Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients, before baking, after baking.

Recipe shared by our brother, Chuck and his wife, Tina.  Both great cooks and adventurous in trying new food combinations!  Thank for this one!   Cris 



Chuck and Tina's Shrimp Scampi

Dinner done in one baking sheet!


Ingredients:

1 to 1 ½ lb raw shrimp, deveined and shelled
1 pkg Italian dressing mix
1 sliced lemon
3/4 cup garlic butter
1 tsp grated garlic
2 to 3 sprigs of fresh Rosemary

½ lb. Fresh Broccoli crowns (optional)

A large baking sheet

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a shallow baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the pan.

Put butter in the middle of the pan.

Spread the lemon slices over the shrimp.

If cooking the broccoli with the scampi, place the raw broccoli in the pan.

Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix over everything.

Sprinkle the grated garlic over the shrimp.

Place the sprigs of fresh Rosemary on the shrimp.

Cover the pan with another piece of aluminum foil, sealing the edges.

Place in the pre-heated oven and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and enjoy!  

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Soft Drink Cakes

I've seen this come up on facebook in various forms.  Every post says these cakes are delicious and easy to do.  One poster even said that she uses diet soda and there is no artificial sweetner taste.  If you try one of these, please let us know what you think!    

               Cris 

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This is the facebook post shared by
Cindy Diane

"Soda-cake - no eggs, no oil. Just add a can of soda to the cake mix. and bake per directions on cake box. That's it... Done.."