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Coconut Shrimp – healthier when baked instead of fried. Add in the spice of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. That good, right? Perfect appetizer. Great Tasting Menu Dish. Great to Entertain With. Easy Lunch or Light Dinner with a side salad. How about instead of just having …
Take-Out is Easy. BUT – Easy is not always good (or healthy or cost effective). Instead of reaching for the phone the next time you are craving Thai Food, just make the take-out in your own kitchen! This Pad Thai comes together so quickly once …
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Spring & Summer Flavors make a transition from heavy red/rich dishes which we enjoyed all Fall/Winter to lighter more green/bright dishes. Those fresh flavors are just like everything outside – new and bright and light. Although Risotto is a slow-cooked rice which takes some quality time over the stove, it does not have to be heavy and weigh you (or your dish) down.
During my first spring as a homeowner we discovered that there was Asparagus growing right in the yard garden, so every year we love to feature these fresh flavors (and enjoy Asparagus at least 3 times a week for almost a month). Pairing the fresh Asparagus with some Shrimp (I always keep bags of frozen raw shrimp in the freezer, Continue reading Roasted Asparagus and Shrimp Risotto
I think that I am a little late for the whole Mardi Gras thing this year (didn’t miss Fat Tuesday though!) but I ended my Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras with some good ‘ole Gumbo. For Christmas this past year Rich’s whole family all got me cooking …