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Culinary Specialist Michelle Roberts Blends Passion and Skill to Share the Season’s Best Recipes, Tips, and Techniques

Meet Taste of Home Culinary Specialist, Michelle “Red” Roberts. Michelle conducts Cooking School shows across the country. Her love of traveling to experience the flavors of different cities combined with her enthusiasm for cooking allows her to share her culinary passion with people just like you!

When did her love for the kitchen start? Michelle grew up helping her grandmother in the kitchen and knew at an early age that she wanted a

career in food. And as an accomplished singer, she can combine her two “loves” of being on stage and cooking.

The passion continued from there. Michelle earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts from Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi.

When asked what her favorite part of the Cooking

School experience is, Michelle replied, “I love being on stage, entertaining, and sharing my love of cooking!”

Michelle resides in Calera, Alabama, with her two cats; Simon and Madeline. One of her favorite activities includes spending time at home watching good movies.

Michelle is looking forward to coming to Gwinnett.

“We’re going to have a lot of fun at this event! Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!” says “Red.”

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Cookies get healthier with whole grains Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet, but sometimes they’re a challenge to incorporate into your daily menu. Once you’ve made the decision to include more whole grains in your diet, the easiest place to start might be – perhaps surprisingly – with cookies. After all, who doesn’t indulge in cookies? According to King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking, “Studies show that when American bakers turn on the oven, they’re more likely to bake cookies than anything else.”

Cookies are sweet and flavorful, full of chips and nuts, candy and dried fruit. And that’s why they’re so easy to

convert to whole grain.

Exchange whole wheat flour for some of the all-purpose flour in a cookie laden with dark brown sugar, butter, toasted pecans, and chocolate chips, and no one will be the wiser.

“Our best hint: Let the baked cookies rest for 24 hours, at room temperature, before serving,” says Susan Reid, editor of The Baking Sheet at King Arthur Flour.

“This rest gives the bran a chance to soften, lessening the ‘gritty’ mouth-feel some folks get from whole wheat.”

These cookies are a great way to convince yourself (and your family) that baking with whole grains can be a tasty

experience. Once you give them a try, you’ll look for reasons to bake with whole grains. More delicious whole grain recipes are available at kingarthurflour.com.

Basic Whole Grain Cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 3/4 cup King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour or Premium Whole Wheat Flour 3/4 cup quick rolled oats 2 tablespoons orange juice

2 cups chips, nuts, and/or dried fruit Directions: Beat together the butter, sugars, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla until well combined. Add the egg, beating till smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl, and beat again until smooth. Add the flour and oats, beating to combine. Beat in the orange juice, then the add-ins. Cover the cookie dough, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled; at least several hours, or overnight. When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets. Drop the cookies by the traditional teaspoonful (about 2 measuring teaspoons, about a 1" ball) onto Continued on Page 5

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the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2" apart.

If the cookie dough has been refrigerated, bake the cookies for 13 to 14 minutes, until they're a very light golden brown, and a bit darker around the edges. For nonrefrigerated dough, bake for about 11 minutes. Remove them from the oven, and cool right on the baking sheets.

Yield: about 5 dozen small cookies.

Whole-Grain Cookie Tips • In plain-textured and/or light-colored cookies, exchanging the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour produces a noticeable but pleasant change. To temper the sometimes “tannic” flavor of

the whole wheat, add 2 tablespoons orange juice per cup of flour if the recipe calls for liquid (milk or water).

• In “craggier” cookies, substituting up to 50 percent whole wheat for the all-purpose flour is almost unnoticeable. Substituting 100 percent w h o l e wheat, with no all-purpose flour, often works well, though we can’t guarantee it for every recipe.

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Chex® Party Mix Introduces Chex Party Mix-Change, a Fun Update on the Holiday Party Tradition Revamp a Standard Cookie Exchange and Create a New Holiday Classic

Chex® Party Mix puts a modern spin on the traditional holiday cookie exchange by creating a fun – and easy – way to get ready for the holidays while getting together with girlfriends: the Chex Party Mix-Change. Leave the stress and mess of baking behind and stir up some fun at the party by making delicious homemade Chex Party Mix recipes that wow crowds and take just 15 minutes to make in the microwave.

