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Kawaii (cute) Japanese Turtle Melon Pan Recipe by Herman Huang

Bet anyone will fall in love with these kawaii (cute) turtle melon pan buns, and baker Herman Huang has a simple recipe for you. You’ll be making soft, delicious, and addictive turtle melon pan in no time, and impress all your friends! Melon pan is named for the way they look, and usually does not use any melon in the recipe.

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Dragonfruit (Pitaya) Fruit Tart Recipe by Karen Chin

Before Karen met her husband, she had never had a dragon fruit. The brightly pink fruit perplexed her at first, then mesmerized and inspired her! She had to do something with the juicy, vibrant flesh, and soon, this beautiful flower fruit tart was born. Easy to make, refreshing, and sure to delight tastebuds and wow friends and family on any occasion! Let Karen know what you think of her great recipe!

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The Best Home-Baked Japanese Cheesecake Recipe by Kat Lieu

Hi friends! After three years of baking, I’ve finally discovered the techniques and ways to bake a fool-proof Japanese souffle cheesecake that has a beautiful top, will not crack while baking and rising, and will not deflate (much at least) after removal from the oven! Japanese souffle cheesecake is also known as Japanese cotton cheesecake or just Japanese cheesecake. It is a mix between a regular cheesecake (Basque or NY Style) mixed with a chiffon cake. It’s airy, fluffy, and less dense than cheesecakes. It’s the perfect offspring of a cake, and I’m sharing my baking secrets with you! Happy baking!

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Chewy Sesame Candy - Kẹo Mè Xửng Huế Recipe by Herman Huang

"Chewy Sesame Candy - Kẹo Mè Xửng Huế is a famous snack food from Hue - the ancient capital of Vietnam, and it has become one of the most popular souvenirs that tourists will bring home. When I visited Hue in 2019, I bought one package: sweet and chewy candy with sesame rich flavor and crunchy peanut in between every bite. I attempted to make it at home with a simple recipe, and it turned out a great success."- Herman Huang

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Savory Garlic and Scallion Milk Bread Loaf Recipe by Kat Lieu

Let’s make a delicious milk bread, using a method that does not require tangzhong or yudane. We will activate the yeast using warmed milk (about 110F which is slightly warmer than body temp) and a sprinkling of sugar. Do not add salt directly to the yeast and milk. This bread will require at least 2 hours (1 hour to rise, 1 hour to proof). It will be worth it. The bread will be so soft, fluffy, light, savory and addictive. You will want to make it again and again!

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