Just a fun drink made on a whim, we had very thick layer freshly fallen snow and I took advantage of it by making a Champagne & Strawberry Snow Cocktail – it’s an adult slushie! I was inspired by the snow…
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Continue ReadingMy version of the coffee drink that went viral on TikTok & Instagram, Mocha Dalgona Coffee. The coffee fluff is made by whisking instant coffee, sugar and water together until it looks like marshmallow fluff, then you add it to…
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Continue ReadingDelicious and quick meal, Wonton Noodle Soup – ready in about 10 minutes with a few items from Trader Joe’s.
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Continue ReadingMy mom has been making Bánh Củ Cả (Turnip Cake / Radish Cake) for Tết, Vietnamese Lunar New Year since I was a kid. It’s a popular dish for Tết and you’ll also find it at dim sum restaurants all…
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Continue ReadingI’m huge fan of Trader Joe’s Belgian Chocolate Pudding, if you haven’t tried it yet – you’re missing out! This is an easy, no-bake icebox cake made with chocolate pudding, homemade whipped cream, butter waffle cookies and topped with crushed…
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Continue ReadingQuick and easy stadium-style Chili Cheese Nachos Recipe that you can throw together in about 5 minutes! Grab everything you need at your local Trader Joe’s
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Continue ReadingThis is how I made Korean BBQ at home with products that I gathered from Trader Joe’s – it was pretty amazing to have this wonderful meal at home with very little prep work and my kids always have a…
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Continue ReadingEdamame and Avocado Salad, a unique and delicious salad made with edamame, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion and carrots. It’s dressed in a very simple vinaigrette and topped with furikake seasoning.
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Continue ReadingDin Tai Fung came to my hometown years back and became one of my favorite restaurants. Everyone knows about their world famous Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings – and yes they are fantastic, but there are so many other amazing…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re from California, you’ll understand the love for Carne Asada Fries! Charred steak over fries with tons of melted cheese – this is a crowd pleasing appetizer (even though I know plenty of people who’ve eaten this as a…
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