Shrimp Scampi & Angel Hair Pasta

Its time for


Hosted by Michael Lee at

Designs By Gollum
as well as




This weekly event is co-hosted by
Lori @ All That Splatters
&
Ann @ Thibault's Table

Its Ann's turn to host the 21st week.

Be sure to check out all the delicious recipes
posted on these wonderful blogs to see what others are cooking & sharing.

I made

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA
This is a delicious recipe from the Barefoot Contessa,

It was suggested by Yvonne on her beautiful blog,

StoneGable
She is just chock full of wonderfully inspiring

recipes & eye candy & she posts a weekly menu plan that

will give you tons of new ideas for dinner.

Click HERE to get Ina's recipe.

You can never go wrong with one of hers...I ♥ Ina!

I record all her episodes & never fail to learn

something new while watching her cook.
I used angel hair pasta instead of linguini,

per hubby's request.

The Dreamfields brand is lower in carbohydrates,

which is important for both of us these days.

I also used less salt than the recipe called for.

We're trying to limit our sodium intake, too.

This recipe has lots of fresh LEMON flavor,

from the zest, the juice & slices of lemon

that all go right into the pan.

The flavor is bright, not heavy.

It also calls for 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

which give it a little zip & zing but is not overpowering.

I added a splash of white wine, since I had a bottle open &

a tiny bit of chopped chives as

mine are growing like CRAZY!

Speaking of plants that are thriving,

I thought you might enjoy another peek at

my pretty iris.


This has been the best year ever for them.

I've been cutting armloads to put

into vases for many of my rooms.

Once you get these iris established, they require less attention
than almost any other perennials,
& are virtually free from disease or insects.

The original Siberian Irises came from Central Europe & Asia,
where they grew wild in meadows.

They thrive best in full sun although mine are
in partial shade all day. Go figure~

Thank you to Lori & Ann & Michael for hosting these fun

memes each week &

Thanks to Yvonne, too, for all the wonderful

inspiration you share!!

Have a memorable Memorial Day, everybody!

Hug a Veteran today...I'm going to hug mine at least twice,

morning & night.

Be sure to put your flag out this weekend, too!


fondly,