This is a great appetizer, or entree served with coconut rice. The shrimp is soft and tender from the marinade and the sauce is thick, sweet and peanut-y. It’s a real treat! 2 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, raw and peeled Combine the marinade: 1/2 can coconut milk 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp sugar 2 spoonfuls [...]

The trick to perfect guacamole is using good, ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe yet and will not taste good. If there is a little give, the avocado is ripe. If there is a lot of give, the [...]

High-quality Italian prosciutto, found at supermarkets or Italian specialty stores, has an incomparable melt-in-your-mouth texture. The saltiness of the prosciutto works extremely well with the sweet scallops. 12 large dry sea scallops 4 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 12 long strips 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt [...]

Deviled eggs are great as an appetizer at Easter Dinner or a summer potlucks. I have been known to devour a dozen of these in one sitting. These were quick and easy. If you want them to be a little prettier, put the egg filling into a freezer bag, make a cut off of one corner of the [...]

Roasted garlic is really tasty! I like serving this with steak or italian dinners. Use roasted garlic as a side dish with warm bread or toast, or mix it in with mashed potatoes. It is really really delish! Preheat the oven to 300°F. 3 heads garlic 2 cups olive oil 3 sprigs thyme 1/2 teaspoon [...]