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Sep 13 2015

Wine Down Wednesday – Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

Browned honey garlic shrimp with tender broccoli, all marinated in a tangy sauce… I’m practically drooling just thinking about it!  What I love most about this recipe (beside the fact that it contains shrimp) is that it’s made with few ingredients that you already have in your kitchen.  Try it with a chilled, dry rosé.
 
 
INGREDIENTS:Honey-Garlic-Shrimp-and-Broccoli-1b

  • 1 lb shrimp, uncooked, medium size, shelled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 and 1/2 cup broccoli
 
INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, ginger, honey, and soy sauce.
  2. Place raw shrimp in a large zip lock bag. Pour 1/3 of the honey soy sauce in the bag, then massage the bag to coat shrimp. Seal bag and let shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Keep the remaining honey soy sauce covered and at room temperature.
  3. Warm a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved honey soy sauce to pan and let heat until steaming. Toss broccoli in skillet and cook until warm and tender, about 5-8 minutes. Remove broccoli from skillet and set aside.
  4. Remove shrimp from zip lock bag and discard the bag and marinade. Place 5-10 shrimp in the skillet at a time and cook for 1 minute on each side or until shrimp bodies are curled and browned. Before removing from pan, use tongs to rub shrimp into the caramelized sauce on the bottom of the skillet.
  5. When the shrimp are cooked, return all shrimp and broccoli to skillet. Heat for 2-3 minutes, tossing to catch any remaining caramelized sauce on the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Serve immediately with remaining honey soy sauce drizzled on top.

Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Written by Nicole Trumps · Categorized: Active Rain

Sep 13 2015

Motivational Monday – Think Outside the Box!

 horses

“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford

This quote from Henry Ford exemplifies the benefits of radical and out-of-the-box thinking. Ford, of course, founded Ford Motor Company and is responsible for bringing automobiles into the lives of everyday people, even though they had no idea that this was what they wanted.

There won’t always be one simple solution to a problem, and there won’t always be someone else to make decisions for you.  Sometimes you have to get a little creative!  Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Your idea just may be the most brilliant, revolutionary idea ever.  So put on your thinking cap and get to work!

thinking cap


Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Written by Nicole Trumps · Categorized: Active Rain

Sep 10 2015

Discover Youngsville

If you’re looking to live in a quaint town in the heart of Acadiana, look no further than Youngsville! With a population just shy of 10,000, Youngsville is a rapidly-growing community that is full of opportunity for its residents–opportunity to work, play, and grow.  A town full of culture, tradition, and diversity, Youngsville is quickly gaining popularity among its visitors, some of whom are so fascinated by the town that they eventually make it their home.

Youngsille Sugar Mill

And there are plenty of options when it comes to housing in Youngsville.  Are you looking for the perfect first home purchase?  Youngsville has it.  Are you looking for the perfect neighborhood for your family to live in?  Youngsville has it.  Are you a retiree looking for a nice, quiet community?  Youngsville has it!  Take a look at the long list of neighborhoods that Youngsville has to offer; just click on a linked subdivision name to see homes available for sale in that neighborhood, which are updated daily.

• Anslem Ridge
• Beacon Hills Village
• Beau Jardin
• Cedar HillsCopper Meadow
• Chelsi Meadows
• Copperfield
• Copperfield South & Estates
• Copper Meadows
• Cypress Gardens
• Fairfax Farms
• Fieldcrest
• Fortune Hills
• Highland Meadows
• Highland Plantation
• Highland Ridge
• Jolie Village
• Laurel Grove
• Legacy Estates
• Madison Woods
• Meadow Bend
• Meadow Bend Lakessugar mill pond
• Oak Knoll
• Oak Thorn
• Sabal Palms
• Shadowbrook
• Southlake Plantation
• Sugarland Estates
• Sugar Mill Pond
• Sugar Trace
• Villas at Highland Plantation
• Village at Copperwood
• Waterview Apartment Homes
• Wells Landing
• Wild Rose Estates
• Windermere
• Windy Heights
• Woodcrest

Coming soon:
• Burley Plantation
• St. David’s Cove

charter school

Youngsville also has a wonderful educational system, with several schools to choose from.  Each facility is run by professional, knowledgeable administration who are dedicated to your children’s education.  Click the name of each school to learn more.

Ernest Gallett Elementary
Green T. Lindon Elementary
Youngsville Middle
Ascension Episcopal School
Youngsville Christian School
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy

New high school coming soon!

