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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.

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) on a plate.

Appetizers

Chicken Spring Rolls | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

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

A white oval plate containing Vegetable Gyoza and dipping sauce.

Vegetable Gyoza (Vegan/Vegetarian) 野菜の餃子

A Japanese plate containing inari sushi garnished with sushi ginger.

Inari Sushi いなり寿司

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

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) (Video) 唐揚げ

Japanese Chicken Meatballs (Tsukune) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Tsukune (Video) つくね

Fresh spring rolls with yakiniku dipped in the bbq sauce.

Fresh Spring Rolls with Yakiniku 焼肉の生春巻き

Salads

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

Carrot ginger dressing drizzled on the refreshing iceberg lettuce and cucumber slices.

Carrot Ginger Dressing にんじんドレッシング

Japanese kani salad served in a bowl.

Japanese Kani Salad カニカマサラダ

Japanese salad dressing (Wafu Dressing) over the iceberg salad.

Wafu Dressing (Japanese Salad Dressing) 和風ドレッシング

Asian Coleslaw with Sesame Dressing on a white plate along with gold fork and knife.

Asian Coleslaw with Sesame Dressing

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)

How To Host a Sushi Party | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

A Guide to Host A Sushi Party

Your ultimate guide in hosting a sushi party.

How to Host a Japanese-Themed Party | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

How to Host a Japanese-Themed Party

To ring in the holiday season, we have put together a guide on how...

A white plate containing Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) topped with a generous drizzle of takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, aonori, katsuobushi.

Takoyaki Recipe (Video) たこ焼き

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Takoyaki is a popular street food from Osaka with bits of octopus and dough...

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) on a plate.

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) (Video) おにぎり

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Stuffed with a variety of fillings and flavors, Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) make an...

A white plate containing Japanese salted salmon (Shiozake), tamagoyaki, and spinach salad.

Japanese Salted Salmon (Shiozake) 塩鮭

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Homemade Japanese salted salmon (塩鮭) with crispy salmon skin, garnish with lemon. Typically served...

A Japanese lacquer box containing colorful Mosaic Sushi that's made of checkerboard pattern of various sashimi, tamago, and cucumber laid over sushi rice.

Mosaic Sushi モザイク寿司

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This colorful Mosaic Sushi features sashimi, tamagoyaki rolled omelette, and vegetables arranged in a...

A Japanese plate containing inari sushi garnished with sushi ginger.

Inari Sushi いなり寿司

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Made of vinegared rice tucked inside little deep-fried tofu pockets, Inari Sushi is easily...

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

How To Make a Cheese Board

Making a beautiful cheese board to entertain guests and friends! Here are some...

A white casserole dish containing Panettone Bread Pudding.

Panettone Bread Pudding

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This warm Panettone Bread Pudding is super easy to assemble and taste heavenly! Let...

An electric hot pot containing Mizore Nabe, a Japanese hot pot with grated daikon.

Mizore Nabe (Hot Pot with Grated Daikon) みぞれ鍋

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With napa cabbage, fried tofu, and mushrooms simmered in kombu dashi, Mizore Nabe is...

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,...

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,...

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...

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

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Nabemono: A Guide to Japanese Hot Pot 鍋物

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

A table filled with Thanksgiving & holiday dishes.

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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