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.

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Brief description of Japanese Foods that begin with the letters T through Z. See the complete list under the Glossary link!

Description of Japanese ingredients that begin with the letters P, Q, R, S and T. See the complete list under the Glossary link!

Description of Japanese foods that begin with the letters L, M, N and O. See the complete list under the Glossary link!

Description of Japanese foods that begin with the letters H, I, J and K. See the complete list under the Glossary link!

Description of Japanese foods that begin with the letters E, F and G. See the complete list under the Glossary link!

Brief description of Japanese foods beginning with the letters C and D. See the complete list under the Glossary link!

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!