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When it comes to exploring classic Japanese home-style cooking, oyakodon is one dish you shouldn’t miss. Beloved for its simplicity, warmth, and satisfying umami, oyakodon is a staple in Japanese households and restaurants alike. Literally translating to “parent and child bowl,” the dish gets its name from its two main ingredients: chicken (the parent) and egg (the child).  Served over a bed of warm steamed rice and garnished with nori, scallions, and chili flakes, oyakodon i

If you’re looking for a side dish that’s both elegant and deeply comforting, fondant potatoes deserve a place on your table. With golden, crispy edges and a soft, almost creamy center, these French-style potatoes have become a favorite among home cooks and restaurant chefs alike. Plus, duck fat makes everything better! Fondant potatoes, or pommes fondant, originate from classic French cuisine. Traditionally served in fine dining settings, the dish was designed to transform hu

Spooky Sweet & Savory: Furikake Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats for Halloween Halloween always brings out the most inventive tricks and treats for parties and gatherings. From candy corn and chocolate eyeballs to pumpkin-flavored everything, this spooky season is all about indulging your sweet tooth. But what if your Halloween treat could be a little… tricky too? Enter our Furikake Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats — a playful twist on the classic no-bake dessert that blends sw

When traveling through Mexico, one of the street foods that consistently stood out was esquites—a vibrant snack that captures the magic of Mexican street food culture in a single cup. Imagine the flavor of elote (Mexican street corn on the cob) but transformed into a portable, spoonable form. Esquites combine crunchy corn kernels with creamy, tangy, spicy, and savory toppings, making every bite full of flavor and texture. This beloved dish is not only delicious but also deepl

American football season is here—and when it’s game time, it’s really snack time. Whether you’re watching your favorite team battle it out on the field or just there for the commercials, nothing says game day food  quite like a platter of sizzling hot Buffalo wings. These crispy, saucy bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser: bold, spicy, and impossible to eat just one. There’s nothing like watching your favorite high-paid hunks run at each other in colorful tights and tackle ea

Japanese unagi, or freshwater eel, is truly one of the most succulent and delicious bites of BBQ known to humanity. Whether you’re a...

This recipe is a hybrid of potato salad and chicken salad, combining the best of both worlds into one irresistible dish. Made with crispy fried chicken, sweet and fluffy Japanese sweet potatoes, crunchy pickles, and aromatic veggies, all tied together with a zippy, creamy dressing, it’s satisfying, flavorful, and surprisingly refreshing.

Mac and cheese is a timeless American classic—simple, nostalgic, and endlessly satisfying. But if you’re a fan of Korean food, you know there’s another comfort dish that brings equal joy: tteokbokki (떡볶이). With its spicy, chewy, and savory goodness, cheesy tteokbokki is basically Korea’s answer to mac & cheese. And since Korean cuisine loves to incorporate cheese into its spicy dishes, this fusion couldn’t make more sense! To take things up a notch, we added black garlic Goud

Part strawberry salad, part tuna crudo, one delicious appetizer! A sweet, savory, and spicy nuoc cham dressing brings together the salad...

In the Fall of 2024, the Forge To Table crew took a team trip to Hong Kong and mainland China. There was an incredible variety of...

It’s hard to find someone in the United States who doesn’t have a go-to Chinese American takeout dish. Numbering around 45,000...

Hearty, warming, and rich in nutrients, shchi (pronounced she) is a delicious and traditional Russian cabbage soup

When traveling in Hong Kong last year, Forge To Table founder, Noah Rosen, his partner Nic, and I traveled to La Ma Island for an escape...

Lunar New Year is here, and kitchens everywhere are buzzing with the vibrant aromas of festive dishes, each steeped in history and...

When winter’s chill sets in, few things are as nourishing and fulfilling as sharing a steaming pot of nabe (Japanese hot pot)....

Cantonese crispy roasted pork belly, or "siu yuk" (燒肉), is a beloved dish that embodies the essence of Chinese culinary artistry. Revered...

Sashimi says, ‘I’m trying,’ but crust that tuna in sesame seeds, add homemade ponzu, crisp Asian pears, and shiso, and now you’re making a s

Honeynut Squash Soup with Ssamjang and Hot Honey Seeds Sweet honeynut squash and other aromatic vegetables are roasted and blended with...

On sleepy mornings when I know I have a decently stocked pantry and some cilantro on hand, chilaquiles are a go-to option for breakfast...

Fruit salad—a colorful medley of nature's bounty—is not just a dish but a celebration of freshness and vibrancy. Whether enjoyed as a...