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Main Dishes

Shrimp Rolls

By Mandy · August 23, 2026

Having spent this beautiful summer day by the water, the inner New Englander in me was craving a lobster roll.  Just one problem — I can only find fresh lobster (yes, that means alive) and I really don’t want to cook one. Actually, I can’t cook one — I feel too guilty. I opted instead...

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Pantry and Sauces

Peanut Sauce

By Mandy · July 8, 2025

Peanut Sauce is one of the most versatile sauces you can make. It can be used as a dip for egg rolls, pot stickers or veggies, a dressing for salad, a sauce for noodles, a marinade for chicken…and the list goes on. There are many different brands–some pretty good–but they don’t compare to fresh, homemade...

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Salads and Dressings

Black Bean Salad

By Mandy · November 9, 2023

As promised way back on Cinco de Mayo (sorry so delayed…life got a bit hectic), here is the recipe for my Black Bean Salad. Though I made this salad to accompany Chipotle Shrimp, it also goes nicely with grilled chicken, steak or even as a meal for lunch. It is incredibly flavorful and adapts beautifully...

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Pantry and Sauces

Salsa

By Mandy · September 16, 2023

No need for much explanation here. Salsa is pretty self explanatory after all! It’s so simple to make and tastes so delicious, I don’t know why anyone would eat salsa from a jar. It keeps in the frig for at least a week if you can keep it that long!! Every batch I make doesn’t...

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