Shrimp & Grits (aka Prawns & Polenta) w/ Dashi Butter

As with all seafood, my vote is to buy local. I’ll often buy a double quantity then devein and remove shells (optional) and freeze half for another occasion.
Cream Cheese Pastry

This is one of those recipes where a food processor really comes into play. You can make it by hand; it will just take longer and be more laborious but maybe that’s the mood you’re in today.
Easy Lemon Curd

I really didn’t think this recipe would work but it does. At first it appears like a curdled mess but eventually if you keep stirring and keep an eye on the heat, you will get proper lemon curd.