Shrimp Linguini

Shrimp Linguine 

 16 oz linguine 

7 Tbsp butter 

3 Tbsp olive oil 

1 lb uncoocked shrimp 

8 cloves garlic, diced 

1/3 cup shallot, chopped 

2/3 cup clam juice 

1/2 cup white wine 

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 

1/4 cup dill (1 Tbsp dry) 

1 tsp pepper 

 Cook pasta. Heat oil and saute 3 minutes. Take shrimp our and add garlic, shallots and 1 Tbsp butter. Cook 2 minutes. Add clam juice and wine. Boil until reduced by half. Reduce to med-low heat. Add remaining butter, shrimp, parsley, dill, pepper, and pasta. Toss. Season to taste with salt. *adding frozen peas after sauce has reduced adds some nice flavor, color and texture.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This is a family favorite, and it's REALLY easy to put together. 

  Chicken Broccoli Casserole

4-6 chicken breasts 

2 bunches of fresh broccoli, chopped 

2 cans cream of chicken soup 

1 cup mayonnaise 

1 tsp lemon juice 

1 cup shredded sharp cheese 

 Bake chicken 1 hour, set aside to cool. Cook broccoli slightly. Mix soup, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and lemon juice. Shred Chicken. Layer chicken and broccoli in baking dish. Pour soup mixture over. Cover with remaining shredded cheese and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. *2 bags of chopped frozen broccoli may be used. *The bags of broccoli florets from Costco work great. *may substitute a whole roasted chicken shredded.

Best-Ever Banana Bread

This is a great banana bread recipe. It's from a book of recipes that a bunch of church ladies put together. There's no cover and it's bent to be permanently opened at the banana bread recipe page. 

Best-Ever Banana Bread 

 5 large bananas 

4 eggs, beaten 

1 cup shortening 

2 cups sugar 

3 1/2 c flour 

2 tsp. baking soda 

1 tsp salt 

1 cup walnuts, broken (optional) 

 Beat bananas to a liquid, add eggs. In a separate bowl cream shortening thoroughly, gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add banana mixture. Combine flour soda and salt and blend into batter. Stir in walnuts. Bake in two well-greased loaf pans at 300 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until firm to the touch. Makes 2 loaves. NOTE: I did this in the kitchen aid. I did not cream the shortening with the sugar, and I did 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar. Turned out WONDERFULLY.