Be OK

Accentuate The Positive

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

Everybody now... What'd say we all just put on a smile and know that everything is going to be OK. Be kind to one another and lend a helping hand. It's not that hard. You know... don't worry, be happy!

Today we're making a "happy meal" grilled Caesar salad with tequila lime shrimp, a nice little perfect margarita and some toe tapping tunes to get you in the mood. 

We're sending you all "Good Vibrations"... The pots are on!

The Plate... 

Grilled Caesar Salad / Tequila Lime Shrimp

This will put a smile on your face. If you have never grilled your salad you're in for a treat. The romaine soaks in the smoky flavor of the charcoal and has a great texture. Combine that with the citrus and cheese on the shrimp and you've got a great meal. It's a light and easy dish to make and hey... who doesn't like anything made with a little tequila?

What you need... 

1 lb shrimp / peeled and deveined

Salt and pepper

Tequila

Fresh lime juice

2 tbsp red pepper flakes

Shredded Parmesan cheese

4 small hearts of roman lettuce

Olive oil

Fresh lemon juice

Your favorite "store-bought" Caesar salad dressing 

Croutons for garnish

What you do...

n a large bowl, add all of the ingredients. Mix and marinate the shrimp for an hour in the fridge. Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature. Preheat a grill or grill pan. Grill the marinated shrimp on high heat for 5 minutes, flipping as they char.

For the grilled romaine salad:

Take four small hearts of romaine and slice lengthwise. Take a few leaves out from the inside so you create a bit of a "boat" for your handheld salad. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Place the romaine hearts on the grill, cut side down, on the perimeter of the grill for about a minute or two to get a char and bring out the flavors of the lettuce. Remove from grill.

Add a squeeze of lemon and an extra drizzle of olive oil. Fill with grilled shrimp, a drizzle of salad dressing of your choice (balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar dressing) plus crushed croutons for texture and Parmesan cheese if you choose to have the veggie version without shrimp.

The Playlist... 

Be OK

As Louis armstrong reminds us... " When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you", so come on and get happy. 

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The Bar... 

The Resting Garden Margarita

What you need...

1.75 oz Patron Reposado
1/2 oz Patron Citronge Mango
Fresh lemon juice
.75 oz Agave syrup
6 Sage leaves
Pinch of salt
Sliced grilled mango for garnish

What you do...

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill.

Strain the drink into an old fashioned glass filled with ice.

Garnish with two sage leaves and a grilled mango slice.

We're All In This Together

Everything Is Gonna Be Alright!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!