4. Pink Peppercorn Madeleines with Five-Spice Pomegranate Glaze
Reminiscent of the madeleines served alongside cocktails at Beijing’s Maison Boulud, this recipe by DisplacedHousewife marries the verve of Chinese five-spice with tangy pomegranates in a sweet and spicy glaze.
5. Milk Bread
Hailing from the bakeries of Japan’s second-largest island and its dairy capital, Hokkaido, milk bread is the Pacific nation’s great contribution to the world of bread. This lightly sweet, tender loaf inspires one to make rapturous comparisons to clouds, cotton, pillows, and other cushiony, feathery objects. Toast some slices of the bread in a pan and smear it with sweetened condensed milk for a simple Japanese snack, and one of our personal favorite afternoon sweets.
6. Spiced Chinese Almond Cookies
An exclusive recipe share from our Holiday Cookies 2018 special issue, the classic, crisp Chinese takeout almond cookie takes on an updated, soft-batch vibe in these super spiced-up renditions.
