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February 20, 2023 · 7:57 am

Chicken Tikka Masala

After a week spent outside in the beautiful sunshine and warm weather (in mid-February!), the temperature has taken a nose dive this weekend. That makes this a perfect time to make a hearty curry for (maybe?) this last venture into winter.

Chicken Tikka Masala is a spice-filled, tomato-based Indian curry full of delicious tender chicken.

I use a Tandoori spice blend from Spiceology to marinate the chicken before roasting it and adding it to the curry base. You could also use a prepared tandoori paste, or a mixture of garam masala, turmeric, coriander, and Kashmiri chili powder.

Serve over rice with naan bread, if desired. Recipe for homemade Naan Bread:

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February 3, 2023 · 3:05 pm

Smoked Pulled Pork Jalapeño Poppers

We had some leftover smoked pulled pork in the freezer, and I decided to use it to top some jalapeño popper appetizers. Now I will always set aside pulled pork so I never have to make them any other way!

I didn’t have any barbecue sauce prepared when I decided to make these, so I mixed the pork with just a bit of some homemade enchilada sauce that I had on hand, and we really liked it that way. Whichever you choose, use just enough to barely moisten the pork.

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January 19, 2023 · 10:14 am

Basil Coconut Curry Chicken

Chicken breasts cooked in a coconut milk yellow curry and seasoned with dried and fresh basil.

I left the chicken in serving-sized pieces and served over brown rice and roasted asparagus. Without the rice, the meal is a perfect low-carb main dish.

You could also cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir-fry with other vegetables (any selection of: asparagus, zucchini, red peppers, green beans, pea pods, carrots, mushrooms) and serve the dish in a bowl as a curry/soup.

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December 12, 2022 · 7:46 am

Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies: Sugar-Free Orange Shortbread

DAY 12: Sugar-Free Orange Shortbread

These are my favorite sugar-free cookie. The shortbread cookie is soft and delicate, and not overly sweet. Drizzling the orange cookies with sugar-free dark chocolate combines two of my favorite flavors.

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Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies: Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons

DAY 11: Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons

The last two days of our cookie posts this year are for those watching their sugar and carb intakes. You definitely don’t need to sacrifice flavor to satisfy that sweet tooth!

Sugar-free and low-carb coconut macaroons are definitely for the coconut lover. Soaking the unsweetened shredded coconut in coconut milk overnight really helps to make the cookies soft and chewy. And everything is better dipped in a little bit of sugar-free dark chocolate.

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September 22, 2022 · 8:09 am

Seared Thai Basil Tuna Steaks

We have an abundance of Thai basil growing in planters in our back yard. Due to a plethora of rabbits, we have been unsuccessful at growing vegetables, so I have switched to herbs and flowers. Unfortunately, I may need to switch to all herbs next year…

But at least my Thai Basil is going strong, and is not a preferred bunny snack.

I love seared tuna steaks, because they are quick and easy to cook, and if not overcooked, are tender and delicious, without tasting “fishy”. A screaming hot cast iron skillet is the best way to cook them, searing for no more that 1 minute on each side. After searing, I add a small amount of the sauce into the skillet and cook for 15 seconds on each side to give a nice glaze to the fish.