Let’s talk about Buchi (pronounced as boo-chee). Also known as butsi, buchi-buchi, or Jian Dui. Buchi is a Chinese pastry coated in sesame seeds and fried with a mung bean filling inside. If you have never had buchi before, think Japanese mochi but with a crispy-nutty exterior to contrast with the chewy interior….
Category: Desserts
Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies (Vegan)
If I am being completely honest, and me being the most plant-based person I can be at this moment in my life, the sound of buckwheat is interestingly-healthy-but-also-unappealing. I’ve always been a little hesitant working with whole grain flours because it takes a lot of patience; texture is very different and it had…
Vegan Earl Grey Banana Bread
Banana bread is a classic and, still, one of the most forgiving recipes out there because you can honestly custom the flavors to your liking and switch the ingredients around – no matter what you do and how you make it, it will still taste like a good ‘ol homemade classic banana bread…
Vegan Strawberry Panna Cotta (Gluten & Soy Free)
If you’re looking for an easy-peasy dessert to serve your significant other (or any of your loved ones) for a special occasion, look no further. This vegan panna cotta recipe is here to rescue. Panna cotta is an Italian dessert traditionally made with heavy cream, gelatin, and set to rest in the refrigerator…
Tofu Chocolate Mousse Pie (Egg & Dairy Free)
I know what you are thinking. You don’t need to say it. TOFU. I know. I know. I know. HEAR THIS LADY OUT. I’ve tested this recipe three times and have given out samples for my beloved non-vegan family and friends to try without any judgement and it all passed with flying colors….
Vegan Sandies (Melt-In-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies)
If there is one kind of cookie that I would recommend for all the beginner-bakers and non-bakers (but makes an effort to bake during special occasions), I would highly recommend making these classic cookie treats – known as Sandies. At least that is what we call Snowball Cookies on Guam. As simple as…
Vegan Salted Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie
Let’s face it! There’s a million and one chocolate chip cookie recipes out there in the food space. This just so happens to be one of the millions. But let me tell you what differs this cookie from a classic chocolate cookie – is that it’s richer, decadent, you get a crisp edge,…