Recipes by Cuisine

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 …

In Japan, the arrival of autumn brings one of the season’s most beautiful traditions: Tsukimi, the annual moon-viewing festival. To celebrate, we …

Sponge cake is an absolute staple of classic pastry making. It is light, airy, remarkably spongy, and made from incredibly simple ingredients. …

A staple of Japanese comfort food, the Teriyaki Burger (照り焼きバーガー) offers a perfect harmony of flavors. While I love the classic burgers …

Marugoto peach desserts have been a major trend in Japan for a few years now. Marugoto (まるごと) means “entire” or “whole” in …

Pâte sucrée is the cornerstone of classical French pastry. Intensely buttery, crisp, and beautifully sweet, it serves as the perfect vessel for …

Almond cream is a fundamental building block of French pastry. It is incredibly simple to make. Despite its simplicity, it delivers an …

Pastry cream—or crème pâtissière—is the absolute foundation of French pastry. It is a classic component that I have made thousands of times …

Annin Tofu is the most beloved Chinese dessert in Japan. You can find it everywhere. It is in high-end dim sum spots …