This old fashioned Chinese egg cake has a dense crumb and comforting flavor that have a sweet nostalgia for many, including me. They are mini cakes—bake the whole recipe in one standard 12-cup muffin pan! I love to eat these cakes …
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This lightly sweet mung bean soup recipe is a summer staple in many Chinese families, thought to cool off the excess heat in the body. We’ve been making it for years and can’t believe it’s taken this long for us …
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Zunda Mochi is a traditional Japanese confectionery of glutinous rice cakes topped with sweet mashed edamame paste. The warm, chewy dessert is a popular specialty of the Miyagi Prefecture in Japan, where it’s served at important events as well as …
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Shiratama Dango are soft, mochi-like dumplings that add a refined sweetness and chewy, bouncy texture to wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets) and modern desserts. When the craving strikes, it’s easy to make them at home in 15 minutes with just 2 ingredients. …
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Tomato Basil Pasta Tomato Basil pasta, one of my favourites, and enjoyed by my whole family. It makes an excellent vegan meal that is satisfying, easy to make, and delicious! I always have these ingredients on hand, and I like …
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As any long-time reader knows, we have a healthy obsession with pumpkin, as evidenced by our wide and varied uses of it every time fall rolls around, from glazed pumpkin scones to pumpkin english muffins. This pumpkin tres leches cake, however, may …
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Chinese Fa Gao (fāgāo – 发糕), also known as prosperity cake or fortune cake, is a common sight around Chinese New Year. It’s also served at other holidays, ceremonial events, and weddings. This fa gao recipe will walk you through …
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Mango pudding (pronounced, mángguǒ bùdīng in Mandarin, or mong guo bo ding in Cantonese) is a refreshing and lightly sweet dessert. It has just five ingredients, which let the mango flavor shine through. A refreshing treat for the hot summer …
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These buttery jasmine shortbread cookies are subtly flavored with ground jasmine tea leaves, making them the perfect complement for a hot cup of tea on a cold winter day. Note: We partnered with Frontier Co-op to bring you this Jasmine …
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This taro sago (tapioca) dessert soup is a tasty and lightly sweet end to any Chinese meal. It’s also fairly simple to make, with just water and 8 other ingredients. It freezes well too, so you can make a big …