Banzai Banquets: Party Dishes that Pack a Punch (Riko Yamawaki)

As the world has become smaller our dinning habits have changed. With cuisines fused together and a variety ideas for decor and design being incorporated everywhere, Riko Yamawaki's Banzai Banquets is a good example of Japan's take on this exciting global movement in dining.

Ask anyone about catering and party meals, and they will all say they wish to see dishes that are easy to make and equally easy on the eyes. For the best experiences, they also hope for a few surprises to their senses, as even little dishes and stylish decorative designs can turn a good into great. So for even the most busy of times, food coordinator Riko Yamawaki, of Tokyo's Riko's Kitchen cooking school, has compiled a treasure-trove of casually stylish dishes that will make every meal a memorable event and every party into a bash!

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