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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples
By VegasBartender
This one-dish pork tenderloin entree is perfect for fall
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 12 pieces
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups thinly sliced unpeeled Braeburn or Gala apple
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Pumpkin Chiffon Cake
By VegasBartender
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, separated, plus 5 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
- Confectioners sugar, for dusting
Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta Recipe
By VegasBartender
This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked angel hair pasta
- 9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, optional
Doughnut Holes with Almond Caramel Sauce
By VegasBartender
In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water, the yeast and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (1/2 ounce)
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup almonds, toasted
- 5 1/2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- Finely grated peel of 3 oranges (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Confectioners sugar, for dusting
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Balsamic Vinegar
By VegasBartender
Pre-heat the oven to 425ºF
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
- 6 slices pancetta, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 pints Brussels sprouts, large ones cut in half, small ones left whole
- 1/2 cup balsamic drizzle (store-bought or homemade)
Grilled Salmon with Maple-Dill Glaze
By VegasBartender
1. WHISK together mustard, vinegar, syrup, garlic, dill weed and salt in small bowl
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Hungry Jack® Lite Syrup
- OR Hungry Jack® Original Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Crisco® Puritan® Canola Oil with Omega-3 DHA
- 4 (4 oz.) salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen vegetable blend like Baby Corn Blend*
Mixed Berry Galette
By VegasBartender
Free-form tarts called galettes or crostadas are a lovely way to showcase fresh berries
- 4 4 4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 1/4 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 1 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1 1 egg, separated
- 2 2 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Cottage Cheese Dough (small batch)
- 4 4 4 cups mixed fresh blueberries, raspberries and/or blackberries
- 1 1 1 tablespoon water
Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars
By VegasBartender
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Creamy Hummus
By VegasBartender
Serve with pita wedges Calories: 34 (40% from fat) Fat: 1
- 3/4 c water
- 1/2 c tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. EVOO
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 (19-oz) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Muffins
By VegasBartender
This crowd-pleasing recipe is chocolately but not too sweet -- making these muffins perfect for breakfast or any ot...
- 7.9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate minichips, divided
- Cooking spray