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MANGO PUDDING

MANGO PUDDING by Linda Tay Esposito

A newer addition to the dim sum repertoire, the mango pudding is influenced by Western desserts techniques (since the Chinese are not too big on desserts! "Not too sweet" is always a sign of a good dessert for the Chinese!). Instead of heavy cream, you can substitute with coconut milk to give it a more tropical flavor.

10 votes
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MATCHA BAVAROIS CAKE

MATCHA BAVAROIS CAKE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Matcha/抹茶, an ingredient readily available here in Shizuoka, opens the door to so many ideas as it can included in almost all cakes. Moreover its green colour is an extra attraction that is difficult to resist! Here is the recipe of a cake that marries western and eastern traditions!

8 votes
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Japanese Dessert: Beni Imo Cheese Cake/Violet Sweet Potato Cheese Cake

Japanese Dessert: Beni Imo Cheese Cake/Violet Sweet Potato Cheese Cake by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Debra at Hapabento mentioned that she calls her Violet Sweet Poatatoes Okinawa Sweet Poataoes. Actually, Okinawa is famous all over Japan for its Violet Sweet Potatoes/Beni Imo/紅芋 and cakes made with the same! Here is an Okinawa-inspired cheese Cake…

5 votes
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Vegan Japanese Dessert: Sweet Potato, Apple & Gardenia Seeds Kinton

Vegan Japanese Dessert: Sweet Potato, Apple & Gardenia Seeds Kinton by Robert-Gilles Martineau

An Easy Japanese-style vegan dessert!

4 votes
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Japanese Dessert: Matcha Anko Roll/ Matcha Tea & Sweetmeats Roll Cake

Japanese Dessert: Matcha Anko Roll/ Matcha Tea & Sweetmeats Roll Cake by Robert-Gilles Martineau

The “East meets West” expression has been used so many times that it has almost become corny, but this particular (and simple) cake definitely deserves the appellation!

3 votes
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TARO & MACHA STEAMED POUND CAKE

TARO & MACHA STEAMED POUND CAKE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Today I would like to introduce a really simple pound cake recipe which includes taro and macha tea powder! Taro is called Sato Imo in Japanese.

3 votes
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Baked Matcha (Green Tea) Cheese cake

Baked Matcha (Green Tea) Cheese cake by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Shizuoka Prefecture, where I live, produces no less than 50% of the national crop of green tea. You can imagine the quality of green tea consumed in homes in our Prefecture! Matcha, high quality green tea powder has increasingly become popular in cooking not only in Japan, but abroad. It does make for a beautiful combination with…

3 votes
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Simple Diabetic Chocolate

Simple Diabetic Chocolate by Saru

Since both my parents are diabetic(my mum was but she's no more now),I have always made them these easy sugar free chocolates so they didn't miss out on chocolates.Wrapped well this can make a lovely thoughtful gift too.

2 votes
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Easy Honey Cornflakes Cups

Easy Honey Cornflakes Cups by MyWeekend Plan

This delectable treat is no stranger to special events; you’re sure to find a bottle (or two!) of these Honey Cornflakes Cups in almost every home. It’s no surprise, given that you can quickly make a batch of these delectable cookies with just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes of your time. Be sure to make more because it is highly…

2 votes
Waffle

Waffle by MyWeekend Plan

A lot of debate went into discovering the origins of waffles. For all we know, the answer has yet to be discovered. But we do know where it will end – in our stomach! A quick and efficient recipe for an instant serotonin boost. Try this easy waffle recipe to add some sweetness to your early mornings today!

2 votes
Quick Summer Dessert: Blueberries Tofu

Quick Summer Dessert: Blueberries Tofu by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Tofu for dessert? And why not? Easy, healthy and great for the whole family! Bluberries Tofu!

2 votes
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Japanese Cheese Cake: The basic Recipe

Japanese Cheese Cake: The basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

I have been recently asked a lot of questions about Japanese-style cheese cakes. Incidentally I had never heard of cheese cakes before I came to Japan 33 years ago. After investigation, cheese cakes have been around the world for quite a long time and developped into many varieties. Among them, the Japanese style seems to have…

2 votes
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Mango Shrikhand Recipe (Mango Yogurt)

Mango Shrikhand Recipe (Mango Yogurt) by Hina Gujral

Mango Shrikhand is an Indian sweet treat made with fresh mango pulp, thick yogurt, flavored with aromatics like saffron, cardamom, and pistachio. Mango Shrikhand or Amrakhand is a popular Maharashtrian delight, served with the main meal during the summers. The sweet and thick pulp of the tropical beauty is pureed to smooth texture…

2 votes
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Japanese Cakes/Wagashi : Recipe-Anko/Sweetmeats

Japanese Cakes/Wagashi : Recipe-Anko/Sweetmeats by Robert-Gilles Martineau

One main ingredients in traditional Wagashi/Japanese Cakes is “anko” (or more simply “an”) which can be translated as “sweetmeats” or “bean jam”. I would like here to introduce a simple way to make one’s own “anko” at home:

2 votes
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Rare Blueberry Cheese Cake

Rare Blueberry Cheese Cake by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Here is the “rare” version as the Japanese describe their bain-marie cooked Cheese Cake as opposed to the fully baked variety!

2 votes
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