When it comes to quick and easy dinner, we think shrimp gets a short shrift as a protein. But, when you think about it, shrimp is the perfect weeknight meal. It comes together in just minutes (not a half an hour), it doesn’t require any special equipment, and it lovingly takes on any flavor combination you can possibly throw at it. Talk about a fantastic dinner partner! Thanks, (fresh or frozen) shrimp! And this [...]
Creamy Coconut Flan with Caramel: The Perfect Dessert for Entertaining!
When it comes to phenomenal desserts, I love to head into the pantry and reach for my favorite rich ingredient – coconut cream. It’s luscious, smooth, hearty, and loaded with tropical flavor. Oh, and did I mention that it’s thick and creamy which makes it like a superhero when it comes to the base of flan? Yes, indeed. It is a superhero when it comes to the base of flan! And, let’s face it, when you invite people over [...]
Authentic Coconut Sticky Rice (Super Easy)
When we think of one of the most versatile recipes in our repertoire, our arms just automatically reach for the coconut milk on our pantry shelf. And then we walk our fingers over to our jasmine rice cannister. And then we smile. Because what we have in our hands is a solid base for authentic coconut sticky rice, which pairs so well with so many meals that it’s kind of startling. Curries? Oh, yes. This coconut sticky [...]
Starbucks Paradise Drink (Copycat Recipe)
When it comes to pure tropical refreshment, it doesn’t get much better than this, folks. Citrusy passionfruit combined with tropical pineapple and coconut milk. “Hallelujah!” “I feel perkier already!” “Holy macaroni, is this the cat’s meow, or what?” Those are just some of the things you might find yourself exclaiming as you chug-a-lug an icy glass of this sunny hued drink. (Joy which will only be enhanced by [...]
Starbucks Eggnog Latte (Copycat Recipe)
If you like your jolt of caffeine to come enveloped in a super creamy combination of frothy eggnog and milk – well – this is the drink for you! It’s a warm hug. It’s a down blanket. It’s your feet kicked up in front of a fire on a chilly winter’s evening. Or, in the inverse: When it’s incredibly hot out, but yet, you are longing for the feeling of a cozy winter’s evening, this little latte will transport you [...]
Starbucks Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino (Copycat Recipe)
When I was in the Girl Scouts, part of me sadly didn’t want to sell the mint chocolate cookies. Because – well – they were my favorite, and Girl Scout cookies really are a “zero sum” situation. I mean, when they’re gone, they’re gone. So, as an adult who enjoys a little caffeine, it just makes sense to totally love this Starbucks copycat recipe. I mean, it’s chocolate. And mint. And caffeine. And there’s no “zero sum” [...]
