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Recipes, Sweet · February 28, 2025

Bamboo Toasted Rice Ice Cream

This bamboo and toasted rice ice cream is a nutty, creamy, earthy dream perfumed with subtle woody notes from the bamboo and a popcorn-like warmth from the toasted rice. Ingredients + Sourcing Tips Want more ice cream recipes? Check out…

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Recipes, Tinned Fish · February 3, 2025

Tinned Smoked Salmon Dip

This tinned smoked salmon dip comes together in minutes with pantry staples. Salmon dip is a staple in Alaska, with limitless variations. I adapted this smoked salmon dip recipe from Rico Worl, a Tlingit-Athabascan artist who collaborated with Wildfish Cannery…

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Savory · January 30, 2025

How to Season A Wok (+ Tips to Maintain)

Woks need seasoning—not the salt and pepper kind, rather the protective layers on the surface of the wok built up over time. Seasoning not only protects your wok from rust but also enhances its cooking performance over time by making…

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Savory · January 27, 2025

Chengdu-Style Spring Rolls & Homemade Spring Roll Wrappers

These Chengdu-style spring rolls are a light and fresh street snack that don’t require messy frying. When you think of spring rolls, the first image that comes to mind might be golden, crispy shells hot from the fryer. But these…

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Savory · January 22, 2025

Miso Garlic Clams

If you love savory flavors you’ll love this recipe for miso garlic clams. The whole recipe comes together in one pan in less than 15 minutes. Clams might look intimidating, but they’re arguably the easiest type of seafood to cook….

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Savory · January 6, 2025

Sichuan Paocai (Infinite Pickle Jar)

Paocai (泡菜), literally meaning “soaked vegetables” in Chinese, is a traditional Sichuanese pickle made through lacto-fermentation. Paocai is deeply rooted in Sichuan cuisine, prized for its versatility as both a side dish and ingredient. Unlike many other fermented pickles, paocai…

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Tinned Fish · January 3, 2025

Tinned Fish with Dressed Winter Citrus

Brighten your table with this quick, refreshing small plate that pairs pantry-staple tinned fish with vibrant winter citrus. My plate features canned hake, but feel free to swap it for any tinned white fish, tuna, or mackerel. The citrus pictured…

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Sweet · December 27, 2024

Black Sugar Ginger Hot Chocolate

A cozy twist on hot chocolate, this 5-ingredient recipe features the warmth of black sugar and ginger. Dark chocolate and a pinch of salt balance the flavors, creating a rich yet not-too-sweet treat. Inspired by black sugar and ginger tea,…

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Sweet · December 23, 2024

Apricot Kernel (Chinese Almond) Ice Cream

All about apricot kernels! Plus a custard-based ice cream with an intoxicating nutty almond aroma.

Sweet · December 18, 2024

Bay Leaf Chip Ice Cream

Bay leaf chip is mint chip’s sophisticated cousin from the back of the pantry. Bay leaf’s minty and woodsy fragrance meets dark chocolate in a nod to the nostalgia of mint chip ice cream. It’s my direct response to people…

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