These Japanese rice ball dumplings in sweet soy sauce were made just for Hinamatsuri today!

A first try at macarons

I’ve found marshmallow nirvana, people. Sweetly scented with vanilla, springy but yielding, irresistible.

A colorful confection made from the exotic lily root, just in time for Japan’s Dolls Day Festival on March 3.

One of the best parts of February has been these easy, delicious chocolate crunchies.

Anti-griddle pudding pop with bruleed mango, coconut cream, shiso, black sesame tuile

Say ‘I love you’ with heart shaped macarons

Heart-shaped peppermint marshmallows are perfectly minty in a cup of hot chocolate

Sugar Frosted Rose Petals

Wiggle your way into someone’s heart with these juicy, sugar-free treats!

A twist on the classic dipped berry. A fabulous cream cheese filling is piped into the center.

Chocolate Raspberry Wonton Parcels

S’mores made with strawberry Oreos. No, really.

Perfect for your Valentine, hazelnuts and chocolate! “Cocoa Dusted Hazel-Nuggets”

Step by Step instructions – how to make honey truffles. The perfect way to surprise your Valentine, or a wonderful treat anytime!

A minty version of a Canadian classic.

French Macaron Cookies – the basics with heart(s).

Celebrate spring with these plum-shaped, plum-flavored confections in the traditional Japanese wagashi style.

Dried persimmons stuffed with white bean “an” and walnuts makes for a traditional-style Japanese confection that melts in your mouth.

Cute baby meringues!

A great treat for staying in on Valentine’s day. Fresh strawberry ice cream profiteroles.

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a fudgy chocolate dulce de leche mixture.

My audition recipe for MasterChef is the ideal dessert for your next special occasion…Valentine’s Day is coming up.

How to make macarons, using the Italian meringue method