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I can’t stop making these pineapple bun bubble waffles (鷄蛋仔)

What if bubble waffles from Hong Kong and pineapple buns had a baby? The result is this fun creation, a delicious snack and treat from a Hong Kong cafe that combines these two iconic treats. It’s not too hard to recreate at home, so you don’t have to fly to Hong Kong to try it! First, make the bubble waffle, then add a cookie crust to each bubble, and bake for a few minutes. Et voila! Hong Kong pineapple bun bubble waffle is born!

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The best miso chocolate chip cookies is also the easiest

If you’ve never baked with miso before, this is your sign to do so. I recently found a tub of black miso in a Japanese supermarket, and knew I had to bake with it. Black miso is brackish, with tangy and caramel notes, and it looks like a tub of chocolate cookie dough!

I made these delicious black miso chocolate chip cookies for you. They’re studded with semi-sweet and dark chocolates, which melt into beautiful pools. Plus, these cookies are not too sweet, with a hint of umami and tang that’s super pleasant, and one cookie will never be enough, I promise you.

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I love making Meghan Markle’s Honey Lemon Cake Recipe from ‘With Love, Meghan’ but with an Asian twist

Everyone and their grandmothers are making Meghan Markle’s honey lemon cake, and we’ve decided to make a version of it, but instead of crowning it with raspberries, we used strawberries! Meghan Sussex’s popular honey lemon cake is popular for a good reason: it has a great moist and tender crumb. But not everyone has dozens of friends to share a large cake with, so we decided to make a smaller version that still captures the magic of Meghan’s cake.

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The Best Rice Bread Recipe (米麵包) is also the easiest, vegan, and gluten-free

This vegan and gluten-free rice bread recipe by Kat Lieu is soft, chewy, and delicious, made with simple pantry ingredients like rice, miso, and maple syrup. Perfect for those craving a gluten-free bread that stays moist and tender. Bake it fresh, or store it in the fridge for a few days. Easy to make, with a delightful mochi-like texture that’s perfect for sandwiches or toasting.

This bread is dedicated to everyone who is looking for a gluten-free and vegan bread recipe! You’ll be making a soft, chewy, and delicious bread in no time, using pantry ingredients such as rice, miso, and maple syrup. The best part? This bread stays moist and tender and the recipe is a simple one. Simply blend all the ingredients in a blender and bake! Once baked up, you’ll have great bread that you can use for sandwiches, toast, or simply to enjoy fresh out of the oven!

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The Strawberry Matcha Latte I Make on Repeat

Let’s make a beautiful and delicious Strawberry Cloud Matcha Latte. You’ll have a rich and earthy matcha topped with a fluffy strawberry cream. It’s the ultimate Japanese and spring-inspired drink, one you can have any time, any day as it’s ready in just 10 minutes! The latte is not too sweet with a perfect balance of flavors. This recipe is for every matcha lover out there, and everyone who is trying to get into a matcha-drinking habit!

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The Best Golden Diner Honey Butter Pancakes Recipe

Don’t want to wait hours in line to try Golden Diner’s famous maple honey butter pancakes? Or maybe you don’t live in the Big Apple and aren’t going to be visiting any time soon. Well, don’t fret. We have a copycat recipe of Chef David Yoo’s famous Golden Diner pancakes, complete with soy sauce in the maple honey butter sauce! You can make these pancakes in a rice cooker like we do, or in a frying pan or skillet, then top with your favorite toppings like whipped cream and fresh berries. 

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The best butter mochi recipe

I promise you, this is the easiest butter mochi recipe you’ll ever make. With just a few ingredients, blended, then baked, you’ll have the most perfect, chewy, soft, tender, and delicious butter mochi in no time!

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The Best Japanese Pancakes Recipe

You might think that you can only enjoy delicious jiggly Japanese pancakes in a cafe across the world in Seoul or Tokyo, but you can actually make the best ones at home with our tried and true recipe.

