Monday, March 15, 2010

Fettuccine with Shrimp

June 16, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Nutrition, Recipes

Here is a healthy recipe that is quick to prepare which makes it a excellent candidate for a mid-week meal for the family. Give it a try as I know that your family will love it.
Ingredients:
* Vegetable oil cooking spray
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 cup sliced mushrooms
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, [...]

Three-Chile-Dusted Shrimp with Corn Relish

May 15, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Recipes

This quick and easy recipe is beautiful to the eye, tasty, and healthy.
The sugar in the spice rub for the shrimp caramelizes during cooking, giving them a nice charred look and deep flavor in addition to their chile heat. The fresh and easy relish balances that heat with its own sweet-sour flavor and crisp texture.
There [...]

Jubilant Jambalaya

May 13, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Recipes

Say the word “Jambalaya” and many people’s thoughts escape to celebrations and wonderful foods during annual  Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
The Oxford English Dictionary indicates that “jambalaya” comes from the Provençal word “jambalaia,” meaning a mish-mash or mixup, and also meaning a pilau (pilaf) of rice. This is supported by the fact that the first [...]

Southwestern Stir-Fried Shrimp

April 16, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Nutrition, Recipes

You have been out all day either at the workplace or running family errands. You arrive to find your family home and waiting…”What’s for dinner?”   Do those three words trigger a panic attack? They won’t again.
The following quick recipe shows just how simple meal preparation can be – if you have the right [...]