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Some of my Favorite Recipes...

Shrimp & Orzo Pasta Salad

By: Barefoot Contessa

Ingredients:

Salt and pepper

½ c. fresh lemon juice

1 c. flat leaf parsley, chopped

½ c. small diced red onion

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

    (w/a mandolin)

¾ lb. whole wheat orzo pasta

1 c. fresh sliced dill

olive oil

1 c. minced scallions

¾ lb. feta

2 lbs. cooked shrimp

Directions:

1. Bring pot of water to boil, add 1 tsp. salt. Simmer orzo for 9-11 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, ½ c. olive oil, 2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper.
3. Pour over hot pasta.
4. Add shrimp to orzo
5. Add scallions, 2 tsp. salt, cucumber, parsley, red onion, dill, and 1 tsp. pepper.
6. Toss well, add feta.

Fruit Trifle....

When entertaining, the key is "presentation." A simple fruit salad can instantly turn gourmet just by the way you arrange the fruit! Choose a variety of colors, use your creativity, and wha-la!