Ina's Baked Shrimp Scampi

Remembering I still had some shrimp frozen bought from the Fabian Seafood truck I scoured the recipe file for something special.  Popping out, of course,  a recipe from the Barefoot Contessa!

Peeled, deveined and cutting the three chef's cut so the tails wouldn't curl was the 1st step..

Marinating the shrimp with the oil and wine ( A little extra wine) and placing them in a casserole..

Baked as directed, then placed under the broiler (I had a "Carol" moment and kept in under a tad too long) but still tasted great!

So scrumptious and flavorful... in some of the reviews a few made the comment they didn't think it had much flavor!  All I can say is those individuals either made it wrong or had NO taste buds!

Ina never steers you wrong - you can get the recipe HERE...

Also had some strawberries I needed to use up..even though I love my standard Easy Strawberry Pie, I wanted to try a different one.  Again, checking out my recipes saw this one with Cool Whip!  Using sugar free jello, lite cool whip and a reduce-fat graham pie crust, this pie does not make you feel you are missing any flavor at all!  Delicious and not any guilt whatsoever is cutting a nice big slice!

You can find this great recipe for Strawberry Pie HERE...

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY....

Super Easy Strawberry Pie

Came across some nice big strawberries this weekend at the grocery store.  Didn't know at the time what I would do with them, probably just snack on them.  Then, this afternoon, got the brilliant idea to make a pie!  My sister, Laurie, gave me this recipe a few years ago and it has been the only strawberry pie recipe I use.  Primarily due to the fact it comes together so quick and easy that even I can't screw it up!

Just mix together the sugar, corn starch & water, heat until it boils and thickens ...

Add the small box of strawberry jello ...

Put the mixture in the refrigerator to cool... while waiting for it to cool quarter up some strawberries..usually a pint is sufficient

Mix the strawberries into the cooled mixture and pour into a small graham pie crust or any type of pie crust you like.  Using the premade graham pie crust just makes it that much simpler...

Cool in the fridge for 1-2 hours until set, top with some whipped cream if you like...

How simple is that?  Perfect way to use up the strawberries, the fresh taste reminded me instantly of a hot summer day.  Now if Mother Nature would just catch up and start giving me warmer weather and a daily basis!!

Easy Strawberry Pie

1 cup sugar

3 Tbsp cornstarch

mix these then add 1 cup water and mix again

bring to boil -when it begins to thicken and bubble remove from heat

add 1 small package of strawberry jello and let cool

when cooled add cut up strawberries (one pkg is usually enough) Pour into graham cracker pie crust (small one)

Refrigerate 1-2 hrs or until firm


I'm sharing this mosaic for Mosaic Monday at Mary's Little Red House

ENJOY .....

Flashback and Foodie Friday ...

I'm beginning to love Fridays, I don't think I have missed a "Foodie Friday" hosted by Michael of Designs by Gollum since she started the event. Please stop by her blog and link to all the participants, you would not believe all the great recipes you will see and gorgeous tablescapes. Also, my good blog friend Suzy, from Kitchen Bouquet started an informal "Flashback Friday" which is also fun to perhaps catch a recipe you have seen before and forgot to copy it down..you get another chance to do so!


Easter just being a few days away I was "asked" to please make the delicious
Strawberry and Mascarpone Filled Cupcakes by Giada De Laurentiis.





I made these in February for Valentine's Day and my two sons both gave them very high praise and were their favorites of all the various treats I made that weekend.
They are a perfect flavor and color for Easter and super easy to make. Click on the picture for a close up of that creamy filling! I sprinkled the tops with a little sanding sugar...



For Easter I may use toothpicks and place a "PEEP" on top of the cupcake for a little decoration! The pink and purple PEEPS would look really cute on these light and scrumptious cupcakes!

Mark your calendar for my "Mothers Day Tribute" on Mothers Day Weekend...I've been going through fav family recipes of my Mom and Grandmothers plus finding some old photos of their graduation and wedding photos! It should be loads of fun and the recipes that are handed down generation after generation you know will be the BEST!!

Wishing all of you a very safe and Blessed Easter weekend...