Sunday, July 20, 2014

Quick and Easy Microwave Corn on the Cob

2 cobs of corn (complete with husks on)

Place cobs in microwave and cook on high for 4 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and cut stalk end of corn about 1/2 inch from bottom of cob through husks. Peel back husk, removing silk also. Rub with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired and serve! So fast, easy and delicious!!!

Creamy Smashed Potatoes

6-8 large potatoes, cut into approx. 1 inch chunks
1 cube butter, softened
1-2 large spoonfuls of sour cream (about 3/4 cup)
1-2 Handfuls of shredded cheese

Place potatoes in pot with 1 tsp. salt and enough water to barely cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 min. Until potatoes are fork tender. Drain potatoes. Using potato masher, smash potatoes with butter until we'll combined. Stir in sour cream and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Shrimp Scampi

1 lb. peeled raw shrimp (it's fine if it's frozen)
1/2 cube salted butter
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. dried chives
Fresh cracked pepper

Heat butter in skillet with whole garlic cloves  for several minutes to infuse butter with garlic. Remove garlic and add shrimp. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and let cook for a couple of minutes til shrimp turns pink. Using tongs, turn shrimp over to cook on the other side. Sprinkle with chives. Remove when shrimp is cooked through (no longer transparent). Serve immediately.