If you haven’t heard of ube (pronounced ooh-bey) yet, just search for the hashtag #ube on Instagram and check out all the gorgeous desserts made from this purple yam. It has a lovely nutty flavor, almost like a cross between…
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Continue ReadingChicken Tikka Masala is probably the most popular Indian dish worldwide and it’s easy to see why. It’s explosive with flavor, the combination of yogurt marinated chicken cooked in a tandoor or grilled over charcoal with the tangy and creamy…
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Continue ReadingThis is a super quick and simple recipe for Horchata Coffee (aka Dirty Horchata). Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink that’s made with rice soaked in water, then flavored with cinnamon and sugar – it usually takes about 6+ hours…
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Continue ReadingIf you love spicy food like I do, you’ll love these Mango Habanero Wings! The initial sweetness gives way to a subtle burn that becomes more addictive with each bite. My goal was to create a wing that wasn’t a…
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Continue ReadingI love making variations of rice krispie treats – they were a childhood favorite and every once in a while I still get a craving for them. Today I made Matcha and Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats – this is perfect…
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Continue ReadingI received my gift card prize along with the sweetest message from winning Trader Joe’s Instagram #TJsMilkshakeContest Guess what I spent it on??? I got supplies to make another crazy milkshake. There’s a reason why Trader Joe’s set a 5 item…
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Continue ReadingButter Chicken or Murgh Makhani is one of the most popular Indian dishes in the U.S. It was invented in Delhi in the 1940’s, but quickly became popular all over the world because of it’s mild spice and delicious creamy…
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Continue ReadingStrawberries and Cream, a super simple dessert that can be made in about 10 minutes. I use cream cheese whipped cream, because I like the thicker and creamier texture and the flavor pairs really well with strawberries. You can also…
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Continue ReadingCream Cheese Whipped Cream is a thicker and creamier version of regular whipped cream. The cream cheese also acts as a stabilizer, so the whipped cream holds it’s shape much better. I used it to top pumpkin waffles for breakfast…
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Continue ReadingThis is an easy recipe for Lime Bars, the crust and filling come together in no time. Lemon bars are much more common, but my family loves limes – so I usually make this version. The filling is tangy, sweet…
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