Shrimp Egg Rolls

When I first made these shrimp egg rolls, let me tell you, I was a *bit* nervous! Would they turn out crispy? Would the filling be full of flavor? Thankfully, and luckily, they were a HIT! I nailed the frying part perfectly the first time around. But as I dug into my first bite, I felt a little explosion of flavor… and a tiny bit of heat. It turned out I was a tad heavy-handed with the chili flakes. Whoops! Based on that experience, I decided to tone it down just a pinch, and now they’re just right! Hey food … Read more

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Appetizer / easy recipes / Fried Food / seafood / Shrimp Egg Rolls

Drunken Mussels

When I first tried making drunken mussels, I was a tad bit nervous. Would it turn out the way I envisioned? Lucky for me, my experiment sailed smoothly, and I nailed it on the first try! However, I did discover that mussels are like the cool kids of the seafood world; you want to get the freshest ones out there. The first batch wasn’t as flavorful as I’d hoped because I didn’t select the best mussels. After that little hiccup, I made sure to triple-check the mussels and even added a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for that extra kick. … Read more

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easy recipes / Garlic / mussels / seafood / white wine