Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich
Microwave Poached Eggs
Microwave poached eggs are a convenient, quick home-style dish: tender whites and soft yolks with a light aroma of sesame oil. Eggs are rich in quality protein and lecithin. It's extremely simple and easy for beginners, taking only about 2 minutes from prep to plate.
Ehomaki (Lucky-Direction Futomaki Sushi Roll)
On Setsubun, face that year’s eho (lucky direction), and eat one whole roll in silence without cutting—wishes are said to come true. For everyday serving, cut into 1.5–2 cm pieces.
Jamon & wild garlic croquetas
Pork Skin Jelly
Pork skin jelly is a common traditional cold dish in Northern Chinese New Year's Eve dinners. It is crystal clear, smooth, and chewy (Q-texture), making it especially suitable to go with wine. Pork skin is rich in collagen and has beauty-enhancing properties. This dish has a slightly high difficulty level and requires patience in removing the fishy smell of the skin and long simmering, with an estimated preparation time of about 24 hours.
Scallion Oil Noodles
Scallion Oil Noodles (Cong You Ban Mian) is a classic Shanghai homemade dish known for its unique scallion oil fragrance; the method is simple and swift. It is rich in carbohydrates and fats, providing a quick energy boost. Beginners can typically complete this in 20 minutes, making it very suitable as an everyday quick dinner.
Simmered Kabocha Squash (Kabocha no Nimono)
Peeling the skin in patches and beveling the edges keeps the kabocha from falling apart, helps it absorb the flavor and makes it look attractive.
Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich
This Western-style breakfast sandwich features water-packed tuna mixed with mayonnaise and Russian gherkin juice. It is salty, savory, and slightly sour, with a dense texture, making it very filling when paired with crispy toast. It is rich in high-quality protein and Omega-3 nutrients, providing a quick energy boost. The cooking process is very simple—just mix the sauce and heat it in the sandwich maker; even beginners can easily handle it in 5 minutes.
Japanese Katsudon
Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
Miso Nikomi Udon (Nagoya-Style Udon Simmered in Red Miso)
A single-serving clay pot holds the heat well, so it stays hot to the last bite, and you can enjoy how the noodle texture changes as you eat.