How-To & Ingredients

This multi-purpose umami bomb brings a mellow, golden sweetness and depth to your cooking. Think of it as a living seasoning that …

Homemade nut butter is a revelation. While it is incredibly easy to make, the depth of flavor you get from roasting your …

As the heat of summer approaches, there is a particular dessert that I find myself returning to year after year. In the …

If you want to learn how to cook Japanese rice perfectly, you aren’t just learning a recipe—you are learning the heart of …

Aren’t these just the cutest little cookies? I’ve always loved making this Rice Flour Piping Cookie Recipe because it offers so much …

Pâte brisée is one of the foundational building blocks of French pastry. Crisp, buttery, and beautifully flaky, this classic short-crust dough is …

Fresh kabocha squash is quite hard, and not easy to handle compared to other vegetables. Because kabocha is hard to cut, my …

Kabocha squash is easier to find in the U.S. than ever before — and honestly, I’m not surprised. As a pastry chef, …

Sweet, soft mochi wrapped around ice cream is a global favorite, but in Japan, this specific style of pillowy dough is called …

Shiro An (白あん) is one of the most essential building blocks of traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi). However, finding high-quality, smooth white bean …