Fettuccine with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Basil

This was Mandi's birthday dinner of choice today. I originally found the recipe on the back of a pasta package and wish I could take a picture that did it justice. It's one of those dinners that looks gourmet, is fabulously delicious, but comes together in about 10-15 minutes.
Cheesy Italian Tortellini

This recipe comes from my sister-in-law, Gina. It's a no-hassle crock pot dinner that everyone eats up. Great for a busy day.
Farmstead Frittata

This frittata recipe comes from Pampered Chef, and it's one that I really enjoy. I always double both the Parmesan and the fresh tomato/basil topping. The good stuff!
Cream Puff Pastry

When I was 14-ish, my mom helped cater a wedding. For which I made about a gazillion cream puffs. I haven't made them often since, but my arms still feel the pain of whipping the eggs in one by one. A gazillion will do that to you. One batch, on the other hand, is a more than worthwhile endeavour. Of course I love cream puffs with these fillings, but my favorite filler is still chicken salad. Yum!
Mandi & Cyndee actually made the puffs today and I provided chocolate (pudding & whipped cream), strawberry (cream cheese, strawberry filling, whipped cream), and french custard with whipped cream (which obviously needed some freezer time...something our patience did not allow).
Pot Roast with Vegetables
My sister JoDee sent me this recipe. We made it and instantly fell in love. Because it's beautiful. Flavorful. Simple. A perfect Sunday meal & fit to entertain.
Caramel Popcorn

This recipe came from Kelly years ago, and it's definitely my favorite caramel popcorn. Four simple ingredients and about 10 minutes give you a chewy, sweet snack. And it's easily packaged (as above) to share with friends or neighbors. Gotta love that!
Easy Ice Cream Cake

Italian Cheese Bread Ring

A bundt..a bread..a cheesy filling. Simple to make and impressive to serve, this is one of our family dinner bread favorites.
Grilled Mushrooms
submitted by Emily
I first had these at a gourmet grilling night hosted by our Ward Relief Society. They were so good! We made them again on Friday night and loved them so I thought I'd post the recipe. The recipe calls for Portabello Mushrooms but any large mushroom will work.
Garlic & Parmesan Zucchini Spears
submitted by Emily
We order these every time we go to Claim Jumper and love them, so I decided to try making them at home with some of the zucchini from our garden. They weren't identical, but definitely delicious and I'm sure we'll have these lots more before the summer is over!

