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View recipe →: Taro Balls and Sweet Potato Balls Sugar Free Gluten FreeAn iconic Taiwanese dessert, these soft, chewy, pillowy balls are so widely loved can be found in literally any boba tea shop and Asian dessert shop. It’s super easy to make at home and you only need four ingredients! Taro balls and sweet potato balls, or Yu Yuan, in Chinese, is a popular traditional dessert…
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View recipe →: Hobakjuk Korean Pumpkin Porridge with Toasted Pumpkin SeedsCapture the golden glory and comfort of fall in a bowl with this velvety smooth, creamy, and therapeutical traditional Korean pumpkin soup. Plus we’ll put those pumpkin seeds to good use! Hobakjuk is a traditional Korean sweet porridge that dates back centuries. It’s well beloved for its gorgeous golden hue, velvety texture, and naturally sweet…
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View recipe →: Inari Sushi Detailed Step by Step RecipeInari sushi is a traditional Japanese sushi made with not seaweed but golden tofu pockets. It’s the easiest type of sushi to make in my opinions and so irresistibly delicious and beloved by people of all ages, especially children! Not all sushi have seaweed or fish! Inari sushi, known in Japan as inarizushi, is a delightful…
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View recipe →: Rice Paper Apple Cinnamon RollsEasiest gluten-free apple cinnamon rolls ever! No “knead” for any dough or flour, these come together so quickly and make a perfect breakfast and snack. When I made my savory rice paper power curls (named by you guys btw!) filled with tofu and veggies, so many of you requested a sweet version and I was…
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View recipe →: Cha Soba Noodles with Umami BrothThe iconic Japanese cold soba noodles made with regular soba – buckwheat noodles and cha soba, which is buckwheat soba infused with green tea. Cold soba noodles is a rare combination, it’s the most refreshing of all the comfort food, and at the same time the most comforting for light meals. The silky, chewy, earthy…
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View recipe →: Crispy Rice Paper Swirl DumplingsGot rice paper in your pantry? Make these easy, yummy, and fun swirly crispy dumplings! They are quick to make, naturally gluten-free and highly adaptable. It’s no secret I’m a huge lover of rice papers! I’ve turned them into noodles, sushi rolls, flower rolls, onigiri sandwiches… Do I need one more shapeshifter idea for rice…
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View recipe →: Cookie Monster Ice Cream Vegan No Dye No ChurnThe iconic cookie monster ice cream flavor but made vegan and wholesome. No chemical dye and no dairy, plus a high protein homemade chickpea cookie dough! In the wise words of Cookie Monster, “bestie, me think you need to treat yourself today!” And what’s a better treat than this stunning vibrant vegan cookie monster ice…
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View recipe →: Kongguksu Korean Soy Milk Cold NoodlesKong-guksu is a refreshing and cooling noodle dish in a creamy, nutty soy milk broth. It is a lifesaver meal whenever you don’t feel like cooking! Too hot to cook? Want a lazy meal but don’t want to sacrifice nutrition or flavor? Make this easy breezy Kongguksu noodle bowl! Silky, hearty thin wheat noodles doused…
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View recipe →: Roasted Pepper Roll Ups filled with White Bean “Tuna” SaladJuicy, tender, sweet, and ever-so-slightly charred roasted bell peppers filled with a savory white bean “tuna” salad, these vibrant cutie rolls are 100% whole food and literally finger-licking good! This dish is inspired by an Italian appetizer I once had a party, the host served roasted pepper rolls filled with tuna salad and I was…
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View recipe →: Avocado Onigiri Japanese Rice BallsA little extra flair to the traditional onigiri. These rice balls are vibrant, delicious, and to-go friendly. The iconic Japanese onigiri, aka rice balls but with my personal twist. Think the avocado inside out sushi roll! These are in the same spirit and style but done to onigiris. Yes there are a couple of extra…
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