Thursday, February 21, 2008

Shrimp Linguini

I got this recipe from Monica on the nest. Chad and I both loved it. I served it with a salad and 'Ricatoni's' bread. I did overcook my shrimp a little though and I probably would add a little more butter next time ;) but overall it was a really great meal.

1 lb Linguini
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine (I used chicken broth as a substitute)
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Cook linguini to al dente.
Heat oil and butter in a pan. Sautee garlic making sure that it doesn't brown. Add white wine and simmer for about 2 minutes. Place shrimp in sauce and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Take off heat and add lemon juice and parsley. Mix linguini with shrimp and sauce. Shave some fresh parmesean on top and add a splash of EVOO if desired.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Potato Soup and BLT sandwiches...yumm!

This was so good and soooo easy :o)

Potato Soup

2-3 lbs. new red potatoes ( leave peel on - rinse and cut in half)
3 cans chicken broth
2 cans cream of celery
2 cans cream of onion
1 pack of Monterey Jack Cheese - hot pepper
1 pint half -n -half

Boil potatoes in chicken broth - when potatoes are fork tender add soups med. heat - stir - add cheese and half and half stir until cheese melts.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Margarita Chicken

I got this recipe from my boss's wife Tamara. It was wonderful! Chad wasnt that big of a fan but I'm sure he would've enjoyed it more had it been grilled.

Margarita Chicken

4-6 bone-in chicken breasts
1 can 10 oz. frozen margarita mix (Bacardi) thawed
2/3 cup tequila
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp chicken seasoning (McCormick's Grill Mates)

In a small bowl mix marinade together - Place chicken and marinade in a large ziploc bag - refrig for 1-2 hours.

Indoor cook - 350 35-40 minutes

I served with rice and black beans.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Taco Soup

1 can rotel
1 can black beans
1 can corn
1 can chili beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
1 pd. ground chuck

Brown meat and drain. Combine all ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 30-35 minutes. Top with sour cream and shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips.

**This recipe was a big hit...even Nate loved it! Very easy and made plenty of leftovers for the next day.**