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Make Authentic Miso Soup Like a Japanese Mom

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Make an authentic homemade miso soup with this easy recipe. While many blogs will tell you to make this traditional Japanese soup from scratch, this quick miso soup recipe is how many busy Japanese moms actually cook in real life. Read through the blog post for information about ingredients like instant dashi and miso paste, […]

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Kinako Chocolate Chip Cookies (Rich, Nutty, SO Addicting)

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:41 +0000

These might be the best chocolate chip cookies of my life – roasty kinako adds a rich toasty flavor while still maintaining that classic CCC nostalgia. Flaky sea salt on top adds a savory component to balance out the sweet. Use whole wheat flour for more earthiness or substitute all-purpose. It’s an umami bomb of […]

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Ube Thumbprint Cookies

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0000

With almond flour and ube extract, these little ube cookies have a short, crumbly texture and vibrant purple hue. Ube halaya jam goes in the center, incorporating real ube into these cookies. Jump to recipe or read through the post for more information on ube ingredients and recipe modifications. I’m kind of a sucker for […]

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Matcha Swirl Butter Cookies (Spritz Cookies)

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:35:00 +0000

These swirled matcha cookies are easier than they look. Use sprinkles and a piping tip for the Christmas wreath cookie look. Jump to recipe or read through the post for tips, tricks, and matcha baking advice. Spritz and Butter Cookies Just when I thought I’ve made enough matcha cookies in my life, I make some […]

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5 Easy Cookie Recipes for Beginners (4 Ingredients or Less!)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:46:00 +0000

These cookie recipes all use four ingredients or less and require NO fancy equipment: no stand mixers and not even an electric beater required! Just stir by hand, shape into spheres, and bake. They’re perfect for beginner bakers, kids, or even experienced home bakers who just want a quick and simple recipe for a cookie […]

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4 Ingredient Yuzu Almond Cookies

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:46:00 +0000

These easy yuzu cookies take only FOUR ingredients and no special equipment required! With almond flour, these cookies are naturally gluten-free and have extra protein and fiber. Welcome back to my 4-ingredient (or less) cookie series! I recently became obsessed with these super easy and healthy(ish) cookie recipes. Even beginner bakers can handle how simple […]

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5 Wicked Themed Cookie Recipes for Christmas

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:03:00 +0000

Build a Wicked or Wizard of Oz themed cookie box with these easy recipes. They are perfect for a themed Christmas cookie tin, a Wicked watch party, or pretty much any occasion in Oz. Everyone in my family loves Wicked (the Broadway musical AND the movie), so this year in honor of Wicked: For Good […]

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7 Asian Noodles, Soups, Stews, and Hotpots for Winter

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:57:10 +0000

Need a cozy noodle soup or stew for the cold weather months? Try these Asian recipes that my family loves to put on rotation. 1. Creamy Kabocha Soup This recipe is the best of both worlds – Japanese kabocha and American cafe style creamy soup. It goes really well with grilled cheese or other toasty […]

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7 Asian-Inspired Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:25:00 +0000

Need something special to bring to the Thanksgiving potluck? Don’t want to bring the same traditional dessert? Try these Asian or Asian-inspired pie recipes instead. 1. Okinawan Sweet Potato Haupia Pie This is a classic local food from Hawaii, a fusion between Japanese purple sweet potatoes and Hawaiian coconut pudding, all layered on top of […]

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Super Easy Tahini Cookies (4 Ingredients & Gluten-Free)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:32:00 +0000

This 4 ingredient tahini cookie is the absolute easiest sesame cookie recipe you’ll find. It’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free! Welcome back to my easy 4-ingredient (or less) cookie recipe series! This week I’ve got an amazing tahini cookie. Tahini is a middle eastern sesame paste, but I grew up with the Chinese version. Did […]

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