Pesto Shrimp Pasta

February 13, 2016

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I love shrimp! When you add the incredible flavor of fresh basil pesto and it is a absolute delight. This pasta is fresh, flavorful and delicious. Make it for your family this week.

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Pesto:
1/4 c pine nuts
2 T minced garlic
1/4 c olive oil
1 c fresh basil leaves
1/2 c grated Parmesan
Pasta:
2 T olive oil
2 pounds 21/25 count shrimp
2 T red onion, minced
1/4 c white cooking wine
1 c heavy cream
12 oz. spaghetti, cooked
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 T minced fresh parsley
1/4 c tomato, diced

In a food processor, puree the nuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Next, add the basil and mint and pulse until the leaves are minced. Add the cheese and pulse 4 to 5 times. Finally,...
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Nutritions

Calories
647

Sodium
971mg
40% DV

Fat
48g
73% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
20g
7% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 26g 133%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 26%

Monosaturated Fat 17g 107%

Cholesterol 141mg 47%

Sodium 971mg 40%

Potassium 250mg 7%

Protein 19g 39%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 1g 3%

Vitamin A 1620IU 32%

Vitamin B6 0.59mg 29%

Vitamin C 5mg 9%

Calcium 514mg 51%

Iron 1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Prawn and Broccoli Cheese Bake without white sauce

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This cheese bake is very easy and quick, so anyone can make this, including those who have lots to do or those of you who have not enough time.

100 g Prawn
1/2 Bloccoli
Sauce:
6 tbsp Mayonnaise
4 tbsp Milk
1/2 tsp Mastard
100 g Cheese
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper

4 people

1. Cut the big prawn in half.

2. Put mayonnaise, milk, mustard , salt and pepper in a jam jar. Close the lid and shake it.

3. Place the broccoli and the prawn into an ovensafe dish.

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Nutritions

Calories
384

Sodium
1424mg
59% DV

Fat
28g
43% DV

Protein
23g
46% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 19g 97%

Polysaturated Fat 0.84g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 50%

Cholesterol 79mg 26%

Sodium 1424mg 59%

Potassium 341mg 9%

Protein 23g 46%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 6%

Sugar 3g 7%

Vitamin A 879IU 17%

Vitamin B6 0.19mg 9%

Vitamin C 1mg 2%

Calcium 601mg 60%

Iron 0.32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Christmas Stollen

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This traditional German Christmas Stollen bread is a festive addition to your holiday celebration! The rich, buttery sweet bread is studded with a variety of dried fruits like cranberries, cherries and raisins, nuts, subtle notes of citrus, and plenty of warm spices. Finish it off with a blizzard of powdered sugar, grab a warm cup of coffee, and settle in for the ultimate cozy treat!

For the Fruit:
1 c raisins
1/3 c golden raisins
1/3 c sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 c dried cherries
3 T dark rum or orange juice
For the Sponge:
2 packets active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water
2/3 c whole milk
1 t honey
1 c all purpose flour
For the Dough:
1/3 c honey
1 egg
1/2 c salted butter
1 T lemon zest
1 t salt
1/2 t ground nutmeg
1/2 c chopped nuts
3-4 c all purpose flour
vegetable oil ( for coating the bowl )
For the Filling:
2 T salted butter
2 t ground cinnamon
3 T granulated sugar
For the Topping:
1/2 c confectioners sugar

2 loaves

PREPARE FRUIT