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The Best (and Cutest) Pink Heart Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe
Celebrate love with these adorable Pink Heart Frosted Sugar Cookies by Sharon Hsu! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion, this one-bowl sugar cookie recipe features a crispy exterior and soft, chewy center, balanced with the unique flavor of miso in both the dough and frosting. Naturally tinted with dragon fruit juice or powder, the pink frosting adds a pop of color and sweetness to every bite. Versatile and customizable, these cookies can be made with different frosting colors or flavored with black sesame or matcha. A delightful treat for any baking lover!
The best butter mochi recipe
This easy butter mochi recipe by the Queen of Asian Baking, Kat Lieu, is the perfect blend of chewy and crispy, with a not-too-sweet flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Made with simple ingredients like coconut milk, glutinous rice flour, and butter, you don't need to melt your butter or use baking powder to achieve that perfect texture. Whether you're using a blender, stand mixer, or immersion blender, the process is quick and easy, and the results are irresistible. Greasing your baking dish generously helps achieve those beautifully crispy edges that make this treat a crowd favorite. Add a splash of ube, pandan, or even whiskey for a unique twist and enjoy a buttery, chewy dessert everyone will love!
The Best Japanese Pancakes Recipe
Soft, jiggly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious—Japanese soufflé pancakes have taken the world by storm. These viral pancakes are ultra-fluffy, incredibly light, and have that signature wobbly texture that makes them irresistibly fun to eat. If you've ever dreamed of making café-style Japanese pancakes at home without them collapsing, this foolproof recipe is for you!
Many home cooks struggle to master soufflé pancakes because they require precision, patience, and the perfect meringue. But don’t worry—we’ll guide you through the exact technique to get them tall, airy, and picture-perfect on your plate. No need to book a trip to Japan or South Korea—you can create these Instagram-worthy pancakes right in your own kitchen!
Ube Mochi Brownies Recipe by Kat Lieu
Easy one-bowl or one blender ube Mochi Brownies recipe by Kat Lieu- A chewy, vibrant fusion of brownies and mochi with the irresistible flavor of ube halaya and ube extract. Perfectly spongey, toothsome, and topped with white chocolate chips for a unique holiday treat. These brownies are gluten-free and you can make them vegan as well!
The best gochujang basque cheesecake I’ve ever made and it’s gluten-free
Growing up in Coney Island, baking wasn’t part of our daily life. The oven was more storage space than anything else, yet my mom had a knack for making two desserts: a creamy cheesecake and an airy chiffon cake inspired by my grandmother, Ah Ma. Mom’s cheesecake, a recipe from the back of the Philadelphia cream cheese box, always wowed with its smooth texture and tangy pop from her secret ingredient—lots of lemon juice. Today, I honor those memories with a twist: my gochujang Basque cheesecake. This creamy dessert takes the traditional burnt-top cheesecake and elevates it with the complex, spicy-sweet flavors of Korean gochujang, creating a bold, vibrant treat that’s as nostalgic as it is exciting.
The Best Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Levain Style)
Discover the ultimate holiday treat with these Miso Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies! Perfectly chonky, lightly sweetened, and packed with umami from miso, matcha, and a hint of MSG. These unique cookies are irresistibly flavorful, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress in any cookie box. Skip overly sweet, bland cookies—bake these for a bold, delicious twist your friends and family will rave about!
The Best Vegan Basque Cheesecake Recipe
Discover a unique twist on Basque cheesecake with this vegan and gluten-free recipe featuring furu (fermented bean curd) for a savory depth and gochujang for a smoky kick. Perfectly creamy with a caramelized top, this plant-based dessert satisfies cravings for richness and flavor—plus, you can skip the sweeteners to create a melty vegan "mozzarella" for pizzas, sandwiches, and more!
Gochujang Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe by Kat Lieu
This gochujang brown butter Rice Krispies treat recipe combines the classic chewy, buttery crunch of Rice Krispies with the bold, umami-rich flavors of gochujang, Korea’s beloved spicy chili paste. A twist on a nostalgic favorite, these treats are infused with warm, savory depth from browned butter and a gentle, delayed kick of spice, creating an addictive, sweet-and-spicy snack. Super easy to make in just one pot, this recipe is perfect for fans of Asian-inspired desserts and unique, flavorful snacks. Enjoy this bold fusion of flavors that’s sure to impress at potlucks, parties, or whenever you crave a sweet treat with a spicy twist.
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles Recipe
These pumpkin snickerdoodles by Kat Lieu are the ultimate fall treat, featuring a soft, fluffy, and tender texture thanks to a unique twist of using baking powder instead of cream of tartar. Infused with cozy pumpkin spice, these cookies have just the right balance of sweetness, with an option to add sea salt flakes for a salty-sweet contrast. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a warm, comforting dessert, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour. Press the dough down before baking for a more classic cookie shape, or enjoy them puffed up for a cakey bite.
