In this video, learn how to make Japanese-style rare cheesecake, a smooth and creamy no-bake dessert. This light, fluffy cheesecake is perfect for anyone who loves a rich and delicate flavor. Follow ...

You just wonder why it tastes better.” Slipping in an ingredient on the sly is also a Japanese tradition, one called kakushiaji. It means “secret flavor” but Japanese cooks think of them ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This cover image released by Knopf shows “Wafu Cooking: Everyday Recipes with Japanese Style,” a ...

This cover image released by Knopf shows "Wafu Cooking: Everyday Recipes with Japanese Style," a cookbook by Sonoko Sakai. (Knopf via AP) ...

“I find that it enhances the flavor,” Sakai said. “It doesn’t make it alien or foreign. You just wonder why it tastes better.” Slipping in an ingredient on the sly is also a Japanese tradition, one ...

This image released by Knopf shows Sonoko Sakai., author of the cookbook "Wafu Cooking: Everyday Recipes with Japanese Style." Credit: AP/Rick Poon “I find that it enhances the flavor,” Sakai ...