PW's Shrimp Scampi

One of the best blogs on the whole internet is the one and only Pioneer Woman. I trust that her recipes will turn out great and she even gets me to try things I normally wouldn't she takes pictures step by step of each recipe. I wanted something light and easy so i went with her 16 Minute Shrimp Scampi.

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The Pioneer Woman-16 Minute Meal: Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
• 4 cloves Garlic Cloves, Minced Or Pressed
• 1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
• 1/2 cup White Wine
• 2 whole Lemons
• 4 dashes Hot Sauce (I Used Tabasco; More To Taste)
• Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
• 8 ounces, weight Angel Hair Pasta
• Chopped Fresh Basil To Taste
• Chopped Fresh Parsley, To Taste
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation Instructions

Boil water for pasta; have it ready.

Heat olive oil and melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for two or three minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add shrimp, then stir and cook for a couple of minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice. Add wine, butter, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Stir and reduce heat to low.

Throw angel hair pasta into the boiling water. Cook until just done/al dente. Drain, reserving a cup or two of the pasta water.

Remove skillet from heat. Add pasta and toss, adding a splash of pasta water if it needs to be thinned. Taste for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if needed.

Top with grated Parmesan and minced parsley and serve immediately.

Finished Product :)

My pictures aren't nearly as good as her's haha

Mexican Casserole

One of my boyfriends favorite dishes is my mom's recipe for Mexican Casserole. Super cheap and easy, which makes it one of my favorites. And on top of everything else it tastes delicious.

      

      Recipe:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 3/4 cup Mayonnaise/Miracle Whip
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 2 cups cheese

Favorite Sides:

*fresh tomatoes *ranch *lettuce *sour cream

Putting it together:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Drain grease. Remove from the heat, and stir the salsa, corn, mayonnaise and chili powder into the beef. In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer the ground beef mixture, tortilla chips and cheese twice, ending with cheese on top.
3. Bake for 20 minutes uncovered in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and dish is thoroughly heated. 

 **No final images (sorry) we were hungrier than I thought ;)**

Bachelorette Party...Viva Las Vegas

Livin' it up in the city of "sin" due to the timing of the wedding and hectic schedules we went on Thursday night. No worries though we can have a good time no matter what night of the week. Of course we decorated the room.

At this age in our lives a lot of us are getting married so rather than re-buying and throwing away the decorations each time, these decorations have seen many parties and more in the future. To make sure the bride feels as special as possible make sure she has things to set her apart a sash and a crown are the best. The day after the party when everybody is ready to leave still make sure she is special we had a bride "bedazzled" tank to wear around on our way out of town. 

Brooke and I ready to go out!

Always looking for a reason to buy a new dress

Vegas is always fun to visit and more fun to leave, I wonder when I'll be the one wearing the sash?!