Easy Pumpkin Mochi Cookies Recipe by Kat Lieu (One-Bowl, Gluten-Free, and Plant-Based)
These Pumpkin Mochi Cookies are the ultimate easy fall treat—chewy, soft, and full of pumpkin spice! Made with glutinous rice flour and pumpkin puree, they’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. The best part? They’re a simple one-bowl recipe, so cleanup is a breeze! Just mix everything together, bake, and enjoy. For a fun twist, pan-fry them to get crispy edges like traditional Asian mochi treats. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or cranberries, and you’ve got a cozy fall dessert in no time! Perfect for fans of pumpkin spice and everything satisfying and nice!
Crystal mooncakes are the vegan and gluten-free mooncakes you need to make this Mid-Autumn festival (easy recipe)
Explore the delightful world of vegan and gluten-free crystal mooncakes with this easy recipe that uses tapioca and sago pearls to create a chewy, translucent skin. Perfect for the Mid-Autumn Festival, these crystal skin mooncakes offer a unique twist on traditional mooncakes, with a texture that's more like boba than mochi. Whether you fill them with fresh fruit, sweetened roasted sweet potatoes, or a classic filling, these vegan mooncakes are sure to impress. Learn how to make these gluten-free mooncakes at home and enjoy a healthier, plant-based treat that everyone will love.
the viral olympic village chocolate muffin recipe (easy version with extra protein)
The Viral Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins: A Delicious Twist on Henrik Christiansen’s Favorite Summer Olympics Treat eay recipe
Easy 2-ingredient black forest cake with cherry cola and box cake mix recipe by Kat Lieu
Bake a moist and fluffy chocolate cake with just cola and boxed cake mix—no eggs or milk needed! Perfect for any celebration, this easy recipe can be made in a rice cooker, oven, or air fryer and topped with chocolate shavings from a cherry chocolate bar.
mochi cookies or korean rice cake cookie recipe (viral and trending)
Craving quick cookies, I whipped up these one-bowl wonders that perfectly hit the spot. Inspired by a viral reel from imchaee on TikTok, these cookies are not just easy to whip up, but they're also gluten-free and vegan. I adore their contrasting textures: a crispy exterior complemented by an irresistibly chewy, mochi-like interior. I chose to infuse mine with ube extract, lending them a delightful purple hue. But the beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility — feel free to get creative with mix-ins and various extracts to customize the flavor and color.
They disappeared from my plate so swiftly that I can't give you any storage recommendations just yet. Nonetheless, I urge you to give them a whirl! Make my version of the viral and trending Korean rice cake cookies, or call them mochi cookies!
Viral purple sweet potato mochi brownies recipe by Kat Lieu (one-bowl, vegan, gf) + a reflection
We've all seen sweet potato brownies take over social media, but what you haven't seen yet is this: a vegan, gluten-free purple sweet potato mochi brownie. Yup, you read that right—this is a brownie that breaks all the rules and yet tastes like a dream.
I literally had a dream about these brownies.
And I made them for Kenji Lopez-Alt in my dream.
LOL. Learn how to make the best gluten-free and vegan mochi brownies using roasted sweet potatoes!
Cold Black Sesame Noodles Recipe by Claire Fan
The brilliance and versatility of convenience stores in Taiwan is truly unmatched. While our local 7/11’s in the states have soggy taquitos, broken slurpee machines, and rubbery hotdogs, the 7/11’s of Taiwan have chewy tea-infused eggs, fancy bento boxes, and loaves of bread that look buoyant as clouds. They have the silkiest of yogurts and the most luxurious assortment of soy, rice, and nut milks among anything you ever might need…
Easy Grimace Shake Recipe by Kat Lieu
Let’s make the viral Grimace shake at home and hope for the best #grimaceshake
Easy Trending and Viral Scissor Cut Noodles and Knife Cut Noodles Recipe with an Umami Bomb Sauce by Kat Lieu
this is your sign to make Kat Lieu’s trending, viral and easy scissor cut noodles or knife-cut noodles, inspired by Shanxi the noodle heaven, at home with her homemade umami bomb sauce! Enjoy chewy, QQ delicious homemade noodles at home for lunch, dinner, this is the perfect meal for busy parents this summer and remote workers!
Thai Mango Sticky Rice with Butterfly Pea Flower and Miso Coconut Cream Recipe by Kat Lieu
Thai sticky rice or Kow Neuw ข้าวเหนียว with mango is one of my favorite desserts. It’s gluten-free and usually vegan (I added condensed milk here, you can skip it or add vegan condensed milk, agave syrup, or maple syrup instead) and so refreshing, perfect as a warmed dessert in the winter time, and even better when chilled and enjoyed in the summer. Here’s a super easy recipe for you and you’ll be making Thai sticky rice in no time at home!
Starbucks “Iced Lemon Loaf” Copycat Recipe by make it Yuzu and Miso by Kat Lieu
Let’s make a delicious and moist lemon loaf, except with yuzu and miso, to give Starbucks’ famous iced lemon loaf recipe a fun Asian spin! Bake this at home today with Kat Lieu’s amazing “copycat recipe.”