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Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Dumplings

Pumpkin Gochujang Pork Dumplings These pumpkin gochujang pork dumplings are the perfect homage to the changing weather, my favorite season, and my love for twisting classic Chinese dishes with unexpected ingredients or flavors! Pork dumplings are a staple in my house! We’ll whip them up quickly with a bunch of chives or scallion, toss in […]

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Apple Cider Soft Pretzels

Apple Cider Soft Pretzels Apple cider soft pretzels are probably my most favorite fall creation ever! ‘Tis the season for all the warm spicy smells, pumpkin picking, and finally getting to squeeze into our favorite sweaters again! As the weather quickly cools down in October, I look more and more forward to turning on the […]

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Chinese Bakery Hot Dog Bao Rolls

Chinese Bakery Hot Dog Bao Rolls My Chinese bakery hot dog bao rolls are my love letter to my favorite Hong Kong bakeries, especially those that I’ve visited even more frequently as a child. My absolute favorite bao (bread/bun) is undoubtedly the pineapple bun. With its crackly sweet and simple signature yellow topping on top […]

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Cheddar Scallion Buttermilk Biscuits

Cheddar Scallion Buttermilk Biscuits There are few pleasures as simple yet so overwhelmingly satisfying as a fresh buttery homemade biscuit straight from the oven. Yes, an original plain biscuit has its charms, but let’s level WAY up and make cheddar scallion buttermilk biscuits! I add fresh thyme in mine, but that is totally optional. The […]

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Asparagus Mushroom Galettes

Asparagus Mushroom Galettes These asparagus mushroom galettes are the perfect savory bake! You start with a layer of buttery, light, and flaky pie dough which cradles melty and stretchy mozzarella cheese, topped with seasoned asparagus, mushroom, and onion, roasted to the perfect tender bite! There are a few steps to making these but if you […]

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Scallion Pancake Soft Pretzels

Scallion Pancake Soft Pretzels What’s better than a buttery homemade soft pretzel? Scallion pancake soft pretzels, that’s what! If you don’t know what scallion pancakes are, they’re one of the best Chinese foods ever! Flaky and chewy, scallion pancakes pack a punch of flavor from the sesame oil and loads of scallion. I wanted to […]

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Mashed Potato Cheddar Puff Pastry

mashed potato cheddar puff pastry this recipe is a combination of some of my most favorite things ever! mashed potato, whether it’s plain and smooth or chunky and full of flavors, is one of my top 5 foods of all time. for this mashed potato and cheddar puff pastry recipe, we have layers of freshly […]