In this easy-to-make dish, shrimp drips in a spicy, buttery sauce atop ribbons of zucchini, adding a healthy dose of vegetables to a succulent meal.

I've touted the virtues of menu planning on this blog for a long time. To recap: It saves you time, money, and sanity, and it also helps you eat healthier because you're less likely to grab a pizza or stop for take-out when you have dinner planned.

The past week or so has been all about cooking (when isn't it, though?) and visiting, as my parents came to visit us from Arizona. I don't get many chances to cook for them, so -- as I always do -- I had planned plenty of delicious meals. However, I was so caught up in visiting with them that I didn't really take photos of anything. 

This press release popped up in my email account recently, and I was thrilled to read the recipe and find I have everything necessary to make it at home.

The alternate title to this blog post could be "Some dishes just do not photograph well."

Apparently, I am horrible at following recipes.