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The Wonderful World of Osechi: Japanese New Year’s Recipes

osechi japanese cookbookNew Year’s is one of the best times in Japan, at least for eating and relaxing. Get Lucy’s new cookbook, full of recipes that are fast to make, easy, and quite delicious for your New Year celebrations (along with the history and traditions and little tidbits Lucy always includes). Get your copy now!

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Japanese food blog by zen life coach/author Lucy Seligman.

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This morning I made Black Sesame Mochi Muffins! In This morning I made Black Sesame Mochi Muffins! Inspired by @thirdculturebakery #blacksesame #mochi #muffin #mochimuffin #blacksesamemochi #japanesedessert #thanksforthemeal #もち #黒ゴマ
I don't know about you but I am so ready to say go I don't know about you but I am so ready to say goodbye to 2020!

You already know I'll be celebrating Osechi style, but what about you - how will you celebrate the New Year?
This is nishime, a potpourri of vegetables such as This is nishime, a potpourri of vegetables such as burdock root, fresh shiitake mushrooms, lotus root, etc. that have been simmered in a rich, sweetened soy-based sauce. 

It's one of my FAVORITE Osechi recipes and a great way to welcome 2021!
Matsumae Zoni Soup hails from Hokkaido, Japan and Matsumae Zoni Soup hails from Hokkaido, Japan and remains a family favorite.

Ozoni is the centerpiece of your Osechi celebrations and is the only dish served hot.

What's not to like? Salmon fillet, salmon roe, toasted rice cakes, all wrapped up in a flavored stock - so delicious and a great way to celebrate the New Year!
This is my favorite New Year's dessert! Luscious This is my favorite New Year's dessert!

Luscious red bean soup topped with a toasted mochi rice cake - yum!!

Add in a cup of strong matcha and or green tea which helps to cut the sweetness of the dessert and provides just the right balance of flavors.

Find even more of my favorite Osechi recipes here (or in my bio, if you're on IG!): https://www.amazon.com/Wonderful-World-Osechi-Japanese-Recipes/dp/1074192818/
Matcha pancakes with bananas and persimmons topped Matcha pancakes with bananas and persimmons topped with whipped cream. Found this matcha pancake mix at my local Japanese market, could have used more matcha flavor! #matcha #pancakes #matchapancakes #ujimatcha #thanksforthemeal
Enjoying the short persimmon season with an oldie Enjoying the short persimmon season with an oldie but goodie! Peel and thinly slice persimmon, soak in dry sake and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. #persimmon #kaki #sake #thanksforthemeal
Some new finds at my local market both using Yuzu! Some new finds at my local market both using Yuzu! Why not try one of these hot Yuzu pepper sauces mixed in soy sauce for dipping steamed chicken? Really tasty and low-calorie. #yuzu #kosho #pepper #yuzukosho #thanksforthemeal
As hard as it is to believe, the end of 2020 is fa As hard as it is to believe, the end of 2020 is fast approaching! And while so much is up in the air and chaotic, one thing that I’m holding onto is the celebration of Osechi.

Anyone who has spent any time with me, especially towards the end of December knows that I celebrate Japanese New Year’s and the special cooking for it (Osechi) very seriously!

That’s why last year I released The Wonderful World of Osechi: Japanese New Year’s Recipes, a selection of my favorite Osechi recipes.

Dozens of you have already purchased this cookbook and I could not be more appreciative! In fact, because of your support, you’ll find that if you Google “Osechi cookbook” mine is at the top of the list!!

And for those of you who might be waiting to purchase the book for this year, I’d love to encourage you to grab it now. Not only because the rest of this year will almost certainly fly by before you know it, but I’m actually doubling the cost of the ebook version.

So whether you get the paperback or ebook, check out the link in my bio to get your copy now!
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Last Friday I had a guest blogger @corinaseligman_ Last Friday I had a guest blogger @corinaseligman_ to write about sake! Please check it out by clicking the link in my bio! #sake #にほんしゅ #foodblogger #wakatakedaiginjo #onikoroshi #おにころし
Recently used this Yuzu marmalade on scones but eq Recently used this Yuzu marmalade on scones but equally delicious on Japanese sweets! #yuzu #marmalade #ゆず #マーマレード #thanksforthemeal #japanesefood
Cold tofu with an assortment of fragrant toppings! Cold tofu with an assortment of fragrant toppings! #tofu #okra #shiso #thanksforthemeal #ごちそうさまでした #japanesefood
Marinated pan-fried tofu steak with assorted seaso Marinated pan-fried tofu steak with assorted seasonal vegetables! #tofu #steak #vegetables #japanesefood #food #thanksforthemeal #ごちそうさまでした
Homestyle teriyaki salmon dinner with assorted veg Homestyle teriyaki salmon dinner with assorted vegetables! #teriyaki #salmon #vegetables #dinner #japanesefood #thanksforthemeal #ごちそさま #てりやき
Assorted sashimi dinner! #sashimi #salmon #tuna #a Assorted sashimi dinner! #sashimi #salmon #tuna #albacore #seaweed #japanesefood #food #ramune #sake #rice #さしみ #さけ #ごちそさま #thanksforthemeal
Home style Sukiyaki dinner at the table! #sukiyaki Home style Sukiyaki dinner at the table! #sukiyaki #すきやき #japanesefood #japan #thanksforthemeal #tofu #beef #ごちそさま
First attempt at Hawaiian inspired poké! Soy-base First attempt at Hawaiian inspired poké! Soy-based marinated fresh salmon (sashimi grade), avocado, salmon roe, seaweed salad, and spicy furikake over a bed of Japanese rice. #pokebowl #poké #japanesefood #salmon #avocado #hawaiian #ふりかけ #ごちそさま #thanksforthemeal
Warabi mochi is a traditional summer delicacy made Warabi mochi is a traditional summer delicacy made out of bracken starch. Served with kinako powder (sweet toasted soybean flour) and drizzled with kuromitsu syrup. #warabimochi #mochi #kinako #soybean #kuromitsu #わらび #わらびもち #もち #きなこ #くろみつ #japanesefood #instafood #thanksforthemeal
Rafutei: Okinawa slow simmered pork with lightly b Rafutei: Okinawa slow simmered pork with lightly boiled bok choy on the side. #rafutei #okinawa #pork #bokchoy #japanesefood #food #instafood #ごちそうさまでした #沖縄 #thanksforthemeal
Homestyle karaage dinner with marinade (grated gin Homestyle karaage dinner with marinade (grated ginger & garlic). #karaage #からあげ #chicken #チキン #ボムスタイル #food #japan #foodblogger #bayarea #foodie #instafood #thanksforthemeal #ごちそさま
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