Tropical Shrimp Salad and Coconut Oil Giveaway

Here in PA we’re in the winter doldrums. I really could use a visit to a tropical isle. Let me see, I’ll do a quick check of my finances and the answer is obvious. I need to do it through a food journey.

My first choice is this shrimp salad sprinkled with crunchy crushed pineapple and moist sweetened coconut. Candied ginger adds some extra zing. Toss it with a pineapple coconut dressing using Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and served on a bed of crisp, fresh greens.


In medium-sized bowl, add 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained and reserve the liquid, 1 Tablespoon shredded sweetened coconut, 1 Tablespoon chopped candied ginger or fresh ginger.
liquefy oil by placing desired amount in a bowl and heat over a pan of hot water or in a double boiler.
To make the dressing, in a separate bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice, 1 Tablespoon orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 Tablespoon liquid oil.
Whisk and pour dressing over shrimp mixture. Stir to coat and top greens with shrimp mixture. If dressing solidifies, place the bowl over hot water just long enough to liquefy.


Sound good to you? Learn more below about this coconut oil and other Tropical Traditions products below.

Want to win your own jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil? Click on the Rafflecopter entry form below and good luck!

Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil - 32 oz.Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!

Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

 

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Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

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Garden Sense: Reading Seed Packets and Free Garden Journals at Daily Dish

Don’t let seed packets intimidate you. Let me show how to read them and put them to good use. Also this week, put those free calendars to work for you. Free Calendars Make Good Garden Journals!

Have a plant or garden related question? Send it my way to cindysrecipesandwritings@gmail.com and I’ll answer it in a future Monday column! See you there!

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Grain Mill Wagon Challenge Cheddar Beer Bread


It was fun taking part in WonderMill’s Grain Mill Wagon Challenge! WonderMill provided me with a home mill that grinds nutrient-rich grains, beans and legumes into powdery soft flour!
The Challenge: provide 5 recipes using fresh milled flour from the WonderMill.
Number 5 is Cheddar Beer Bread ! This hearty bread goes well with thick soups or chili.
Stop by HERE and try out this recipe and hundreds more!
See you there!

I was compensated for taking the WonderMill Grain Mill Wagon Challenge.

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Smokey Red Braised Cabbage for #SundaySupper

me age 3 wishing for good food in the fridge

Me age 3 already wishing for good food in the fridge!

This week Sunday Supper goes “Retro” as we pull out and dust off classic old favorites and either make as is, or modernize a bit. I chose this popular dish from my childhood and tweaked it a bit. If you are a fan of the movie, A Christmas Story, then you know this goes best with meatloaf and mashed potatoes!

If you have never tried braising, it is nothing more than quick searing then cooking something slowly partially covered in liquid. This technique brings out the sweetness in vegetables like cabbage.
It is also works on tougher cuts of meat. I use Gala, Fuji or Braeburn apples for added sweetness that can stand up to slow cooking. McIntosh or Granny Smith work well too, but no bonus sweetness!

Smokey Red Braised Cabbage

    Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 medium onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 pound bacon (pork or turkey), cooked and chopped
  • 1 apple, sliced thin
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (or reserved bacon fat if you dare)
  • Salt and pepper

Place butter in a large skillet. Add cabbage and sauté over med-high heat for about 5 minutes or until cabbage starts to sweat.
Stir in bacon and onion, reduce heat to medium and cook another 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add broth and apples. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is soft and tender. Add additional broth during cooking time if needed.
Serve alone as an entree or use as a side dish.

How many of these recipes jog YOUR memory? Wow, I see a lot I still make. Hmm does that make me retro?

Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:

Sunday Supper Retro Salads:

Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:

SundaySupper Main Dishes:

Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:

Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:

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