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I think it is about time to do another dessert – and this time it is an easy no bake cheesecake. This cheesecake has a twist, it’s made with coconut cream and includes toasted coconut flakes in the crust. I like the no bake aspect of this dessert, just be warned you do have to plan this treat a minimum of the morning of the day you plan to serve it. The addition of toasted coconut flakes into the crust is pure genius for tying the coconut flavor throughout this dessert. Of course, I had to tweak that crust – using a split of ginger snaps and graham crackers. Ginger and coconut go together well so it was a natural addition. All that is left is…
Well my new job has keep me quite busy and out of the kitchen, but this week I had a chance to work on a few new recipes – and here are the results from one of them. Swimming Angel is a popular Thai restaurant dish with steamed spinach, white rice, and a stir fried protein (and maybe some vegetables), covered in a spicy, yet sweet peanut sauce. There is a reason why this dish is popular, it is wonderfully delicious when done well. I think the key aspect of this dish is the sauce – slightly spicy, slightly sweet, slightly nutty, and silky smooth. I researched this sauce once in the past and this simple recipe produces the results I desire. The ingredients are just coconut cream…
“If you like piña coladas, this recipe will save you some pain. If you desire something tropical with flavors exciting to your brain.” Ok, that’s enough mocking of the lyrics of the song (or trying to), let’s get down to the business of making a tasty piña colada. This recipe and the process is adapted from Serious Eats that delivers a balanced cocktail without the artificial flavors that pre-mix or other recipes deliver. The keys to this recipe are fresh and natural ingredients pre-frozen to minimize the amount of ice needed to make a slushy drink. This easy drinking cocktail is perfect for relaxing on a warm Summer day (or evening), soothing and melting away your worries and…