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Continue ReadingIf you have few boxes of Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Mix laying around and want to try something different, these Mochi Brownies are it! Very rich chocolate flavor and the texture is a mix of your standard brownie + chewy mochi. It’s a seasonal item, so head to your local Trader Joe’s to pick it…
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Continue ReadingAn easy recipe for Classic Sandwich Bread, it’s light, fluffy and delicious – so much better than anything you can buy at the grocery store! I coverted the well-loved recipe from King Arthur, you shave off half the time from the first rise using the Instant Pot to proof the dough.
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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 your choice of milk. It’s also delicious as a topping for vanilla or chocolate ice…
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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 English Toffee. The butter waffle cookies soften and become thin cake layers, it’s amazing how…
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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 ReadingThis is a family favorite, fluffy and creamy Egg Salad Sandwiches! I mix the egg yolks and mayo in a stand mixer and it gets really fluffy and smooth. I love that I can customize everyone’s sandwiches with their favorite seasoning, I sprinkle mine with a little bit of togarashi and furikake. Trader Joe’s Everything…
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Continue ReadingEasy and delicious cocktail made with Moscato, Sparkling Pink Lemonade, Limeade, Vodka and Strawberry Slices. Perfect for a party (or party of 1 LOL), but I’ll be enjoying these on New Years Eve! Find all the ingredients at Trader Joe’s
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Continue ReadingI was trying to think of culinary treats that had a good shelf life, would travel well for gift giving and homemade marshmallows fit the bill. I adapted Alton Brown’s trusty marshmallow recipe to include matcha powder. These chewy, bouncy Matcha Marshmallows are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves matcha like I do! Marshmallows…
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Continue ReadingTake s’mores to the next level by making this Instant Pot S’mores Cheesecake! This rich and creamy cheesecake is an impressive show stopper – it has a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake, topped with chocolate ganache and marshmallow creme – use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows to get that nostalgic campfire…
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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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