A generous peach cobbler made with yellow peaches, tucked beneath a buttery double crust and scented with vanilla and warm spices. A spoon cracks through the golden crust and sinks into tender peaches, coated in a buttery syrup that’s still bubbling. Vanilla mingles with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of […]
Desserts
Authentic American Red Velvet Cake
A tender layer cake made with cocoa and buttermilk, tinted red and finished with a lightly sweet ermine frosting. The color catches the eye first: a deep, almost velvety red that slices beautifully. The crumb is fine and tender, with just a hint of cocoa and a gentle tang from […]
Authentic American Blueberry Muffins
Tall, domed muffins bursting with blueberries and crowned with a crackly sugar crust, just like the ones at Boston’s Jordan Marsh. First comes the sugar crust, crackling before it gives way to a tender, vanilla-scented crumb streaked with blue-violet. The blueberries are everywhere, soft and gently tart, and the golden […]
Authentic American Donuts
Let’s talk donuts. Real American donuts are completely different from the ones you find in Europe. Around here, the focus is usually on the toppings and glaze, with all sorts of fancy flavors and colors. When it’s done well, it can be excellent—after all, that’s part of what makes French […]
Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes – Jiggly & Ultra-Soft
These ultra-soft Japanese pancakes feel like eating clouds, and they’re even better with homemade whipped cream! Japanese cuisine takes pancakes to new heights. Think soft, pillowy clouds that melt in your mouth… tempting, isn’t it? You’ve almost certainly seen these super fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes (スフレパンケーキ) making the rounds on […]
Korean Melon Bingsu – Shaved Ice Dessert (메론빙수)
One of Korea’s most popular desserts. This summer, bring Korean cuisine to your table! Bingsu (빙수) is a Korean shaved-ice dessert—a kind of icy Korean sorbet or snow cone piled with toppings. It goes by many names. When I was little and discovering Asian cuisine in all its forms in […]
Authentic Fruit Sando (Japanese Fruit Sandwich)
An ultra-soft Japanese fruit sando filled with fresh fruit and stabilized whipped cream for a clean, irresistible slice. Pillowy shokupan gives way to well-chilled cream and carefully cut fruit; with each bite, everything yields with the tenderness of cake rather than the chew of bread. Cut it on the diagonal […]
Authentic Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)
Shaved into delicate ribbons and drizzled with matcha, kuromitsu, or seasonal fruit syrup, kakigori is one of Japan’s most refreshing desserts. A snowy mound, almost trembling, catches the syrup like a fine rain: the ribbons of ice drink in its color before it even reaches the bottom of the bowl. […]
Authentic Japanese Melon Pan
Japanese melon pan with a soft, fluffy center and a crisp exterior, wrapped in a thin layer of sweet cookie dough and beautifully scored in a classic grid pattern. Bite in, and the sweet crust snaps like a cookie before giving way to a risen, airy, buttery crumb that pulls […]
Authentic Japanese Cheesecake
An airy, melt-in-the-mouth Japanese cheesecake, baked in a water bath for a soufflé-like crumb and a beautifully golden top. Beneath its golden dome, which quivers at the slightest touch, the fuwa-fuwa crumb is wonderfully light. When sliced, the cake releases delicate notes of egg and milk; on the palate, the […]