A fantastic way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and turkey bits is to make Japanese korokke, breaded and fried potato cakes.

Kabocha is a Japanese winter squash prized for its naturally sweet flesh. Nutrient-rich and flavorful, kabocha is prepared in a variety of delicious ways but the simplest and most popular is this recipe for Sweet Kabocha simmered in a light soy-sugar sauce.

Here's a list to help acquaint you with unfamiliar Japanese foods and ingredients whose names begin with the letters A and B. See the complete list under the Glossary link!