The concept is simple: host a party, asking friends to make enough of their favorite Chex Party Mix recipe to exchange so that everyone can share. Once the recipes are completed, place the treats in fun, festive DIY packaging to send everyone home happy with an assortment of goodies.

More than 70 tasty Chex Party Mix recipes can be made in the microwave in 15 minutes or less, so hosting a Chex Party MixChange involves minimal planning and preparation. And, ChexPartyMixChange.com will have just about everything hostesses need to save time and add fun into the party-planning process including, invitations, packaging ideas and shopping lists.

“A Chex Party Mix-Change is

a sassy way to streamline entertaining season with less work, more fun, and, of course, tons of irresistible snacks to share,” said Liz Mascolo, Chex cereal marketing manager. “And since all recipes can be made in the microwave in just 15 minutes, gal pals have less to do and more time to catch up and celebrate with each other.”

Most Chex Party Mix recipes, including the Original recipe, can be made in the microwave with results just as crunchy and flavorful as treats made in the oven. And, to accommodate those who follow gluten-free diets, there are also 20 gluten-free Chex Party Mix recipes available at ChexPartyMix.com.

If you’re looking for a fun twist on favorite holiday flavors at your Chex Party Mix-Change,

stir up a batch of Hot Buttered Yum Chex® Mix: Hot Buttered Yum Chex® Mix Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 15 Minutes Ingredients 2 cups Cinnamon Chex® cereal 4 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon rum flavoring 2 cups miniature marshmallows Directions 1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereals. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and honey uncovered on High 2 minutes, stir-

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ring after 1 minute, until mixture is bubbly. Stir in spices and rum flavoring. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until coated.

2. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute.

3. Cool slightly; about 5 minutes. Stir in marshmallows. Spread on waxed paper. Store in airtight container.

16 servings (1/2 cup each) Other party pleasing recipes that work well for a Chex Party MixChange include: The Original Chex® Party Mix; Chex® Caramel-Chocolate Drizzles; Chex® PB and Chocolate Blast; and Chex® Pumpkin Pie Crunch. For additional information and great-tasting recipes, visit www.

ChexPartyMix.com, or www.ChexPartyMixChange.com.

Truth or Pure Fiction? A Useful and Amusing Home Quiz From Holtkamp Heating & Air, Your Local Heating & Air Experts

Q: Higher humidity in the winter is more comfortable.

A: True. Humidity is a friend in the winter, a menace in the summer. Proper indoor humidity (between 35-45%) not only helps you feel more comfortable, but helps save on your power bill. Signs of low winter humidity may include static electricity, shrinking wood molding and floors, nosebleeds and upper respiratory problems.

Q: Dust in my home means I need to have the ducts cleaned.

A: False! Dust in your home is a symptom that you have either leaky ducts or outside air infiltration. Either way, cleaning your ducts will only take care of the symptom, not the cause. A properly sized and maintained hvac/ duct system that is serviced regularly, should constantly remove dust from your home. Just make sure you keep your filter changed.

If you have excessive dust, save your money from duct cleaning and call Holtkamp Heating & Air. Let’s find the source of your problem!

Q: George Washington invented a fan chair that could have been considered the first personal AC. A: True. At least from our perspective! This fan chair is still gwinnettdailypost.com •

on display at Mount Vernon. Quite an engineering feat and pretty darn cool too! (Yes, that was a bad pun.)

Q: Central heating & air systems are designed to last about 25 years.

A: False. Most come closer to 7-10 years. Of course, it depends upon the manufacturer, the quality of installation, and regular maintenance. We can’t tell you which manufacturer we think blows this average out of the water but let’s just say, “It’s Hard to Stop a …”

Q: Planting a tree beside your outdoor hvac unit helps increase its efficiency.

