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Continue ReadingI drained my bank account so you don’t have to – I use to live 5 minutes from Mastro’s Steakhouse so it was a little too easy to pick one of these warm butter cakes for “research”, after tax and tip, you’re looking at $25+ for 1 small cake! There’s a reason why almost everyone…
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Continue ReadingMy husband loves coconut, so I decided to make him a coconut cheesecake – it was perfect timing that it happens to be World Coconut Day! This Coconut Cheesecake is perfectly creamy, the toasted coconut flakes give it a nice textural variance and to boost the coconut flavor even more, I used coconut cookies for…
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Continue ReadingI love Santa Fe. Everything about the city is magical. On my first trip there almost a decade ago I ventured into a tiny cupcake shop called “Dream Cakes” near the plaza. One particular cupcake caught my eye—green chili and cornbread cupcake. What!??? All of the traditional flavors of New Mexico married together in an…
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Continue ReadingWhen it’s hatch chile season, our family finds countless ways to use these delicious green chiles. We always start off by roasting them, then they are use on burgers, omelettes, salsa, and even in cupcakes.
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Continue ReadingThis is my copycat of Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce. Years ago before Bitchin’ Sauce went national, I used to pick this up all the time from Vista Farmer’s Market in San Diego County. I was so surprised to see it last week at my local Costco, they’ve really gone huge now, and for good reason –…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re reminiscing about the delicious Giant Cream Puffs that are famous at the Wisconsin State Fair, this is the recipe for you! They are well worth the effort, the pastry is perfect puffed and crisp, the whipped cream is thick, creamy and piped mile high for one of the best treats you will ever…
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Continue ReadingThis recipe is based on Julia Child’s Classic French Madeleines from her cookbook “Way To Cook” (purchase here) – out of all the recipes I’ve tried, I think Julia Child’s is the best one with the best flavor. I’ve just updated it slightly & use a stand mixer to ensure a proper rise and to…
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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 ReadingOne of the most delicious pasta dishes you can make in the Instant Pot – Cacio e Pepe translates to “cheese and pepper”. It’s a simple and elegant dish that’s very popular in Rome and with foodies all over the world. The main flavor component is the cheese, so pick out a good quality, delicious…
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Continue ReadingThis is a simple and delicious dessert you can create in the Instant Pot, Caramel Custard Pudding – it’s creamy, smooth, flavored with vanilla and caramel. If you’ve never had this, it’s like hybrid of flan + crème brûlée Be sure to click on the accessories list below to get the most out of your…
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