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Ahi Tuna Onigiri
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Ahi Tuna Onigiri

This is one of those fridge staples that feels almost too simple until you taste it :). Ahi tuna onigiri is clean, savory, and incredibly satisfying, built on warm rice, fresh tuna, and just enoug...

RecipesRice Cake Soup (Tteokguk)

Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk)

This is a simple, comforting bowl that comes together pretty quickly but still feels special. The broth is light but rich, and the rice cakes get soft and chewy as they cook, soaking up all that fl...

Triple Sesame Flourless Chocolate Cake

This Triple Sesame Flourless Chocolate Cake by @jolinfromscratch is rich, plush, and deeply aromatic, built on the intensity of dark chocolate and the layered warmth of sesame in three forms. Sooki...

RecipesSesame Oil and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sesame Oil and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, you can use sesame oil in baking. And yes, it's delicious.

RecipesKimchi and Scallion Focaccia

Kimchi and Scallion Focaccia

A crisp-edged, airy focaccia with a subtle heat and tang from chopped kimchi. The fermented spice seeps into the dough as it bakes, adding depth and color without overpowering. The crumb stays ligh...

RecipesChili Crisp with Fried Garlic

Chili Crisp with Fried Garlic

A fragrant, crunchy chili oil with warmth that builds slowly and a nutty depth from toasted sesame. Made without seed oils, it’s built instead on sesame oil and a touch of olive oil — rich, aromati...

RecipesSoy Glazed Salmon

Soy Glazed Salmon

Rich, flaky salmon glazed with a mix of soy, garlic, and a hint of sweetness that caramelizes as it cooks. The glaze forms a savory crust that balances salt, umami, and a touch of smoke from the pa...