Recipe of the Week!

Gemelli with Cream, Prosciutto and Peas (Gemelli con Panna, Prosciutto e Piselli)

I made this tonight and WOW is it tasty!  It was from the back of the box of Barilla Gemelli Pasta.  This one is NOT low in fat or calories...oh well, everything in moderation, right?

Back to regular scheduled posting really soon -- PROMISE!

Ingredients
1 box Gemelli pasta
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 ounces prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1 small roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded, chopped (may substitute jarred, drained roasted red pepper)
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese


MELT butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Continue heating until light golden brown in color, being very careful not to burn.

ADD prosciutto and red pepper; cook 1 additional minute, stirring frequently.

STIR in cream and peas. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce sauce by two-thirds, stirring frequently, approximately 8 minutes.

COOK Gemelli according to package directions; drain and return to pot

TOSS sauce with pasta until pasta is coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently toss with cheese. Transfer to serving platter

Her Name is Morgan, She Likes to Dance!

Hope this makes you laugh!

It was 90's weekend on VH1

We have no idea where she gets her moves...

Right now...

I am sipping hot tea.

Those who know me know I am coffee person.

Unless I'm sick.

Sore throat, sneezing, aching shoulders, swollen glands -- what a way to start the day.  It also means I will have to cancel our weekend away with Kris and Alicia...

Also, why don't parents (ahem, especially moms) get to call off sick?

I am going to go keep the couch warm while sweet Morgan plays in her pack and play and laughs every time I "ACHOO!"

Up to...

$205 

for the 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!!!

THANK YOU!!!

Goal!

The little widget isn't showing Jason and Morgan's latest progress on the donations towards the Making Strides Walk -- in just 24 hours they raised $135!!!!!

Thank you so very, very much from all of us!!

*****EDITED TO ADD -- Jason and Morgan are up to $185!!!*****

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - 2008-2009

This weekend, Jason and Morgan will be walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as part of the D&H Distributing Team. (Jack and I will be out of town visiting Kris and Alicia -- but we will be walking with them in spirit!) What a nice way to spend time with your daughter -- please help us raise our goal of $100 to fight for our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, teachers, mentors and friends.

September 2008 Photos!

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HERE!

Recipe of the Week

Jalapeno BBQ Burgers

Jason makes these burgers and they are SO YUMMY!  You can substitute a small bell pepper if you aren't a fan of hot peppers.

Ingredients

3 or 4 jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder

1 egg
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup barbeque sauce
Salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until the seasonings are uniformly distributed through the meat.
Create 4 large ½ pound burger patties.
Refrigerate one hour until firm.
Heat grill to 350 degrees, or medium flame.
Place burger patties on the greased grill and cover. Cook approximately 5 minutes each side.
Toast buns, if desired. You only need a couple of minutes to toast them.
Serve the burgers on the buns with your favorite condiments.