I don't know how many of you watch the weather channel but if you do..........you will see Oklahoma dead center of the hottest weather in the US..........and it is now going on 2 weeks! It looks like no change in the near future!! Right now our temp reads 111 degrees and it is 3:45. I just keep watering my flowers and garden and most of it is holding up well. The strawberries took a dump........maybe they'll come out of it. Really unbelievable!! I used to think CABO was hot....................sigh.
So I'll be into light food and salads.........just no appetite, except of course for ice cream! LOL
Everyone has a coleslaw recipe..........I really don't like a mayonnaisey coleslaw!! I just make it up every time........here is what I did today........grated some green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and sliced little green onions. The dressing was......some cider vinegar, a little sugar, salt, pepper, a dash of creole seasonings and a small amount of mayo..........whisk tog and pour over.........this is my favorite but like I said.......its different every time. Hope you are all staying cool!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
THE SCALES AND SHRIMP SCAMPI
So, I got on the scales this morning only to find out that the ice cream kick..........has taken its toll. NO more ice cream for awhile! Fresh fruit is so fresh and good right now........but I am so weak.........I always want sugar and cream or ice cream with it!! Sigh. Today we had sweet n'sour pork with fried rice. Since I have already given you that recipe.........I am going with another shrimp recipe..........Shrimp Scampi...........I guess I am now on a shrimp kick! LOL
Start by boiling up your spaghetti..(I use angle hair).....drain (save a little of the pasta water) and just set aside until you need it. Now put a couple Tblsp butter in a skillet.....a splash of olive oil to keep the butter from burning....bring to med/high...then add your peeled and deveined shrimp............don't touch them.......they are going to loose some liquid.......but you want them to lightly brown on the one side.......then turn. Now when browned lightly on both sides........doesn't take long.......remove to a bowl and set aside. Now, throw in a little more butter.......add lots of chopped garlic......watch it.......it will burn quick..........then some chopped green pepper, now add about 1/4 cup of white wine and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Cook this down a bit and add your pasta and shrimp........throw anotherTblsp of butter on top........add some of the pasta water if you are loosing your liquid and some sliced grape tomatoes, a small handful of capers and stir..........the flavors are wonderful........you want to keep some of the liquid to serve with ............sprinkle with Parmesan and I like to shave some shavings from the fresh Parmesan to go on top............Another quick, light, summer dish........one of my favorites.
Start by boiling up your spaghetti..(I use angle hair).....drain (save a little of the pasta water) and just set aside until you need it. Now put a couple Tblsp butter in a skillet.....a splash of olive oil to keep the butter from burning....bring to med/high...then add your peeled and deveined shrimp............don't touch them.......they are going to loose some liquid.......but you want them to lightly brown on the one side.......then turn. Now when browned lightly on both sides........doesn't take long.......remove to a bowl and set aside. Now, throw in a little more butter.......add lots of chopped garlic......watch it.......it will burn quick..........then some chopped green pepper, now add about 1/4 cup of white wine and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Cook this down a bit and add your pasta and shrimp........throw anotherTblsp of butter on top........add some of the pasta water if you are loosing your liquid and some sliced grape tomatoes, a small handful of capers and stir..........the flavors are wonderful........you want to keep some of the liquid to serve with ............sprinkle with Parmesan and I like to shave some shavings from the fresh Parmesan to go on top............Another quick, light, summer dish........one of my favorites.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
NEW GLASSES AND SHRIMP ALFREDO
We drove back to Muskogee and finally got the new glasses. All the way home he kept saying how clear things were. The poor man had no idea how blind he was! He is thrilled to be able to read the words on our tv.........we have a small house and a 46" tv.............but he has not been able to read anything on it! Its a Whole New World..............
