How-To

I won’t buy store-bought sprinkles ever again after realizing how easy, fun, and customizable it is to make them at home! Plus, …

Goma ae is one of the very traditional side dishes in Japan, and it’s so easy to make, so I have made …

In a professional pastry kitchen, an easy homemade strawberry sauce is one of the most versatile preps you can keep on hand. …

In a traditional Japanese home, grilled fish is an everyday staple. Growing up in my hometown of Numazu—a coastal region famous for …

Look closely at the cake slice emoji on your phone (🍰)—it is directly modeled after classic Japanese strawberry shortcake, with its signature …

A classic Japanese sponge cake (Pâte Génoise) relies entirely on egg aeration for its rise. As a result, the sponge develops an …

Karaage is a very, very popular dish and snack in Japan for all ages. Japanese convenience stores always have freshly fried karaage …

Kabocha salad is a beloved staple of Japanese home cooking and deli culture. Walk through any grocery store deli section or department …

If you have ever struggled with shrinking pastry or soggy bottoms, this slump-resistant pate sucree tart shell recipe is designed specifically to …

If you love the silky, tender texture of Japanese short-grain white rice but want the nutritional perks of whole grains, learning how …