This Chinese-American take on the classic strawberry shortcake is the perfect not-too-sweet summer dessert. Fluffy biscuits and lightly sweetened cream pair with juicy, macerated strawberries and lychees. In this recipe, strawberries meet lychees, my favorite tropical fruit that hits peak…
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Buckwheat Black Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies get an upgrade with the addition of buckwheat flour and black sugar, creating a perfectly balanced treat that’s rich, nutty, and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a more nutrient-dense cookie or simply want to experiment with…
Almond Pound Cake with Fig Leaf Créme Fraîche Whip and Vinaigrette
Did you know fig leaves are edible? Yes! Fig leaves are edible and can be used in both sweet and savory applications. Leaves from all edible fig varieties (think turkey figs, missions figs, etc.) can be harvested year-round for use…
Fishy Toffee Pudding (Tamarind-Date Cake with Fish Sauce Toffee)
Tamarind-date cake meets fish sauce toffee in this take on sticky toffee pudding. I’ve been finding ways to incorporate fish into desserts (see my recipe for Panna Cotta with Passionfruit and Anchovy Granola) and this fishy toffee pudding is a…
Sichuan Hot Honey Baklava
Tingly, spicy, crunchy, chewy, and nutty— this Chinese-American take on baklava is unlike anything you’ve tasted before. Cashew and black sesame filling is rolled in crispy phyllo before getting drenched in a Sichuan spiced hot honey. The typical Turkish pistachios…
Earl Grey Cookies with Marshmallow
If you’ve never put marshmallows in your tea, you’re missing out. These earl grey cookies with marshmallow have a light sugar cookie base with some chew. The exterior is rolled in earl grey sugar for a bit of crunch and…