Recipes from this morning's show--you've got to try these recipes--especially the White Chocolate Bread Pudding :) Enjoy!

SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

SHRIMP PASTA CASSEROLE

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

1 bag of romaine lettuce

1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced

1 cucumber, chopped

1-cup pepperoncini, sliced

½ cup crispy fried onions (you find these on the aisle with the croutons)

For the dressing:

½ cup mayo

3 tablespoons whole milk

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least an hour.  Overnight is even better!  This makes enough for  4 to 6 salads.  A little goes a long way.

SHRIMP PASTA CASSEROLE

1 stick butter

12-ounce box Linguine Pasta, cooked and drained

1 small onion, chopped

1-½ lbs shrimp, peeled

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup whole milk

1 16-ounce box Velveeta Cheese

1 8-ounce package shredded pepper jack cheese

1 t. each of garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper

Melt butter in a skillet and add onions; sauté’ for 10 minutes.  Add soup, milk and cheese.  Next add the shrimp and cook for just 1-2 minutes.  The shrimp will continue to cook in the oven.  Mix with drained pasta and pour into a 13x9x2 greased baking dish and bake, covered, at 350 for 25 minutes.

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

1 loaf French bread cut in half

1 stick butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder and black pepper

3 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1 cup sharp cheddar, grated

Mix all the ingredients together very well and spread evenly over the French bread.  Place on a baking sheet and bake at 450 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

1 Loaf French Bread


1 Quart Heavy Whipping Cream
or Half-n-Half

3 Eggs


2 Cups Sugar


2 Tablespoons Vanilla Flavoring

1 Bag White Chocolate Chips

Cut Bread into 1” pieces and place in medium mixing bowl. Pour Whipping Cream over bread and stir. Put in refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes. In another medium bowl mix eggs (slightly beaten), sugar and vanilla flavoring. Pour this over bread mixture and stir well. Stir in white chocolate chips.

Pour into a greased 9X13x2 baking dish and bake@ 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown.