Wednesday

Barefoot Contessa Family Style
Serves: 3
Level: Easy

Ingredients
-Vegetable Oil
-Kosher Salt
-3/4 lbs. Linguine
-3 tbs. Butter (unsalted)
-2 1/2 tbs. Olive Oil
-1 1/2 tbs. Garlic (minced, about 4 cloves)
-1 lb. Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
-1/4 tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper
-1/3 c. Fresh Parsley Leaves (chopped)
-1/2 Lemon (zest grated)
-1/4 c. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
-1/4 Lemon (thinly sliced in half-rounds)
-1/8 tsp. Hot Red Pepper Flakes

Directions
Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling water salted, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions of the package.

Meanwhile, in another large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily! Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.

When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.

Monday

Cinnamon Twists w/ Cardamom-Honey Dipping Sauce

Recipe By: Giada De Laurentis
FoodNetwork.com
Cinnamon Twist Ingredients
1tbs. Ground Cinnamon
1 tbs. Sesame Seeds
1/2 tsp. Ground Cardamom
2 tbs. Light Brown Sugar
1 (9x10") Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry
1 Egg, beaten

Directions:
Thaw out the puff pastry and cut into 20 long pieces. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a shallow bowl, mix together the cinnamon, sesame seeds, cardamom, and brown sugar. Twist 2 pieces of dough together to form a rope-shape. Pinch the ends together to seal. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and roll gently in the cinnamon mixture until coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Cardamom-Honey Dipping Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup Honey
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Ground Cardamom

Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, powdered sugar, cinnamon and cardamom until smooth. Pour into a small dipping bowl.