Lauren Alexander: a.k.a Beth...

Surprise it's actually Beth, not Lauren!  Sneaky around here, huh?!  lauren is not feeling too good today so the last thing she felt like thinking or writing about was food.  Unless of course you would like to hear about saltines and gingerale.

This works out great because I had some recipes to share with you!  As you know I just went on a beach vacation with my family and a "cook off" has become one of our traditions.  I am not sure how it started but one year my brother-in-law, Scott and I decided to each make a batch of Cowboy Caviar and let the rest of the family crown a winner.  Let me tell you, you are in the presence of royalty!  I didn't want to let my title go so we decided to do another "cook off."  We couldn't decide on a category so we just each chose a night to cook.  Our meals were very different but both delicious (if I do say so myself!).  This year there really wasn't a winner because everyone loved both meals so much.  I guess that means I retain the crown, right?!  You be the judge...

My recipe:  Corn and arugula fettucini

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*I added red peppers, bacon, and zucchini to mine
served with salad and bread

Scott's recipe: Chili-rubbed steak tacos with avocado-lime salsa

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*so delicious!!