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Rum Raspberry Coconut No Churn Ice Cream

May 3, 2019

Thought one.

When we were in Hilo last summer we stopped in a supermarket and I stumbled on sweetened condensed coconut milk. I’d never seen it before so I bought two cans and flew them back in the checked bag. I cleaned out the pantry yesterday and realized they are a month short of expiring.

Thought two.

Rum raisin is not an ice cream flavor that interests me, but I owe it credit for helping me to think of rum raspberry. A lot of shoots for clients lately have involved raspberries so I’ve had a handful here and there to put to use (as may have been evident from last week’s cream cheese scones).

Thought three.

This no churn ice cream.

Coconut Orange Bars

February 4, 2017

Good news! I submitted my book manuscript last Tuesday!

I should probably celebrate with a beer, but we’ll save that for later this weekend. I felt much more like celebrating with some baking.

If you had asked me two weeks ago if I was sick of cooking and baking I would have said, “YES.” But the past several days have been all editing with my butt planted at the computer. I’m ready to be back in the kitchen.

And what better way to celebrate than with a recipe by mistake!

Spinach and Chickpeas in Coconut Curry Sauce

October 20, 2016

I completely understand the argument that some people don’t like to cook. Not everyone enjoys being the in the kitchen like I do.

The same goes for feeling too tired to cook. Even those of us who love it have days when we would give anything if someone would just bring us our meal already prepared.

But when I start hearing about having no time to cook, that’s when I start timing my food prep and preparing a defense.

This meal here is the kind of thing that I throw together on a regular basis for lunch. It’s the kind of recipe I don’t often post on the blog, because while delicious, it doesn’t have a wow or originality factor.

Maple Peanut Overnight Oatmeal

March 9, 2016

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I think we have discussed overnight oatmeal before. Despite it becoming trendy around here, it really isn’t anything new. It’s basically muesli and that’s been around a very long time in other parts of the world.

But while our muesli may not be new, it is definitely delicious. People have come up with some seriously tasty combinations.

Roasted Golden Acorn Squash and Coconut Soup Recipe

December 5, 2013

It happens every year. I buy way too much winter squash and about the time that everyone is switching over to gingerbread and eggnog, I’m still enjoying my pumpkin. There are worse problems to have, but this week I’ve been trying to use it up.

Right now I’m down to two pie pumpkins, two mini pumpkins, one butternut squash, one delicata squash and a golden acorn squash. I started with three golden acorn squashes, but two of them became this delicious soup.

It’s simple to make and full of creamy, coconut flavor. It’s one of those recipes that gets you ready for winter as you struggle to let go of a beautiful fall.

The recipe uses two squash. To prepare them, half them and remove the seeds. Rub them lightly with olive oil and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet. Pierce the skin in a few places with a fork. Bake at 425 F for about 30 minutes or until tender. Let cool and scrape out the flesh to use in the soup.

Roasted Golden Acorn Squash and Coconut Soup

2015-08-26 09:15:47

Makes: 4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
½ large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 golden acorn squash, roasted and flesh removed, about 4 to 5 cups
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
Garnish options: shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, chopped cashews

Instructions

Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the squash, salt, cloves and red pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
Stir in the vegetable stock. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, and return to the pot.
Once the soup is pureed, stir in the coconut milk and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Top with shredded coconut or nuts before serving, if desired.

By Lori Rice

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Shrimp and Asparagus with Coconut Sticky Rice

April 11, 2012

This shrimp and asparagus dish is something I made when I first learned how to cook with sticky rice after our a trip to Thailand.

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I didn’t know sticky rice existed until 2009. Even after I discovered it in Thailand, we got back to Kentucky and I couldn’t find it anywhere. When I did finally locate it, first in Chicago, then eventually in Lexington, I went a little overboard. Looking back I think I was making up for lost time since I spent the majority of my life without it.

There are two large bags of white sticky rice sitting in my pantry accompanied by a small bag of purple sticky rice. My new found access has taught me that it takes two people a long time to use up that much rice.

