Food
Recipes.
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Spring Pasta
Sometimes a meal just floats around in my head for a while before I actually make it. This one did. Yes, I daydream of food. I fantasize about flavors. This is just who I am. That being said, I decided the frozen shrimp in the freezer, the angel hair pasta in the pantry and a jar of Bertolli Vodka sauce in my fridge really needed to get better acquainted. I’ve just been too busy to introduce them. Last night, I stopped being so selfish and organized a meeting. They just loved each other. They got along so well and my tastebuds were rewarded for being so kind. Ingredients Shrimp Bertolli Vodka Sauce Zucchini (diced) Bacon (chopped…
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Shrimp Stir Fry
It’s spring now. Isn’t that exciting?! Feels good, the weather is getting nicer and the sun lingers in the sky a little bit longer each day. I don’t mind it one bit. And since I like to be outside more during this time of year (even if I’m just walking through the mall parking lot), my meals are quick fixes, or things I can make in a short, lil itty bit of time. This stir fry is one of those things. I didn’t even bother to make any rice. In and out, that’s the goal. Ingredients Broccoli Carrots Shrimp Butter Salt, Pepper, Garlic 1. Rinse off your produce, get the…
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Going Green (Part 2)
This is okra. It’s got a reputation for being slimy. You’ve seen it fried, or hanging out in gumbos and soups. If you ask me, it’s been getting a bad rap. There’s another side to this veggie. But most people won’t give it the time of day. If only they’d slice it into quarter-inch pieces and sautee on high heat in a skillet, they’d see the slime disappears. Yielding firm and flavorful bits of fiber. I tossed almonds, bacon and onions in the pan too. =) Ingredients Okra Bacon (optional) Sliced Almonds Salt, Pepper, Garlic Red Pepper Flakes *If you’re adding bacon, make it in advance and set aside. 1. Cut the okra…
