I’m a huge fan of architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright in particular. As a kid on trips up to Los Angeles I’d see his remaining structures and wonder who was behind these fantastic pieces of art. A few years back my…
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Continue ReadingEasy homemade Air Fryer French Fries made in the Instant Pot Vortex Plus. If you like to make homemade fries often, get a French Fry Cutter (purchase here) to minimize prep time. Takes me less than 5 minutes to get…
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Continue ReadingOne of the easiest & most satisfying dishes you can make in the Instant Pot: Chicken Noodle Soup. You can use chicken broth from cartons or make your own chicken broth from a roasted chicken (recipe here). It’s a quick…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve picked up a rotisserie chicken from the market or made it in the Instant Pot Omni or Vortex (recipe here), save the bones to make the most delicious and healthy bone broth. If you use your Instant Pot…
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Continue ReadingI spent the last few years perfecting this tart and creamy Key Lime Pie and I’ve just converted it for the Instant Pot. The results are stunning. One of my secrets is the crust. Rather than graham crackers I opted…
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Continue ReadingThanks to big box stores and even local grocery chains, the rotisserie chicken has become a common “meal in a box.” But along the way, I feel also lost it’s flavor and texture. I’m rarely satisfied with the rotisserie chicken…
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Continue ReadingA simple, quick and delicious recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes made in the Instant Pot. Using a steamer basket (purchase here) makes it easy to load and lift the potatoes out of the pot. If you use your Instant Pot…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve never had Cantonese Style Lobster, you haven’t enjoyed lobster at its best. Growing up, my family and I would celebrate special events by dining at family style Chinese restaurants like Tan Cang Newport Seafood in Santa Ana, California…
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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 ReadingIf 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’s been a popular ingredient for sweets and desserts in the…
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