Cooking With Rino #23

Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined without tails
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 2 tablespoons brandy

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture.
2. In a large skillet, sauté dredged shrimp in olive oil for 5 minutes over high heat. Toss shrimp often to prevent burning. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a serving dish, leaving the oil in the pan.
3. In the same pan, sauté the garlic, shallot, parsley and oregano over medium heat for 3 minutes; stirring constantly. Spoon the mixture over the shrimp. Return pan to the heat. Preheat your broiler for medium heat.
4. Pour the wine and brandy into the skillet and ignite with a match or lighter. When the flames die down, stir to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet; pour over shrimp.
5. Place the serving dish of shrimp in a preheated broiler for about 2 minutes.

“Enjoy and email me your favorites.”

Pellegrino.caruso@mountainhome.af.mil

May in Idaho



Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway

May in Idaho

by Josha Brown, Asst. ODR Director

            Spring is here and it is time to enjoy the warming Idaho weather.  Many people are breaking out the camping gear, bicycles, and boats for the season.  It’s a great idea to open up and test out your gear before hitting the field.  There is no worse feeling than heading out to your fishing destination and finding out your boat will not start, or getting to camp to set up your tent and discover there are missing parts.  So take a few minutes and set up the tent, roll out the sleeping bag, and check the air in your trailer tires.

            This is also a great time to plan your summer trips.  If you are thinking about Yellowstone as a destination this summer, remember to check with Outdoor Recreation for out Yellowstone Country Trailer Program.  If you want to get out on the lake fishing, tubing, wakeboarding, or riding a jet ski, check out the offerings from our very own Strike Marina.  Looking for a little more adventure?  We have white water rafting day trips Saturdays and Sundays throughout the entire summer.  We also have a reference library about everything outdoors from backpacking, hiking, biking, rocks/geology, first aid and more.  Utilize the resources you have around you.  Get outside and have some fun.

            Wherever your travels take you, make sure to be mindful of others and beware of your surroundings.  Idaho has many beautiful places.  It is our job as recreationalists to preserve them and make sure they remain available for years to come. 

Wildlife is another great resource we have in Idaho, be knowledgeable about the areas you will be traveling to and what types of creatures you may come across.  Rattlesnakes, bears, wolves are all beautiful creatures that are great to keep at a distance.  Ticks, natures little travelers, are abundant in some areas.  So, make sure to check yourself periodically and remove them as quickly as possible.  Being able to identify poison ivy and other toxic plants is a great skill to have.  Be safe, be prepared, always let someone know where you will be going and when you plan on returning home.  Life is what you make it, so make it great!

Fitness Tip #12

Gun Slinging Fit-to-Fight Tip #12

Say goodbye to those April showers and hello to the sunshine in May!  It’s time to enjoy the outdoors and plan activities with friends and family. This month, we also celebrate the important women in our lives on Mother’s Day. Try something different for mom and start a workout regimen, or maybe try a few more outdoor activities together. What better way to spend time with mom than to spend it getting healthier by getting fit. Remember, summer is just around the corner.  Although you may have reached your ideal figure, don’t stop now. Exercising a minimum of three times per week for 20-30 minutes will help to burn off those calories consumed at a friend’s barbeque over the weekend. Here are May’s effective, no equipment exercise tips that target each major problem areas and are guaranteed to keep you looking your best all year long!

Before you workout, make sure you perform your dynamic stretching also known as a warm-up.  Once you are thermally ready, after about 5-10 minutes, you are ready to workout.  Please note that these exercises should not be done unless you are in good physical/medical standard and have cleared all medical conditions which may become worse by doing these exercises.  If you have any questions about these exercises, the Gunfighter Fitness Center Staff will be happy to answer or demonstrate them for you.

- Jumping Jacks (1min)

  20 Push-Ups

  20 Crunches

  20 Squats

- Burpees (1 min)

  20 Diamond Push-Ups

  20 Crunches

  20 lunges (alternating legs)

- Jumping Jacks (1 min)

  20 Push-Ups

  20 Crunches

  20 Squats

- Burpees (1 min)

  20 Diamond Push-Ups

  20 Crunches

  20 Lunges (alternating legs)

Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/baked_apple_cinnamon_french_toast.html

12 servings

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 9 1/2 hours (including 8 hours refrigeration time)

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat milk
• 2 cups pasteurized liquid egg whites, such as Egg Beaters
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1-pound loaf sliced whole-wheat bread
• 1 cup chopped dried apples, (3 ounces)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Preparation

1. Whisk milk, egg whites, honey, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
2. Trim crusts off 8 bread slices and set aside. Cut the crusts and the remaining bread into 1-inch pieces. Toss with dried apples, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in another large bowl.
3. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Transfer the bread mixture to the pan. Lay the reserved crustless slices evenly on top, trimming to fit. Whisk the milk mixture one more time, then pour evenly over the bread. Press the bread down with the back of a wooden spoon, making sure it’s evenly moist. Cover with parchment paper, then foil, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Bake the casserole, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until puffed, set and lightly browned, about 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes; dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Per serving: 183 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrates; 10 g protein; 4 g fiber; 344 mg sodium; 312 mg potassium.