Dirty Shrimp in Butter Beer Sauce

Credit: EdsGirlAngie via Food.com
Recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/dirty-shrimp-in-butter-beer-sauce-79606

Cochran Review: This was a family favorite! I served it over angel hair pasta and everyone couldn't get enough. Enjoy!

Spicy Seafood Stew

Credit: myrecipes.com
Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/7-ways-with/ways-to-cook-tilapia-10000001642487/page5.html

Cochran Review: Want to make this soon! Sounds yummy!

Skillet Tilapia Fillets w/ Cilantro Butter

Credit: myrecipes.com
Recipe: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/skillet-fillets-with-cilantro-butter-10000001142036/

Cochran Review: Planning to have this week. Stay tuned.

Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Credit: American Family
Recipe: http://www.americanfamily.com/recipes/easy-slow-cooker-jambalaya/43136/RL

Cochran Review: Making this tomorrow for Mardi Gras! I'll let you know! -- Really good! My husband and dinner guests used descriptive words like, "Really good!", "DEE-lish!", and of course our Rachael Ray fan "Yumm-O!" :) This was so easy to put together and very flavorful. We really enjoyed it.

I did a few things different. I added whole canned tomatos instead of stewed, b/c my family enjoys the flavor tomatoes provide, but not eating them. I cubed the onions in chunks for easy removing, instead of dicing it. Also, I bought the average size shrimp on sale. They ended up the size of a dime when the dish was done. Here is a pic of my meal all in the hot tub and ready to cook:

Here is a picture of our final producted plated... or bowled, rather:

Pasta with Shrimp & Basil

Sorry, no image available online. I will take a pic next time I make it.

Credit: Taste of Home Simple & Delicious
Recipe: I didn't find it online. Here is the recipe from my magazine:

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 lb peeled & deveined cooked medium shrimp
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (I don't like these. So, I omitted this.)
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp minced fresh basil
1/8 tsp pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions in a large saucepan. Saute mushrooms in butter in a skillet until tender. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat.

Cochran Review: Total time for this meal is about 25 minutes. Very simple, very delicious, and a light pasta dish. We enjoyed it!  Hope you enjoy it, too!