So my thought process in meal planning tends to be – what can I make that would go with sticky rice?

Coconut Sticky Rice topped with shrimp and asparagus | Recipe at FakeFoodFree.com

This time I threw together a little stir fry using up some asparagus from the garden, some cabbage and shrimp. I recently learned that you can freeze lemongrass so I was able to preserve my last purchase before it went bad. That went into the mix as well. I love coconut sticky rice, and it is easy to get the flavor by stirring in a small amount of coconut milk before serving.

This dinner could not be easier. Soak your rice the night before, and then let it steam while you chop everything and toss it in the wok. A bamboo steamer is ideal, but a metal vegetable steamer works fine, too.

Shrimp and Asparagus with Coconut Sticky Rice

2018-04-27 17:42:03

Serves 3

This recipe is something I came up with after learning how to cook sticky rice after a trip to Thailand.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-inch piece lemongrass, minced
2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
½ pound asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
10 to 15 shrimp, cleaned
2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 ½ cups sticky rice, steamed
3 tablespoons coconut milk
Dried, unsweetened coconut for garnish

Instructions

In a wok, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, lemongrass, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the sesame oil. Add the asparagus and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until the pieces begin to turn bright green. Add the shrimp and continue to cook.
When the shrimp are almost opaque add the cabbage and cook just until it wilts slightly. Add the soy sauce and toss to coat the vegetables and shrimp. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chives. Set aside.
Gently stir the coconut milk in to the rice and divide into 3 servings. Sprinkle with the unsweetened coconut. Serve with the shrimp and vegetables on top of the rice or on the side.

By Lori Rice

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Thanks for reading! All images and content are the property of Fake Food Free Productions, LLC and Lori Rice unless otherwise stated. Please do not republish full recipes and images without written permission. What is okay? Feel free to Pin images, share links to my posts or share the photo in a round-up post with the title of this recipe and a link back to the post. Confused about copyright and food blogs? Here is some helpful information on Recipe Attribution. If you want to use a photo or full recipe, just ask. I’m sure we can work something out.

Coconut Fish with Kale

November 6, 2011

It’s difficult for a meal to be light, but at the same time comforting and filling. Somehow, though, this recipe seems to do it.

The idea of poaching fish in coconut milk was new to me when I came across a recipe for Coconut Poached Mahi Mahi in the September 2011 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. I did some modifying by first using some heartier greens – kale. I then used up the very last of our Anaheim peppers from the garden and pulled out one Thai chili I had harvested earlier in the season and tucked away in the freezer.
You can serve this alone, with rice or have it like I did with a nutty serving of quinoa. I’m convinced that this is the one and only way to enjoy good fish! The coconut milk is sweet with a warming heat. Matched with the kale, it’s the perfect dish for a cold evening while the fish adds a light, refreshing note.

Coconut Fish with Kale
Modified from Coconut Poached Mahi Mahi Better Homes and Gardens Sept 2011

1-15 oz can coconut milk
4 Anaheim peppers, thinly sliced
1 Thai chili, thinly sliced
½ cup water
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tbsp raw sugar
3 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
3-4, 4oz cod fillets

Using a medium to large pot (I used a 5 ½ qt Dutch oven), set the stove to medium-high and add the coconut milk, peppers, water and ginger. Stir and slowly bring to a simmer. Add the sugar and the kale.

Slowly turn the kale to coat it with the coconut milk until it begins to wilt, about 3 min.

Place the fish in the coconut milk. Partially cover the pot with a lid, slightly increase the heat to bring the milk to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is white, cooked through and flakes when using a fork.

Place each piece of fish in a shallow bowl, add some kale and ladle coconut milk over the top. Serve with rice or quinoa if desired.

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Rum Raspberry Coconut No Churn Ice Cream

Coconut Orange Bars

Spinach and Chickpeas in Coconut Curry Sauce

Maple Peanut Overnight Oatmeal

Roasted Golden Acorn Squash and Coconut Soup Recipe

Shrimp and Asparagus with Coconut Sticky Rice

Coconut Fish with Kale

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