Osozai: The Art of Japanese Share Plates, (Hardcover)

<p><strong>A visually stunning, modern Japanese cookbook rooted in everyday home cooking.</strong> <em>Osozai</em> brings the quiet beauty of seasonal side dishes to the table--simple plates designed for balance, sharing, and real life.</p><p>In Japanese, <em>osozai</em> means "side dish"--the small, everyday plates that sit alongside rice, soup, and a main, bringing balance, nourishment, and warmth to the table. More than a style of cooking, it's a way of eating that values simplicity, seasonality, and sharing.</p><p>Drawing from Japanese home cooking and the much-loved dishes served at CIBI, <em>Osozai</em> offers more than 70 recipes that are easy to prepare, flexible to use, and designed to fit naturally into daily life. These are not elaborate showpieces, but quietly delicious dishes--vegetable-forward salads, light mains, pickles, and comforting sides--that can be mixed and matched to suit any occasion.</p><p>Whether you're hosting friends, preparing a weeknight meal, or adding "just one more dish" to bring harmony to the table, <em>Osozai</em> invites you to slow down, cook with care, and enjoy the simple pleasure of eating well together.</p><p><strong>Inside you'll find: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>70+ everyday Japanese recipes</strong> rooted in home cooking</li><li><strong>Vegetable-forward dishes</strong> with options including seafood and meat</li><li><strong>Flexible plates</strong> that work as sides, light mains, or shared dishes</li><li><strong>Seasonal, approachable ingredients</strong> suited to modern kitchens</li><li><strong>A balanced way of eating</strong> inspired by Japanese food culture</li><li><strong>Custom, art-driven design</strong> featuring original photography and beautiful illustrations</li></ul>

• Osozai: The Art of Japanese Share Plates, (Hardcover)
• Author: Meg Tanaka
• ISBN: 9781400358014
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-10-06
• Page Count: 240