11/6/14

Shrimp Fettuccine

SHRIMP FETTUCCINE 
2 lbs. shrimp, raw, peeled and cleaned
1 lg. onion, diced fine
3 stalks celery, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
8 oz. pkg. Velveeta cheese
12 oz. fettuccine
1 1/2 sticks butter
1/4 c. flour
1 pt. half & half
3 tbsp. parsley
Salt, red and black pepper to taste
Bread crumbs

Saute onions, garlic and celery in butter until soft. Add flour and cook 5 minutes. Add half & half and mix well. Dice cheese, add and let melt. Cook on low for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer slowly 20-25 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt, red and black pepper to taste. Cook fettuccine and add to shrimp mixture. Transfer to 9x13 inch casserole, top with bread crumbs and bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. 6-8 servings.

Lots of changes! Like less butter, and added peas. Maybe some Tony's Cashiers.

10/19/14

Caramel Apple Cake

           Mix and boil together 2 cups water and 2 cups brown sugar and 4 tbsp butter. set aside. Prepare batter:

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 cup chopped, peeled apples
  • 1 tsp.nutmeg & cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2-1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1-1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • whipped cream or ice cream
Directions
  1. Cream butter, add sugar and cream together. Add chopped apples, mix. Sift  dry ingredients together and alternating with milk, add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients (except whipped cream). Spread batter into a greased 13x9x2" pan. Pour hot brown sugar mixture over batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Makes 20-24 servings.