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Find our best party food recipe and entertaining ideas! Whether you’re hosting a small party or a big group bash, we have all the delicious recipes you’ll need for the perfect parties. Try the popular Teriyaki Wings and gyoza! Or check out our Guide to Host a Sushi Party.

A donabe (earthenware hot pot) containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Appetizers

A wooden plate containing cheese tart made with crescent roll and filled with brie cheese and fruit preserves.

Cheese Tart (Video) チーズタルト

Chicken Spring Rolls | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Chicken Spring Rolls (Video) バンバンジーの生春巻き

Cranberry Brie Bites placed on a black plate garnished with thyme, candied pecans and flake salt.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Fresh spring rolls with yakiniku dipped in the bbq sauce.

Fresh Spring Rolls with Yakiniku 焼肉の生春巻き

Cheese board filled with cheese, cold cuts, dried fruits, bread sticks, olives, grapes, and condiments.

How To Make a Cheese Board

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) on a Japanese plate, served with Japanese mayo.

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) (Video) 唐揚げ

Salads

A white rectangular plate containing arugula salad with fennel and navel orange.

Arugula Salad with Fennel and Navel Orange (Video)

Arugula Salad | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Easy Arugula Salad

Green Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette | www.justonecookbook.com

Green Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Japanese glass noodle salad consists of glass noodles, cucumber, wakame, carrots, and ham

Harusame Salad (Japanese Glass Noodle Salad) 春雨サラダ

A ceramic bowl containing the Japanese potato salad.

Japanese Potato Salad (Video) ポテトサラダ

Massaged Kale Salad with Mango | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Mango Kale Salad

Main

A white plate containing Okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancake.

Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き

A donabe containing fish cakes and fish balls simmered in soy sauce-based dashi broth.

Oden (Japanese Fish Cake Stew) おでん

Teppanyaki at home.

Teppanyaki Recipe 鉄板焼き

Kabocha Gration (Baked Macaroni with Kabocha) served in gratin dishes.

Kabocha Gratin (Video) かぼちゃグラタン

Smoked baby back ribs with bbq sauce.

Traeger Baby Back Ribs Inspired by Franklin BBQ

Japanese curry served with rice.

Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry カレーライス (圧力鍋)

Desserts

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...

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A chocolate chiffon cake served on a cake stand.

Chocolate Chiffon Cake チョコレートシフォンケーキ

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This show-stopping Chocolate Chiffon Cake is super-moist, fluffy, airy, and bouncy all at once!...

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Japanese souffle cheesecake being served on a plate.

Japanese Cheesecake (Video) スフレチーズケーキ

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Light and fluffy, Japanese Cheesecake is a delicious gift for a real cheesecake lover....

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A donabe (earthenware hot pot) containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Yosenabe (Japanese Hot Pot) 寄せ鍋

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Yosenabe is a classic Japanese hot pot made with a mix of chicken, seafood,...

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A blue plate containing lemon and sugar crepe along with fresh fruits.

A Guide To Making The Best Homemade Crepes (Video)

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Learn how to make the best crepes at home! Perfectly thin and deliciously buttery,...

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A ceramic bowl containing homemade Furikake Chex Mix.

Furikake Chex Mix

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Make this Hawaiian favorite—Furikake Chex Mix—for a holiday gift exchange, movie/game night, or potluck. It’s...

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Tablesetup for shabu shabu - donabe hot pot, vegetables, meat, udon, and dipping sauces.

Japanese Culture

Nabemono: A Guide to Japanese Hot Pot 鍋物

A complete guide on how to prepare nabemono (Japanese hot pot dishes) and 13...

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best holiday recipes

Our Best Holiday Recipes for The Unforgettable Feast

Welcome to our best holiday recipes for the season! From easy appetizers to a...

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A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Chicken Curry along with steamed rice and fukujinzuke pickles.

Japanese Chicken Curry (Video) チキンカレー

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With tender chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a rich savory curry sauce, Japanese...

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A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams.

Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams (Video) あさりの酒蒸し

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Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams made in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients! Expect minimal fuss...

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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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A Japanese rendition of the classic French chocolate cake! Made with white chocolate and...

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A ceramic bowl containing the Japanese potato salad.

Japanese Potato Salad (Video) ポテトサラダ

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A classic, home-cooked dish for over 100 years, Japanese Potato Salad is distinct because...

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Sushi oke containing Chirashi Sushi.

Hinamatsuri: Japanese Girls’ Day Celebration & Recipes

Hinamatsuri or Girl's Day in Japan is celebrated with special foods, such as chirashi...

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A light green plate containing two types of Temaki Sushi (Hand Roll Sushi) - salmon and tuna roll and salmon and ikura roll.

Temaki Sushi (Hand Roll) 手巻き寿司

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Make sushi at home with simple hand-rolled sushi called Temaki Sushi. Everyone will have...

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A plate containing chicken nanban in skewers.

Chicken Nanban (Fried Chicken with Soy Vinegar Dressing) 鶏肉の南蛮漬け

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Inspired by Portuguese food, Chicken Nanban is fusion cuisine at its finest and tender...

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