La Fuji Mama — Bringing world flavors to the family dinner table.

Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting

Lemon Mochi Cupcakes with Lemon Basil Buttercream Frosting Makes 12 Cupcakes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature 2/3 cup whole […]

The Orange County Fair is currently underway (July 15 — August 14, 2011), and if you’ve never been, shame on you! But don’t worry, there’s still time to make restitution for your sin. Every year the fair has a theme, and this year’s theme is “Let’s Eat!” which I happen to think makes this year’s […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Avocado Crab Roll with Soy Sauce “Caviar” Recipe from Executive Chef Nick Weber, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar Makes 4 servings (as an appetizer) For the Soy Sauce “Caviar”: 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil 8 ounces soy sauce 1 teaspoon agar agar For the Avocado Crab Roll: 4 ounces fresh […]

Pineapple Pomegranate Spritzer Makes approximately 8 servings 12 ounces 100% pineapple juice 6 ounces 100% pomegranate juice 32 ounces sparkling water In a 2-quart pitcher, mix together the juices, then pour the sparkling water in and mix gently. Serve!

Fresh Apricots with Goat Cheese Mousse Makes approximately 6 servings Fresh apricots, sliced in half and pitted 5 ounces mild, creamy goat cheese 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure almond extract Pinch of salt 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream Honey, for drizzling 1. Beat together the goat cheese, powdered sugar, almond extract, and […]

Dau Miu Na Meshi Recipe inspired by Na Meshi recipe in KANSHA, by Elizabeth Andoh Makes 3 cups of rice 5 ounces dau miu 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons toasted black or white sesame seeds 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 cups steamed white rice, freshly made and still warm 1. Dry […]

Dessert Bites from Averie of Love Veggies and Yoga

I’m currently in Tokyo, playing hard and trying to survive the heat and humidity. Despite the weather, I’m loving every second I have to spend here. Thankfully, sweet Averie of Love Veggies and Yoga is picking up the slack for me today with a fabulous post! She’s sharing some of her mouth watering dessert bites. […]

At the end of this month I’m going to be hosting a little get together at my house with a pink theme, as one of the 1,000 Cooks for the Cure—part of KitchenAid’s nationwide Cook for the Cure event, a partnership with Susan G. Komen to help support the fight against breast cancer. I love […]

Avocados were a regular part of mealtime during my childhood. Growing up in Southern California where there are so many locally grown avocados, we were spoiled with a plentiful supply during avocado season. I’ve continued that trend with my own family, and my girls are total “avo-addicts.” So when I returned home from Camp Blogaway […]

Mango Sushi Roll Makes 1 roll 2 cups freshly steamed Japanese rice (white or brown) 3 tablespoons coconut milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeeze lime juice pinch of salt 1 mango, sliced 1 soy wrapper sheet (or 1 sheet of nori) 1. Place the hot rice in a large bowl or dish. […]

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →

Recent Posts