Appetizers
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Continue ReadingIce Cream Bread, sounds like a strange recipe right? I forgot about a carton of ice cream I had in the freezer, so it had some freezer burn, didn’t want to waste it so I turned it into yummy Ice Cream Bread! You can use any flavor whole milk ice cream, it will take on a light…
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Continue ReadingLook no further, this is the best method for making extra crispy potato wedges in the oven! The exterior is extra crispy and the insides are fluffy and tender – the texture is so amazing! This technique is inspired by April Bloomfield’s Thrice-Cooked Fries recipe, which are simply the best french fries you will ever…
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Continue ReadingThis is now my favorite way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers – I think it’s even more delicious than Thanksgiving dinner! You simply use the leftovers you have and wrap them in an egg roll wrapper and deep fry until they are golden and crispy, serve with cranberry sauce and gravy as the dipping sauces. Everything…
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Continue ReadingCrispy Coconut Shrimp, one of my favorite appetizers! Jumbo shrimp are coated in panko and coconut shreds, then fried until gold brown and crispy – dip them into Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for the perfect balance of flavors – so delicious! I used unsweetened coconut, but you could use sweetened shredded coconut if you want…
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Continue ReadingFall is my favorite time of year, the weather gets more mild, Halloween is approaching and Trader Joe’s gets tons of pumpkin goodies! Every year I love trying out all the Trader Joe’s pumpkin products, and one of my favorite items is the Pumpkin Brioche Twist, it’s amazing for French Toast – I wanted to…
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Continue ReadingSpicy Salmon on Crispy Rice, one of the few items from a fusion sushi restaurant that’s pretty easy to make at home. This dish was made famous by Katsuya in Los Angeles, the original version is made with tuna, but it’s equally delicious with salmon. It’s surprisingly an amazing combo, creamy, spicy salmon on top…
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Continue ReadingCrispy Rice with Spicy Tuna is super trendy lately, but it’s been around for quite sometime. Many people know of this dish from Nobu, but Katsuya in Los Angeles also makes an amazing version. You’ll usually find it on the menu at fusion sushi restaurants, but it’s pretty easy to make at home. Honestly the…
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Continue ReadingIf you love spicy food like I do, you’ll love these Mango Habanero Wings! The initial sweetness gives way to a subtle burn that becomes more addictive with each bite. My goal was to create a wing that wasn’t a face-melting experience; but one that allowed you to explore the complex balance of sweet and…
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Continue ReadingThe most delicious dish from my recent trip to New Orleans was the charbroiled oysters! It truly lives up to the claim that it’s “the best single bite of food in New Orleans” This amazing oyster dish is very unique to New Orleans, it was invented by Tommy Cvitanovich in 1993 at one the most famous…
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Continue ReadingPasta Chips have been around for a while, but they’ve gotten really popular lately on TikTok – you make them by tossing cooked pasta with oil and seasoning, then air fry or bake them until they’re golden brown, the texture is similar to extra crispy pita chips. Here’s my version using Trader Joe’s Everything But…
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