Youngsville dining

Youngsville Sports complexIt’s obvious that you’ll have no problem when finding the perfect home in Youngsville.  But you may be wondering what else the city has to offer.  What can you do for fun in Youngsville?  The answer is simple: everything! In Youngsville, there’s ALWAYS something going on.  If you’re looking for a place to dine, Romacelli is great for the whole family.  For the adults, Morvant’s Bar and Grill is known for its world famous burgers and is a popular social scene.  Groceries and authentic Cajun delicacies can be bought at NuNu’s Fresh Market.  If you want to hit up the gym or play recreational sports, head over to the Youngsville Sports Complex, a 70-acre, state-of-the-art facility. Check out the city’s calendar of events periodically so you won’t miss out on a good time!

 

Have we piqued your interest yet?  If you’re considering Youngsville as your new home, begin your search today! Click the links below to search for homes that fit your budget.  Links are updated with new information daily!

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Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Written by Nicole Trumps · Categorized: Active Rain

Sep 05 2015

Wine Down Wednesday – Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Chicken

pesto stuffed chicken

Chicken, cheese, AND pesto?  You just can’t go wrong with this simple but scrumptious Italian dinner!  I like to serve this with a side of Caesar salad and a glass (or two) of Grenache.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 T Basil Pesto with Lemon or your favorite commercial pesto
  • 2 T low-fat sour cream
  • 2 T grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten (or if they’re large eggs one will probably be enough)
  • 3 T finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 T flour
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375° F.  Spray a small casserole dish with non-stick spray. Trim any visible fat from chicken breasts, then put them one at a time inside a heavy plastic bag and pound with meat mallet until the chicken is as thin as you can get it.  Don’t worry too much about the shape or whether there are some loose pieces, you can tuck them in when you roll up the chicken.
 
In a small bowl mix together the basil pesto, sour cream, and grated mozzarella.  Use a rubber scraper to spread a thin layer of this mixture over each chicken breast, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge of the chicken (so it doesn’t run out so much as it cooks.)   Roll up the chicken breasts and secure them with a couple of toothpicks.  (I roll them so the finished piece is as thin as I can get it so they will cook quickly.)
 
Prepare two bowls, one with the beaten egg and the other with the grated Parmesan-almond flour mixture, seasoned with black pepper to taste.  Dip each chicken breast roll first into the egg mixture and then into the Parmesan-almond flour mixture, patting it on so the chicken breast roll is well-coated with the mixture.
 
Put chicken breasts into the casserole dish and bake until the chicken is firm and lightly browned.  (Start checking after about 25-30 minutes; total baking time will be 30-35 minutes.)  Serve hot.


Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

Written by Nicole Trumps · Categorized: Active Rain

Sep 05 2015

Labor Day Food and Fun

Today’s post is filled to the brim with some spectacular ideas for your Labor Day weekend, including a three course meal and plenty of outdoor activities for you and the whole family to enjoy.  

Food

Start off your Labor Day feast with the perfect appetizer.  These caprese bites are so easy to throw together, not to mention delicious!

caprese bites

Add some spice to your main course with this recipe for jalapeno cheddar stuffed burgers, topped to your liking.

jalapeno cheddar burgers

These stuffed burgers are so satisfying, you almost won’t need this zesty Hawaiian pasta salad on the side! (Just kidding.  You’ll definitely want to make room for this!)

hawaiian pasta salad

To finish it all off, add a new twist to the traditional watermelon and grill it!  Simply cut a watermelon into triangles, brush both sides with olive oil, salt and pepper, grill for about 2 minutes on each side, and drizzle with honey.  (You can also do this with cantaloupe, if you’d prefer.)

grilled watermelon

Fun

If you’re throwing a Labor Day party for all your friends and family, then you’ll need something to keep them all occupied!  Here are a few great activities and games for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Pool Party Movie Night:  Only possible if you have a pool, of course.  You’ll also need a projector and some classic family movies.

pool party

Backyard Twister:  Paint it onto a white sheet, or simply spray paint circles right onto the grass.

diy twister

Giant Jenga:  What’s better than a classic game of Jenga?  Super-sized Jenga.

giant jeng

Backyard Bowling:  You don’t have to paint them to look like gnomes, but look how cute these are!

giant bowling

 

 

We hope you liked these great Labor Day ideas!  Of course, you don’t have to go all out if you’d prefer not to.  What’s important is recognizing and celebrating the impact that our workforce has had on our country by taking a much-deserved day off!  Spend quality time with your loved ones, and have a SAFE and fun weekend!


Originally posted at: Lafayette Real Estate News

 

Written by Nicole Trumps · Categorized: Active Rain

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