I recently had the pleasure of attending a bridal shower for my future daughter-in-law, Lisa.
I couldn't believe the big spread of food, and every bite was delicious.
Here are just a few of the wonderful things we enjoyed.
Barb's Rosemary Shrimp
1 bag uncooked very large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Old Bay seafood seasoning
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 lemons, juiced
2 large packages of fresh rosemary
Thaw shrimp. Mix olive oil and Old Bay Seafood seasoning, lemon juice and garlic in a large bowl. Strip rosemary off branches.
To make skewers, put rosemary in marinade. Add thawed shrimp. Marinade shrimp for at least 1 hour - the longer the better. Put shrimp on skewers; grill over high heat leaving the lid of the grill open. Baste with remaining marinade until shrimp are pink. Be careful not to overcook.
Wild Rice Salad
3 cups cooked wild rice, about 2/3 cup uncooked
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1 1/2 cups green grape, halved
1 cup cashews, chopped
1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons season salt
1 cup mayonnaise
Combine all ingredients. Toss gently to blend. Chill before serving.
The Best Fudgy Brownies
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 stick margarine, room temp
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup water
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate glaze:
1 cup chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
Mix all ingredients about 3 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl often. Lightly spray pan with cooking spray. Spread batter in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until done. Cool.
Frost with chocolate glaze. To make glaze, melt chocolate and butter over very low heat. Stir and spread over cooled brownies.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Better ask twice than go wrong once.
GARY'S TIP: Wrap your washed lettuce in a paper towel when storing in the refrigerator to prevent rust.
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