Butternut squash takes on the role of tangzhong (a flour and milk paste) in these bread rolls, keeping them moist and fluffy for days while also contributing an autumnal orange hue. These rolls are perfect for sopping up warm fall soups and if baked in loaf form, they make for excellent sandwiches and toasts. Main…
Black sesame biscotti are inspired by black sesame crisps and the nutty flavor works with the crunchy texture. Biscotti, which means “twice-cooked” in Italian, are dry, crunchy cookies that are baked twice and perfect for dipping or gifting. If you like black sesame and/or biscotti, give these black sesame biscotti a try! Main Ingredients Other…
These chive, egg, and mushroom pockets are my version of Chinese chive pockets (or boxes, the literal translation of their name). Chinese chives, aka garlic chives, have a pungent flavor that their name only partly captures. It can come off as too strong to people who haven’t used it before, but to me, it smells…
This recipe started as an experiment to see if you could cook eggs in a tea kettle and I’m happy to say you can! Aside from college students who want an egg with their instant noodles, this recipe is ideal for people who want one egg without having to boil a whole pot of water…
What better way to take advantage of seasonal produce than by making these colorful veggie rolls with them? The rolls also a good way to use up leftovers. They’re similar to gimbap or sushi, though due the variety of non-traditional ingredients, I’m just calling them rolls. These make an excellent packed lunch or picnic dish,…
I’ve had my sourdough discard waffle recipe in rotation for a while now, but now I’m adding sourdough discard pancakes! In a waffles vs pancakes debate, I used to be definitively waffles but now I could argue both ways. Pancakes are so much easier to put toppings on and when I’m feeling too lazy to…
These 3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons might even be good enough for a coconut-hater! I’m not a big fan of coconut flavor, but I actually like these! Toasting the coconut makes a huge difference. Try these coconut macaroons to see for yourself! Ingredients Other 3-Ingredient Snacks
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these yeasted waffles are the perfect breakfast. They’re not too sweet or salty, making them a blank canvas for all toppings—maple syrup, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, you name it. They can even be turned into sourdough waffles! Ingredients I usually make these using sourdough discard, and…
Chinese steamed eggs are a simple and comforting dish made using only three basic ingredients: eggs, water, and salt. Steamed eggs are perfect for cold days, sick days, busy days…the list goes on. Infinitely adaptable to all ingredients and meals, steamed eggs can be a quick breakfast to a luscious dish that’s the star of…