| You want the Best Gourmet Recipe available on the | | | | John's Shrimp Di OroAppetizer for 4 people. |
| web?The term "gourmet" when applied to a recipe | | | | Ingredients |
| implies that it's the best of it's kind, the fanciest, and | | | | - 1 lb (16/20) Shrimp, peeled and de-veined but leave |
| probably the most expensive. What about all of us | | | | tail on |
| who love good food, are hosting an event (like a | | | | - 1 cup Olive Oil |
| book club meeting) and want to delight our guests | | | | - 1 cup Vegetable Oil |
| with some gourmet recipes of our own? This is | | | | - 1 cup All Purpose Flour |
| where a Homemade Gourmet Recipe comes in | | | | - 3 lemons |
| handy! | | | | - 1 sprig of Fresh Parsley |
| A Homemade Best Gourmet Recipe is tried and true | | | | - A pinch of salt |
| by someone you know. Generally they are passed | | | | - A pinch of pepper |
| down through families or friends by word of mouth | | | | Combine Olive Oil and Vegetable Oil in a 10 inch |
| until someone, like me, decide to start writing them | | | | sauté pan. Heat over medium-hi heat for 15 |
| out! There are chefs who work for years to perfect | | | | minutes. |
| their secret ingredients and then charge an arm and a | | | | Cover each individual shrimp in flour. Be sure to shake |
| leg for you to try them when instead, you could be | | | | off excess flour. Once oil is heated, place shrimp in oil |
| making your own! | | | | turning occasionally until golden (1-3 minutes). Remove |
| The best way to go about starting a collection of | | | | shrimp and place on paper towel to soak up |
| Homemade Gourmet Recipes is to go straight to | | | | remaining oil. While the shrimp is hot, dash with |
| your favorite sources. Have an Aunt who is known | | | | pepper and salt. |
| for her Cream Chip Beef Dip? Go Get It! Does your | | | | Place shrimp on platter. Cut Lemon in half and |
| mom make the best Lasagna this side of the | | | | squeeze over all shrimp (do not drop the seeds!). |
| Mississippi? Ask Her For It! Once you start collecting | | | | Take 2 remaining lemons, quarter them and spread |
| these recipes (email is always a great way to do this) | | | | around the rim of the plate. Garnish plate with sprig |
| create a recipe file box and add each one. Try them | | | | of parsley in middle. |
| out on your own. Modify if necessary. Tell your | | | | ENJOY! |
| friends and soon you'll all be sharing and making the | | | | Interested in more homemade gourmet recipes? We |
| best gourmet recipes out there - in your own home! | | | | have them! |
| I couldn't resist giving you one of our favorites: | | | | |