Its been a while, but I promise to make up for the time lost!

Let's start with some amazing recipes.

First: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Shrimp Broil


I've made this many ways but have found that the shorter way tastes just as good as the longer way.
Here's what you will need:

10 russet potatoes ( this will be way to many but that's ok because we will use the leftovers to make a great side dish for another meal)
1 lb shrimp
5 ears of corn (halved or cut into thirds, your choice)
Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning (to your taste)
McCormick Perfect Pinch Fiesta Citrus Seasoning (also to your taste)
butter (to your taste)
olive oil (to your taste)

Boil potatoes until soft, boil corn until soft.
In a separate pan sauté shrimp in olive oil.
Drain water off potatoes and corn and leave in pot. Add shrimp to pot. Add seasonings, butter, and olive oil.

It's just that simple, inexpensive, and delicious.

Second: Creole Mashed Potatoes


Here's what you do once you have eaten all of the shrimp and corn and are left with just potatoes.
In a large pot rewarm your potatoes. Transfer to stand mixer. Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of milk, 4 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add additional salt and creole seasoning to enhance the flavor

Third: Tortellini Pasta Salad


Here's what you will need:

2 pkg (9oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 lb fresh green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small red onion diced
2 tomatoes diced

dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini  and cook for 3 minutes, add green beans and continue to cook 5 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Drain well and cool. Place in a serving bowl with tomato and onions.
In a jar, mix all the ingredients for the dressing. Shake well. Pour over pasta salad and refrigerate at least one hour but preferable 8 hours. This helps the dressing to soak into the veggies and the pasta.

See I told you I would make up for lost time. 3 amazing recipes and all are very easy and rather inexpensive. I hope you enjoy these!