infused with homemade mulling spices, Mulled Cider fills your house with a rich, spicy...
Cranberry sauce served in a white ceramic bowl.

Easy Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce

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Made with just 5 ingredients, this delicious homemade Easy Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce is...
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