SEAFOOD AND BASIL ALFREDO

8 oz. linguine, uncooked
1 T. butter or margarine
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 t. garlic salt
1 c. milk
1- 3 oz. pkg cream cheese,cubed
1/2 t. dried basil leaves
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta; drain. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle shrimp with garlic salt, cook until pink, about 2 min. Do not overcook! Add milk and heat just to boiling; stir in cream cheese and basil. Reduce heat, stirring constantly until cream cheese is completely melted. Remove from heat;stir in parmesan. Toss hot pasta and sauce; serve immediately. Makes 5- 1 c. servings.

SENSATIONAL STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH SHRIMP

1 bunch romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces

1 red onion, sliced thin

fresh strawberries, sliced

slivered almonds for garnish

tiny shrimp

Dressing: Combine in a jar and shake

2 cups mayonnaise

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup light cream

1/3 cup raspberry vinegar

2 Tbs poppy seeds

3 Tbs raspberry jam

Prepare dressing and chill. Toss romaine lettuce, onion, strawberries, and shrimp pieces. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over the salad and garnish with slivered almonds. Makes 6-8 servings. (Dressing may be kept in the refrigerator at least a week. May use Peppercorn Dressing instead.

GARDEN CRABMEAT SALAD

1 (8 oz.) bag rotini noodles, cooked and drained
1 small can crabmeat, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tomato, diced
1 head broccoli flowerettes
½ cup Italian dressing
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 cup salad dressing
½ cup honey
pepper

Mix dressings, cheese and honey. Blend mixture and other ingredients. Refrigerate.

NEIL'S CLAM CHOWDER

Serves 8-10

2 cans (6 ½ oz.) canned clams

2 cups finely diced potatoes

1 cup finely chopped onion

¾ cup butter

¾ cup flour

1 pint whipping cream

1 pint milk

1 ½ tsp. Salt

½ tsp sugar, pepper

Drain liquid from clams and pour liquid over potatoes and onions. Add water to barely cover. Cook until tender. Melt butter, add flour and blend well. Stir in cream and cook, stir until smooth. Add potatoes, onions, and liquid. Add clams. Stir. Heat through. Season to taste.