There's so much more to miso than soup. From savory dishes to sweet desserts and icy drinks, here are five creative ways to use this umami ingredient.

As a former professional chef turned food writer, my kitchen is STOCKED full of condiments and spices; everything from standards like ketchup and vinegars to more fun, off-beat options like ...

Mix two tablespoons of white miso paste with one tablespoon each of rice vinegar and sesame oil, and one teaspoon honey for balance. Whisk together until smooth before drizzling over fresh greens or ...

No matter how much I eat for dinner, I always have room for a sweet treat. While most desserts are made with butter and eggs, ...

You're likely familiar with miso soup, but where does that umami flavor come from? The answer is miso paste, and here's everything you need to know about it.

Sweet white miso (usually sold as shiro miso) is sweeter and lighter in taste, colour and texture. It's always smooth in texture and is more suited to use in salad dressings, spreads and marinades.

I always keep miso paste in our refrigerator. It’s a great ingredient for vegan cooks to have on hand, because it adds great flavor to dishes and has many health benefits.

To make the trout, season the fillets with salt and pepper and spread the miso paste on the flesh side ... Add the butter and, when foaming, use a teaspoon to baste the trout in the butter ...

I had assumed the recipes in the book would be mostly Middle ... That salad is piled onto a spread of creamy, savory sauce made with tahini, miso paste, soy sauce, lime juice and water.