Lemon Curd Strawberry Swirl

I hear from fellow foodies and friends alike each and every day about the fact that leftovers are hard. People seem to have no idea or concept of what to do with them… Particularly the “parts.” Sure, it’s one thing to be able to nosh on some leftover lasagna a few days in a row,…

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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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Madrouba ~ Omani Chicken and Rice Porridge

“Fragrant with spices and soft from overcooked rice, this Middle Eastern porridge is perfect comfort food.” It’s the perfect comfort food and the ideal in nourishing traditions. warm. soothing. spicy. smooth. strong. subtle. It feeds my soul and fills my heart to prepare food for others. Food that tastes good. Food that feels good. And,…

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Coconut Lemon Breakfast Custard

This time of year it is particularly important for me to have something super warm in my belly to start off the day. As I whisked together the ingredients for this rice pudding-custard of sorts, I was also warmed by the childhood memories of snowy mornings spent spooning up heaping bowlfuls of Mom’s made from…

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