Girlfriends' RECIPE Collection

Thai Shrimp (from Stephanie D. in my ward) 2 lbs. raw, peeled shrimp 2 fresh limes 3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed 1 1/2 T. white sesame seeds 1/4 cup sesame oil 2 T. peanut oil dash of red pepper flakes Add sesame and peanut oil to a very hot frying pan. Add sesame seeds to the pan and quickly add shrimp. (The sesame seeds will "pop" so be careful). Toss shrimp for one minute. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Squeeze the lime juice into the pan. Toss well, cook 1-2 minutes longer. Remove shrimp and serve over Jasmine Rice.

A fantastic recipe found on Becky Higgin's website . We tried it out tonight with company and loved it!! Feeds 6-8 good portions.  This recipe has been changed from Becky's to my families preferences! 16 oz. Farfalle pasta 1 c. heavy whipping cream 3 chicken breasts or about 1 ½ lbs. (boneless, skinless) 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed OR some garlic salt ½ tsp. pepper (or more if you like) ½ cup butter ½ lb. bacon in little pieces ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 (12 oz) Lawry’s mesquite marinade with lime juice Cook chicken and bottle of marinade in crock pot on low for 4-5 hours or high for 3 and low for about an hour (time depends on size of crockpot). It's done when it can be shredded well with 2 forks. Pull chicken out of the juices, allow to cool a bit, and shred. Set this aside. About a half-hour before serving, cook the pasta and bacon. In a small saucepan, melt butter,add garlic, whipping cream, pepper and parmesan. Whisk together on low he...