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Continue ReadingAebleskiver are a traditional Danish dessert or snack – in Denmark they are eaten most often in the winter time. These are pretty rare to find in restaurants in the U.S. – but if you happen to be in California – take a day trip to Solvang, it’s a beautiful and quaint Danish Village just…
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Continue ReadingI’m just crazy over Thanksgiving leftovers, my family enjoys it for the whole weekend! I make amazing soup from the turkey bones, turkey sandwiches, and these delicious croquettes made with a variety of the leftovers. Your mashed potatoes need to be firm enough to hold it’s shape, if they are too wet/runny they won’t work…
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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 ReadingBeing an avid baker my whole life, I almost never buy cakes, especially from a grocery store. I kept hearing about Trader Joe’s Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean Mini Sheet Cake and I had to try it, I’m amazed at how good it is and how much it tastes like it’s homemade. The cake is moist…
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Continue ReadingFun and spooky Black Widow Spider Deviled Eggs made in the Instant Pot! They are classic delicious deviled eggs with black olive spiders, fukujinzuke for the hourglass and paprika sprinkle for the blood splatter. The perfect festive appetizer for Halloween. Be sure to click on the accessories list below to get the most out…
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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 ReadingIf you’re a foodie, you might already know about this Japanese “KFC” Fried Chicken Rice Cooker Hack that went viral last December (Rice Cooker Recipe Here). You simply cook rice with broth and your left over fried chicken in your rice cooker – it was super popular in Japan (where KFC still makes good fried chicken),…
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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 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 ReadingA super simple and easy no-bake icebox cake made using Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s and Pumpkin Butter. I used a 6 inch springform pan so it would have a “cake” look, but you can also make this in a pie dish.
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-Van
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