Cooling down in the summer calls for a sweet iced drink, and nothing does the job better than a glass of Sekanjabin. Sekanjabin is a type of sharbat - both are popular Persian iced drinks. Sharbat are sweet syrups, and sekanjabin are sweet and sour vinegar-syrups. Both are served cold over ice, and diluted with...
Matcha Recipes
It’s no secret that I really love matcha! It’s such a great tasting, versatile ingredient. From a simple 2-ingredient matcha tea to scrumptious desserts, matcha is so much fun to experiment in your cooking.
Start with some delicious matcha peanut butter cups, or create a twist on a classic dessert with matcha crème brûlée. Want to keep it simple but fancy? Make yourself a dalgona matcha latte for a creamy treat.
Lavender Matcha Latte
Combining a sweet matcha latte with the delicate floral taste of lavender, this lavender matcha latte is the perfect, calming drink for lavender season. You can make it dairy-free or not, and it’s super simple to make when you’re craving a sweet drink. I find both lavender and matcha so calming, so when they’re put...
Matzo Icebox Cake
As Passover is approaching, I’m always trying to think of creative ways to satisfy my cravings during the holiday and get creative with kosher for Passover desserts. When my sweet tooth kicked in, and I got thinking about making Matzo desserts and ice cream! This kosher for Passover Icebox Cake has an (optional) matcha twist!...
Matcha Affogato
Warm, bright green traditional matcha ever so slightly melts the cold ice cream with this matcha affogato afternoon pick-me-up. Get ready for a matcha float that's less than 10 minutes away from your enjoyment! Why this Recipe Works If you love matcha, love ice cream, love ice cream floats, and need an afternoon pick-me-up, this...
Matcha Rose Latte
Rose water has a beautifully subtle floral taste and smell that makes it a great addition to a matcha latte. Pair with a small sweet treat like a macaron for ultimate decadence! Why this Recipe Works A matcha latte is already sweet and rich, so the rose water cuts through and almost feminized it just...
Matcha Toffee
This decadent sweet toffee layered with smooth white chocolate matcha is the perfect treat. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and produces a stunning result. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, and velvety smooth matcha chocolate. Contains affiliate links where I might receive a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional...
Matcha and Chocolate Dipped Candied Oranges
These matcha dipped candied oranges are such a treat! And if you use blood oranges like I did, you’ll be blown away by the color combo. I love desserts with beautiful colors and these definitely win the prize for that. Not only do these dipped oranges look gorgeous, but they taste wonderful. Make them up...
Matcha Pudding
A matcha pudding sure to satisfy that matcha craving, pudding craving, sweets craving, and officially my favorite way to get in a caffeine fix, and it happens to be dairy-free. This homemade green tea pudding is delicious and great for everything from dinner parties to weeknight desserts! Keep this matcha pudding in your refrigerator for...
Mint Matcha Latte
Matcha and mint are an incredible pairing - this hot drink is refreshing and creamy with the cool crisp tang of mint in every sip. Why this Recipe Works Matcha and mint were meant to be together. The cool, crisp flavor of the brewed mint doesn't overpower the matcha green tea flavor. Instead, it enhances...
Dark Chocolate Gelt & Matcha Mousse Sandwiches
The taste of dark chocolate and light matcha work like magic for these homemade chocolate gelt sandwich cookies. They are perfect as a sweet treat with tea or coffee, or an after-dinner dessert. Why this Recipe Works The snap of the dark chocolate gelt juxtaposes with the soft and delicate matcha mouse, so the texture...