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Cook the Book: 'The Japanese Grill'

Harris Salat and Tadashi Ono have teamed up once again (and just in time for backyard grilling season!) for their latest, The Japanese Grill. As the originators of the hibachi and masterminds behind endless varieties of yakitori, Japan has a longstanding love affair with open flame cooking. The Japanese Grill brings together Japanese favorites (grilled shishito peppers and pork belly skewers) with inventive Japanese-American hybrids (lamb shoulder steak with Japanese curry oil). Enter to win a copy of the new cookbook!

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268 Comments | Posted by Caroline Russock, June 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Tagged: contests, Cook the Book, grilling, Harris Salat, Tadashi Ono, The Japanese Grill

Cook the Book: 'Japanese Hot Pots'

The hot pot or nabe in Japanese is more than a meal—it's a social event, a reason for people to gather around the table and enjoy not just a meal together but one from the same pot. In Japan there is a common belief that str sharing a meal forges closer relationships among diners. You might not have shared a steaming hot pot before, but anyone who has tackled a cheesy, bubbling pot of fondue with friends knows it's a fun, though a bit messy, way to eat with friends. Japanese Hot Pots by chef Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat, Japanese food aficionado and creator of the comprehensive Japanese food culture bolg, The Japanese Food Report sets out to bring...

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208 Comments | Posted by Caroline Russock, September 28, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Tagged: Asian, contests, Cook the Book, Harris Salat, hot pots, Japanese, Japanese Hot Pots, Tadashi Ono