Strawberry Bread

Pints of strawberries were buy one, get one free at the 'Teet this week. Branner LOVES strawberries, so we always have them on hand. Of course, he eats like a bird, so I had to come up with a way to use the extras before they go bad.


Strawberry Bread

1 c fresh strawberries
1 1/2 c + 1 T of all purpose flour (I'm using whole wheat)
1 c white sugar
1 1/2 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 c + 2 T vegetable oil (I'm using olive oil)
2 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Slice strawberries and place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda in a large bowl. Mix well. Blend oil and eggs into strawberries. Add strawberry mixture to dry mixture, blending until dry ingredients are just moistened. Bake for 45 minutes. Enjoy!

Sauteed Shrimp and Vegetables

Looking for something simple and delicious? Try this dish! I adapted it from the Southern Living cookbook, Quick Fixes with Mixes, just tweeked some amounts and added a few things. Here's what I came up with:


Sauteed Shrimp and Vegetables

1/8 c butter
1 0.7 oz envelope Italian dressing mix
1 lb peeled and deveined medium-size raw shrimp
1 zucchini, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
several mushrooms, sliced

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in dressing mix. Add shrimp and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly until shrimp turn pink.

Crock Pot BBQ Pork

OK, I know this is a lot like another recipe I already have on here, but I have a pork tenderloin thawing, and I want to try this because it's a tad bit different. Super easy, so it's worth a shot!


Crock Pot BBQ Pork

1 3-4 lb shoulder pork roast
1 18 oz bottle BBQ sauce (your choice)
1 12 oz can Coke (or similar cola drink)

Place pork roast in Crock Pot. Pour BBQ sauce and cola over it. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 6-7 hours. Enjoy...see? EASY!