Bohemian Soupsody: Carrot-Ginger Soup with Cashews
We’re trying have more meatless meals around here. I’m also into making meals that stretch, so this lead me to soups. Thus begins the soups series I’ll call “Bohemian Soupsody,” though the hubs suggested “Soupsapalooza.” So anyway, on with Soupsody. Soups are great, they are a budget-friendly meal that you can stretch by pairing them … Continue reading
Coconut Ginger Butternut Squash Soup with Lime Crema
My four-year-old picked this soup for dinner over homemade mac & cheese. My hubby, who hates squash, loves this soup, making it a winner in my book! We’ve tried other squash soups, but this is the one because of the layered flavor profile: curry, coconut milk, ginger, lime, shallot, leek, onion, white wine, thyme, and, … Continue reading
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Shortbread
It’s my turn to bring treats this week. Here’s another bake & take…it…away. I found a “Toasted Coconut Shortbread” recipe in Family Circle. I added cocoa to the cookie and topped it with creamy coconut frosting and toasted coconut. It’s such a pretty cookie. The frosting is made with coconut milk, though in a pinch, you … Continue reading
Salted Caramel Tres Leche Cake
Do you ever find a recipe that looks amazing, but you don’t want to make it because it has too many calories? I have a stack of them. I’ve resolved to only make them if the food will be removed from the premises (read: potluck). Here is one such recipe: Tres Leche Cake. Apparently it’s … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Indonesian Beef Curry & Homemade Naan
I am cookoo for coconuts. Maybe I come from an island people? My favorite asian dishes include coconut milk, curry, and lime, like Noodles & Company Thai Curry Soup and Tom Kah Gai. I was excited to find a slow cooker recipe which incorporates all of these flavors. I served with basmati rice, lime wedges, and plain … Continue reading
