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MANGO PUDDINGA 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 CAKEMatcha/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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A Rose Garden Of A Dessert!This weekend we had company. This is nothing new for us, weekends are always for entertaining. This guest was different however, at least for me. My husbands' old boarding school pal was in the Bay Area. So on Sunday she and her sister drove over for a big Indian lunch at our house. I've become Facebook friends with quite a few… |
6 votes
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Japanese Dessert: Beni Imo Cheese Cake/Violet Sweet Potato Cheese CakeDebra 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 KintonAn Easy Japanese-style vegan dessert! |
4 votes
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Matcha tea and mascarpone tartA very light and delicate tart with a matcha tea mousse layer and a mascarpone mousse layer on top of cake... topped with little mousse shells. Easier than you think! |
3 votes
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When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get Cozy. A Warm Desserty For A Cold Spring NightYesterday we were bouncing around in that weird mix of rain/sun/clouds/shadow/wind that comes to Sonoma at this time of year. Spring had sprung and it was a chilly one. This morning it was raining. A light cold rain just damp enough to know that… |
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Talk To Me Cupcake! Tasty Bites, Gluten Free!I love cup cakes. They're so innocent. begging me to eat them. I especially love mini cup cakes, mini anything actually. To me mini = guilt free. I know in the "reality based community", this is a bunch of horse pucky, but one can dream. The last time I made Gujarati steamed chickpea bread I wondered since it's so good savory, how… |
3 votes
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Jujube CakeThe jujube originates from China and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. Of course today it is grown in various parts of the world. When ripe the fruit is about the size of a plum and is yellowish green with mahogany spots. In there dried state they will last indefinitely. |
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Japanese Dessert: Matcha Anko Roll/ Matcha Tea & Sweetmeats Roll CakeThe “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 CAKEToday 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. |
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Baked Matcha (Green Tea) Cheese cakeShizuoka 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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Passionfruit CurdThis is a butter cream curd with a passionfruit flavor. It goes with well with toasted brioche, may be served with fruit or as accompaniment for cakes. |
2 votes
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Almond CupcakesAlmond Cupcakes ... These are soft, moist & light. Perfect with tea or coffee. |
2 votes
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Simple Diabetic ChocolateSince 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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