DELICIOUS & INSPIRED MODERN ASIAN RECIPES
Welcome to Sift & Simmer! I specialize in modernized Asian recipes and matcha-infused baking, thoughtfully developed for the home kitchen.
My recipes focus on from-scratch techniques, balanced flavors, and creative interpretations of traditional dishes. Whether you're exploring tea-forward desserts, nostalgic Chinese bakery treats, or elevating everyday Asian meals, you'll find reliable, well-tested recipes designed to help you cook and bake with confidence at home.
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Explore new recipes and refreshed favorites from my kitchen to yours.
THANKSGIVING RECIPES
Gather round and celebrate Thanksgiving with these delicious dishes!
- Easy Dinner Rolls
- Chili Oil Mashed Potatoes
- Oven-Baked Pork Belly "Bacon" Strips
- Chinese Five-Spice Gravy
- 20+ Asian-Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
- Miso Tahini Green Beans
- Kabocha Pie
- Chinese Five-Spice Roasted Lamb
Hello, I'm Michelle!
Welcome to Sift & Simmer, where you'll find creative and modern Asian baking, matcha green tea recipes, traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian heritage recipes.
YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES
Most-loved by readers -- don't miss these popular recipes on Sift & Simmer!
Matcha Recipes
Discover a collection dedicated to all things green tea! From soft, pillowy baked goods to creamy milk spreads and refreshing drinks, you'll find all of my matcha creations gathered here.
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Cake Recipes
Explore Cake recipes ranging from light sweet Roll Cakes to Mille Crepe Cakes. You'll also find classic cupcakes and loaf cakes as well.
Chinese Bakery Recipes
Chinese Bakery items include a wide range of delicate pastries, cookies, baked and steamed buns, cakes, snacks and desserts. Here you'll find classic Chinese bakery recipes including Swiss Roll Cake, Cocktail Buns, Curry Beef Buns, Mixed Fruit Cake, Wife Cakes and Cantonese Mooncakes.
Southeast Asian Recipes
An ode to my heritage, Southeast Asian recipes are unique, vibrant and full of flavor, utilizing ingredients such as pandan, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, and belacan (shrimp paste).