A: False. It may actually reduce it. All landscaping should be kept a minimum of 18-22 inches from your outdoor unit in order to allow for adequate air circulation. Planting near your outdoor unit is always a bad idea! And don’t even think about screening it in! How would like it if someone shoved a towel in your mouth when you’re running a marathon?

Q: Electrical static shocks when you touch your honey means your relationship is still alive.

A: Well, we just can’t make that call. But refer back to 1) above!

Q: Your furnace filter only needs to be changed two times per year.

A: Okay, let’s just make this short and sweet. A big FALSE! Your hvac filter should be changed on average, every 60 days unless you have a high efficiency filtration system. In that case, the filter should be changed once per year.

Now that you’ve gotten the hang of this quiz, “Like” Holtkamp HVAC on Facebook and answer the following question to be entered into our drawing for a $300 Visa Gift Card for one lucky Facebook Fan! Q: Question – What 1959 Marilyn Monroe movie starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon about two men hiding from the mafia? (hint – you know the title has to do with heating and cooling!)

Holtkamp Heating & Air is owned by Matthew and Suzanne Holtkamp and located in Suwanee, serving both residential and commercial customers. A Trane Comfort Specialist Dealer™ and recipient of the “Best of Gwinnett 200910”, Holtkamp HVAC specializes in energy-efficient, whole-house solutions helping customers be more comfortable while saving money. Visit us at www.HoltkampHVAC.com or call 770.271.7511

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Shake the Salt Habit and take control of your favorite recipes.

Before you reach for the salt shaker, consider this: according to the Mayo Clinic, the number-one health threat for both men and women is heart disease. And a big part of preventing heart disease is reducing the amount of sodium, or salt, in your diet.

So, how can you eat better without sacrificing flavor?

Think fresh. The less processed the food you eat, the better; processed foods (canned soup, frozen entrees and other prepared items) tend to be high in sodium.

Instead, load your grocery cart with fruits and vegetables; lean meat, fish and skinless poultry; low fat or fat free dairy products; and whole

grains and pastas.

Taste as you cook. When a recipe calls for salt “to taste,” don’t just automatically dump it in. Use salt sparingly as you taste your food at various cooking stages. If you’re used to that salty taste, give it some time; your palate will soon adjust to foods that contain less or no salts.

Use herbs. Either fresh or dried, herbs enhance foods’ flavor without sodium. Try basil, oregano, parsley, dill, onion or garlic powder, freshly ground or cayenne pepper.

Citrus is another flavorbooster. Try grating lemon zest, or add citrus juice to finished dishes.

Cook with stock. A great

way to add flavor to pasta, rice, potatoes, and meat dishes is to cook them in or with a lower sodium stock (chicken, beef/meat, seafood, or vegetable), a healthier choice than high-sodium bouillon cubes or canned broth. If you make your own stock, keep extra in the freezer to always have some on hand.

Load your pantry with prepared stock, being sure to choose a brand that’s lower in sodium and as close to homemade as possible. Kitchen Basics stocks contain even less sodium than the leading reduced-sodium broth.

Kitchen Basics Real Cooking Stocks are slowly simmered from meat,

bones, vegetables & herbs... and just like homemade these stocks are ALL NATURAL without added MSG, chemicals, fillers or excess salts.

A great pantry addition for soups and meals or to flavor your favorite fall vegetables.

Whether you are controlling ingredients for weight loss, heart health, renal health, to avoid certain foods due to allergies or to simply stay true to your culinary basics... Kitchen Basics Stocks enable ingredient conscious cooks to control the sodium level without over seasoning.

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Asparagus Risotto and see how using wonderful ingredients can add flavor without having to pile on the salt!

Asparagus Risotto Submitted By: Chef Edward Marlier Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 4 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup chopped onion (or shallots) 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 32 oz. carton Kitchen Basics Unsalted Chicken Stock 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese ¼ cup cooked bacon, cut into small strips (pancetta) Directions Prepare the asparagus by breaking off and dis-

carding the tough ends (about the last inch of the spear). Cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Bring a saucepan with a quart of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus pieces for 2 minutes. Remove the asparagus pieces to an ice water bath to shock the asparagus into a vibrant green color and to stop the cooking.

