Lime Fig and Coconut Rice Pudding

I receive weekly (perhaps even more often than that) requests for my beloved’s Coconut Lemon Breakfast Custard. I think it just might be his favorite. Thus, it has now become a Friday morning tradition. But you know me, I like to spice things up a bit, try new variations, modifications, and deviations from the norm….

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Triple Citrus Shrimp

While tomatoes are not exactly a “citrus fruit,” the acidity they provide and the unique sweet zing the vine ripened fruit imparts leads to the “triple” threat title of this recipe. Even if you don’t necessarily buy into the above statement, give the recipe a try. You will not be sorry. Honestly, you simply cannot…

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Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Lime Parsnip Noodles

I’ve mentioned so many times before how much better simplicity is in the kitchen, on the dinner table, and in life, for that matter. Simplicity allows for true flavors, textures, and aromas to meld together, highlight each other (and themselves), and to rightfully be savored and enjoyed. Without all the hullabaloo, we can identify, contemplate,…

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Preserved Limes

These preserved limes will transform your dish from something good into something amazing.  Think about how much you love things flavored with lime – like everything.  Preserved limes are limes on steroids.  They add an intense, concentrated lime flavor to the dish without all the sour tartness.  The preserving process tempers the tartness while accentuating the flavor….

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