Meal Planning with Connie

Here are a couple of freebie cookbooks: Copy Cat Recipes 50 page PDF cookbook This has recipes for everything from Cracker Barrel’s Hashbrown Casserole to Outback’s Bloomin’ Onion to Houston’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip Kids in the Kitchen PDF cookbook from Wisconsin Milk Board Great recipes with cheese! You can also request a copy by mail! Friday Funny Read Roan’s funny take on grocery shopping. I believe we can all identify and agree with her observations! Susan sent me this a few weeks back. I thought it was worth sharing. It's good to be reminded occasionally of the great spiritual benefits of corporate worship. I know I need to hear what God has to say to me through my pastor, and I need the fellowship and encouragement of fellow believers. God has designed group worship to nourishes our souls in a very unique way. Hebrews 10:24-25 We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.Some people have gotten out of the habit of mee

Shrimp Scampi Pizza I finally made the Shrimp Scampi Pizza! Logan and I loved it! Larry and M.C. liked it, but they want me to cut back a bit on the garlic and parsley next time. It was really easy to make! If you like shrimp scampi, you should definitely give it a try! Shrimp Scampi Pizza Recipe inspired by one I found at: http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2008/06/shrimp-scampi-pizza.html 1 Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Dough 1 pound frozen, fully-cooked shrimp, thawed and tails removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 pinch red chili pepper flakes (optional) 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 4 cloves garlic (chopped) 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 lemon (juice and zest) 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups mozzarella (grated) Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pat pizza dough into baking pan, prick dough all over with a fork and bake until just beginning to brown. While crust is baking, prepare topping: 1. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.