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Continue ReadingIf you’re looking to make a special breakfast or brunch, look no further! This Butterscotch French Toast Casserole is quick and easy to put together and it will seriously impress your guests. It’s made with a rich custard, crusty sourdough bread and a delicious butterscotch sauce – the greatest part is it’s baked in a…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Vietnamese Yogurt? Yogurt has been made for thousands of years, but Vietnamese people only started making yogurt a little over a century ago when it was introduced to them by the French during their occupation. There wasn’t fresh milk readily available in Vietnam so they used sweetened condensed milk, the yogurt would turn…
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Continue ReadingThis is super simple recipe on how to make Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) which are soft-boiled eggs that are marinated for a few hours in a simple soy sauce mixture – they are perfect for ramen, with a bowl of rice or even on their own as a delicious high protein snack! Be sure to…
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Continue ReadingBeing an avid baker my whole life, I almost never buy cakes, especially from a grocery store. I kept hearing about Trader Joe’s Chantilly Cream Vanilla Bean Mini Sheet Cake and I had to try it, I’m amazed at how good it is and how much it tastes like it’s homemade. The cake is moist…
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Continue ReadingFun and spooky Black Widow Spider Deviled Eggs made in the Instant Pot! They are classic delicious deviled eggs with black olive spiders, fukujinzuke for the hourglass and paprika sprinkle for the blood splatter. The perfect festive appetizer for Halloween. Be sure to click on the accessories list below to get the most out…
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Continue ReadingGooey Butter Cake is a classic American recipe that originated in St. Louis in the 1930’s, over the years it’s transformed into this easy and simplified version using cake mix. There are two layers, the bottom is a chewy, buttery vanilla cake that has caramelized edges and the “gooey” topping is made with cream cheese,…
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Continue ReadingKabocha (Japanese Pumpkin) is my favorite winter squash – I think it has the best flavor, being sweeter and more flavorful than butternut squash. This is a simple way to steam Kabocha in the Instant Pot, the skin is edible, so if you want it eat with the skin, scrub it well before cooking. After…
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Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar is one of my favorite cheeses – it tastes like a combo of an aged cheddar and Parmesan – it has a creamy, slightly crumbly texture. If you don’t live near Trader Joe’s, look for Montamoré Cheddar by Sartori at your local markets – it’s the same cheese. This broccoli cheese soup…
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Continue ReadingTết Trung Thu or Mid-Autumn Festival is an ancient festival considered “children’s day” in Vietnamese culture. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, which is in September or early October – this year it lands on October 1, 2020 when the fullest moon will appear. It’s day to celebrate…
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Continue ReadingThe most delicious French Toast you’ll ever have, made with slices of Trader Joe’s Brioche or Pumpkin Brioche Twist dipped in a rich custard. Since the slices are pretty thick, you want to brown them quickly in a pan with butter then finish them the oven for perfectly cooked French Toast.
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