Ube Mochi Waffles

Ube Mochi Waffles

Recently, my mom mistakenly bought ube at the grocery store thinking they were purple japanese yams, so we had an abundance of ube laying around at home and no idea what to do with them.

Healthy Peach Cobbler: the best of both worlds

Healthy Peach Cobbler: the best of both worlds

I stand by my opinion that cobbler is a cheater-form of pie– it has none of the difficulties of chilling and rolling out crust– and is often subpar when compared to a pie of the same variety. However, I have to admit that this peach 

Best-Ever Mochi Donut Holes

Best-Ever Mochi Donut Holes

Mochi donuts have a different texture from regular donuts. They are slightly chewy, puffy, and completely irresistible. And the best part? They are also gluten-free!

Purple Sweet Potato Iced Latte

Purple Sweet Potato Iced Latte

When I learned about sweet potato lattes, I wanted to try it but I was also very skeptical. I wasn’t sure how I would like blended potatoes with milk, so I did not attempt to make it until weeks later. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the taste!

Korean-Style Savory Mung Bean Pancake (Bindae-tteok)

Korean-Style Savory Mung Bean Pancake (Bindae-tteok)

It was a huge disappointment for me after I started my gluten-free diet when I found out I could not eat seafood pancakes anymore (they contained flour). I needed to find a substitute for it and that is where this savory mung bean pancake comes in! Made majorly of grounded up mung beans, this Korean-inspired pancake is gluten-free and just as delicious.

Mocha Cotton Sponge Cake

Mocha Cotton Sponge Cake

This cotton sponge cake is the most forgiving yet delicious snack cake. You can double the recipe and dress it up to make a celebration cake, or eat it as is on a lazy afternoon!

Daifuku: Japanese Mochi with Strawberry filling

Daifuku: Japanese Mochi with Strawberry filling

The process of making daifuku is very simple, and the only cooking required can be done in a microwave. It involves three components: the mochi dough, red bean paste, and strawberries. The mochi dough comes together in under 10 minutes, and if you use ready-made red bean paste, you’re halfway done already!

Savory Green Onion Crepes- A Family Favorite!

Savory Green Onion Crepes- A Family Favorite!

In Chinese these crepes are called “bing”, but it’s essentially a savory and thin pancake-esq crepe. It is more substantial than a crepe but not puffy like a pancake. I love the crispy edges around the sides!

Honey Matcha Ice Cream

Honey Matcha Ice Cream

We had a bunch of leftover heavy cream and my sister was craving ice cream, so I came up with honey matcha ice cream!

Super Simple Crusty Artisan Bread

Super Simple Crusty Artisan Bread

I used to be scared of making bread because I sucked at working with yeast. I would either use water that was too hot and kill it, or use water that was too cold and not activate it in the first place. As long as you don’t kill the yeast, making this bread will be very easy.