May 28th through June 1st

May 28th Saturday

David went to play disc golf, I went to see Bridesmaids with Marlo and Christy
I got home at 3 and David left to play with Island Texas. He is a fill in on the bongos! He loves it! He also sang and played other back up instruments! Ask him about it!
I went to graduation!



This is Anthony, one of my favorite kids!


Sunday May 29th
Went to the Llano river with the Buda Malotts, Pullins, Austin Malotts, Henderson's, and of course the Tips (since it is their house). We ALWAYS have a great time!

Monday May 30th
Slow day, David and I sat around, ran a few errands and Supper with Buda Malotts, Growts by the pool.
May 31st
Jd and Travis- our soldier! came for dinner
Chicken Diane over buttered noodles.
Heat 1 T oil in a non stick skillet over med-high heat.
Add 2 salt and peppered chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
Cook 6 minutes, flip and cook 6 more minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
In the skillet melt 1 T butter and 1 T shallots. Cook 30 seconds. Add 1 T minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Add 3 T brandy (or chicken broth) 2 t dijon mustard, 2 t Worcestershire, stir well. Remove from fire. Add 1/4 cup half and half, salt and pepper. Return to heat and add chicken. Turn to coat in sauce. Remove chicken to a serving dish and top with sauce.

Wednesday June 1st

The yummiest crab cakes and mac and cheese


Almond Basil Crab Cakes with Yogurt-caper sauce

For the crab cakes, whisk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg whites, beaten
2 t Dijon mustard
2 t Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1-2 or 3-4 dashes Tabasco sauce

Toss:
1/4 cup finely crushed saltines
1/4 cup slices almonds, toasted and finely chopped
2 T chopped fresh basil
8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat, drained
2 t oil

For the sauce, Whisk:
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 T chopped fresh basil
2 t minced capers
1 t minced garlic
1/2 t fresh lemon juice
black pepper to taste
Set aside

Stir saltine mixture into mayonnaise mixture, then gently fold in crabmeat to avoid breaking up lumps.
Form 4 cakes from crab mixture and place on plate. Chill for 15 minutes

heat oil in a non stick skillet over med -high heat until it shimmers. Cook crab cakes 3 minutes, then flip, cover and cook 3 minutes more. Serve crab cakes with sauce.
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