I've Been Working

Take It Easy!

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

Ok, time to chill... just relax. You've been working hard and deserve a little time off. Well, we're here to help and do all the heavy lifting for you. You don't have to even fire up the grill and work up a sweat. 

Today we're doing an easy Shrimp Risotto, a cooling Mojarito and some cool tunes to help put your mind at ease. 

Get that hammock ready... The Pots Are On!

The Plate... 

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Risotto 

One of the easiest and tastiest meals you will ever make. No need to fire up the grill. This, my friends, is a one skillet wonder... fresh, citrus and cheese. 

What you need... 

1 lb of Shrimp / peeled and deveined

1 cup Arborio rice

5 tbsp olive oil

kosher salt

fresh ground pepper

1 small onion / chopped

6 oz parmesan cheese

4 cloves garlic / peeled and chopped

1/4 cup dry white wine

3 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (one lemon)

Zest of one lemon

3 cups of arugula

What you do...

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the shrimp and Salt / Pepper.

Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque.

Take the pan off the heat and set the shrimp aside.

Add more oil to the pan. 

Add onion and cook until they are sautéed and tender. 

Add the garlic and sauté.

Now, add the rice and stir for a couple of minutes.

Now, add the wine and continue to stir until the wine is absorbed.

Add the broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and a little salt & pepper.

Increase the heat to boil and keep stirring. 

Now reduce the heat to medium low, add the cheese and simmer until the rice is tender.

Mix in the arugula and stir util the arugula wilts.

Add the shrimp and stir into the rice.

The Playlist... 

I've Been Working

Another mix of cool tunes... some old, some new, some funky and fun. Enjoy!

       The "Playlist" runs on Spotify-Click on the link to listen I've Been Working

The Mix... Mojarito

What you need... 

Tequila Blanco

Homemade Sour mix

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 cup lemon juice

3/4 cups lime juice

Mint

Lime

What you do...

Muddle 6 sprigs of mint in a shaker. 

Add 2 oz of tequila.

Add 4oz sour. 

Strain into Cocktail Glass.

Homemade Sour-

Make simple syrup by mixing the sugar and water.

Add the lemon and lime juice and stir well. 

Exit Here...

Happy Labor Day!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!