What is pandan? Pandan is a tropical leaf with a unique flavor that originates from Southeast Asia. The key question here is what does pandan taste like? To me, pandan tastes like coconut and sweet corn with someone mowing their…
dessert
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…
Black Pepper Blueberry Crisp
This Black Pepper Blueberry Crisp is an intriguing twist on a classic dessert. Juicy blueberries meet a toasty oat topping with a subtle kick of black pepper for a complex yet easy-to-love dessert. Easy to make and even better with…
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…
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,…
Apricot Kernel (Chinese Almond) Ice Cream
All about apricot kernels! Plus a custard-based ice cream with an intoxicating nutty almond aroma.
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…
Spiced Caramel Poached Pears
This 5-ingredient recipe comes together in one pot, and can be made up to 5 days ahead. This recipe pairs juicy pears with the warm flavors of cinnamon, star anise, and a rich caramel poaching liquid that doubles as a…
Kool-Aid Pickle Sorbet
Exactly what the name says: a sorbet made with pickled cucumbers and Kool-Aid drink mix. An ice cream flavor born from my quest to create “the most American ice cream flavor”. Why Kool-Aid Pickles? For the uninitiated, Kool-Aid pickles are…
Mahalabia (Milk Pudding) with Rhubarb
Mahalabia, also known as muhallebi or malabi, is the mother of puddings. This treat from the Middle Ages is estimated to have originated around 600 A.D. in Persia. It’s made from 3 simple ingredients you likely already have: milk, sugar,…
Strawberry Ice Cream
A balanced strawberry ice cream full of fresh fruit flavor with perfectly smooth texture. Why is strawberry ice cream so hard to make? This recipe took the most testing out of any I’ve encountered yet. Strawberries are deceptively difficult fruits…
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…
