Foodie Friday - Emeril's Sloppy Joes and Fresh Corn

I found this recipe in the June Everyday Food magazine.Emeril's Sloppy Joes

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, dices small (2 cups)

1 large celery stalk, diced small (1/2 cup)

1/2 green bell pepper, diced small (1/2 cup

course salt and ground pepper

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 cups prepared tomato sauce

1 cup homemade beef or chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

2 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce (optional)

4 hamburger buns, split (I used whole wheat buns)

In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook until vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minutes. Add beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Add hot-pepper sauce (if using) and remove beef mixture from heat.

Meanwhile, heat broiler, with rack in top position. Place buns, cut side up on a baking sheet and lightly brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until buns are golden, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, toast on a grill pan or in a skillet oiled side down, over medium-high.)

Generously spoon beef mixture over toasted bun bottoms. Sandwich with bun tops and serve.

Clean corn and break in half. Put into foil, drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. I add some fresh herbs from my garden. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Have a happy and save Memorial Day Weekend:)

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Foodie Friday ~ Corn and Shrimp Packets

Place everything on 14"x18" pieces of foil.

Wrap foil securely, leaving room for steam.

Ready to eat.

Fresh strawberries with whip cream for dessert:)

Recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

4 ears corn, husked and halved

2 large bell peppers (1 orange, 1 yellow) cut into long strips

1 package pea pods

4 scallions, sliced

1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

Instructions:

Prehead the oven to 450 degrees

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, and salt; mix well. Add the corn, peppers, pea pods, scallions, and shrimp; toss until evenly coated.

Divide the mixture evenly in the center of four 14" x 18" pieces of foil. Wrap foil securely, leaving room for steam to circulate; seal edges tightly.

Place the packets on a large baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or place on a preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes. Open packets carefully, as steam may be released.

Enjoy:)

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I played in the yard this weekend:)

Tomato Plant....already has two tomatoes.

Flower baskets right out the kitchen window.

New Hummingbird Feeder..........I love it!

Old Hummingbird Feeder

Italian Parsley and Cilantro

Rosemary

Lemon Balm

Three different types of Basil.

6 different types of Hot Pepper plants.

Chives

Petunias in my new Teapot.

My new yard art. Kelly gave me this for Christmas.

Teapot bird house.

We are so ready for a bonfire. New chairs

Ok.....now it's time to sit back and watch the birds.

~ Taking a break ~

I am going to take some time to enjoy a cup of tea.

I'll be back........

We have a winner...........

This has been so much fun. When I first decided to do this giveaway my winning method would be to pick number 29......

because I started my blog on March 29th. But, I only got 25 comments so I went to plan B, which is 2 + 9 = 11. I am so happy to have my old friends as well as new friends. Thanks to you all for leaving your lovely comments.

So number 11 you are the lucky winner......

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Anniversary Giveaway ~ Foodie Friday ~Butterflied Lobster on the Grill

I am celebrating my 1st year of blogging....see below how you can get into my giveaway:)

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Defrost the lobster tails. Grab your kitchen shears. Begin the cut with the bottom blade right under the shell. Only cut the shell and not the meat. Proceed the cut down the center all the way to the base of the tale. Cut to base of tail. Grab each side of the shell and gently pry away the shell away from the meat. Continue to pry the shell away from the meat but keep the back of the meat connected to the shell. Once the meat is freed, grab the meat, squeeze the shell together to close the gap and lay the meat on top of the shell. Cut a small slit in the top of the meat. Grab the loose part of the meat and fold over the shell.

Prepare lobster marinade of melted butter, a dash of paprika, a dash of garlic powder, a squirt of lemon juice and pepper. Drizzle lobster tail with marinade.

Prepare grill. Cook on medium-high heat. Cover grill and cook for 15-20 minutes. Grill lobster until just opaque.

Clarified Lemon Butter:

• 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces.



• 3 lemons, zested

In a small, heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat. Pour the mixture into a 2-cup glass measuring jug. Let the melted butter stand for 5 minutes. Using a spoon, remove the foam from the top of the butter. Place the lemon zest in small bowl. pour the clarified butter over the lemon zest and discard the milk solids left in the bottom of the jug.

Yield: 1 1/4 cups

This is a perfect way to celebrate my one year anniversary in blogland:)

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Anniversary Giveaway ~ Crock Pot Wednesdays ~ Frozen Bread Dough in the Crock Pot

I am celebrating my 1st year of blogging......see below how you can get into my giveaway:) Debbie, thanks for inviting me to your Crock Pot Wednesdays! Crock Pot recipes are always welcome. I found this recipe for Frozen Bread Dough. It was great. Hope you all try it:) So stop on over at "Dining with Debbie" for some more fabulous recipes:)
Spread butter all over the frozen bread dough. I sprinkled it with dry Good Season Italian Dressing. I placed it on a small pizza pan and put it in the crock pot. My bread pan would not fit.

Cover; heat on low for 2-3 hours. Bread will thaw and start to rise. Turn heat to high when bread has risen enough. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until done.

It was great:)........................................

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