9.13.2008

Savory Saturday

In the past I posted my menu on Mondays, but I have decided to start posting them on Saturday instead. So here we go for the next week:

  • Sunday - Roast and Potatoes
  • Monday - BBQ Beef Sandwiches (using leftover roast)
  • Tuesday - Shrimp and Rice
  • Wednesday - Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
  • Thursday - Fish Tacos
  • Friday - Ratatouille
  • Saturday - Homemade Pizza

I found this recipe for Shrimp and Rice on Kraftfoods.com:

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 lb. frozen large shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
  • 1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 min. on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • ADD broth and cream cheese spread to skillet; stir until well blended. Add rice; mix well. Cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 min.
  • STIR in broccoli and shrimp; cook an additional 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed and broccoli is heated through.

I am going to modify it because I don't use instant rice, so I will make some changes to step 2. I will let you know how the kidlets like it.

***Update - I made the Shrimp and Rice last night for dinner. Everyone thought it was just so-so, except me. I really liked it and it was even better warmed up today for lunch.

7 comments:

  1. Can you just make enough for both our families & we'll be over!!! Do you have to give the directions! I mean why do you have to try & make me cook. I am sticking to my " But I don't know How!"

    No speak- a- English.. So I can't read the instructions... I like the idea of just knocking on your door at what say 6:00 with the family in tow!!!!
    Ha ha ha - Wouldn't you just be changing to a private blog after that & not inviting me anymore!

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  2. Oh yum...that sounds really good!
    But then cream cheese and shrimp, how bad can it be!

    Good to see you posting again!

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  3. bbq beef sandwiches sound soooo good!!
    I used to think fish tacos sounded horrible, but then I saw a recipe somewhere and they looked and sounded delish. I'll have to try them one day.

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  4. Bren - you guys are always welcome for dinner. Come on over.

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  5. I am glad that I am not invited over for dinner. Sounds good, but I have an allergy to sea food....anything that has a shell-forget it...

    judy

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  6. Yummy. Again, sign me up for dinner.

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  7. Oh Man- I just read the comment that we're welcome over. We had Talapia fish (however you spell it) Now I have a horrible taste in my mouth.
    Thursday would be just great! I am good with anything. I remember you saying you like Joe's Farmhouse. And I'm sure there would be bugs or something for my girls to teach your how to catch...

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