Drain and set aside.

In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan, heat 3 tbsp.

butter on medium heat.

Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring until nicely coated.

While the onions are cooking, bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Add the wine. Slowly stir, allowing the rice to absorb the wine. Once the wine is almost completely absorbed, add stock to the rice 1/2 cup at a time until the liquid

is almost completely absorbed. Stir often to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking and stirring rice until

the rice is tender, but still firm to the bite. Remove from heat.

Gently stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, the remaining butter, and the

in Pie Recipe Apple & Pumpk Crumb-Topped Ingredients ted pie pastry apples 1 sheet refrigerace d peeled tart 2 cups thinly sli r ga su 1/4 cup urpose flour 2 teaspoons all-p juice on lem n oo sp 1 tea und cinnamon gro n oo sp tea 1/4 G: PUMPKIN FILLIN pumpkin 1-1/2 cups canned orated milk 1 cup fat-free evbsap titute 1/2 cup egg su 1/2 cup sugar und cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon grolt 1/4 teaspoon sa und nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon gro TOPPING: e flour 1/2 cup all-purpsuosgar 3 tablespoons cold butter 4-1/2 teaspoons opped walnuts 3 tablespoons ch

asparagus. Garnish with bacon and shaved parmesan and serve immediately. Serves 6.

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Darrell Huckaby ... Show Emcee Darrell Huckaby was born and raised in the North Georgia mill village of Porterdale and is a double-graduate of the University of Georgia. He and his lovely wife, Lisa, have been married for 29 years and live in Conyers, GA where Darrell teaches AP US History at Heritage High School. He is currently in his 38th year as a classroom teacher. Darrell and Lisa have three children, Jamie, Jackson and Jenna—all of whom are either graduates of or students at UGA. He is an award-winning syndicated newspaper columnist whose by-line appears in a number of papers including the Gwinnett Daily Post. He also does a weekly humor spot titled What the Huck! on the Moby in the Morning country music network. He has also

received numerous awards as an educator, including Teacher of the Year Honors from the Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Darrell is the author of ten books, including Need Two, Grits is Groceries, A Southerner Looks at All Fifty States and What the Huck!

His latest book, Second Helpings; The Southern Eatin’ Cookbook, is a collection of over 200 tried and tested down home recipes as well as funny stories about how and why the citizens of the American South eat the things they eat. Darrell believes that grits, barbecue and sweet ice tea comprise three of the four basic food groups.

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In addition to his teaching and writing, Huckaby is a much-indemand public speaker and his Southern humor and unique reflections on life in the South “the way it was, the way it used to be, and the way it ought to be” make him a favorite with his readers and on the banquet circuit.

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The makers of Domino® Sugar are proud to introduce Domino® Organic Agave Nectar — a delicious and natural liquid sweetener that is made from the nectar of a succulent plant called the Agave, native to Mexico.

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West Bend® Launches New Platinum EditionTM Electric Kitchen Appliances This year West Bend® celebrates its 100th anniversary in the same city it is still headquartered: West Bend, Wisconsin. To help commemorate its century of quality, value and innovation in electric kitchen appliances, the brand is launching a new line sub-branded West Bend® Platinum EditionTM. • 74206 - West Bend® Platinum EditionTM Convection Countertop Oven -- Fits most popular frozen pizzas; bakes a pizza in the same amount of time a kitchen oven preheats -- Convection fan circulates air to help cook food evenly -- Perfect for baking roasting a 5lb+ chicken or for baking desserts.

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Cook up your family traditions while enjoying this family favorite recipe: Gary’s Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork Chops Serving Size: 6 Prep | Total Time: 30 to 45 minutes Ingredients: 6 center cut pork chops 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon iodized salt ¼ teaspoon finely ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 - 15 oz. can mandarin oranges ¼ cup honey

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small strips ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 pkg (16 oz.) broccoli slaw ½ cup carrots, cut in matchstick strips 2 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional ¾ cup apricot preserves ¼ cup water Prepare rice according to package directions.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season chicken with salt and

pepper and add to skillet.

Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Remove and set aside; cover to keep warm.

Heat remaining oil and add broccoli slaw and carrots;

sauté for 3 minutes. Push vegetables aside and add soy sauce, spices, preserves and water to skillet. Stir in chicken, bring to boil and simmer to heat through. Serve over hot rice.

1 lemon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ cup green onions, sliced Directions: In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.

Preheat the West Bend® Platinum EditionTM Non-Stick Electric Skillet to 375ºF and add the oil. While the oil is heating, dredge the pork in the seasoned flour. Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn the chops over and sear for about 2 more minutes. Add the juice from the lemon and the mandarin oranges, honey, and Dijon. Reduce the heat to 200ºF and simmer the chops in the sauce for 15 minutes. Garnish with the mandarin orange and green onion and simmer the chops in the sauce for 15 minutes.

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Bakers, start your ovens

The holidays are a key time for baking, whether you are hosting the family get together, bringing a hostess gift for a party, or plan on giving dessert treats as presents. Yet, holiday baking can leave some feeling intimidated at the thought of toiling away for hours in the kitchen.

Make this year’s holiday baking enjoyable, by having a few quick and delicious recipes in your repertoire.

Pies are always popular, and are easy to make ahead so they are ready when you need them. A perennial favorite that always impresses and can be prepared in no time, is the Eggland’s Best Amazing Pecan Pie. The recipe infuses the flavors of the holiday season and calls for less than 10 ingredients, including a pre-made pie shell, to save you time.

“The Amazing Pecan Pie is one of my favorite go-to recipes to make during the holiday season,” said Barbara Seelig Brown, Chef and Cookbook Author of Stress Free Cooking. “It is so easy to whip up that I usually make a couple of pies at once and freeze them, so I have desserts on hand for company, or to give out as holiday gifts.”

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is why I only use Eggland’s Best eggs. Not only are they consistently fresh so they tend to perform better in recipes, but also offer superior nutrition, with less saturated fat than ordinary eggs,” said Barbara Seelig Brown.

For more information, cooking tips and recipes, visit www.egglandsbest.com.

Amazing Pecan Pie Ingredients 3 Large Eggland’s Best eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup Dark Corn Syrup 2/3 cup Sugar 1/3 cup Butter, melted 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract ¼ teaspoon Salt 1 cup Pecans, halved 1 9-inch Pie Shell, unbaked Preparation In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter (melted and cooled), vanilla and salt until well blended.

Evenly arrange pecan halves over bottom of pie shell.

Carefully pour egg mixture over pecans.

Bake in preheated 350° F oven until filling is set, and crust is brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Yield Makes 12 servings Nutritional Facts 1 Serving: Calories 311; Fat 16g (45.5% calories from fat); Protein 3g; Carbohydrate 41g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 58mg; Sodium 252mg.

About Eggland’s Best Eggland’s Best is the No. 1 branded egg in the U.S. and contains less saturated fat, double the Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as 10 times more vitamin D as ordinary eggs.

The distinctive “EB” stamp on the shell assures consumers that the eggs meet the highest standards of taste, nutrition and quality. Eggland’s Best hens are fed a strictly controlled, high-quality, all-natural, allvegetarian diet without added hormones, antibiotics or steroids of any kind. EB eggs are available in large, extra large, jumbo, cage free and organic varieties, and are certified as Kosher.

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Pork’s versatility brings exciting flavors to the forefront

Next time you’re searching for flavor inspiration in the kitchen, take a closer look at your favorite cut of pork.

Whether you’re planning a festive party or a relaxed weeknight meal, pork’s versatility makes it a go-to for quick, delicious dishes in a spectrum of vibrant flavors. Pork chops with applesauce is tried and true, but what about pairing a juicy roast tenderloin with ginger and soy sauce?

