Orzo Alfredo with Pancetta, Peas & Shrimp

Orzo Alfredo with Pancetta, Peas & Shrimpingredients1/2 box of orzo1/2 cup heavy cream2 Tbs butter1/3 cup grated parmesan cheesepeasshrimppancetta, cookedsalt & pepperdirectionsCook orzo according to directions on box.In a heavy bottomed sauce pan, mix cream, peas, butter, parmesan, pancetta...

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Chili Relleno Casserole

 One of The Husband's favorite things to order when we're eating at a Mexican Restaurant is chili relleno. The photo really doesn't do this dish any justice...it's much more delicious than it looks with just a hit of spice. This version is also much healthier than your usual chili relleno and since...

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cake(adapted from epicurious.com) ingredients1/2 cup fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (I used Scharffen Berger)1 stick unsalted butter3/4 cup sugar3 large eggs1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus additional for sprinklingdirections Preheat oven to 375°F and butter an 8-inch round...

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Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi(adapted from Epicurious)ingredientsolive oilpeeled, deveined large raw shrimp4 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes1/2 cup dry white winesalt and pepper 5 tablespoons unsalted butterpasta, preferably, angel-hair or linguine  1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf...

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