Here is  creative way to experience a traditional food with an international flair. Created by five-year-old Aspen and her mother.

Broccoli is perfectly cooked when it is brilliant green and tender-crisp. Remove it from the heat at once and serve it right away. Cauliflower is also done cooking when it is tender-crisp. Although sesame seeds are high in fat and should be consumed in moderation, they can serve as a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.

This recipe contains soba noodles, a Japanese buckwheat noodle. Enjoy this tasty and filling pasta dish.

Edamame is the Japanese term for young green soybeans. Soybeans are higher in fat than any other bean, so enjoy this snack along with a low-fat meal to minimize your overall fat intake.

Miso, also known as soybean paste, is a traditional Japanese food. Miso is available at natural food stores and Asian markets; it can also be purchased online. The shiitake mushrooms in this soup add vitamin D, an important nutrient for cancer prevention.

I was thinking one day that black rice was just as sticky as sushi or short grain brown rice, so thought I’d try a colorful, non-traditional option for a sweet dessert nori roll.

These Carrot, Cucumber, Avocado Nori rolls are easier than you think to make at home. Choose fresh vegetables for this snack, lunch or dinner roll.