Mango Mint Arnold Palmer’s & Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad #TEArifficPairs

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Buckaroo and I are ready to celebrate summer! School is out, Chewsy kids are gone to Florida, and we are ready to put our feet up and relax…and chase Chewsy baby around the house. She is just starting to walk. Even having her here we try to squeeze in time to date one another and get some googly-eyed time in. We grabbed a few items from our favorite Walmart and decided to have a lunch date while Queen Zoe was napping. We’re excited that #CollectiveBias gave some folks the opportunity to whip up some #TEArifficPairs for lunch…and who better than Chewsy Lovers THE Terrific Pair!? Lipton Lemon Tea is our go to tea for every occasion. We mix it with fresh lemonade… and Honey, you can’t buy a better drink for a cookout, party, or anything! Arnold Palmer’s (equal parts lemonade and tea) are also our date night drink, no matter where we eat, and have been since our very first date. I whipped up our favorite drink with a twist and he melted my heart with this Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad. It truly was the perfect pair for a refreshing and light summer lunch. Buckaroo was a salad chef when we met. In the culinary world he ran the “Garde Manger” station. In a fine dining establishment its the person who makes the salads, appetizers, and sometimes even desserts. He does more than barbecue. The man has skills y’all! And nothing makes me feel more special than him making me a fresh salad because it reminds me of that time. When we were dating, I used to go to his job and sit in the middle of the dining room because his station was out on the floor where guests could see what he was preparing. I would order an Arnold Palmer and just sit and stare all dreamy eyed, while he made me a salad. Then after my meal he would make a special dessert and bring it to my table. Ah! Those were the days. So today’s #TEArifficPairs from the drinks to dessert were inspired by something we live to celebrate especially when the kids leave for the summer…our love.

Mango-Mint Arnold Palmer Tea
Ingredients:
2c. Freshly Brewed Lipton Tea
1c. Sugar
1c. Water
Juice of One Lemon
1 thinly sliced Lemon
6 Fresh Mint Leaves
2c. Of Mango Juice

1. Prepare tea in a sauce pot. Add sugar and water until it dissolves. 2. Add lemon juice and steep mint and lemon slices in the hot tea. 3. Remove from heat and add mango juice.
4. Stir well and serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint.

Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 pound shrimp, uncooked, peeled, and deveined
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 head of romaine lettuce
2Tbsp. Your favorite Caesar Dressing
3/4c. Grated Parmesan Cheese

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. 2. On medium heat steam shrimp with a teaspoon of olive oil for about 3-5 minutes until bright pink. 3. Remove shrimp from pan and add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder. And melt.
4. Add shrimp back to the pan and toss in the garlic butter. Remove from heat.
5. In a clean bowl, toss romaine, dressing and half of the cheese until all of the lettuce is coated. 6.Add shrimp on top, garnish with remaining cheese, and serve.

Klondike Berry Cheesecake Bowls
2 Klondike Bars
1pt. Ben and Jerry’s Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
2 cups of mixed berries

1. Cut Klondike Bars into squares. They will break up, that’s ok.
2. Top with fresh berries and a scoop of ice cream.

3. Repeat layers and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!

M.W.A.H.,

Mandi

Do you remember what you ate on your first date?