Still so hot out.........112 degrees! No one feels like cooking........so wanting to fix fast things that don't require much preparation but taste good. Today it is shrimp alfredo. For those of you that don't make your alfredo from scratch.......we'll run through it. So much fun to add whatever you have on hand. Today it is vegys and shrimp. Two skillets and boiler for the pasta........Boil up your pasta........usually linguini but anything will work, drain and set aside. In one skillet put about 1 cup cream maybe a bit more........then dump into it a good handful of Parmesan cheese. Whisk this up and simmer til well blended. In the other skillet.......melt some butter and saute some vegys. Green peppers, little onion, maybe some grape tomatoes, a little garlic, even capers would be good..........then in same skillet in butter lightly brown your shrimp........then dump it all tog. You can do so many things with this.........I just hope you are not using bottle alfredo sauce............no comparison!!
Still so hot out.........112 degrees! No one feels like cooking........so wanting to fix fast things that don't require much preparation but taste good. Today it is shrimp alfredo. For those of you that don't make your alfredo from scratch.......we'll run through it. So much fun to add whatever you have on hand. Today it is vegys and shrimp. Two skillets and boiler for the pasta........Boil up your pasta........usually linguini but anything will work, drain and set aside. In one skillet put about 1 cup cream maybe a bit more........then dump into it a good handful of Parmesan cheese. Whisk this up and simmer til well blended. In the other skillet.......melt some butter and saute some vegys. Green peppers, little onion, maybe some grape tomatoes, a little garlic, even capers would be good..........then in same skillet in butter lightly brown your shrimp........then dump it all tog. You can do so many things with this.........I just hope you are not using bottle alfredo sauce............no comparison!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
NEW GLASSES FOR BOB!
Okay........its late.......I am hot and I am tired. What an ordeal. Bob is 71 and has never worn glasses. In fact until the last 6 months........his eyesight has been really good. So, this started last week when we made the appointment with the eye dr. He just couldn't understand why he just couldn't go to the eye mart place and just pick out glasses til one worked!! So, after lots of conversation he finally realized he needs a prescription. Step one. OOOOOOOH, then we have to pick out the frames. He now decides that since the deal is 2 glasses for 89.00.......that he will get one set for reading and one set for driving and watching tv. Of course the little "helper bee person" talked him out of that! After about 3 hrs of exam and picking out frames, we are told they are way behind due to the holiday and we will have to come back in the morning to get the finished product. Oh, well. At least I know they are ordered and he will wear them. maybe.
So, needless to say.........this does happen now and again........no cooking today. I sent him to the restaurant down the road for burgers.....They were great!
So, needless to say.........this does happen now and again........no cooking today. I sent him to the restaurant down the road for burgers.....They were great!
Monday, July 4, 2011
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! MEXICAN CHICKEN
Happy Fourth to Everyone! Here in Eufaula we had our fireworks and celebrating last night. The fireworks were fantastic. Willie and the boys were here playing til early morning Sat. night. Now, I do have an "in" for full passes to all of Willies concerts but this tells you how old I am.........he didn't go on stage til midnight........and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I've seen him in person several times.........and even hugged his neck once in Cabo San Lucas.......just before his body guard through me out!! THAT was quite a memory, huh, Rebecca? LOL
I do want to recognize the reason we celebrate the fourth........remember our soldiers and give them a shout out when you see them. So proud of Ryan Groteweil.........serving in Afghanistan!
Remember always........the freedoms our country was founded on.
Okay, so many, many chicken recipes out there.......and believe me........I have tried most of them. I pick out a few favorites and tuck them away in my overflowing recipe box. Here is one.
I make this with 2 chicken breasts........skin on.......but thats up to you......Smooth them both all over with olive oil....then rub a good dry rub all over. (garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, lots of pepper, and more salt) Brown in a skillet and then cover your pan and put in the oven at 350 for about 30 min......juice will come out......remove cover and leave in til juice is almost gone. Return pan to burner and brown again on both sides and remove to plates.
In the same pan........saute some chopped up onion, and garlic.......remember to watch your garlic......add about 3/4 cup chicken stock and stir in 1/2 cup chopped pablano or some other green chili and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Then stir in 2or3 Tblsp of chiplote sauce. (from a can of chipoltes) Bring to a light boil and stir in 3/4 cup cream. Cook down, stirring, til thickened. Serve over the chicken. This is a keeper!
