Delicious apple spice syrup that can be used like pumpkin spice syrup in lattes, hot chocolate, and tea.

A post about why I love cooking Japanese food, especially something like this Temple Garden Chowder.

Delicious and light octopus salad with miso-mustard dressing. Perfect for steamy summer night dinners!

Delicious fig & walnut bread to celebrate fig season.

Creamy Peanut Butter Pie, for Mikey and for Jennie.

Delicious (and super easy) empanadas filled with dulce de leche. Flakey crust, gooey dulce de leche are the perfect combination!

Need the perfect party dip? This white bean dip has only 5 ingredients and comes together in under 10 minutes. Serve with endive leaves.

Delicious inarizushi- sweet, sticky fried tofu pockets filled with sushi rice.

Delicious, creamy ice cream flavored with white miso. Similar to salted caramel ice cream but with an umami twist!

Creamy, tangy goat cheese cheesecakes with cherry coulis and crust made with homemade graham crackers.

Delicious and easy homemade graham crackers! It feels so good to know (and pronounce) the ingredients…

Fresh and bright colors and flavors make this asparagus salad with Meyer lemon and crispy shallots perfect for a light spring lunch.

The results of my homemade umeshu and some shots of Tokyo’s plum blossoms!

Delicious samosas filled with sweet potato and made with whole wheat dough.

Matcha sugar cookies topped with yuzu, candied ginger, or chocolate to celebrate Tokyo Terrace’s 2nd birthday!

Strawberry infused vodka in only 5 minutes? Oh yes.

A delicious galette made with carrots, apples & onions piled in a crust studded with red pepper flakes and dusted with parmesan cheese.

Delicious short ribs that fall apart and become visually stunning with the addition of a slice of pickled lotus root.