Lemon Ginger Sauce over Mahi-Mahi

I like this dish because it looks and tastes fancier than it actually is.  I've been making this for several years now after first trying a slightly more labor intensive version (that called for ingredients I don't keep on hand). This recipe makes enough sauce to also cover your side dish and maybe even dip each and every bite into. I use my trusty cast iron skillet and my invaluable immersion blender to make this dish fast. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

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Asparagus Breakfast Skillet

School has begun. My world, like most Moms, begins before the light of day has reached me. I am not a morning person. If I want to get a workout and shower in before I become my kids personal shuttle then I have exactly 15 minutes to get breakfast on the table. Real breakfast, full of real whole foods.

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Spiced Fried Banana Custard

We are talking truly spiced here, not just a dab of cinnamon. I wanted to bring in the exotic and deep spices found in Indian or Thai food, without getting carried away... I may have gotten a little carried away.  I tried a bunch of different spices and combinations until I settled on just 5 spices; cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, orange peel and turmeric. These 5 spices were glorious when fried with the banana and coconut oil and then whirled into the coconut milk. Normally I let my kids have the spatula and mixing bowl, but instead I shamelessly licked the bowl (it's okay, they got to gobble up the custard)

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