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PORK LOIN WITH LINGONBERRY PORT SAUCE
By jarren
For pork: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees
- Pork:
- 1 3 lb. boneless pork loin
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp, dried oregano, crumbled
- Salt and ground pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup ruby port
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ruby port
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
- 1/2 cup lingonberry sauce
- 1 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
- Salt and ground pepper
BLACKENED MAHI MAHI W/MANGO SALSA
By jarren
Mix the blackened seasoning ingredients in a small bowl - set aside
- Salsa:
- 1 lb fresh mahi mahi fillets
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme
- 1 tsp each dried basil and dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pam spray
- 1 medium mango, peeled, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
LINGUINI POMODORO WITH CRISP BACON
By jarren
Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp
- 1/2 lb side bacon, cut up
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 28 oz can plum tomatoes
- 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 pkg linquini pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups diced Mozzarella
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Hot chili pepper flakes
- 1 cup frozen peas, cooked
MIXED GREENS & PEPITAS WITH SHERRY VINAGRETTE
By jarren
For the vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk together sherry and cider vinegars, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper
- Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp sherry wine vinegar
- 4 tsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp brown mustard seeds, ground (optional)
- Salad:
- 12 cups lightly packed torn mixed sturdy salad greens
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 cup coarsely grated carrot
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
MOUTH-WATERING STUFFED MUSHROOMS
By jarren
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 12 whole fresh mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH BEETS
By jarren
Excellent
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 large beets, peeled, quartered
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 2-inch-long pieces
- 2 parsnips, peeled, cut diagonally into 2-inch-long pieces
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 rutabaga, peeled, cut into 1 1 /2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, peeled, quartered through root end
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
ASIAN SOY SESAME DIP
By jarren
Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk to blend
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp Asian chili sauce
ROASTED VEGETABLE PLATTER
By jarren
Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel the onion and chop into 1" pieces
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 lb (225 g) medium or large mushrooms
- 2 large celery stalks
- 1 zucchini
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- Dash salt
- Dash black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING (Canadian Living)
By jarren
Cake preparation: Grease and flour 13" x 9" metal cake pan; set aside
- Cake:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup drained crushed canned pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Icing:
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup icing sugar
RASPBERRY-LEMON TRIFLE
By jarren
For syrup: Combine sugar, lemon juice, and water in small saucepan
- Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Or substitute Amaretto or Triple Sec instead
- Curd:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- Fruit & topping:
- 4 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 16-ounce frozen pound cake, thawed
- 2 cups chilled whipping cream