Shrimp and okra

This is a fast and easy dinner-- you might try it, Mark.  By the way, thanks for the nice note and I'm glad the cran-apple chutney turned out.

Of course you have to like okra, which is listed as one of the most hated vegetables in America. I'm sure that's because it turns to slime if you boil it too long. I buy frozen okra at QFC (Krogers) and it's a good product. I also buy big bags of farmed shrimp at Costco, which we are not supposed to do because it comes from Thailand, but it tastes fine and the price is right.

Saute in olive oil: 1 chopped jalapeno, 1/2 chopped onion, 1/2 chopped green or red pepper, 2 garlic cloves.  Add a pinch of dried red pepper flakes.  Add 1 can stewed tomatoes, 1 package frozen okra and simmer about 10 minutes.

Then add about 20 defrosted shrimp, bring to a simmer and cook another 10 minutes or so.

Add some seasoned salt, black pepper. If you like it spicy, Tabasco, too. This low-fat recipe makes two big servings, with enough left over for John's lunch the next day.