🍝 Recipe Wednesday: Bold, Cozy & Beautiful

Welcome back to Recipe Wednesday, where flavor meets intention and every dish feels like a moment.

This week we’re indulging in a rich, slightly spicy, garlic-forward pasta paired with a refreshing red wine sangria with a twist—because balance is everything.

🔥 Recipe of the Week: Spicy Grilled Garlic Shrimp & Roasted Tomato Pasta

✨Why You’ll Love It

This dish is giving restaurant-quality at home.

Juicy grilled shrimp, sweet roasted tomatoes, and a garlicky, slightly spicy sauce wrapped around perfectly cooked pasta—it’s comforting, bold, and effortlessly elegant.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt & pepper

For the Pasta:

• 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil (optional)
  

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Roast the tomatoes:
   Toss tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
2. Cook the pasta:
   Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
3. Grill the shrimp:
   Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
   Grill (or pan-sear) for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
4. Build the sauce:
   In a pan, combine roasted tomatoes with chili flakes and a splash of pasta water.
5. Bring it together:
   Add pasta, toss well, then top with grilled shrimp. Finish with parmesan and fresh basil.

💡 Beautiful U Tip

Drizzle a little extra olive oil and fresh lemon juice on top right before serving for that glossy, fresh finish ✨

🍷 Cocktail of the Week: Red Wine Sangria (With a Twist)

✨ The Twist

We’re elevating classic sangria with a splash of sparkling water + a hint of citrus liqueur for a light, refreshing finish.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 bottle red wine (dry)
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup brandy
• 2 tbsp orange liqueur (like triple sec)
• 1 tbsp honey or agave
• 1 cup mixed fruit (oranges, berries, apples)
• ½ cup sparkling water (the twist ✨)
• Ice

🍸 Instructions

1. In a pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, and honey.
2. Add sliced fruit and chill for at least 1–2 hours.
3. Right before serving, stir in sparkling water.
4. Serve over ice with extra fruit garnish.

💡 Beautiful U Tip

Let it sit overnight for deeper flavor—it only gets better 🍷✨

💛 The Beautiful U Moment

Set the tone this week:

• Soft lighting or candles
• A good playlist in the background
• A beautifully plated bowl of pasta
• A chilled glass of sangria in hand

Romanticize your life. Even dinner can be luxury.

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