Transforming an overlooked beef cut into a creamy, flavorful Bicep Risotto. Discover how slow cooking and constant stirring can turn the humble beef extensor into a melt-in-your-mouth delight. Learn to appreciate budget-friendly cuts and create extraordinary meals with Tatekitchen.
Read MoreExperience a special Valentine's night with Tateki Matsuda. Despite a busy schedule, Tateki prepares a loving meal for his family - featuring a tender Chicken Confit slow-cooked in lard, comforting rice cooked in chicken stock, and a fresh Arugula and Beet Salad. Join Tateki's culinary journey as he balances professional fighting, teaching, and expressing love through his cooking.
Read MoreJoin Tatekitchen in celebrating his wife's birthday with a full-course Italian feast, from a refreshing Antipasto of pickled radishes and green salad to a seafood-loaded Tagliatelle alla Pescatora, a hearty Wild Bore Shank with Wagyu Ragu and a light Blackberry Mousse for dessert. Experience the joy of home-cooked, gourmet meals with Tatekitchen.
Read MoreCooking this meal for my parents was a labor of love. It was a way for me to show my appreciation for them and to share a piece of my life here in Boston. As we sat around the table, sharing stories and laughter, I couldn't help but feel grateful for these moments. After all, the best meals are the ones shared with loved ones.
Read MoreOkuizome is a beautiful and meaningful tradition that reflects the importance of family, community, and cultural heritage in Japanese culture. It's a way for families to come together, celebrate the birth of a new life, and express their hopes and wishes for the future. As Japanese living in the United States, we must keep this tradition alive and pass it on to future generations so that our cultural heritage remains an integral part of our lives.
Read MoreIn Japan, the New Year is a time of celebration. Families gather together to eat traditional food called osechi. There are many different dishes in this special meal, and each one has a meaning or symbolism related to the New Year. For example, one popular dish during New Year's celebrations is ozoni. This soup typically contains mochi (a type of rice cake) and vegetables.
Read MoreTatekitchen in a Christmas tradition featuring a hearty French Cassoulet. Discover the joy of slow-cooked casserole with white beans, sausage, and duck, a perfect blend of Japanese heritage and French cuisine. Follow Tateki's detailed recipe for a warm, comforting, and flavorful holiday meal.
Read MoreTatekitchen in a cherished holiday tradition featuring two whole ducks. Discover the joy of Duck Breast Marmalade, a new twist on the Matsuda family's Christmas and New Year's culinary journey. Experience the rich flavors of duck confit, homemade stock, and the blend of Japanese heritage with innovative cooking.
Read MoreTatekitchen for a Thanksgiving 2022 feast featuring a unique turkey covered with caul fat, colorful roasted vegetables, and traditional Boston baked beans. Experience the joy of shared meals with special guests from Tsurumen Inc. Discover the warmth of Thanksgiving, where cooking nourishes the soul and deepens connections.
Read MoreTatekitchen on a bold culinary adventure with Buffalo Testicles simmered in tomato broth. Discover the unique flavors and humor in cooking with unconventional ingredients. Explore the balance of robust testicle flavor with tangy tomato, and experience a testosterone-boosting dish that's both daring and delicious.
Read Morehome-cooked meals for his family while traveling. Discover the comfort and convenience of meal prep with dishes like Stuffed Peppers, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Simmered Daikon and Carrot, Lamb Curry Baba Ganoush, and Pork and Bitter Melon
Read MoreMy mom was visiting Boston, and on her last night here, I decided to break a little tradition and prepare a dish I usually reserve for my wife's birthday - Pescatore. If you've been following Tatekitchen, you know that Pescatore is a special dish in my heart. It's a dish I usually cook only once a year, for my wife's birthday. But this time, I decided to make an exception. After all, isn't cooking all about breaking the rules and creating new traditions?
Read MoreTatekitchen on a culinary journey from Boston to Italy. Experience a family reunion over a full-course Italian meal featuring Heirloom Tomato and Basil Pesto, Mussels Italian Style, and Slow Cooked Lamb Shank. Discover the joy of cooking as an expression of love, connection, and shared memories.
Read MoreJoin Tatekitchen as he crafts a summer feast for his mom in Boston. Explore the vibrant flavors of Roasted Broccoli on Ginger Carrot Purée, the comforting embrace of Gluten-Free Fettuccine alla Carbonara, and the luxurious richness of Steak with Foie Gras and Rosemary Shitake Mushroom. Experience the joy of cooking as an expression of love and connection.
Read MoreExperience a special birthday feast by Tateki Matsuda. Discover the joy of cooking a full-course meal featuring Octopus Carpaccio, Pescatore, Capon covered with Caul Fat, and gluten-free Tiramisù alla Tateki. Dive into the flavors of love and tradition with Tatekitchen.
Read MoreIn Japan, the New Year is a time of celebration. Families gather together to eat traditional food called osechi. There are many different dishes in this special meal, and each one has a meaning or symbolism related to the New Year. For example, one popular dish during New Year's celebrations is ozoni. This soup typically contains mochi (a type of rice cake) and vegetables.
Read MoreComplex Dinnerventions
I am hosting complex dinnerventions and collaborate with Zen eating for mindful eating. The menu we cook together is a single pan fancy french, chicken mustard butter sauce
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! The fall and winter holiday seasons are upon us and I’m looking forward to one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving.
Read MoreTatekitchen for his physical therapist, TK, and her fiancé. From a Champagne Vinaigrette Salad to Black Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Eggplant, a luxurious Pigeonneau with Foie Gras, and a sweet Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream. Experience the joy of cooking and sharing with Tatekitchen
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