I simply adored these donuts, but because they’re deep-fried, I don’t make them very often. So when I allow myself to indulge and make them at home, (usually for the holidays) they’re a special treat. There’s really nothing fancy or exotic about these donuts–no crazy toppings or colorful fillings. The recipe is simple–the slightly sweet dough is dipped in white sesame seeds […]
With it being so close to Halloween I wanted to share a childhood sweet treat. Growing up, every kid I knew loved Silkworm Cassava Cake. Perhaps it’s the bright colors, the chewy, slightly stretchy consistency which prompted us to play with the cakes before eating them or even the mild sugar rush. Whatever the reason, my Mom […]
This is Part 2 of the recipe for making Snowskin Mooncakes (Banh Deo), must-have cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Last week I posted Snowskin Mooncakes Part 1 which shares the recipes for the Simple Syrup and Taro Root filling. These delicious mooncakes come in a wide variety of fillings from sweet to savory and traditional to trendy. The taro root is one of my […]
I am counting down the days to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Every year as this holiday approaches, I wish I had more time to make these beautiful mooncakes. They are fun to make, lovely to look at and so delicious to eat. The only downside is they are labor-intensive. Over the years, I’ve developed a method of making these cakes over […]
Warning! Making homemade ice cream is really easy and a lot of fun. If you end up making the best ice cream, over-indulging and then can’t fit into your skinny jeans, please don’t blame me, LOL! Honestly, I’ve been there. After I bought my ice cream maker and started experimenting with different types of milks, creams and […]
This Steamed Rice Cakes (Banh Bo Hap) recipe is from my childhood and conjures up so many happy memories. Known by a few different names, Steamed Honeycomb Cakes or Cow Cakes, the cakes are sweet, soft and deliciously spongy.
These Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas are cool, creamy and completely decadent. As the warmer months approach, they are the perfect summertime treat. With this easy recipe, you can make several batches and have them ready to enjoy on those hot days. Shredded coconut and peanuts are my favorite topping combo but feel free to use any toppings you […]
If you’re a fan of sweet rice you may be interested in trying this lesser known variety. Sweet Rice Flakes is a particular type of sweet rice that is harvested when it’s young, pounded or pressed into flakes and then lightly toasted. It is similar to rolled oats in color and texture but lighter with […]
Cotton Cheesecake / Japanese Cheesecake is my new favorite dessert and after you try this recipe, it will become your favorite too! It’s the perfect combination of sponge cake and cheesecake in both taste and texture. What I love about this scrumptious cake is it’s not overly sweet as some cakes can be. The combination of fluffy cake […]
This scrumptious Viet dessert is made with plantains and cassava cooked into a sweet and creamy tapioca pudding. For those not familiar with this dessert, it is decadently sweet and rich thanks to the generous use of sugar and coconut milk as per the traditional recipe. As good as the first bite always tastes, I find this dessert to be overly sweet […]