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Ube Mochi Brownies Recipe by Kat Lieu

Easy one-bowl or one blender ube Mochi Brownies recipe by Kat Lieu- A chewy, vibrant fusion of brownies and mochi with the irresistible flavor of ube halaya and ube extract. Perfectly spongey, toothsome, and topped with white chocolate chips for a unique holiday treat. These brownies are gluten-free and you can make them vegan as well!

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The best gochujang basque cheesecake I’ve ever made and it’s gluten-free

Growing up in Coney Island, baking wasn’t part of our daily life. The oven was more storage space than anything else, yet my mom had a knack for making two desserts: a creamy cheesecake and an airy chiffon cake inspired by my grandmother, Ah Ma. Mom’s cheesecake, a recipe from the back of the Philadelphia cream cheese box, always wowed with its smooth texture and tangy pop from her secret ingredient—lots of lemon juice. Today, I honor those memories with a twist: my gochujang Basque cheesecake. This creamy dessert takes the traditional burnt-top cheesecake and elevates it with the complex, spicy-sweet flavors of Korean gochujang, creating a bold, vibrant treat that’s as nostalgic as it is exciting.

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The Best Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Levain Style)

Discover the ultimate holiday treat with these Miso Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies! Perfectly chonky, lightly sweetened, and packed with umami from miso, matcha, and a hint of MSG. These unique cookies are irresistibly flavorful, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress in any cookie box. Skip overly sweet, bland cookies—bake these for a bold, delicious twist your friends and family will rave about!

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The Best Vegan Basque Cheesecake Recipe

Discover a unique twist on Basque cheesecake with this vegan and gluten-free recipe featuring furu (fermented bean curd) for a savory depth and gochujang for a smoky kick. Perfectly creamy with a caramelized top, this plant-based dessert satisfies cravings for richness and flavor—plus, you can skip the sweeteners to create a melty vegan "mozzarella" for pizzas, sandwiches, and more!

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Gochujang Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe by Kat Lieu

Ever wish your Rice Krispies treats were spicy? Well, here’s your wish come true with this fun recipe by Kat Lieu: gochujang Rice Krispies treats! Easy to make in one bowl, these treats will disappear quickly, so be sure stash a few away for yourself!

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Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles Recipe

These pumpkin snickerdoodles by Kat Lieu are the ultimate fall treat, featuring a soft, fluffy, and tender texture thanks to a unique twist of using baking powder instead of cream of tartar. Infused with cozy pumpkin spice, these cookies have just the right balance of sweetness, with an option to add sea salt flakes for a salty-sweet contrast. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a warm, comforting dessert, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour. Press the dough down before baking for a more classic cookie shape, or enjoy them puffed up for a cakey bite.

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Easy Pumpkin Mochi Cookies Recipe by Kat Lieu (One-Bowl, Gluten-Free, and Plant-Based)

These Pumpkin Mochi Cookies are the ultimate easy fall treat—chewy, soft, and full of pumpkin spice! Made with glutinous rice flour and pumpkin puree, they’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. The best part? They’re a simple one-bowl recipe, so cleanup is a breeze! Just mix everything together, bake, and enjoy. For a fun twist, pan-fry them to get crispy edges like traditional Asian mochi treats. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or cranberries, and you’ve got a cozy fall dessert in no time! Perfect for fans of pumpkin spice and everything satisfying and nice!

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Crystal mooncakes are the vegan and gluten-free mooncakes you need to make this Mid-Autumn festival (easy recipe)

Explore the delightful world of vegan and gluten-free crystal mooncakes with this easy recipe that uses tapioca and sago pearls to create a chewy, translucent skin. Perfect for the Mid-Autumn Festival, these crystal skin mooncakes offer a unique twist on traditional mooncakes, with a texture that's more like boba than mochi. Whether you fill them with fresh fruit, sweetened roasted sweet potatoes, or a classic filling, these vegan mooncakes are sure to impress. Learn how to make these gluten-free mooncakes at home and enjoy a healthier, plant-based treat that everyone will love.

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