I had big plans for the weekend. Sunday is my mother's birthday and for the past few years I've been traveling to Green Bay and making dinner for her and a select few of her friends. Well, this year I didn't get that planned soon enough so I decided I would just surprise her and my brother and his family.
Through some recon I found out that mom would be at my brother's because my nephew was in a basketball tournament this weekend. So I started planning the menu, buying ingredients, arranged for the kids down the block to take care of the dogs and booked our hotel room.
I was planning on making lemon pepper linguini with shrimp and asparagus served with homemade Italian garlic bread and, of course, birthday cake for dessert. For the picky eaters I had traditional lasganetta and red sauce.
And then I got sick. Actually I've been sick for a little over a week but it got to the point I couldn't power through it anymore. I went to the doctor and, based on my symptoms I have a sinus infection and/or a virus that has been going around. A guy I work with has been battling this since December. I sure hope I kick it faster than that!
So we called off the trip so I can have a relaxing weekend at home.
As a result of this failed trip, we have LOTS of Sunrise Creative Gourmet lemon pepper linguini in the freezer! This is delicious pasta. If you haven't tried it I highly recommend it. Toss it with a little olive oil and serve it with salmon or shrimp, delicious!
I also had a big loaf of homemade bread.
This morning I got thinking, could I use it for breakfast? Maybe a breakfast pasta egg scramble thingy? I got to work!
I started by sauteing some onions in some lemon infused EVOO from The Olive Grove Olive Oil Company. I like it when the onions are caramelized!
I boiled up some of the pasta, it only takes a few minutes, then tossed it in the pan with the onions, some beaten eggs and a little smoked ham. It only took a couple of minutes to cook. I topped it with a little freshly shaved Parmesan and a side of toast made with that homemade bread. The verdict? We loved it!
I still have A LOT of lemon pepper linguini in the freezer. I wonder if I could use it in a dessert?
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