This pork recipe offers an elegant entrée for special occasions. “Butterflying” the pork loin roast makes it a large, thinner rectangle. It’s then pounded with a meat hammer to further tenderize the meat. The surface is spread with a corn bread stuffing mixture, and cooked at higher oven heat for 10 minutes, then at a…
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Chicken w/ Wild Rice and Black Cherry Sauce: Elegant Entree
The following recipe makes extra of the rice, which is nice—it makes a great side dish later in the week. It keeps well, and can even be frozen. And- it’s perfect for gluten-free folks! To “stuff” the chicken, simply lift the skin up off the breast a bit, stuffing the rice underneath. (The trickiest part…
Chicken Piccata w/Lemon, Capers: Elegant but Easy Enough
This elegant dinner entree has a light, flavorful sauce, with capers giving it a distinct, piquant flavor. The method is streamlined for making a simple recipe. Plan 1/3 to 1/2 lb. serving per person. Serves 6-4. INGREDIENTS Approx. 3 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 large half breasts) 1 c. chicken stock 1/4 c….
Chicken Putenesca, w/ Savory Sauce of Tomato, Greek Olives
These flavors are bold; a goat cheese stuffing holds its own against a tomato sauce containing Greek olives and a dash of anchovies. Anchovy paste can be used, or fine-chop a small can of whole anchovies, freezing the leftovers to preserve flavor. Plan 4-6 oz. of meat per serving; this recipe serves 6 or so….
Jell-O Salad: Natural Style, Fruit-Juice Sweetened
When my granddaughter was quite young, I wanted to prepare a jello recipe minus the artificial colorings, flavorings and sugar. It would also be perfect for my elderly in-laws, who needed easy-to-chew foods. The recipe proved popular with all. When purchasing frozen juice concentrates, be sure to get 100% fruit juices. Use favorite flavors, but…
Pecan Pear Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing: Upscale Waldorf
The Poppy Seed dressing below can be simply mixed up in a bowl, hand-whisking the other ingredients into the olive oil- no blender clean-up! Using the stirring method is convenient, especially when making a smaller batch of the dressing. Bosc pears have a firm, crunchy texture, although other pears or apples, or even dried fruits…
Fruit Kabobs w/ Pineapple Coconut Dip: Brighten Buffet Table
This tropical-style, healthy recipe is naturally sweetened and flavored with frozen pineapple juice concentrate and coconut cream. It can be served with bagel pieces or crackers, but fruit kabobs are especially colorful. Dip can be made a few days early. Serves 10-20. Pineapple Coconut Dip INGREDIENTS 2-4 TBS. coconut cream (or virgin coconut oil, to…
Belgian Endive Appetizer: Make Buffet Table Beautiful, Tasty
A light and refreshing, yet elegant appetizer, this makes about 35-40 pieces (one large platter), to serve 20 or so. INGREDIENTS 4 oz. cream cheese (half package) 4 oz. Blue Cheese or Gorgonzola 1 c. pecans, chopped 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 c. butter Approx. 12 oz. Belgian endive (approx. 5 small…
Strawberries w/ Chocolate Dip & Orange Dip: Color the Buffet
What can be easier to prepare for the buffet table than wicker baskets lined with lettuce, full of strawberries? Add a side of dipping sauce for a stress-free appetizer. Serve fruit dips in stemmed glasses for extra elegance. The cream cheese fruit dip with orange goes well with the strawberries, and the chocolate sauce is…
