Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Linguini

Stephysweetbakes

Hi guys. Weekday blues?  Ready for the weekend?  Same here lol.  But not for long after you try this out. I seen a recipe on a friend’s website and thought I’d try it out with a few changes. But here’s hers also, please check her site out, she not only has fantabulous recipes but home projects, gardening, beautiful photography, diy projects, etc. I’m gonna link the recipe but don’t forget to check the rest of her stuff out, she is the bomb. Lemon Shrimp Scampi. (click here for hers)

OK, I dabbled a little with this and there’s a couple things I would change in my next one even after adapting this one, I found it may need a little improvising. Hers may be different because of the broth etc. Anyway I’ll get to that as we go along. But trust me, this was still an awesome dish by…

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Kahlua Fudgy Walnut Brownies With Kahlua Buttercream

Stephysweetbakes

Ok guys, if you make these, I GUARANTEE you will come back on here and thank me over and over lol. They are so soft, moist, yet a slight Fudgy texture with a taste beyond description. The Kahlua Buttercream is so heavenly. This is HANDS DOWN my family’s FAVORITE brownie. And mine lol. Let’s get it started!

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks unsalted butter (2 sticks cubed), room temp
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs, room temp
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup Kahlua
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts

Additional adds:

1/2 cup more semi sweet chocolate chips for batter
1/3 cup more chopped Walnuts for sprinkling
1/4 cup more semi sweet chocolate chips (melted) for drizzling
1/4 cup cinnamon chips (melted) for drizzling
1/4 cup Kahlua for soaking Brownies

Alright, prepare a 10×10…

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Crawfish E’Touffee

Stephysweetbakes

Hey everyone. Here in Louisiana, this is one of our great spicy dishes. If you’ve never tried it before OR tried it anywhere that’s NOT Louisiana, South preferably, than you haven’t really tried it lol. Let’s get started.

Ingredients:

Cooked rice according to your household

2 packs precooked Crawfish tails (I get mine at Walmart in the freezer section, BUT if you can boil your own live crawfish, it’s the better choice)

2 cans cream of mushroom soup, Campbells (if you use a different brand, don’t blame me lol)

3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz)

1 1/2 empty tomato cans of water

Seasoned salt to taste (I used approximately 1/4 cup, but that’s just me) 🙂

Parsley (about 2-3 tsp)

Garlic powder (about 2-3 tsp)

Cayenne Pepper (about 1 1/2 tsp)

Minced onions to your liking

OK, first sautee the Crawfish and spices (except Parsley) for a few minutes (maybe…

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Lentil Soup with Savoury Pancakes

Microgalactic

I’m loving lentils right now! I tried to make a soup with them and it turned out to be delicious, and pairing them with some savoury pancakes turned out to be a great combination!

To make this I used:

1 onion
1/4 cup
2 carrots,
2 cloves garlic,
2 tomatoes
2 cups lentils
3 cups water
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup parsley
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
Salt and Black Pepper

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender.
Stir in garlic, and parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add the tomato paste, and reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To make the pancakes I used:

3/4 cup milk
1 cup whole grain flour

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Raisin Rum Vanilla Cupcakes With Chocolate Coffee American Buttercream

Stephysweetbakes

Today was a sunny and beautiful day, my spirits were brought to the Caribbean lol. I’m so ready for full summer to come. But on the other hand, I’m ready for the summer flavors lol. These are so yummy. Let’s get started guys. You’re gonna thank me BIG TIME for these lol. I made a HIT experimenting making these. WOOHOO, haha.

Alright get in that kitchen and grab these for me:
(should make around 3 dozen)

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp
2 cups sugar
4 Large Eggs, room temp
1 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temp
1/2 cup Dark Rum
1/2 cup soaked and softened raisins

Guys in my opinion Myers is THE BEST dark rum.

Go ahead and soak your raisins in very warm water for about 15 minutes. Then towel dry…

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