If you’ve never had a shrimp boil you’re not alone. Most of us never experienced this delight unless we were from the Gulf—primarily Southeastern Texas or Louisiana. It’s a right of passage in these parts. Balmy late spring afternoons are…
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Continue ReadingThis is my copycat of the famous Garlic Noodles from the An family restaurants – their Vietnamese restaurants are some the most popular destinations for celebrities, foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never heard of them, check out…
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Continue ReadingThese Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings are super easy to make in an air fryer – the wings come out perfectly golden and crisp. I use an Instant Omni Plus Oven (check current price here), but this recipe should work well…
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Continue ReadingIf you have left over cooked rice, use it to make congee / rice porridge quickly using the Instant Pot. If you want to make congee from scratch, check out my recipe here.
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Continue ReadingThese air fried Lemon Pepper Wings are very easy to prep and turn out perfectly crisp. Toss them in a lemon butter sauce and sprinkle on some Lawry’s Lemon Pepper Seasoning and you’ll have wings better than the restaurants! I…
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Continue ReadingMy family loves the underrated Disney Classic “The Princess and the Frog.” We’ve seen it countless times, and one scene in particular never ceases to make our tummies growl…the scene where the hardworking heroine Tiana drizzles her fresh beignets with…
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Continue ReadingIf you love celebrating Mardi Gras with a King Cake, then this cheesecake is for you!!! All the flavors and visual appeal of a King Cake transformed into a beautiful, creamy cheesecake with a cinnamon roll crust. I hope everyone…
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Continue ReadingMake this classic Carrot Ginger Soup in the Instant Pot – it’s perfectly smooth and creamy with a hint of ginger. If you use your Instant Pot on the counter under your cabinets, this is an awesome accessory that diverts…
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Continue ReadingReese’s is so iconic, you can spot the packaging from a mile away – and I always loved peeling the brown wrappers off of the cups before enjoying one of the greatest flavor combinations of all time: chocolate and peanut…
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Continue Reading“What the hell is ‘ram-don’?” the housekeeper asks – one of the most memorable scenes from the Oscar Winning movie Parasite. It’s a dish made with Chapagetti + Neoguri noodles served with delicious sirloin steak cubes – “ram-don” is a…
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