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Boat-Friendly Recipes

Cooking on a boat is different, but boat-friendly recipes make great meals not just possible but easy.

Yeah. Real meals from easy-to-find and easy-to-store ingredients, that you can make without electrical appliances in a tiny kitchen!

Pumpkin Squares

Published on November 10, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy holiday/fall/winter dessert – traditional pumpkin taste, with less work. Added bonus is that it doesn’t take any special storage!

Cooking Kingfish

Published on August 20, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't throw that Kingfish (King Mackerel) back. Here's how to prep it. And you don't need a smoker.

Kingfish (king mackerel) is usually smoked, particularly the larger ones. But you can turn it into “poor man’s lobster” very easily . . . and it’s even a boat-friendly recipe with no smoker needed!

Lin Pardey’s Mussel Chowder

Published on July 6, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Warm and tasty, mussel chowder is satisfying on a cool sailing day. A favorite recipe from voyaging sailor, Lin Pardey.

Sami’s Shrimp Tacos

Published on June 13, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Shrimp and mango tacos . . . a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet . . . and totally wonderful!

Shrimp and mango tacos . . . a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet . . . and totally wonderful!

Cucumber Dressing or Dip

Published on April 23, 2012; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Simple, easy and delicious! Use as a salad dressing, dip (with vegetables, crackers or chips) or as salsa-ish topping on tacos or chicken!

My Favorite Pork Chops

Published on March 12, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Growing up, I LOVED the pork chops at The Embers restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. They even gave away the recipe! Here, I’ve modified it a bit to make a smaller portion, reduce the sodium some and make it a tad more “boat friendly” — but with all the flavor of the original!!

Spicy Canned Corn

Published on March 5, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of just heating up a can of corn, spend just a couple extra minutes to add flavor and interest!

Instead of just heating up a can of corn, spend just a couple extra minutes to add flavor and interest!

Drew’s Jambalaya

Published on February 22, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a a great one-pot make-ahead-and-reheat meal? Whether for a weekend on the boat, heading out on a passage, or a hearty meal on a cool day, jambalaya is great. Add some friends, music and cold beer and you've got a party!!

Looking for a a great one-pot make-ahead-and-reheat meal? Whether for a weekend on the boat, heading out on a passage, or a hearty meal on a cool day, jambalaya is great. Add some friends, music and cold beer and you’ve got a party!!

Mexican Layered Dip

Published on February 1, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a "special" appetizer with lots of variations? Mexican Layered Dip is great when appetizers will stand in for a meal!

Looking for a “special” appetizer? Mexican Layered Dip is great when appetizers will stand in for a meal, such as an extended happy hour or while watching a sports event!

Barbecue Sauce

Published on January 30, 2012; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can’t get BBQ sauce where you are? Or out? It’s easy to make your own!

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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