Recipe of the Week – Autumn Pork Tenderloin

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Autumn Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Sized right for two, this rustic and comforting entree is treated to a combination of apples, raisins and nuts.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. + marinating Bake: 40 min. YIELD:2 servings

Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup apple pie filling
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
1. Rub salt and pepper over pork. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; add apple juice. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Drain and discard apple juice. Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the pie filling, raisins, pecans and cinnamon; spoon over pork.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160° Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 2 servings.

Source: Taste of Home
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Old Fashioned Bread Pudding

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Treat your Thanksgiving guests to a delicious dessert that’s not the same old Pumpkin or Apple Pie. No, it’s not healthy. But, it is ok to let yourself indulge this Thanksgiving. And your guests will love it much more than that gluten-free, organic, dairy-free, paleo, nonGMO cardboard that you had last year for dessert.

Recipe taken from: HeraldNews.com, submitted by Amy Golden
http://www.heraldnews.com/article/20151117/NEWS/151117427

Ingredients:

Bread Pudding:
1 loaf Cinnamon Raisin Bread, at least a day old, cut into 1-inch squares (about 6-7 cups)
1 quart half and half
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup raisins, coated in 1 Tbsp Bourbon
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Caramel Bourbon sauce:
2 Tbsp whole milk
2 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup light brown
1 Tsp bourbon
1 Tbsp flour
dash of salt

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place half and half in a large mixing bowl and add the bread that has been cut into squares. Press the bread into the milk with your hands until all of the milk is absorbed.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then whisk in the sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. Stir in the raisins, then pour over the bread and milk mixture, and gently stir to combine.

3. Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Coat the bottom and the sides of the pan well with the butter. Pour the bread milk and egg mixture into the baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes, until the liquid has set. The pudding is done when the edges start getting a bit brown and pull away from the edge of the pan.

When the Bread Pudding comes out of the oven, mix all of the sauce ingredients together and bring to a boil for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 5 minutes, then pour on warm bread pudding.

It’s delicious warmed with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

Recipe of the Week – Mexican Chili

This week we have a quick and easy recipe for a spicy Mexican Chili. Prep it in 10 minutes and then let it simmer for about an hour and dinner is served. Save the leftovers for a healthy lunch!

Ingredients:
1 lb. grass-fed ground beef
2 15oz cans of kidney beans
1 28oz can of diced tomatoes
4 tbsp of chili powder
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 square of organic 86% dark chocolate, chopped
Salt to taste
3 pinches of cilantro
1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:
Brown the grass-fed ground beef in a large pot. Diced onion and garlic. Chop the chocolate. Once the meat is browned add all of the ingredients. Let simmer for about 1 hour. Serve with shredded cheese and jalapeños on top. Enjoy!

Delicious Mexican Chili

Delicious Mexican Chili

Healthy Crab Cakes

There is nothing better than chowing down a couple of crab cakes for dinner. Unfortunately, they are usually deep-fried, loaded with calories, and not too friendly to your waistline.

That is why we found this healthier version that is just as delicious, but only packs a third of the calories of traditional crab cakes. That’s three for the cost of one!

View the recipe here:

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/crab-cakes-with-spicy-rmoulade

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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Do you enjoy sleeping every last second you can get in the morning, but then find yourself with oo time for breakfast?

Prep and bake once with this “Crockpot Breakfast Casserole and have a healthy breakfast ready all week.

Click here for the recipe:

Cook once and enjoy a quick easy break all week!

Cook once and enjoy a quick easy break all week!