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Archive for February, 2009

Shrimp Scampi over Pasta and Veg

This is a great 2 person meal (double it for 4 people) and can work with any shape of pasta or pretty much any vegetable you have.  Even frozen vegetables are fine, just thaw and steam them first.  

0.5 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
3 tbsp minced garlic
olive oil
splash of white wine
zest of 1 lemon OR [...]

16 Bean Soup

I never get tired of singing the praises of legumes.   16 bean soup is the kitchen sink of soups – whatever you have, whatever you like, throw it in there.

1 lb 16 bean mix (discard the “ham flavoring”)
water
4 to 5 carrots, peeled and sliced medium-thin
1 or 2 onions, diced
2 or 3 ribs of celery, [...]