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Continue ReadingIf Hawaiian Butter Mochi + Chocolate Cake got married and had babies – it would be these delicious Dark Chocolate Mochi Brownies. These are like eating bouncy brownie clouds that have a slightly chewy texture from the Sweet Rice Flour. Using a little bit of expresso powder and high quality cocoa powder gives these a…
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Continue ReadingThese Ube Mochi Waffles are inspired by the mix you can get at Trader Joe’s. Lately there’s a 45 minute line to get into my local Trader Joe’s and the boxes have been selling out everywhere so I was determined to figure out how to make these from scratch instead. It took a few trials,…
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Continue ReadingThis is a twist on the classing Dutch Baby Pancake – made with Pandan paste & coconut milk. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia, the flavor profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence + coconut. It’s an impressive looking dish that’s extremely easy to put together.
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Continue ReadingThis is a copycat recipe for the popular probiotic drink Yakult. It’s a delicious yogurt drink that has a refreshing citrus flavor and contains the exclusive strain Lactobacillus casei Shirota which is beneficial for your digestive system (learn more about the company here). Make your own for a few dollars using the Instant Pot with…
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Continue ReadingThe perfect cake for anyone who loves matcha green tea – it’s also one of easiest desserts you can make, no-baking required. The frosting is matcha whipped cream, the cookies soften up and become the “cake” layers – so simple, but delicious! My kid’s have always loved the classic icebox cake made with regular Oreos,…
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Continue ReadingThis Pandan Whipped Cream takes under 5 minutes to make, it’s a perfect topping or filling for pandan waffles, cakes, cupcakes, and cream puffs. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia, the flavor profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence + coconut.
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Continue ReadingEasy air fried Teriyaki Chicken Wings, these delicious wings are light and crispy tossed in a thick, sweet teriyaki sauce. I use an Instant Omni Plus Oven (check current price here), but this recipe should work well in any Air Fryer Oven.
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Continue ReadingHere’s my version of the most trendy coffee drink, Dalgona Coffee – this originated in South Korea and went viral on TikTok and Instagram – with everyone, their mom and the grandma making this! I think the recipe is so popular because of how easy it is to make, you simply blend Instant Coffee, Sugar…
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Continue ReadingThis quick and easy recipe is an alternative to my Ram-Don with Steak Recipe from the movie Parasite. Honestly, this recipe was created because I didn’t want to go to the grocery store today because of the long lines and I already had some frozen salmon fillets on hand. Cheers to the many Chopped style…
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Continue ReadingThese air fried Vietnamese Sweet & Savory Wings are sweet, sticky and garlicky – the secret ingredient, Red Boat Fish Sauce is an umami bomb for these wings! Fry the garlic until they are light golden, don’t let them burn or they will taste bitter I use an Instant Omni Plus Oven (check current…
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-Van
