Seigo Nakamura’s aburi style (charcoal seared) sushi in Vancouver brings back great memories at Miku Restaurant.
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Miku’s Aburi Sushi
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Okra
Beautiful photo of okra before making Vietnamese Fish Sour Soup
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Magnolia Red Velvet Cupcakes
A red velvet cupcake is quite the crowd pleaser. How could you go wrong with chocolate cupcake and cream cheese icing, especially when it looks …
Watermelon radish
The tentacle-like roots of a watermelon radish. The flesh inside the bulb is a bright pink colour and has an almost peppery taste.
Mediterranean Olive Polenta Cakes
Grilled Mediterranean Olive Polenta Cakes are a tasty vegetarian dish, courtesy of Central Bistro. Find the recipe here.
Korean Chestnuts
Savour the rain and gloom by roasting your own chestnuts, Korean style. Find the instructions here.
Tofu and Bean Enchilada
Four’s Tofu and Bean Enchiladas have less calories than you think! 650 calories to be exact. But it definitely tastes like more. Find the recipe …
Fenugreek
Methi, or fenugreek leaves, are often used in Indian cooking, like in Vij’s Lamb Popsicles. Fresh fenugreek also makes a tasty addition to salads. Find …
Mushroom Paté Crostini
Mushroom paté crostinis and smoked salmon pinwheels were just some of the treats we enjoyed on the 3-tiered tray for High Tea at The Fairmont …

Raw Plantain
Botanically it’s the same as a banana, but is called plantain because it’s used in cooking instead of eaten raw. Starchy and delicious, plantain is …