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I'm looking forward to spring produce hitting the market. We haven't seen artichokes yet, but I've been getting great asparagus. One of my favorite preparations for it is to toss it with a little salt, black pepper, Aleppo and Urfa peppers, and roast it at high heat until browned. Then I shave good Parm/Reg over it, and drizzle with some good balsamic vinegar. Delicious.

For the recipes this week, first up, a favorite from the venerable Commander's Palace in New Orleans: coconut shrimp with a dipping sauce on the side. Serve as an appetizer or in larger portions for an entrée. Next, an old favorite that we'd not made in a while; beef fajitas. I like to roast a poblano pepper and some colorful bell peppers to serve on the side. And finally, comfort food in a hurry: easy chicken and dumplings. They're definitely not as good as the ones my mom and grandmother made, but they'll do in a pinch!

Enjoy these recipes, stay safe and healthy, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.

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Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director

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Commander's Coconut Shrimp

If you've got a bag of Louisiana shrimp in the freezer, this recipe from Commander's Palace is dinner in a flash. Sub in other marmalades, jams, or jellies if you don't have orange marmalade on hand.

Beef Fajitas

This is what we had for dinner last night; I had tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro I needed to use up before it went bad. It's a favorite around here, and thankfully, the weather was great for grilling.

Easy Chicken and Dumplings

From the Lee Brothers' Easy, Fesh, Southern cookbook, this is comfort food in a hurry. If you don't want to spend the time making the easy dumplings, by all means serve this over hot buttered egg noodles..