If you’ve followed me for a while, you know my kiddo is allergic to peanuts. This means I’ve spent years hunting for a substitute that captures that roasty, peanut-y flavor without using any nuts at all. After a lot of buying, taste testing (and several “this is close but not quite” moments), I finally tried… Continue reading Kinako Sesame Butter (Nut-Free, Kid-Friendly, and So Easy!)
Tag: Japanese
Sweet Potato and Matcha Loaf with Black Sesame
Texture contrast. Swirled. Seasonal.This Sweet Potato and Matcha Loaf with Black Sesame is this year’s spin on my annual Halloween loaf, bringing a celebration of color, contrast, and flavor. Last year’s version featured ube and black sesame for a bold purple-and-black pairing. This year, we’re turning to green and black: this yeasted bread is tinted… Continue reading Sweet Potato and Matcha Loaf with Black Sesame
Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
🫖✨An East-meets-West take on the classic Arnold Palmer We’re still deep in our series exploring Japanese flavors, and today’s recipe is a refreshing twist on one of my favorite drinks: the Arnold Palmer. If you’ve been following along, you might remember my Cozy Arnold Palmer—a cold-weather version of the iconic iced tea and calamansi combo… Continue reading Hojicha Yuzu Palmers
Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
A fish-shaped breakfast that’s big on flavor and fun. We’re keeping the Japanese food adventure going—and this time, we’re taking it to the breakfast table. Taiyaki might traditionally be filled with red bean paste, but today, we’re flipping the script: meet the Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies, stuffed with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and a sunny-side-up egg.… Continue reading Crunchy Taiyaki Sammies
Yuzu Saketini
A citrusy, color-changing cocktail for when science meets celebration We’re diving into Japanese flavors this week, and what better way to kick things off than with a little kitchen magic? My sister-in-law, who adores all things Japanese (and Korean!), came up for a visit recently. Since it was also her birthday, we threw her a… Continue reading Yuzu Saketini
Strawberries and Cream or Matcha Polvoron
This isn’t the first polvoron recipe on this blog. But it’s a week until Christmas and I needed to make more presents for our Girl Scout troop, plus I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to make holiday- colored polvoron. I had my youngest help me with these, and she was eager to help with the… Continue reading Strawberries and Cream or Matcha Polvoron
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