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Matchstick Cookies are easy and fun to make. They are shortbread cookies, dipped in chocolate in a way to make them look like real matchsticks. Just like any cookie recipes out there, it uses simple ingredients and takes just a few steps. You can also prepare different chocolates, such as ruby, matcha, or even strawberry chocolate, to create different kinds of matchsticks. They are definitely addicting to snack on.
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I thought today is National Matcha Day, and I realized that’s for the US only. Anyways, I made a quick and simple matcha dessert, Matcha Soy Milk Pudding for today. Every day is a matcha day, especially for all the matcha lovers out there. This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients and only takes you 10 minutes. You can make them the night before and enjoy them as an afternoon tea treat the next day.
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Hotdogs do not always have to serve in a bun. Hotdog with Scallion Pancakes would work just fine, and it is easy and fun to make. It looks similar to a puff pastry, except with a nice chew from the scallion pancakes. You can also be creative in the toppings, such as adding mozzarella cheese, green onions, corn, ketchup, or mustard, etc. It will take you less than 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to bake in the oven, which can be a quick and delicious breakfast or snack.
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This two-layered Matcha Basque Burnt Cheesecake topped with a Strawberry Mousse is the best dessert to celebrate Spring’s arrival in Vancouver. Matcha and strawberries are always a great pairing, and the contrasting flavors are addicting. Adding a mousse on top of a basque cheesecake creates an obvious difference in texture as well.
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Are you looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? If yes, this recipe would just be perfect for you. Airy Nama Chocolate is my new favourite chocolate, and it uses 3 simple ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. It was a pleasure to collaborate with MUJI Canada and Paragon Tea Room to host a virtual workshop via Zoom. And in case you missed this workshop, I included our video, recipe, and some frequently asked questions below.
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