Everyday Granola

Such a great way to start your morning! Molly Wizenberg's basic granola is a terrific jumping off point, then you can start adding you own twist. I like to add almonds and wheat germ.

Everyday Granola

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

3 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt

1/3 cup honey

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup assorted dried fruit

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Stir honey and oil in saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Pour honey mixture over oat mixture; toss. Spread on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, stirring every 10 minutes, about 40 minutes. Place sheet on rack. Stir granola; cool. Mix in fruit. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight.

Read More

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/06/everyday_granola#ixzz1BUej4vAO

Granny's Marinated Shrimp

Yeah, I know, not a great picture (except for my little guy), but this is the best I've got. If you like shrimp you have to give this recipe a try. Briny, juicy shrimp with a kick of tabasco. Make it for your next party and I promise it will be gone QUICK!

Granny's Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 c celery tops
• 1/4 c mixed pickling spices
• 3 1/2 t salt
• 1 pt sliced onions (thin)
• 7 or 8 bay leaves
• 1 1/4 c vegetable oil
• 3/4 c white vinegar
• 2 1/2 T capers & juice
• 2 1/2 t celery seed
• 1 1/2 t salt
• dash Tabasco sauce (or more)

Directions

Cover shrimp w/ boiling water. Add celery tops, pickling spices & salt. Bring to a boil. Cook until they are all pink - about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, cool w/ cold water, and peel.

Alternate shrimp & sliced onions in shallow dish. Add bay leaves. Combine vegetable oil, vinegar, capers & juice, celery seed, salt & Tabasco. Mix well. Pour over shrimp & onions. Cover & store in refrigerator at least 24 hours for best flavor. Serve with Triscuits.