Hello, Hello. Have you had a good week? . There’s been some Steampunk progress here — I’m putting the blocks together now. Here’s a picture of the first complete corner.
I’m going slowly and taking my time — putting one row a day together. I’ve had so much fun choosing fabrics, I’ll almost be sorry to see it all put together. Hopefully I’ll be basting the quilt together this weekend.
Gosh, this weekend. The last one in September. Wow. It scares me to think how little time is left in 2013. The days are getting shorter and the fall nesting instinct is edging it’s way into my days. Meals seem a little heartier than the lighter, summer fare. I thought I’d give you the recipe for one of our current favorites — Shrimp Fettuccini. MeMum found this recipe a few years ago in a cookbook that I brought to her after a trip to Salem Massachusetts and we love it. I don’t normally like very spicy food, but the jalapeno cheese in this recipe gives it just the perfect little bit of zing!
Shrimp Fettuccini
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1/2 cup butter
4 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined **
4 teaspoons flour
2/3 cup half-and-half
8 ounces shredded jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese
12 ounces fettuccini
1 cup shredded jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in the butter in a large saucepan until tender. Add the parsley flakes and the shrimp. Saute just until the shrimp turn pink. Mix in the flour.
Stir in the half-and-half gradually and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add the 8 ounces cheese gradually, stirring until the cheese melts; set aside.
Cook the pasta al dente using the package directions, rinse with hot water and drain well. (Note from me: Or, save time and cook the pasta while you’re making the sauce ;-D ) Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and mix gently.
Pour the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
**The recipe calls for raw shrimp, but I buy the pre-cooked stuff ’cause I’m l-a-a-zy. Just put them into the mix after the flour and half-and-half have been added.
Serve with some fresh, homemade crusty bread (not pictured haha) and you have a yummy, quick meal.
Have a great weekend!
XOXO,
Anna
Oh Yum! I love shrimp fettuccine with real sauce (not in the jar). This sounds like a great recipe! Love shrimp scampi too…another quick ‘n’ easy meal.
Your Steampunk quilt is looking so amazing!
And the recipe looks wonderful, too! Can’t wait to try it!
Yum! Looks good. And I’m really liking your Steampunk so far!
Thanks for the recipe – looks delicious!
LOVE your steampunk blocks. What lovely lattice. How big will it be?
seems like it came together fast
The shrimp fettuccine looks so yummy, but what is the half and half?
Yum, love me some shrimp! I owe you an email!
I am in love with your steampunk quilt! This recipe is making me drool – pasta AND shrimp – two of my favorites!
I am in love with your steampunk rows. What fun fabrics. You must have had such a good time putting them together. Basting is my most UNfavorite part of the process, but must be done…lol. Are you going to quilt this one yourself?
The quilt looks amazing, Anna. Great job! :o)
Yummy pasta and yummy quilt!
Nice to have caught up on your latest blogposts…. Always something going on at your place… Either it’s sewing or baking …food or knitting…so much fun!! :0)
Been wondering over something… Have you changed something at your blog that makes your blog show without the first photo…just text in for example my Mr Reader…haven’t been like that before… Just wondering? :0)
Can’t stand it! Steampunk is slowly edging its way into my heart
This looks yum! I’ve already pinned it to my Pinterest board for later use. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Birthday dear Anna. Wishing you a wonderful day. xx
Your steam punk quilt looks so fantastic Anna – I love the colour combinations! And your shrimp fettucine looks delish. I am trying to get back into blogging after an unintentional hiatus so hopefully will be reading, writing and commenting again! Lucy xx
I love your Steampunk quilt SO much!! Your fabric selections are amazing. LOVE it. Is today your birthday?? If it is then I hope you are celebrating ALL week long. And thanks for sharing the great recipe!
That recipe looks delicious…I wonder if you could use roasted chicken in place of the shrimp?
The shrimp dish looks killer. KILLER. And your blocks are too. I’m loving that fabric as well.
Looks delicious … I’m just wondering about what to sub for the cheese as I’m pretty sure that’s not available in the UK.
Can’t wait to see the finished quilt :)
Mmm…that looks delicious! Like Annie, I’m also wondering what cheese I could use instead – might have to do a bit of research.
Your Steampunk quilt is going to be beautiful. I can’t wait to see the next installment :)
xxx
Hi Anna…so lovely to see your work and you never fail to impress me! That shrimp fettuccine looks divine!
Mmmhhh… both look yummie Anna, the Steampunk quilt and the fettuccini :)
I’m still struggling with my Swoon quilt, trying to make block 3 come together but oh boy! have I ever been busier?!!! I need a quilt weekend with girlfriends! – Take care friend :)
Annie …this is one of the most beautiful quilts you have done to date. The color combinations are what makes it amazing. Beautiful!
Sounds delicious!!! Darn. I am about to go to bed and now I am hungry.
:-)
The recipe looks delicious! With a vegetarian in the house, we’re always up for new recipes! We will be trying this next week! :)