Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauces

These crispy coconut shrimp are coated with sweet coconut flakes and crunchy Japanese panko breadcrumbs for a delicious restaurant-style appetizer you can easily make at home.
There's no heavy batter involved!

A simple egg coating helps the coconut and breadcrumbs stick to each shrimp, creating a golden, crunchy exterior with tender, juicy shrimp inside.

Baking these coconut shrimp makes preparation simple, and they're perfect for a quick appetizer, a light dinner, or a fun addition to your next seafood night.

Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, a fresh salad, or some rice for a delicious meal everyone will enjoy.

During the holiday, mom would make a variety of seafood dishes, including a Christmas Eve in celebration of the 7 Fishes; this shrimp recipe makes one more for our Christmas holiday menu.

Italian White or Red Seafood Chowder

This is an Italian White or Red seafood chowder, usually made on Christmas Day to repurpose all our 7 Fishes Italian Christmas Eve traditional meal the night before.

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of homemade seafood chowder on a chilly evening, during the holidays, or whenever you are craving a comforting meal from the sea.

This White Seafood Chowder is rich, creamy, buttery, and loaded with tender seafood, hearty potatoes, and aromatic seasonings. The clam juice and broth give it a wonderful seafood flavor, while half-and-half or heavy cream makes every spoonful smooth and satisfying.

One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is! You can use shrimp, scallops, crab, lobster, haddock, tilapia, or just about any combination of seafood you enjoy. Fresh, frozen, and canned seafood can all work, making this a wonderful recipe to prepare throughout the year.

I also love that you can customize the flavors. Add a splash of white wine or sherry for extra depth, a little cayenne for warmth, or even some crispy pancetta or bacon for a smoky holiday twist.

And if you are someone who prefers Manhattan seafood chowder over creamy New England-style chowder, don't worry! I've included an easy tomato-based variation below so everyone can enjoy a bowl of homemade chowder their way..

Blueberry Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins

There is something extra special about homemade blueberry muffins fresh from the oven! These Blueberry Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, buttery, and tender, with a delicious hint of vanilla and little bursts of juicy blueberries in every bite.

The cream cheese adds a rich, delicate texture that makes these muffins feel like something you would find in your favorite bakery.

But the best part might just be the sweet cinnamon streusel topping! Made with butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, it bakes into a delicious, crumbly topping that pairs perfectly with the blueberries.

These muffins are wonderful for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat alongside your morning coffee.

They are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, and you can use fresh or frozen blueberries depending on what you have available.

If you love homemade muffins with a soft texture, buttery flavor, and a sweet crumb topping, you'll want to make this blueberry cream cheese muffin recipe again and again!