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Continue ReadingHere’s my recipe for Corn & Hatch Chile Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream that won the Grand Prize for Trader Joe’s Instagram #TJsCornContest The corn cupcakes are moist and fluffy with a hint of Hatch green chiles which adds a subtle spice that’s balanced out by the sweet honey buttercream frosting – very delicious and complex!
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Continue ReadingAffogato made with Trader Joe’s new Horchata Ice Cream + Cold Brew Concentrate. This is my quick & lazy version of affogato made in 30 seconds, you can use a pulled shot of espresso instead of the cold brew concentrate if you prefer. The Horchata ice cream is so tasty, it has cinnamon, brown rice…
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Continue ReadingThis is a super simple recipe for Strawberry Frozen Yogurt using only 3 ingredients: frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt and sugar. You’ll need a high powered blender with a tamper like a Vitamix or NuWave Infinity Blender to make this. It’s very delicious and so much healthier than any fro-yo shop. You can use honey, agave,…
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Continue ReadingTraditional methods of cooking mahi mahi can sometimes make it dry. Cooking it sous vide ensures that a they stay tender and moist, so you don’t have to guess when it’s the perfect doness. I served it over rice with a spicy jalapeño salsa, but the sides and sauce options are limitless for this since…
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Continue ReadingEgg Bites have become one of the most popular dishes for breakfast or high protein snack. Most people know of them from Starbucks, but you can buy them at grocery stores and even Costco now. Egg Bites are similar to frittatas, but the texture is smoother and creamier. I’m going to show you how to make…
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Continue ReadingHere’s my copycat recipe of one of the trendiest & hyped drinks in Los Angeles right now. Erewhon Market’s Coconut Cloud Smoothie created in partnership with influencer Marianna Hewitt – the smoothie costs a whopping $17, but you might not think the price is that outrageous if you gather all the ingredients to make this…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been a passholder at Disneyland for my entire adulthood, now that I’m in Austin, it’s been hard living far away from Disneyland. I was feeling homesick and missing Disneyland & Disney World, so I made these Mickey Mouse Rice Krispy Treats to enjoy a little bit of the parks at home. This is the…
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Continue ReadingThe most famous treat in New Orleans during Mardis Gras is King Cake, it’s an oval-shaped glazed brioche filled with cinnamon, sugar, cream cheese and typically decorated with purple, yellow and green sugar sprinkles. This is my delicious variation, Ooey Gooey King Cake – which is a Gooey Butter Cake with cinnamon sprinkled on top of the…
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Continue ReadingI went to Disney World & Disney Springs last week and Gideon’s Bakehouse instantly became one of my favorite bakeries, they serve amazing decadent cookies and specialty cold brew coffees if you’re ever in Orlando, it’s a must try! Not only are the cookies and coffee amazing, the interior design of Gideon’s at Disney Springs…
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Continue ReadingAfter seeing Yogurt Custard Toast pop up so many times on TikTok I was intrigued! I gave it a try and I’ve adjusted to taste much better than the other recipes floating around, I use slightly less yogurt and more sweetener to balance out the flavors more. If you love matcha like I do, you…
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