Here are the recipes from this morning's show :)

SHRIMP FETTUCCINI

SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CAESAR DRESSING

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

SHRIMP FETTUCCINI

For as simple as this dish is to make, it is absolutely delicious!

1 stick butter

1 cup chopped onion

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 ½ lbs. peeled shrimp

1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup sour cream

8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

1 ½ teaspoons salt

8 ounces fettuccini, cooked and drained

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a large pot and add the onion.   Sauté’ the onion for about 4 minutes and add the garlic.   Sauté’ the garlic 1 minute.  Stir in the shrimp, soup, sour cream, Velveeta, Cajun seasoning and salt.  Simmer on low until the cheese is melted, stirring constantly.  Add the pasta and stir well.  Pour the mixture into a 13x9 - baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

HOMEMADE CAESAR DRESSING

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 ½ teaspoons anchovy paste

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 cup mayo

2/3 cup fresh grated parmesan (super fine)

salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together well and refrigerate for at least an hour.  Overnight is best.  This dressing is delicious!

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

2-½ cups oatmeal (you can put the oats in a food processor or leave them whole)

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon soda

1 12-ounce bag chocolate chips

1 ½ cups chopped nuts, optional

Cream the butter and both sugars.  Add the eggs and vanilla; mix together with the flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda.  Add the chocolate chips and nuts.  Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.  Makes about 60 cookies.

Valentine's Day is almost here! Sometimes we go out, but I've cooked many Valentine's Meals at home. This is my hubby's favorite! :)

A ROMANTIC DINNER FOR TWO:

STEAK MARSALA

POTATOES AUGRATIN

LEMON-PEPPER ROASTED ASPARAGUS

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

STEAK MARSALA                     

FOR THE STEAKS:

4 petite steak filets

Steak seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

Pat steaks dry and generously season both sides with steak seasoning.  Heat olive oil in an oven-proof black skillet for about 2 minutes.  Place steaks in skillet and sear for exactly 2 minutes on each side.  Remove from heat and place the steaks in the skillet into a 375 oven.  Bake for exactly 12 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. 

FOR THE MARSALA SAUCE:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 (12-ounce) package sliced mushrooms

½ cup onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

Zattaran’s Cajun seasoning, to taste

1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth

1 cup good quality Marsala wine

2 tablespoons sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

While the steaks are in the oven, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet and sauté’ the onions for 4 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and sauté’ another 3 minutes over medium heat.  Add the minced garlic and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Once at a boil, reduce to simmering for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.  Ladle sauce over steaks.

MELISSA’S POTATOES AUGRAUTIN

2 large baking potatoes, washed and cubed

1 small onion, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper to taste

1-cup sour cream

1 (8-ounce) bag sharp cheddar, shredded

In a skillet (black skillet is best), place olive oil and butter on medium high heat.  When the butter is melted, place potatoes in the skillet and sauté’ for about 10 minutes.  Add the onions and continue to sauté’ the potatoes and onions together until the potatoes are very tender.  You may even place a lid over the skillet and simmer the potatoes on low for about 15 minutes, stirring often.  Once the potatoes are cooked, spread sour cream over potatoes then sprinkle cheese evenly over sour cream.  Cover and simmer on very low for about 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.  These are delish!

LEMON-PEPPER ASPARAGUS

1 bunch fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed

Olive oil

Salt, pepper and lemon-pepper seasoning

Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil.  Sprinkle seasonings over asparagus and roast in the oven on 425 for 12 minutes.

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried off

Dipping chocolate (you can find this on the baking aisle)

Melt the chocolate in the microwave according to package directions.  Dip each strawberry in the chocolate and place on a piece of wax paper.  They will set up quicker if you place them in the fridge for about 15 minutes J