Kitchen Scoop

It's already august and that means it's getting even hotter. But Alicia Ross has a good way to keep cool with a homemade peach cobbler.

Fresh Peach Cobbler

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole or reduced fat-milk
6 cups fresh sliced peaches
Ice cream, optional for serving

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place butter in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish and place in the preheating oven. When butter has melted, about 3 minutes, carefully remove dish and set aside. Let oven continue to preheat.

In a medium-mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla and milk, whisking well to combine. Pour mixture evenly over butter in baking dish, but do not stir. Place peaches over the crust mixture but do not stir.

Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes and serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Most everyone would agree that it's always a good time for tacos. But are you tired of the same old thing? Alicia Ross has a recipe that brings some low country flavor to the tex mex favorite.

“Low Country” Shrimp Tacos and Corn

Shredded Four-Cheese Mexican Blend cheese, for serving
Shredded Pepper Jack cheese, for serving
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half, for serving
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving
Salsa of choice, for serving
Guacamole, for serving
Sour Cream, for serving
Lime slices, for serving

1 bottle (12 ounces) medium-bodied beer
1 pound medium shrimp (50-60 count)*
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning*
8 fresh ears corn, husks removed
12 small flour tortillas (fajita size)

1. Prepare cheeses, sour cream and other toppings as desired. Set aside.
2. Bring 2 quarts water and the beer to a boil in a large stock pot. Add Old Bay Seasoning and corn, and bring back to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, then add shrimp. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp turns pink. Drain well. Place on a platter for serving.
3. Warm tortillas according to package directions, and serve with shrimp and toppings.

KITCHEN INFO:
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This week Alicia makes homemade sangria that's perfect for summertime entertaining.

You've probably had this problem before all your friends are coming over for a party, and you're tired of serving the same old dip. Luckily, in this week's Kitchen Scoop, Alicia Ross has a fresh, easy idea that's based on one of the world's most beloved sandwiches.

When you think of summer, you don't always think of soup..but gazpacho might be exactly what you need during these dog days of summer. Alicia Ross has the recipe in tonight's kitchen scoop.