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As the new Japanese Food site editor, I'll be working hard to build up the site so please be patient with me as I add more content each week. Check out my first posted recipes on the site. There�fs Sweet Kabocha, an easy and delicious rendition of Japanese winter squash. If you're not familiar with kabocha, I highly suggest you give it a try! It is not only naturally sweet and substantial enough for a vegetarian meal, it is packed with beta carotene, iron, potassium and vitamin C.

And a decidedly Japanese way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and meat: Turkey Korokke (Croquette) is a delicious with its golden brown crunchy crust filled with fluffy potato and bits of savory meat. Let me know what you think of these recipes!

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Chidori