No matter the occasion, pork is the perfect mate for all your favorite flavors—and some flavors you might never expect.

Succulent tenderloins pair with sweet and savory glazes like honey and sesame, but are also suited for more tart and intense flavors like a refreshing pickled onion relish or a cocoa and coffee rub. And because many cuts, like pork tenderloin, chops and loin roasts can be cooked up in less than 30 minutes, pork pairs perfectly with your busy schedule too.

And… have you heard? The USDA lowered its temperature recommendation for pork. For juicy, tender meat, cook loins, chops and roasts to 145° F with a three minute rest time. This temperature will yield a

product that’s typically pinker in color and juicier than any pork you’ve ever made.

Give the new temperature a test-run with this Honey Sesame Tenderloin.

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Honey Sesame Tenderloin

Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin, (about one pound) 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons sesame seeds Cooking Directions: Place tenderloin in self-sealing bag; add soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil; seal bag and toss to mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 2-24 hours.

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Remove tenderloin from marinade, discarding marinade. On a

shallow plate mix together honey and brown sugar; place sesame seeds on another plate. Roll tenderloin in honey mixture to coat evenly, and then roll in sesame seeds.

Place in shallow pan and roast for 20-27 minutes, until internal temperature reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time. Slice to serve.

Serves 4 Serving Suggestions: Pork tenderloins are often packaged two to a bag; plan a meal another night with pork tenderloin medallions or kabobs.

Nutrition: Calories: 311 calories Protein: 28 grams Fat: 8 grams Sodium: 830 milligrams Cholesterol: 65 milligrams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 32 grams

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Celebrate the Change in Seasons With a Change in Menus

Fall is a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family. The cooler days and colorful foliage make a dramatic backdrop for even the most casual gettogethers. This change in our surrounding elements instinctually inspires us to replace the fire of the grill with the heat of the oven to create rich and savory foods for entertaining with friends.

“Our family loves to cook and

as the weather transitions out of the warm summer months, the dishes that we prepare change as well,” says Stephanie Gallo, a third generation Gallo family member.

“I love comfort foods in the fall. I’ll make dishes filled with deep and rich flavors, but always really simple. They are very warming to the palate and get us excited about the cooler months ahead.”

To celebrate the fall, Gallo Family Vineyards opens its family recipe book with a delicious update on a classic comfort dish – the casserole – with its chilequiles recipe. This easy to prepare main dish offers delightful savory flavors with its base of chicken and cheese and features an unexpected layer of fresh herbs and spice with the addition of chopped cilantro

and spicy salsa.

Try serving this flavorful casserole dish with Gallo Family Vineyards’ light bodied Moscato.

The sweeter, aromatic notes of the wine provide a delicious and wellbalanced pairing for your guests’ enjoyment as they welcome fall.

Gallo Family Vineyards stands behind every bottle of wine it produces with the Best Taste Promise.

If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of the wine that you’ve chosen to share with your guests, Gallo Family Vineyards invites you to share your thoughts at their official website. It’s just one of the many ways Gallo Family Vineyards maintains its 75 year tradition of producing the highest quality wines at a reasonable price.

For more information about

Gallo Family Vineyards, please visit www.GalloFamily.com or www.Facebook.com/GalloFamilyVineyards.

Chilequiles From the Gallo Family recipe book This crowd-pleasing casserole is wonderful for a weekend brunch or a casual supper. To save time, use a rotisserie chicken or leftovers from a turkey dinner. Serve it with a green salad, fresh fruit and a chilled glass of Gallo Family Vineyards’ Moscato.

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey 2 cups prepared salsa verde (about two 7-ounce cans) or tomatillo salsa 1 cup Mexican crèma or sour cream

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1/2 cup heavy cream 12 (6-inch) fresh corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (storebought or homemade) 4 cups (1 lb.) shredded Mexican cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Chihuahua Chopped cilantro for garnish Prepared salsa verde and crèma can be found in most grocers’ Hispanic food aisles.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange half the chicken in a 9x13-inch pan.

