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!

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!

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!

Sesame Shortbread Cookies

Sesame Shortbread Cookies

Requested by my mom, these shortbread cookies have an enticing asian flair! They are buttery and flaky, with a delicious sesame aroma.