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Shrimp

Kitchen-sink fried rice

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Every Friday my hubby’s office group gets together to order lunch which the company pays for. It’s a great morale booster – can you imagine looking forward to a paid lunch every Friday? It would be a definite perk for me! Anyway, so this past Friday the boys ordered in some Chinese. There was loads … [Read more…]

Posted in: Main Courses Tagged: Chinese, Rice, Shrimp, veggies

Seafood Gumbo

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Traditionally New Orleans’ cooks use Andaouille (pork) sausage but since I don’t eat pork, I substitute beef sausages and chipotle peppers, which give it its smoky flavour. Make a big batch and call up your friends for this ultimate comfort food. Total time: 1 hour Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light olive oil 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Main Courses Tagged: Gumbo, Louisiana, Sausages, Shrimp, Spicy, Tomatoes

Shrimp and Veggie Green Curry

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I have to be in the mood for Thai food but when I am, I often find it difficult to choose between noodles and rice! Of all South East Asian cuisines, Thai food is perhaps the most balanced with salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavours in every bite.  Perhaps their Buddhist culture, that values balance, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Main Courses Tagged: Eggplant, Shrimp, Spicy, Thai

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