The only sweetened coffee drink I enjoy is Vietnamese Iced Coffee, it’s extra strong coffee with sweetened condensed milk – creating the perfect balance of bitter and sweet, the flavor reminds me of coffee gelato ☕ Traditionally it’s made with a Vietnamese phin coffee press (recipe here), but this short cut version using Trader Joe’s Instant Cold Brew Coffee is fantastic and ready in 2 minutes. You can purchase the gummy bear molds here
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Continue ReadingNingyo-Yaki are small cakes in the shape of dolls filled with anko (sweet red bean paste) – they’re a popular treat at one of my favorite places in the world, Asakusa Tokyo. Typically, they are made with cast iron molds over a gas…
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Continue ReadingThis is the quickest and easiest method to make Anko (Japanese Sweet Red Bean Paste – Koshian). Using an Instant Pot to pressure cook the adzuki beans only takes 40 minutes, compared to the 2 hours it takes on the…
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Continue ReadingBrussels Sprout Pizza, a unique and delicious pizza made with Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough, Brussels Sprouts, along with a few other Trader Joe’s ingredients. Very little prep work, the dough just needs to sit out for about an hour before…
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Continue ReadingAebleskiver are a traditional Danish dessert or snack – in Denmark they are eaten most often in the winter time. It’s hard to find them in the U.S., but it’s one of my favorite things to get when I visit…
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Continue ReadingThese delicious shrimp rolls are quick & easy to make, the shrimp are pan grilled then tossed in a creamy and spicy sauce. The Bang Bang sauce is a copycat of Bone Fish Grill’s signature sauce that’s used in their most…
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Continue ReadingThis Lilikoi Mochi recipe is inspired by the Lilikoi Mochi you can get from Two Ladies Kitchen in Hilo, Hawaii (274 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720) they are famous in Hawaii for having a unique selection of mochi and manju…
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Continue ReadingIf there’s one thing that will keep you sane during keto, it will be these amazing brownies. They are so delicious, you’d have no clue that they were keto if you tried them, they’re made with almond flour and sweetened…
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Continue ReadingCorn Casserole, a simple and delicious side dish that will pair well with most meals! The flavor is sweet & savory, the texture is buttery, moist and tender – it’s really fantastic. It’s similar to southern spoon bread or Chi…
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Continue ReadingA quick and simple snack or appetizer that’s ready in about 10 mins – Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Bites. I used Everything But the Bagel seasoned Smoke Salmon and Trader Joe’s Onion + Chive Cream Cheese Spread, super delicious!
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