OKONOMIYAKI After exploring many intricate and lengthy okonomiyaki recipes, the Japanese savory pancake, I opted to create my own. This...

SHRIMP & OCTOPUS This recipe was inspired by a trip to Portugal and incorporates influences from Italian and Japanese cuisines. I'm using...

PASTA WITH SIMPLE CLAM SAUCE Many years ago, while I was at Parsons in Manhattan, I worked at a fantastic seafood restaurant called Pesca...

I originally created this recipe while living on my houseboat in Sausalito for a progressive boat to boat dinner party. I have...

SHEPARDS PIE We create individual shepherd's pies using three types of meat; options like all beef, pork, lamb, or a meatloaf blend will...

BAKED STUFFED CLAMS We enjoy clams in all their various preparations. I create multiple versions of baked stuffed clams, and this...

THE JAPANESE GRILL FLANK STEAK Before flank steak became popular, my father was grilling it at our house in Northport. He always cut it...

CAPRESE STACK Part of my Endless Antipasti series, I refer to this dish as my caprese "layer cake." I frequently prepare it in this...

LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE I prepare several clam sauces, and this one is a favorite due to its lighter nature compared to a...

ENDLESS ANTIPASTI No. 3 The third dish in the endless antipasti series is easy to make, clean, and delightfully simple. Since it's...

This retro Lasagne was a favorite of mine during my college days in Manhattan. You can use any combination of fish and seafood; in this...

RETRO STUFFED SHELLS The Italain restaurant Salvatore"s in Northport. New York where I grew up served a fantastic Stuffed Shell entree,...

KOJI'S FAVORITE MEATLOAF This meatloaf incorporates a subtle Italian/Japanese flair, resembling a meatball recipe but crafted in meatloaf...

NIGIRI AND MAKI SUSHI Sushi appears quite simple, yet the few ingredients required must be flawless. Often, the rice turns out too mushy,...

In this recipe, I use boneless country ribs. They are simple to prepare, and the secret is to brine them overnight or for up to two days,...

HAMACHI SASHIMI SALAD To prepare this Sashimi salad, you will need a very fresh piece of Hamachi, or alternatively, Ahi tuna can be used....

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD This incredibly simple cucumber salad recipe works wonderfully as a standalone salad, a side dish, or a component of...

COD CAKE ALLA FILET O'FISH These cakes are exceptional; they can be prepared in advance and frozen. This recipe incorporates dry salt cod...

MOZZARELLA ROMAN STYLE This is a continuation of the never-ending Antipasti recipe series. I am using sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and...

BRANDADE DE MORUE Brandade de Morue is made using salt cod that comes in a wooden box. It's very simple to prepare and perfect as a party...