Grandma Alma's Shrimp Rice Casserole ...p72

Ok, I admit it:  as a child, I detested when my grandmother made this.  You might think it was the shrimp or curry I disliked, but, nope!  It was the green peppers.  I must have been a "super taster."  But, thank God, I've changed. 

Curry, shrimp, almonds - and, yes, green peppers - what's not to love? 
You can combine all the ingredients as the recipe dictates for a nice family casserole, or you can copy my sister and leave the rice out - instead serving the shrimp curry over rice for a more elegant company dinner.  Try it both ways and let us know what you like.  The critic proclaimed it one of her very favorites. 

Hardy Appetit!

Indian Chicken Curry ...p57

I've never tried to blend my own curry spices, didn't do so this time, but the recipe itself seemed close enough by combining yellow curry with a load of other spices.  Next time I might "kick it up a notch" by blending Emeril Lagasse's curry recipe.


I happen to love curry; my husband disdains it at home, but he will enjoy it cooked in an authentic Indian restaurant.  I hope that doesn't reflect on my [lack of] ability to make a good curry.  That being said, the whole family enjoyed this recipe.  I do think I may have let it simmer a bit too long rendering it thicker than I am used to with curry. 

My 5-yr. old grandson ate with us - reluctantly at first - didn't want his curry on his rice and didn't want the curry at all.  Until his highly-esteemed Uncle Jon sprinkled his with shredded unsweetened coconut and raisins.  He soon followed suit and tried a few bites before opting instead for Aunt Jenny's Spruce Tip Jelly on top of toast....  Those who wanted their curry hotter, sprinkled chopped jalapeños on top.

Hardy Appetit!