The Last Bride Book Review

The Last Bride was a good read from beginning to end.

I enjoyed going on this wonderful and bumpy ride with Beverly Lewis, as she wove a tale of God's forgiveness, love, and second chances. Tessie is a yound woman in love and doesn't understand why her father won't allow her to marry her beloved. She does the unthinkable in the Amish community and lives to reap the consequences. 

Tessie quickly learns that even in the midst of trouble and adversity, God is not so far away that He cannot be reached. She experiences the profound gift of love from unexpected sources and soon grows to realize that she can still have a second chance at love. Thank you Bethany House Publishers for the chance to review this book!

Baked Seasoned Shrimp

I love shrimp! They can be enjoyed fried, steamed, grilled or cold. Today I'm enjoying my shrimp lightly seasoned and baked, with my favorite vegetables on the side. It's a nice change for this evening's meal, and most importantly, they are quick and easy to make. :)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of raw shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined (approximately 40 jumbo shrimp)
• 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce or more if desired
• 1 tsp of Emeril's Essence seasoning or your favorite seasoning

Directions 
Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

Lightly grease a cookie sheet or a medium sized pan, or line the cookie sheet or pan with parchment paper. Add the raw shrimp. Sprinkle the shrimp with the Worcestershire sauce and then the Emeril's Essence seasoning.

Cook the shrimp for 15 minutes or until the shrimp are done. You will know this because they will be a white color. (Be careful not to overcook them.)

Remove the shrimp from the oven and enjoy with your favorite sides!

Makes 4 - 6 servings.

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Apple Cinnamon Shortbread Bar

Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies, plain or with other ingredients added.  I love this blend of flavors with the apples and cinnamon.

This bar is delicious and there's nothing light about it. I'm in the process of losing weight but promised the family that I would make one dessert per week. I will try not to eat too much. I little bit won't hurt right? I hope you enjoy.  :)

Ingredients

• 2 sticks of butter, softened
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla
• 2 cups of flour
• 2 1/2 cups of peeled sliced apples (2 large apples), I used gala

Cinnamon Crumb Topping

• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1Tbsp of sugar
• 1 Tbsp of olive oil
• 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon 

Directions
Preheat oven to 350° degrees.

Lightly grease an 9"x 9" square baking pan and set aside. (I line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper to avoid sticking). 

Combine the butter and powdered sugar. Mix until it's a creamy consistency. Add the vanilla and mix until well blended and then add the flour. Combine all ingredients until the mixture forms a soft dough.

Add the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread the dough evenly by flattening it with your hands and placing the dough to cover the entire width of the pan. Pat the dough to distribute it evenly. Poke holes into the dough with a fork so that it cooks evenly.

Add the apples by layering them across the dough and then press the apples into the dough slightly.

Then top the dough with the prepared cinnamon crumb topping. 

Cook for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the dough is a light golden brown. Cool for about 30 minutes and enjoy with your favorite glass of milk or ice cream! 

Yields 9 servings. 

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