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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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The BEST Easy Apple Cider Mochi Donuts

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:44:00 +0000

This apple cider mochi donut recipe is the BEST for strong apple flavor with easy technique. It’s the perfect dessert for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any party to impress your friends. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free. Fall is a big deal in the Pacific Northwest. We are all about pumpkin patches, hay rides, and, of course, […]

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Perfect Persimmon Crisp

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0000

Use up your backyard persimmons and create an easy pie-adjacent dish for a fall potluck with this perfect persimmon crisp recipe. I simply cannot help that I am persimmon-obsessed, okay? Persimmons are a huge part of Japanese culture and cuisine, and they’re popular across many other Asian countries as well. I grew up eating the […]

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Fall Flavors: The Best Persimmon Cake Recipe

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0000

Use up your backyard persimmons with this easy persimmon cake recipe. It’s rustic, with fall spiced flavors and a fruit topping. Read through the post for serving suggestions and recipe modifications, or click the jump to recipe button! Persimmons and Asian Cuisine My grandparents have a fuyu persimmon tree in their backyard in California, and […]

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Cakey Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:32:00 +0000

This easy pumpkin cookie recipe uses canned pumpkin puree and a teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for amazing flavor. With soft, cakey texture, the cream cheese frosting on top makes it extra decadent and perfect for fall. Taste and Texture of These Cookies I developed these cookies around the same time everyone was going through a […]

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Pumpkin Mochi Donut Holes Recipe

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

These easy mochi donuts are perfect for fall with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices! They’re also naturally gluten-free. It’s been a while since I posted a mochi recipe, but I’m back stronger than ever with these pumpkin mochi donuts! They’re absolutely perfect for fall with all the flavors of pumpkin pie but the bouncy, […]

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Amazing Matcha Pistachio Pie Recipe

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:34:00 +0000

Earthy matcha and floral pistachio flavors come together perfectly in this vibrant green matcha pistachio pie recipe. This pie can be as intricate or as easy as you want with my options for store-bought shortcuts. Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. Do Matcha and Pistachio Go Well Together? If you’re a frequent Mochi Mommy […]

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Mochi Cornbread Recipe (Easy and Gluten-Free!)

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:43:14 +0000

This mochi cornbread recipe tastes just like your classic cornbread but with a dense, chewy texture (in a good way)!

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Roasted Carrots with Maple Tahini Miso Glaze

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:24:00 +0000

These maple tahini and miso glazed roasted carrots only take 30 minutes to make. Bonus: They're accidentally vegan!

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Japanese Sweet Potato Butter Mochi (Mochi Cake)

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:55:00 +0000

This Japanese sweet potato butter mochi is a twist on local Hawai'i style butter mochi, with a smooth texture and nutty flavor.

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