Dessert
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Continue ReadingI love making variations of rice krispie treats – they were a childhood favorite and every once in a while I still get a craving for them. Today I made Matcha and Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats – this is perfect for anyone who loves matcha like I do. Standard rice krispie treats can be cloyingly…
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Continue ReadingI received my gift card prize along with the sweetest message from winning Trader Joe’s Instagram #TJsMilkshakeContest Guess what I spent it on??? I got supplies to make another crazy milkshake. There’s a reason why Trader Joe’s set a 5 item limit for the contest, so the recipes wouldn’t get out of control like this one …
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Continue ReadingCream Cheese Whipped Cream is a thicker and creamier version of regular whipped cream. The cream cheese also acts as a stabilizer, so the whipped cream holds it’s shape much better. I used it to top pumpkin waffles for breakfast this morning, but you could use as frosting for cupcakes or a cake if you…
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Continue ReadingThis is an easy recipe for Lime Bars, the crust and filling come together in no time. Lemon bars are much more common, but my family loves limes – so I usually make this version. The filling is tangy, sweet and creamy – the shortbread crust is buttery and has just the right amount of…
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Continue ReadingUbe Horchata, a delicious fusion of Asian & Mexican flavors 💜 this is super quick and simple version of horchata since I’m using carton Almond & Rice or Coconut Milk + Ube Flavoring which gives it that gorgeous purple color. Horchata is traditional Mexican drink made from rice soaked in water, after the rice is…
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Continue ReadingYou can find these being sold everywhere in Mexico, in Southern California, you can buy these fruit cups from Mexican snack shops, farmer’s markets, street vendors, flea markets and sometimes in front of gas stations. I think they’re one of the most delicious and refreshing snacks, you get lovely fresh fruit that’s drizzled in chamoy, sprinkled…
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Continue ReadingGrowing up in Santa Ana, CA chamoy was a very popular condiment. Local street vendors or Mexican snacks shops would use them on fruit cups (recipe here), chips, gummy candies, pork rinds or chamoyadas. The chamoy everyone uses is a bright vibrant red syrup that comes out of a big bottle – it has a sweet,…
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Continue ReadingLook no further, this is the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe that exists, inspired by the genius chocolatier Chef Jacques Torres. It’s the most perfect, chewy, chocolate-rich, indulgent cookie. It’s higher-maintenance compared to other recipes, but the long resting time is well worth it so the gluten in the dough loosens up, and you end up with…
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Continue ReadingMocha Crunch Cake Milkshake, selected unanimously by Trader Joe’s panel as the Grand Prize Winner for Trader Joe’s Instagram #TJsMilkshakeContest 🍨 The goal was to use five or fewer Trader Joe’s ingredients to make a unique milkshake, so I took a fun trip to my local Trader Joe’s in Austin and grabbed a few of my favorite…
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Continue ReadingHomemade popsicles made with fresh watermelon and kiwi – how cute are they??? Even though these have much less sugar compared to store bought popsicles, the flavor is fantastic, the perfect summertime treat! Watch my 30-second Instagram recipe video here. You can purchase this Popsicle Kit here, it comes with everything you need to make…
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