I do want to recognize the reason we celebrate the fourth........remember our soldiers and give them a shout out when you see them. So proud of Ryan Groteweil.........serving in Afghanistan!
Remember always........the freedoms our country was founded on.
Okay, so many, many chicken recipes out there.......and believe me........I have tried most of them. I pick out a few favorites and tuck them away in my overflowing recipe box. Here is one.
I make this with 2 chicken breasts........skin on.......but thats up to you......Smooth them both all over with olive oil....then rub a good dry rub all over. (garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, lots of pepper, and more salt) Brown in a skillet and then cover your pan and put in the oven at 350 for about 30 min......juice will come out......remove cover and leave in til juice is almost gone. Return pan to burner and brown again on both sides and remove to plates.
In the same pan........saute some chopped up onion, and garlic.......remember to watch your garlic......add about 3/4 cup chicken stock and stir in 1/2 cup chopped pablano or some other green chili and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Then stir in 2or3 Tblsp of chiplote sauce. (from a can of chipoltes) Bring to a light boil and stir in 3/4 cup cream. Cook down, stirring, til thickened. Serve over the chicken. This is a keeper!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
112 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND PEACH ICE CREAM!
Yes, on our thermometer in the front yard it reads 112! Back yard is only 104.........but here is the best part!!!!!!!!! Our electricity has been going on and off for about 3 hours! So......we had to shut off the air, tv and computer........it was unbearable and of course I was cussing everyone that even remotely had anything to do with the Electric Co...........finally seems to be back on track. Needless to say........we snacked all day. And still eating ice cream!!
THis is my Mothers Peach Ice Cream recipe..........the ONLY peach ice cream recipe in the world.............unbelievable. So.......easy........2 cups cream, 2 cups mashed fresh peaches, a shot of lemon juice and 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar (depending on sweetness of peaches. Mix it all up and into your ice cream maker...... You can also make the most wonderful raspberry the same way............You will never eat better ice cream.........ever! I have got to move on to some other kind of food.............sigh.
THis is my Mothers Peach Ice Cream recipe..........the ONLY peach ice cream recipe in the world.............unbelievable. So.......easy........2 cups cream, 2 cups mashed fresh peaches, a shot of lemon juice and 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar (depending on sweetness of peaches. Mix it all up and into your ice cream maker...... You can also make the most wonderful raspberry the same way............You will never eat better ice cream.........ever! I have got to move on to some other kind of food.............sigh.
Friday, July 1, 2011
I'M HUNG UP ON ICE CREAM!
I learned something about living in the United States today............don't ever go to the grocery store on a 4th of July weekend! I made the mistake and couldn't even move.........people lined up 10 deep! AND everyone had carts piled to the top. Finally got out of there........in such a hurry forgot half of what I went for! Homemade pizza today.........I have already given you the recipe........and believe me........if you haven't tried that pizza dough recipe yet.....you just have to...............I pat myself on the back every time I make it. (Can't pat too hard.......back still not perfect)
So decided that my hot fudge sauce was such a big hit and many of you tried it and liked it.........I'll give you my Carmel Sauce recipe. This works the same way.........warm it a bit and when you put in on the ice cream.......tends to get little hard pieces..........so good.
In a pan put 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup cream, 1/4 cup Karo syrup and 1 Tblsp butter. Bring to a boil.........stirring........til comes to a boil........turn heat to low and let boil for one minute. Remove from heat and let cool a bit before you use..........keeps in frig for a long time. Not in MY frig........I can just eat it by the spoons full!
So decided that my hot fudge sauce was such a big hit and many of you tried it and liked it.........I'll give you my Carmel Sauce recipe. This works the same way.........warm it a bit and when you put in on the ice cream.......tends to get little hard pieces..........so good.
In a pan put 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup cream, 1/4 cup Karo syrup and 1 Tblsp butter. Bring to a boil.........stirring........til comes to a boil........turn heat to low and let boil for one minute. Remove from heat and let cool a bit before you use..........keeps in frig for a long time. Not in MY frig........I can just eat it by the spoons full!
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