A while back Jake brought home a idea sheet for using half pint mason jars and I saw this and had to try it. The site it was from was www.ourbestbites.com.
Here you will find a collection of recipes I am trying, things I love to make and other things going on in my kitchen. Hope you enjoy!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Mason Jar Pies
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Shrimp Scampi
I thought I would post a recipe I did to use the compound butter I posted about. We had this for dinner on Friday night and it was really good. I served it over rice but traditionally this kind of sauce would be served over pasta like angel hair or spaghetti. Enjoy!

Add the shrimp and saute until they turn pink, add the tomato let cook for about 30 seconds. Add in the wine and cook until reduced slightly and the sauce in the pan is glossy and the flavors have melded a bit, about 2 minutes. Taste and season then serve over the rice or pasta.
- 3 Tbs compound butter
- 3/4 pound medium shrimp, more or less depending on what size you buy
- 1 c roughly chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 c cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 c dry white wine
- salt and pepper to taste
- white rice or pasta for serving
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Compound Butter
A friend works for 4B Farms near us and they raise garlic. They had a surplus this year and Nate brought a couple boxes to us at the office I work at. Thank you Nate! I decided I would make some compound butter to put in the freezer and use some of it up. It works great for garlic bread, sauteed veggies or melted on a steak. All kinds of great options! You can also change it up and add in whatever flavors you like. Here is the base recipe I use and then just use what you have to change it up.
Compound Butter
- 1 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 head elephant garlic, skins removed and cut into chunks
- 4 Tbs fresh herbs
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Lay out 4 pieces of plastic wrap on the counter and divide the butter mixture evenly between them. Roll into a log shape and twist the ends to seal the air out. Label if you like and place in the freezer or refrigerator to store.
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