Table of Contents
Introduction 5
The Magic of Studio Ghibli 5
How to Use This Book 5
Fun Facts about Studio Ghibli 6
Special Ingredients and Equipment 6
Chapter 1 Breakfast 9
Skillet Bacon and Eggs 11
Thyme-Infused Egg on Toast 12
A Witch's Secret to Magical Fluffy Pancakes 15
Breakfast over Yokohama Port 16
Morning Miso Soup 17
Decadent Hot Mocha 18
Chapter 2 Lunch 19
On-the-Go Ham Sandwich 20
Haaaaaaaam Ramen 21
Iconic School Lunch Bento 22
"Save Our Building" School Bento 24
Open-Faced Cheese and Onion Sandwich 26
Seaside Seafood Sashimi Platter 28
Mackerel Braised in Miso 31
Chapter 3 Dinner 32
Grandma's Herring and Pumpkin Pot Pie 33
Secret Message Fried Mackerel 36
Date Night Pan-Seared Salmon in Beurre Blanc Sauce 38
Chorizo Spaghetti Bolognese 40
Chicken Congee (Okayu) 42
Hearty Beef Stew to Feed a Crowd 45
Japanese Cream Stew 46
Crystal Skin Taiwanese Dumpling (Ba Wan) 49
Chapter 4 Snacks and Street Food 51
Classic Tempura Selection 52
Ten-don (Tempura Rice Bowl) 55
Trio of Onigiri 56
Menchi Katsu 59
Smoky and Sweet Yakitori 61
Takoyaki 63
Yakisoba Pan 65
Crispy Pork Gyoza 68
Chicken Karaage 71
Okonomiyaki 72
Tonkatsu 75
Katsudon 76
Chapter 5 Desserts and Bakery Treats 78
Hot Honeyed Milk 79
Rewarding and Decadent Chocolate Cake 81
Tea Party Spritz Cookies 85
Tea Party Mini Gelatin 86
Tea Party Cantonese Egg Cake 87
Cheese and Onion Fish Crackers 88
Tuna Fish Crackers (for Your Feline Friends) 90
Duo Thumbprint Cookies 91
Siberia Cake 93
Red Bean Bao 95
Pumpkin Bread 98
Black Cat Icebox Shortbread Cookies 100
Red Bow Icebox Shortbread Cookies 102
Curry Bread (Kare Pan) 103
Red Bean Croissant 106
Mini Swedish Princess Cake 111
Mini Swedish Almond Coffee Cake 114
Swedish Cardamom Buns 116
Ham and Cheese Breadsticks 119
Green Tea Melon Pan Stuffed with Blueberry Compote 120
Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake 122
Conversions 124
Recipe Index 125
Acknowledgments 127
About the Author 128