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Romantic Monday


NANA’S LEMON MERINGUE PIE

1       store-bought pie shell
1/3    cup fresh lemon juice
1       can Eagle Brand condensed milk
3       egg yolks
3       egg whites
3/4    cup powdered sugar
   
1.    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Poke holes in the bottom of the pie shell with a fork.  Bake pie shell for 10 minutes, or until golden.  In a medium bowl mix together lemon juice & condensed milk.  Beat in 3 egg yolks with an electric mixer.  Let pie shell cool & pour in lemon filling.   
2.    In a medium bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer, on high speed.  When the egg whites are foamy, slowly add powdered sugar.  Beat until meringue is stiff & smooth.  Spread meringue over filling.  Carefully seal meringue to the edge of the crust.
3.    Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until meringue is golden.  Let cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.  For easy cutting: slice pie with a sharp knife, wiping blade & dipping it in warm water after each cut.
   
servings:  8  /  prep time:  15 minutes  /  cook time:  25 minutes
   
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Quality Time Tuesday


JUMBO SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

4    tablespoons butter
1    teaspoon garlic, crushed
2    cups heavy cream
      sea salt, to taste
      white pepper, to taste
1    cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2    tablespoons olive oil
1    pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, cleaned
¼    cup green onion, chopped
½    teaspoon Old Bay seafood seasoning
½    pound Fettuccine pasta, cooked
   
1.    In a medium saucepan, melt butter & sauté garlic for 1 minute on medium heat.  Add cream, salt & pepper to pan.  Stir for 5-7 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken.  Remove from heat & stir in cheese.   
2.    In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.  Add shrimp, green onion & Old Bay seasoning to the pan & sauté for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is done. 
3.    Add sauce to pan with shrimp.  Add cooked Fettuccine to pan & blend with sauce.   
   
servings:  4  /  prep time:  10 minutes  /  cook time:  20 minutes
   
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Waistline Wednesday


VEGAN FRESH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

1    cup chilled steamed asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1    cup cucumbers, diced
1    cup mushrooms, sliced
1    cup tomatoes, diced
DRESSING:
¼    cup balsamic vinegar
¼    cup extra-virgin olive oil
       Spike seasoning
       sea salt
    black pepper
    
1.    Place vegetables into a large bowl.
 
2.    Combine dressing ingredients, pour on vegetables & lightly toss.
   
servings:  4  /  prep time:  15 minutes  /  cook time:  0 minutes

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Thoughtful Thursday


TARRAGON & ROSEMARY CORNISH HEN

2    1½-pound Cornish hens
2    tablespoons butter, softened
1    tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1    tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1    teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed
      sea salt, to taste
      pepper, to taste
   
1.    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Rinse hens with water & pat dry with paper towel.  Place the hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. 
2.    In a small bowl combine room temperature butter, tarragon, rosemary & garlic.  Using your hands or a brush, spread the mixture over the entire hen.  Lightly season each hen with salt & pepper.
3.    Roast, uncovered, for 1¼ hours.  Remove hens from oven, lightly tent with foil & let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
   
servings:  2  /  prep time:  15 minutes  /  cook time:  1½ hours 

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