Monthly Archives: August 2020

Coconut Basil Shrimp

This was a hoooge hit with visiting family over the weekend. Shrimp marinated in coconut milk, honey, and Tamari with green chiles, garlic, and ginger; then sautéed with onion, red pepper and basil. I did (of course) make a few … Continue reading

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Banana & Mango Chutney

The 1960’s Lobster Curry recipe that turned me on to Garlic Butter Peanuts, also called for serving the curry with a banana chutney. Hmmm. This, I had to try; with, of course, a few adjustments and tweaks here and there. … Continue reading

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Garlic Butter Peanuts

Who knew? I had come across a 1960’s recipe for lobster curry, and it looked halfway decent! But… while, yes, the lobster curry looked tempting, the two toppings to serve with the curry looked even more so. Which brings me … Continue reading

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Sriracha Barbecue Meatballs

Now that I’ve found some frozen meatballs that actually taste decent (Whole Foods), I’ve been exploring different sauces and flavor profiles to make simple, tasty meals that go beyond “spaghetti and meatballs.” I had a bottle of Trader Joe’s Sriracha … Continue reading

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Cherry Coke Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

If there was ever a time to settle back with a nice slice of cake, then surely now is that time. The thing is, a lot of folk don’t want to be bothered the trouble of making a cake – … Continue reading

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