Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

This is one of Aunt Katherine's recipes. I love them! So does everyone else I know.

3 cans whole water chestnuts, cut the large ones in half
1 lb bacon cut into 1/3's
1 cup ketchup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar

wrap bacon around water chestnuts, secure with a toothpick, bake at 350 for 30 minutes, remove from oven, drain off fat, pour sauce made from ketchup, sugar, and vinegar over the chestnuts, bake for 30 minutes more

this recipe makes appx. 2 9x13 size pans

Zesty Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients:
8 oz. linguine, uncooked
3/4 cup zesty italian dressing, divided
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 can (14 oz.) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 lb. uncooked cleaned large shrimp
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup of the dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Stir in mushrooms and artichokes; cook 3 min stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and stir. Cook 2 min. or until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; return to pot. Add shrimp mixture and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.

Enjoy!

*chicken can be substituted for the shrimp