Recipes

[RespectLife]

weightwatcher...if you do try it, would you please make it for 11 instead of 10? I would LOVE to eat this dish and could be over in a second!

The recipes look fantastic with such a blend of great ingredients! Zhills, that recipe is to die for! Thanks for posting. Maybe I can give it a go someday!

Let us know if you give it a whirl...would love to hear how it came out!

[weight watcher]

You ladies are adorable and so gracious, you've given me a good laugh for the day.

Zhillis, I've been to Tampa so many times I can't count but I didn't know of this restaurant, my loss for sure. You were so kind to post the recipe and I promise that one day I will give it a go. If I do make Paella your all invited and that includes you, RespectLife.

Sabatini2, thank you so much for the linki, I'm enjoying it immensely and, if I let myself go, I would buy everything. I think, if I do make it, I'll first try it for just DH and myself. If all turns out okay I'll do it for guests.

Again, thank you all for your kind, constructive words of wisdom.

[Zhills]

This recipe is really very easy. The seafood market will prep the seafood so you just unwrap and add it to the mixture. Saute onion, etc., add rice and seafood and bake. Worth it!

[weight watcher]

Zhills, it sure does look good, thank you again.

[forrestwolf]

Paella

Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon canola oil

6 green onions, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth ( I use chicken broth)

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground turmeric (can also add in strands of saffron, but really no need)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ( can add in chopped pork loin, and chicken as well)

2 cups uncooked couscous ( I have used cooked yellow rice,or pearl couscous with a bit more liquid, that Sabatini2 made me aware of )

2 cups frozen peas, thawed

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Lemon wedges

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray ( I do not do this to my nonstick pans), saute red

pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute

longer.

Stir in broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook for

2-3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Return to a boil. Stir

in the couscous, peas and butter.

Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fliff up with a

fork. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Serve with lemon.

ORIGINAL RECIPES CALLS FOR MUSSLES, BUT I REALLY DO NOT LIKE SHELLS IN MY COOKED RECIPES, AS SHELLS JUST DO NOT APPEAL TO ME, BUT CAN BE USED WHEN YOU ADD SHRIMP)

[weight watcher]

Hi forrestwolf! It was so kind of you to post your recipe for Paella. I must say it doesn't seem to be as intimidating as some of the other ones. I would just like to clarify that the couscous is not cooked when you add it but, if you choose the yellow rice, it is two cups cooked prior to adding. If you use the pearl couscous it needs to be cooked prior to adding with extra water?????? I hope I haven't confused you. Thank you so much.

[Sabatini2]

weight watcher,...don't forget to let us know all about it, if you do make the paella for your company. But regardless of what you decided upon, I hope you have a really good time!

[weight watcher]

Sabatini2, Awwww, your so sweet. I promise I'll let you know, I'm going to keep meticulous notes. Thank you and be well.