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Continue ReadingCheese Rolls are Porto’s most popular pastry, out of the thousands of people that visit their bakery everyday – almost everyone buys cheese rolls – can you believe they sell millions a year?? I know any time I’m there, I buy at least a dozen – it’s a flaky, buttery pasty filled with sweet cream…
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Continue ReadingAn easy recipe for Classic Sandwich Bread, it’s light, fluffy and delicious – so much better than anything you can buy at the grocery store! I coverted the well-loved recipe from King Arthur, you shave off half the time from the first rise using the Instant Pot to proof the dough.
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Continue ReadingMy mom has been making Bánh Củ Cả (Turnip Cake / Radish Cake) for Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year since I was a kid. It’s a popular dish for Tết and you’ll also find it at dim sum restaurants all year long. It’s a savory rice cake made with daikon, pork, shitake mushrooms & shrimp.…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re looking to make a special breakfast or brunch, look no further! This Butterscotch French Toast Casserole is quick and easy to put together and it will seriously impress your guests. It’s made with a rich custard, crusty sourdough bread and a delicious butterscotch sauce – the greatest part is it’s baked in a…
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Continue ReadingGooey Butter Cake is a classic American recipe that originated in St. Louis in the 1930’s, over the years it’s transformed into this easy and simplified version using cake mix. There are two layers, the bottom is a chewy, buttery vanilla cake that has caramelized edges and the “gooey” topping is made with cream cheese,…
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Continue ReadingThe most delicious French Toast you’ll ever have, made with slices of Trader Joe’s Brioche or Pumpkin Brioche Twist dipped in a rich custard. Since the slices are pretty thick, you want to brown them quickly in a pan with butter then finish them the oven for perfectly cooked French Toast.
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Continue ReadingThese Ube Mochi Waffles are inspired by the Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Waffle Mix. I was only able to buy them once before they sold out at all my local Trader Joe’s – I was determined to figure out how to make these myself. It took a few trials, but I’m really happy with…
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Continue ReadingThis is a twist on the classing Dutch Baby Pancake – made with Pandan paste & coconut milk. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia, the flavor profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence + coconut. It’s an impressive looking dish that’s extremely easy to put together.
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Continue ReadingMy family exclaims that these are the “BEST” egg bites ever made, 4 kids + husband approved! The chorizo gives these egg bites a bold delicious flavor and they are super easy to make using the Instant Pot. My recipe is proportioned to make 7 Egg Bites in these wonderful silicone trays (purchase here) that…
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Continue ReadingEasy and delicious Air Fried Breakfast Potatoes. I use an Instant Omni Plus Oven (check current price here), but this recipe should work well in any Air Fryer Oven.
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