Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

These were AMAZING! Great for a light, summer dinner. They're a ittle messy to eat - but so yummy! INGREDIENTS 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 2 TBL olive oil 1 TBL cornstarch 2 TBL soy sauce lettuce Marinade 2 TBL olive oil 1 clove minced garlic 3 TBL soy sauce 3 TBL lime juice (about 2-3 small limes) spinkle of ground ginger sprinkle of salt and pepper Prepare shrimp and combine all ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl. Whisk together. Place shrimp in the marinade and put back in fridge for about 30 minutes (also put a few cubes of ice on top of the shrimp...I always do this when I'm cooking with shrimp if they have to marinate in the fridge) In a large pan, saute bell pepper for about 5 minutes over medium heat in about 2 TBL of olive oil. Remove ice cubes and pour shrimp and marinade in the pan. Cook shrimp for about 10 minutes over medium heat (any longer and shrimp will become very tough - they will curl up and turn pink when finished cooking). Add cornstarch in last and stir to thicken sauce. Serve shrimp over lettuce and drizzle sauce on top. BEAUTIFUL GULF SHRIMP!

Cooking away in the yummy sauce

Marinated Artichokes

INGREDIENTS 1 can artichoke hearts, sliced 3 TBL parmesan cheese 2 TBL balsamic vinegar 2 TBL olive oil salt and pepper Mix all together - marinate in fridge for 30 minutes. This is a quick way to serve up artichokes! Makes a great side dish.

Peach Cobbler

I know it has been a while since I've posted on here...but I'm back with some great new recipes! I made this peach cobbler the other day and my office went crazy over it - it was gone in less than 1 hour. It's so delicious...perfect with fresh peaches. Read on below! INGREDIENTS PEACH MIXTURE 10 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar juice of 1/2 lemon 2 TBL corn starch 1/4 tsp cinnamon

TOPPING 1 cup of flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 6 TBL unsalted cold butter, sliced 1/4 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 425. Mix together all of the peaches and remaining ingredients for the peach mixture. Place peaches in a 2 qt baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Next, mix all ingredients together for the topping. Add in butter slices and mix with fingers. Add boiling water. Mix together - there may still be some crumbly pieces, but that's ok. Spread over peaches and place back in oven. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.