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You guys know homemade bubble tea is one of my favorite things to make, and this time I had to try out the ever popular brown sugar! Did anyone else know that most brown sugar boba teas don’t actually have any tea in them??? This recipe is super delicious and easy to make at home, …
Figs have been everywhere this season and I’ve been dying to use them in a recipe! This classic fig tart consists of a few simple ingredients and about a whole Costco box’s worth of figs It’s incredibly delicious and full of flavor. The tart definitely looks harder to make than it actually is, but is …
I recently had panna cotta at a local restaurant and figured I’d try making it on my own! Panna cotta is a creamy, delicious, and refreshing dessert that’s (in my opinion) extremely underrated! Luckily it’s very easy to make in your own kitchen, and you can flavor it however you’d like. I chose a simple …
Homemade Chipotle-style bowls? Yes please! Decided to try my hand at homemade cilantro lime rice and let me tell y’all, it is incredible! Packed with flavor and incredibly delicious. I topped my bowl with some shrimp, pineapple salsa, and freshly sliced avocado to balance out the whole meal. You can add sriracha or more lime …
Mochi donuts, but make them ~fall~! I’ve experimented a few times with mochi recipes before, but donuts have always seemed way too intimidating. But in honor of the kickoff to pumpkin spice season, I decided to break out the mochiko and my trusty donut baking pan to make apple cider mochi donuts! These are SO …
As promised, here’s one way you can use the brioche buns from my previous post: pulled pork sandwiches! There’s not a ton of BBQ spots out in California, so knowing how to make your own pulled pork comes in clutch when those cravings hit. Pulled pork is so simple yet so intimidating for a lot …
I like big buns and I cannot lie! I’ve been a big fan of making sandwiches recently, and these brioche buns are perfect for homemade sandwiches and burgers! They are so soft and have just enough flavor to add a little bit of depth to any meal. They’re also incredibly easy to make (and bake …
Peach cobbler is synonymous with summer and I can’t think of a better dessert for Labor Day weekend! Fresh, ripe farmer’s market peaches are perfect for this cobbler. You can alter the sugar levels depending on if you like your cobbler sweeter (or not as sweet!), and of course I highly recommend adding a scoop …
It’s September which means it’s time to start slowly transitioning into those fall recipes! These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are PERFECT for the start of the fall season – they’re soft, chewy, and super easy to make. Definitely looking forward to trying out new fall cookie recipes this season! What are you most looking forward …