This appetizer, Shrimp Avocado Crostini, created by Christina Dimacali, chef and owner of Clean Your Plate is one to print or bookmark for your next night of entertaining. Earlier this summer, Whitney, Zareen and a few other friends and I were whisked away to her home for a private cooking party, sponsored by P&G. At the event, we learned of several P&G self care products.
delicious and easy, this appetizer was created by Christina of Clean Your Plate in Philadelphia
Christina kept our cooking skills and taste likes in mind and created a several course menu for all of us to cook together. It was SO much fun to cook with friends and guidance from a pro. So so so much fun. Stef and I were in charge of cooking up the appetizer. I’ve made it again a few times this summer. It’s a great app, but it’s also excellent to make the avocado mix for dipping during dinner or lunch or as a spread on pitas or wraps.
(Side note: if you’re ever looking for a great Girls Night Out event and you’re in the Philly area, check out Christina’s site to learn more about her cooking programs.)
Ingredients
- 1 small baguette sliced
- 1/2! pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and skinned
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
- 2! piquillo peppers, drained (these are hard to find. Don't bother asking the high school junior who's working at the grocery store... you'll need to ask a manager. If your store has a cheese shop or an olive bar, ask the person who tends that area first.)
Get Cooking
- Directions:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place baguette slices on a baking pan. Bake to toasted--5 to 10 minutes
- 2. In a sauce pan, boil 2 quarts of water and a pinch of salt. Once boiling, add shrimp and poach for 2 minutes, or until just pink. Drain shrimp immediately and place under cool water to stop cooking. Halve shrimp lengthwise and set aside.
- 3. In a food processor, add lime juice, avocado and peppers. Process until nearly smooth. Season with more lime or salt, as needed.
- 4. Spread mixture on the crostini, top with a shrimp half and serve on a pretty platter.
(recipe credit: Christina Dimacali, chef and owner of Clean Your Plate)
This week’s meal plan
It’s never, ever easy to come back from vacation. Earlier this summer it was a 3 week vacation to Charlotte, NC and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Today, we return from Belgrade Lakes, Maine. But. The summer is not over. We are not switching into fall just yet. And I promise myself I will continue to relax and help my children to relax.
To start, they’re going to help me make the next several weeks of meal plans. Each week, I’ll include one of their favorites. This was inspired on Sunday night when Middle asked us why we hadn’t had salmon in over 2 weeks. Yes. Salmon. So, you’ll see a simple salmon recipe on the list this week. Prompted by his question, I asked Big and Little what they’d like to eat: Popcorn shrimp and tacos topped the list this week.
Monday: Salmon with Summer Tomato Salsa
Tuesday: Salsa Beef Tacos
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Popcorn shrimp with grilled summer vegetables
Weekend: Grilled Buttermilk Chicken with fresh veggie salad
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Looks delicious!
With more and more brewpubs popping up in the area, having the beer made on-site no longer has the novelty it once did. These days, people want their $6 beers to actually taste good. Maybe it’s the fact the brewpub was made early in the game, maybe it’s the fact the place will always get good business due to its location; but the effort at the brewpub feels phoned-in.The beer selection can only be described as bland. There are enough varieties, but none of them really stand out. Definitely doesn’t stand up to anything offered by Victory, Triumph or Gordon Biersch. They do have a full-bar stocked with liquor and wine, but no outside beers.The food is usually pretty good; no complaints except for what they serve up during their Sunday brunch. The Sunday brunch sounds like a good deal; about $30 for all you can eat buffet-style food consisting of salmon, ham, prime rib and other high-quality foods. However; when you see it in reality, it’s very disappointing. Snobby sounding food cooked poorly and served cold results in the tackiness of a crappy casino buffet in AC.They do get good musical acts in during the weekends and the outdoor area is great during the summer. Despite the quality of the beers themselves, it remains one of my favorite places in Manayunk to go attend during Friday and Saturday nights.
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