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Melon and Prosciutto Salad
By japaulson
This colorful appetizer would be a fine addition to an antipasto spread
- 1/2 medium melon)
- 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed cantaloupe (about 1 medium melon)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
- Mint sprigs (optional)
Sherried Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
By japaulson
Impress your guests with this company-worthy main dish served alongside a colorful slaw
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
Grilled Plum and Prosciutto Pork Chops
By japaulson
Prepare grill. Soak the pitted dried plum halves in boiling water 5 minutes
- 4 pitted dried plums, halved
- 2 very thin slices prosciutto (about 3/4 ounce), halved
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons molasses
Spiced Pork (Tenderloin) with Sauteed Apples
By japaulson
Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme
- 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
Mushroom Polenta Canapés
By japaulson
Nutty Gruyère cheese complements earthy mushrooms on these polenta canapés
- POLENTA:
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking polenta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Gruyère cheese, shredded
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup (3 1/2 ounces) shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
- 1 cup (3 1/2 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dry vermouth or dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) Gruyère cheese, shaved
Limoncello
By japaulson
Traditionally served cold as a digestif
- 1/2 cup lemon rind strips
- 4 cups vodka
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Slow Cooker Carnitas
By japaulson
1.Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth
Overnight Coffee Cake
By japaulson
Combine first 7 ingredients in a large mixing bowl
- 2 cups - All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup - Sugar
- 1/2 cup - Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp - Baking Powder
- 1 tsp - Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp - Salt
- 1 tsp - Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup - Buttermilk
- 2/3 cup - Butter (melted)
- 2 - Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup - Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup - Chopped Pecans
- 1 tsp - Ground Cinnamon
Beef Teriyaki Crisps with Wasabi Mayonnaise
By japaulson
Party Cocktail Item Prepare the mayonnaise mixture and cook the steak up to a day in advance
- Steak:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/2 pound flank steak, trimmed
- Cooking spray
- Remaining ingredients:
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 24 baked rice crackers
- Fresh chive pieces (optional)
All American Chili
By japaulson
This all-American chili recipe is perfect for an outdoor cookout but can also be made on the stove for a comfort cl...
- 6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/4 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese