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Author: Tom Nakamura

Tom brings a decade of international kitchen experience to CookingZone. After completing his diploma at Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo, he spent four years as a sous chef in professional kitchens across Tokyo, Bangkok, Rome, and Shanghai. His writing focuses on making authentic Asian techniques accessible to home cooks without diluting the technique. He handles Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, and Middle Eastern recipe development at the publication.
Miso-Glazed Black Cod: A Restaurant-Quality Fish in Under 30 Minutes
Dinner

Miso-Glazed Black Cod: A Restaurant-Quality Fish in Under 30 Minutes

Tom NakamuraApril 2, 2026

There is a reason Nobu Matsuhisa’s miso-marinated black cod became one of the most famous restaurant dishes of the past…

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17 min read
Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Fresh, Light, and Endlessly Customizable
Lunch

Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Fresh, Light, and Endlessly Customizable

Tom NakamuraMarch 29, 2026March 31, 2026

Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, known as goi cuon, are one of those rare dishes that manage to be simultaneously light…

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16 min read
Butter Chicken: Rich, Creamy, and Better Than Any Takeout
Dinner

Butter Chicken: Rich, Creamy, and Better Than Any Takeout

Tom NakamuraMarch 26, 2026March 31, 2026

There is a reason butter chicken holds the title of the most ordered Indian dish worldwide. The combination of tender,…

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14 min read
Seafood Paella: Saffron Rice with Shrimp, Mussels, and Chorizo
DinnerMain Dishes

Seafood Paella: Saffron Rice with Shrimp, Mussels, and Chorizo

Tom NakamuraMarch 25, 2026March 31, 2026

Authentic seafood paella with saffron-infused bomba rice, shrimp, mussels, Spanish chorizo, and a crispy socarrat crust. Feeds 6 in about an hour.

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13 min read
Lamb Kofta with Homemade Tzatziki and Warm Pita
DinnerMain Dishes

Lamb Kofta with Homemade Tzatziki and Warm Pita

Tom NakamuraMarch 23, 2026March 25, 2026

Grilled spiced lamb kofta skewers with homemade tzatziki, quick-pickled red onions, and warm pita. A complete Mediterranean feast in about one hour.

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15 min read
Crispy Sesame Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables
DinnerHealthy Recipes

Crispy Sesame Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Tom NakamuraMarch 22, 2026March 25, 2026

Extra-crispy cornstarch-coated tofu in a sweet chili-sesame glaze with colorful stir-fried vegetables. Vegan, high-protein, ready in under an hour.

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15 min read

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