Aya Brackett

This genius method for encases several thin slices of pork in an especially crunchy tonkatsu coating. The meat stays super juicy during the quick frying time.

To develop deep, satisfying flavor in this home-style Japanese beef curry recipe from chef Sylvan Mishima Brackett’s San Francisco izakaya Rintaro, brown the beef slowly and thoroughly, and cook the onions until very soft and jammy.

If king trumpet mushrooms aren’t available, use shiitake caps, which will also take well to the sweet-salty glaze.

Pro tip: Viva brand paper towels are used at Rintaro specifically for insulating the cod from its salty cure and will absorb moisture without falling apart.

The key is to work quickly when encasing the strawberries with the mochi recipe before the dough cools and firms.

This cranberry bread recipe is your new holiday go-to. And we give you full permission to slather it with butter and call it breakfast.