Langostino Mac & Cream
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Guess what? Our house is totally under contract.
And my husband flies to Secret City#2 this week for a second job interview. ARE YOU HEART ATTACKING YET? I’m not. I think that’s weird.
I did have one heart attack when we were in Secret City #1 and the hubs said something about leaving Colorado. At which point I seized into hyperventilation and great rolling tears found their way across my cheeks. I sniffed my nose frantically, trying to look like I’d just been hit by an allergic reaction. But, really I was just remembering how much I love this city of mine. And these people of mine. And the well worn path to school and stores and the park down the street.
Boo for goodbyes.
But yay. Oh, yay and hooray for new adventures.
Right?
Uh-huh. That’s totally right, right?
Just keep saying it over and over and I’ll keep telling myself over and over.
Then go buy Langostino meat at Costco and start whipping up an adventure of your own right in your kitchen. Grrr. You and me are such adrenaline junkies.
Langostino Mac & Cream
Langostino, or squat lobster, lends a delicate flavor to this simple recipes. It's the perfect way to enjoy a comfort food meal, with just a touch of panache. If you love the flavor of shrimp or lobster, keep your eye out for affordable langostino, then mix it right into this beautiful pasta dish and enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
5 ounces goat cheese
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons parsley
6 cups cooked pastaDirections:
In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes, then whisk in the flour. Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the goat cheese. Stir in the green onions. Serve over cooked pasta, garnish with parsley.
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Rana on January 23, 2012 at 5:26 am
I have an innate aversion to goat’s milk and milk products. Did you use a goat’s cheese of a cream cheese texture and perhaps that could be substituted here? Going to be following you through this new adventure and a year of cleaner eating. Good luck with the move and all that that involves.
Cookbook Queen on January 23, 2012 at 8:22 am
This is just beautiful, Brooke!!
I totally understand about the move. I wish you the best of luck!!
Bev Weidner on January 23, 2012 at 9:25 am
DYYING to hear about these top secret cities!
And leave room in that pan for my ENTIRE BODY.
mangiabella on January 23, 2012 at 3:11 pm
every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end….here’s to the next adventure! you’re being stretched bella….gloriously! oh, and the site is EPIC…..totally STELLAR in all caps baby
Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen on January 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Love this post (and your new look!) just thought you might be interested to know I’m hosting a giveaway for two 1.5 lb. live Maine lobsters that would be spectacular with this! you can find it at http://www.orderinthekitchen.com :)
Jessica on January 23, 2012 at 5:17 pm
I absolutely love this new design! Its beautiful!
Ashley Hoopes on January 23, 2012 at 5:50 pm
Love this dish. You are so good you almost make me want to take the apron strings away from my husband and start cooking again…almost!
Becky on January 23, 2012 at 7:13 pm
I love the new design. Hope for never ending adventures in your life. Where ever life brings you, you will always have Cheeky Kitchen to keep in touch with.
Amy P. on January 23, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Love the new design, best of luck on your new adventures!
Kendra on January 24, 2012 at 7:56 am
I love lobster and shrimp but have never had langostino. Can’t wait to look for it in the store.
So happy for a contract on your house – and so fast! Love the new look of your site. 2012 is the year for change for you, your family and your business.
Wishing you the BEST!
Diane on January 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm
This sounds fabulous! I cannot wait to try it!
I know what you mean about leaving CO. I had to 8 yrs ago, and although I am happy and my family is doing great down in Austin, TX, I still miss my beautiful CO. It’s a place that lingers in your soul and is hard to let go of! That being said new adventures are great so have fun!
Ronda on January 25, 2012 at 11:06 am
After 5 years in this lovely midwestern town, we are too moving on. To another lovely midwestern town in a neighboring state. I was holding my breath as hubby was interviewing from one end of the country to the next, and not saying much. In my mind I kept thinking “I can’t imagine us living there” but what I said with my words was “Our family is our family no matter where we live, and we can make that work anywhere”.
Turns out he got the job in a great area that we have discovered we like a lot. We’re in the process right now of buying a house there.
Have faith that the right thing for your family will come to the forefront and will happen just as it is meant to happen!
Michele Brown on January 25, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Love the new look! 2012 is going to be a fabulous year for you and the adventures ahead! This new recipe looks amazingly delicious – thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to hear all about the location for the new adventures ahead…
anna on January 25, 2012 at 3:27 pm
mmmm this looks so good! what a great idea! good luck with your maybe move too? moving is hard but like you said the adventure is worth it!
Erin on January 25, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Oh wow! Your new design looks great. I can’t wait to come back and explore some more.
This recipe looks to die for.
I hope your secret city will be close to me–I’ll be your friend! Moving can be so hard, but can also be rich in good surprises. I was single when I moved from Seattle to Nashville and ended up meeting my now-husband. It was scary but it proved to be worth it :-)
Kelly on January 27, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Love love love your new blog design…and this dish sounds so yummy. Good luck on your upcoming move!
Brooke replied: — January 29th, 2012 @ 10:24 pm
Oh, thank you Kelly!Thank you!
George Windes on January 29, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Am I the token male poster? ANYHOW, I pray that the secret city which wins is in sunny California (San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, etc.). We need the McLays in Cali AND your kids would love the beach. Also, veggies are big here… Shalom
Brooke replied: — January 29th, 2012 @ 10:23 pm
Shalmon, indeed. I could take SJC any old day!
Todd on November 3, 2012 at 9:08 am
Great recipe, I posted a link back to your page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Langostino/234592716668357?ref=hl