Recipes
Pepperoni and Shrimp Pasta
1 lb. of spaghetti or linguini 8 oz. mushrooms
1 lb. 26-30 ct. peeled and deveined shrimp 1 avocado
4 oz. pepperoni 1 TBSP minced garlic
1 16oz. can of artichoke hearts 1 TBSP Italian blend seasoning
1 16oz. can black olives 2-3 large assorted peppers
4-6 oz. Olive Oil salt and pepper to taste
1. Boil water in a large pot with kosher salt for the pasta
2. Slice peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, olives into small to medium size
3. Split avocado and remove pit. Using a spoon, remove the meat of the avocado from the shell and chop into small to medium pieces.
4. Chop pepperoni into small pieces so it does not overpower the dish
5. Add pasta to boiling water and stir occasionally
6. In a large sauté pan, heat 4 oz. of olive oil over a medium high heat
7. Add garlic prior to adding the peppers, olives, artichokes, mushrooms, avocado, and pepperoni
8. Sauté the vegetables and pepperoni until the crisp is gone and then add the shrimp to the sauté pan. (if the mixture seems to be too dry, add the additional olive oil)
9. Add the Italian blend seasoning
10. Continue to sauté until the shrimp is cooked
11. Remove from heat and drain the pasta when it is cooked al dente.
12. Place pasta on a large serving dish and transfer the shrimp, pepperoni, and vegetable mixture over top of the pasta.
13. Garnish the dish with fresh chopped parsley and optional shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese. Serves 4 adult portions.
Brownie with Raspberry
1 Brownie mix
1 Raspberry Jam
3 T water
3 T corn syrup, light
4 T Butter
1 C Chocolate
Ice Cream
1. Mix brownies according to the directions on the box.
2. Spray the muffin pan with non-stick food spray.
3. Fill the muffin pan about ¾ full of batter.
4. Place about 1 ½ T of jam on top of the batter (must use Jam, Jelly with melt to quickly)
5. Bake according the directions
6. Ganache- Bring the water, corn syrup and butter to a boil, remove
From the heat and add chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is melted.
7. Set aside, this can be reheated if needed.
8. When the brownies are done, let cool for a few minutes but take them out of the pan before they cool too much or they make stick in the pan.
9. Place the brownie in a dish, set a scoop of ice cream on the plate and cover with the chocolate mixture.
Serves approx. 6