Soup
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Continue ReadingThis Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup is better than almost any standard broccoli cheese soup that you can get at restaurants. It’s loaded with broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese and the texture is nice and creamy – it’s very satisfying! Xanthan Gum (0g net carbs) is used as the thickener instead of standard flour – a 1-cup…
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Continue ReadingWhen you’re in the mood for ramen, but don’t want to spend the two days it usually takes to make broth and chashu pork belly from scratch – Trader Joe’s to the rescue! Every single ingredient for this meal is from Trader Joe’s, I’ll show you how I spruced up their Instant Ramen so it…
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Continue ReadingEvery year when the weather turns a bit cooler I dream of all the endless and unique ramen shops in Tokyo. I also recall all the times I waited in line for my local ramen shops Hokkaido Ramen Santouka and Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai to open on abnormally cool California mornings. There’s something satisfying about that…
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Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar is one of my favorite cheeses – it tastes like a combo of an aged cheddar and Parmesan – it has a creamy, slightly crumbly texture. If you don’t live near Trader Joe’s, look for Montamoré Cheddar by Sartori at your local markets – it’s the same cheese. This broccoli cheese soup…
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Continue ReadingGrowing up in SoCal I had access to the best authentic Mexican food, there were spots that were just as good or better than places you’d find in Mexico. Birria Tacos had started to gain popularity in the last few years and it’s no surprise – they are AMAZING! Birria Tacos are made from a…
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Continue ReadingOriginal Recipe from the cookbook “Chasen’s Where Hollywood Dined,” by Betty Goodwin I love Old Hollywood. From Singin’ In The Rain, to Sunset Blvd.—I’ve always been obsessed with the “Golden Era” of Hollywood. During this time, Hollywood Players all had one thing in common. No, not their bank accounts—but their love for Chasen’s Chili! Chasen’s was…
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Continue ReadingIf you have left over cooked rice, use it to make congee / rice porridge quickly using the Instant Pot. If you want to make congee from scratch, check out my recipe here. Be sure to click on the accessories list below to get the most out of your Instant Pot.
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Continue ReadingMake this classic Carrot Ginger Soup in the Instant Pot – it’s perfectly smooth and creamy with a hint of ginger. If you use your Instant Pot on the counter under your cabinets, this is an awesome accessory that diverts the steam downward and away from your cabinets (purchase here) Be sure to click on…
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Continue ReadingOne of the easiest & most satisfying dishes you can make in the Instant Pot: Chicken Noodle Soup. You can use chicken broth from cartons or make your own chicken broth from a roasted chicken (recipe here). It’s a quick dump & go recipe – toss everything into the pot, including the noodles and you’ll…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve picked up a rotisserie chicken from the market or made it in the Instant Pot Omni or Vortex (recipe here), save the bones to make the most delicious and healthy bone broth. If you use your Instant Pot on the counter under your cabinets, this is an awesome accessory that diverts the steam…
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-Van
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