I know that I've been telling you guys that I have been on a diet to lose a few extra pounds that have snuck up on me...well I'm still on my diet, however sometimes you just gotta cheat a little bit. Or reward yourself, whatever you wanna call it. I guess I'll call it rewarding myself. When I reward myself, I do it really good!
I bought this cookbook at T.J. Maxx when my sister and Mom went shopping for Mom's birthday last month. I finally decided to make something out of it. I love seafood and pasta (my weakness) so when I came across this Shrimp Fettuccine recipe, I knew it was time to reward myself for the 6 pounds that I have lost. (I hope that I didn't gain it all back after eating this! LOL) You can click on the picture if you want to read the recipe.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikULv1ZlCKQepHvD4RLVsjKt58MYwNQEj_MBL9ljS4gOdXU-Px7rpLljwjzpfxRRzu5nu21VWKPWI-K2RG5HWVthx-sAVDfAta-B-9VY0ujyninL0RcJoZbfiweAzS6PBtgItQGpHdEKQ/s320/100_2746.jpg)
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The book is one of the Goose berry Patch cookbooks. I love Goose berry.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2H39iyI4BI76L5XS5pSQyWulhiXwSTukuCkgfp2SjZz8gcBgAbrZwCcuo96VRLG9JgZtrHcIVENO5RhMThp7pS5L0JdY8Iz5IwixlYv6K5oeKeeWn0phkr23HouvEVBXhNgIlnVs-38/s320/100_2747.jpg)
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First you have to saute the bell pepper and onions in butter. Real butter!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaK_IATuTxOrwqewHpAzi2Dc1UD-Lt0-VYvNV-Vu-w_rAJvDEqegogcpSVKDWl_MIyYeyVj4hrc5T7H2T03ZLjoePLxaoCMfaY_wAJPE1Kx9B7GycQpP9XUu98Tu9EwM4_60Np6zvFLDE/s320/100_2744.jpg)
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You also add green onions and garlic...![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qACFVRQGmfTHuscxtadow_IA65I_caRgUd5WtlEr1xXMBFwIV5xLfxlNWcoLMWFot6b-3KFWuQzUgvR9nFmasgxWZHOfUGs57crd8445E4puF4VkeDbwNTLUIDgzfYf9BE46ewyxcOs/s320/100_2745.jpg)
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And of course...cheese...glorious cheese. That's what Garrett calls it. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkcqYkKFTMWyIEZMVyTqq5UG4TguVIiuhDWLLSq5F5TcS2FyESaG-Acw7u6zkbjkUrKF3wa2nzJ_YnlNflXVVUyYE3pux0f6Em3siRMSdhjVOMk2LEHDa0jpS5iRf_3D7dvF8rEdPAwU/s320/100_2749.jpg)
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Add the yummy Mississippi home grown shrimp and it starts to thicken. It also has half and half in it. That's a little trouble maker all by itself. LOL ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROYHeeLN2flhIb_5u3ztbpqdzGIRKrb9LkDvV4byWrmF2dimps4WZzUIc7r_BioIgqoHhuBmXxwMw5atW1mBrs98Cz_iSiIgWpORE3GlfeXaqM_9YYZ4AN-8j6_yKK4aw3R8-BEdkW6k/s320/100_2750.jpg)
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You then mix it with cooked fettuccine noodles and put it in the oven until it is all hot and bubbly. Delicious! I ate some that night and took some to work the next day for lunch. ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguQbzRu2__lU2wZx6oDjt2-BIeMv54hOqkxV34HAe6-mC7aanF7q2GzTWFmyEtrbb3At8fPj_hvnAxS3_v3hOCy7LZ195l4X5SDjAOAxFGOxBG_MHUNboQyHVagfCaGqaDaujPvxqn_k/s320/100_2751.jpg)
Now, I'm back on my diet and I have been a good girl. Oh no, the holidays are coming...more delicious food! I will have to be good until Thanksgiving! I have to have my favorite turkey and dressing!
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Now, I'm back on my diet and I have been a good girl. Oh no, the holidays are coming...more delicious food! I will have to be good until Thanksgiving! I have to have my favorite turkey and dressing!
12 comments:
You deserve to reward yourself--looks scrumptious!
Hi Lee-Laurie,
Oh my, my mouth is watering!I love shrimp too! Its o.k. to treat our self's we need to do that, I know I do. You say REAL Butter!. Yumm, Yum.
Enjoy your day,
Elizabeth
Good for you LL - we all need to splurge once in a while, it's what keeps us going!
Kim
Oh, yum! The cheese looks like the best part too! I just want to remind you also that my Name Party is this Thursday the 19th if you are still interested in participating. i hope to see you there!
Oh this turned out wonderfully and looked delicious. I hear ya on the cook book finding receipes at a good price is worth getting, ya never know when you may want to cook one up.
God bles,
Heidi
Hi LL,
Oh my goodness, that looks delicious ~~ I LoVe pasta, anykind .. yummy !! I think it's good to slurge at times, and than we can be good longer without feeling so deprived !! I LoVe gooseberry too .. All there books are very sweet, and lots of good recipes .. Have a happy week ..
~hugs ~tea~xo
Hi Lee Laurie,
What a wonderful recipe and I love how you pictured the steps. My son loves shrimp, so this is one I will have to try for him.
Congrats on your 6 pounds, although I bet you did not really need to lose it. You are just a little girl!!
Thank you for stopping by. I have missed seeing everyone being so busy.
Have a great week.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Hi Lee Laurie
The recipe looks delicious. I hope you make it in time when your grandbaby is born!
Hugs, Rhondi
That looks so good. I am a big fan of seafood ~ especially scallops and I love pasta!
I love to go to Olive Garden too!
Gooseberry Patch has the neatest books ~ the illustrations are so cute, I have a couple of their cookbooks.
Gotta have real butter, I don't do margarine!!
Love ya!
Oh Lee, that looks so good!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe! It is making my mouth water! I say definitely reward yourself!!! Life isnt worth it if you cant indulge now and then :):)
Congratulations on your weight loss, you are always gorgeous!!
Hugs,
Amy
Uhh! sounds so yummy. Has all my favorite foods in one dish so I will give this one a try. Thanks for sharing.
This looks SOOOO delish! It's one of my faves as well, and it is so much better homemade.
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