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Terrytx
04-15-2004, 09:40 AM
All of these were delicious and the whole thing was a snap to fix. I would say that this would be a good meal to serve company-you wouldn't have to spend the whole evening in the kitchen and it had a very pretty presentation. All of these are easy to lighten without sacrificing flavor. These came from the lastest Southern Living-A special issue called Favorites.

Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin-Very tasty-I used McCormicks jerk seasoning and maybe a tad more than called for.

Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes-Frozen mashed potatoes??? I didn't even know that they existed until this recipe. Well, I bought em and tried em and they aren't half bad, specially with all the add-ins. I used all reduced fat products and did them in a casserole.

Fruit Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette-This is the show stopper! Very pretty and we loved it. It makes a ton of dressing. I did cut back on the oil and sub some water. Yum Yum!!



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Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Grilling Pork


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 (16 ounce) pork tenderloins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Caribbean Jerk seasoning

Brush tenderloins with olive oil, and rub evenly with seasoning. Grill,
covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees) 10
minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest
portion registers 155 degrees. Remove from grill, and let rest 10
minutes.

Source:
"Southern Living Favorites"




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Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (22 ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Stir in cream cheese
and next 5 ingredients. Divide mixture evenly between 6 (6 ounce) lightly
greased
ramekins or custard cups. Sprinkle evenly with Cheddar cheese. Bake at
350 degrees for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.


NOTES : They can also be served family-style in a 2-quart baking dish.




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Fruit Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salad

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 cups gourmet mixed salad greens
1 1/2 cups sliced mango
1 1/2 cups pink grapefruit segments
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup feresh blackberries
1 large avocado, sliced
blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette:
1/2 (10 ounce) jar seedless blackberry preserves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Place salad greens and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl, and gently
toss. Serve immediately with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette.

Pluse blackberry preserves, red wine vinegar, and next 4 ingredients in a
blender 2 or 3 times until blended. With blender runninf, pour vegetable
oil through food chute in a slow steady stream; process until smooth.

Source:
"Southern Living Favorites"

krhm
04-15-2004, 10:38 AM
Wow...that looks fantastic! Thanks for posting...I'm adding it to my menu for next week. DH doesn't really like mango though; is it a main flavor in the salad?

Peggy
04-15-2004, 10:53 AM
That salad recipe looks fabulous, Terry! Though, I will have to do something about the amount of vegetable oil!!! :eek: Thanks for the recipe. I'll be making that one real soon!

Peggy

Terrytx
04-15-2004, 11:17 AM
Originally posted by krhm
Wow...that looks fantastic! Thanks for posting...I'm adding it to my menu for next week. DH doesn't really like mango though; is it a main flavor in the salad?

I guess the main flavor would be the blackberry in the dressing-but over all I don't think anything stood out too much. How about pineapple instead of mango, or cantaloupe-what ever you like.

Oh yeah-the oil. I did cut it down to 1/2 cu and added 1/4 cup water, but I was afraid to cut back more, cause of the consistency. But we didn't even make a dent in the amount of dressing for the amount of salad-maybe used 1/4 of it.

rnbcook
04-18-2004, 06:13 PM
Thanks for the Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes recommendation. I glanced at the recipe and thought "no way, frozen mashed potatoes??". But it was easy and delicious. I also used low-fat products. DH loved it, and he's not a fan of any frozen foods.

newtricks
04-19-2004, 07:17 AM
I'm bringing fruit salad to a baby shower on Saturday so I e-mailed this one to the hostess to see if she wants me to bring it. She was planning on making a spinach and strawberry salad and I thought this would cover all bases. I hope she agrees I really want to try it!

Since you've made it let me ask, how many servings do you think this recipe would make. It's part of a buffet.

Terrytx
04-19-2004, 07:51 AM
I'd say probably 8 to 10 at least. It made a pretty big bowl-full