Top with half the salsa verde. Mix crèma and heavy cream together and spread half over the salsa. Top with half the tortilla strips and half the shredded cheese. Repeat the process. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until browned and bubbling. To serve, let cool slightly, then

cut into squares and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Yield: 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes

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“Whether cooking is your passion or you’re learning your way around the kitchen, this event filled with good food and fun was created just for you.”

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Welcome to the Fall Taste of Home Cooking School! We’re so excited to share this fun, entertaining show with you.

With fall in full swing, cooks are looking for new ways to share harvest flavors with family and friends. On October 13th, you’ll learn ten irresistible recipes you can easily recreate at home.

Culinary Specialist Michelle Roberts will toss in some tips and techniques while teaching these new recipes, so you’ll be sure to walk away from this event with new knowledge and skills.

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Birds Eye® Voila!® Launches First Option in Category Designed to Serve up to Four Birds Eye® Voila!® announces the expansion of their line of veggie-powered frozen skillet meals with the introduction of “Family Size” dinner options.

By giving consumers a dinner option large enough to feed the whole family, Birds Eye Voila! becomes the first brand in the complete bagged meals category to offer a family sized product. The new “Family Size” skillet meals are available in Birds Eye Voila’s bestselling varieties including Alfredo Chicken, Cheesy Chicken and Garlic Chicken. Each bag contains 42 ounces of vegetables, pastas and meats, which can serve up to four family members.

“With vibrant Birds Eye® vegetables, quality meats, and tasty flavors in every bag, Birds Eye® Voila!® is a delicious, veggie-powered meal in minutes the whole family will love,” says Andy Reichgut, vice president of marketing for Birds Eye Voila!

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brand offers consumers a delicious and nutritious home-cooked, skillet meal in minutes. Original sized Birds Eye® Voila!® meals come in a variety of unique and flavorful varieties such as Garlic Shrimp, Chicken Parmesan, Teriyaki Chicken, Creamy Tomato Penne with Chicken, Beef Lo Mein, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Shrimp Scampi, Cheesy Ranch Chicken, Beef & Broccoli and more. These products consist of the authentic flavors of hearty vegetables, sauces and meats as if they were cooked at home from scratch.

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Garlic Chicken with Pasta Ingredients: ½ c. chopped onion

½ c. chopped carrots 1 c. yellow corn 1 c. broccoli, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 oz. corkscrew pasta ¾ lb. boned skinless chicken breast halves 2/3 c. chicken broth 2 tsp. cornstarch ½ tsp. dried oregano, crushed ¼ tsp. dried thyme, crushed ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 2 tsp. cooking oil Preparation: 1.) Cook pasta and drain.

Meanwhile, rinse chicken, pat dry. Cut chicken into 3/4 inch pieces. For sauce, stir together broth, cornstarch, salt and pepper, set aside.

2.) Spray a cold wok or skillet with non-stick coating. Preheat wok to medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano and thyme, stir fry for 2 minutes. Add carrots and broccoli, stir fry 2 to 3 minutes.

3.) Remove vegetables.

Add oil to wok or skillet, and then add chicken, stir fry 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink.

4.) Stir sauce and add to wok or skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook for 2 minutes more.

5.) Stir in corn, vegetables and pasta. Cook until heated through. Makes 4 servings.

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Taste of Home Cooking School announces Cooks Who Care!

The Taste of Home Cooking School and Holtkamp Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. are proud to announce Cooks Who Care as part of this season’s cooking show. Created by Taste of Home, Cooks Who Care is a pro-social effort to celebrate acts of caring by home cooks and communities across the country. Introduced as a magazine feature in October 2007, Cooks Who Care unites compassionate, real people across the country, who give back through food. Their stories of kindness are shared in print and online at www.tasteofhome.com.

The Taste of Home Cooking School invites

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you to join in this effort by bringing non-perishable food items to the show on October 13. All items will be donated to food banks in Gwinnett County and benefit those in need throughout the community. “This is a great way to use a passion for food to help others.

We’re really excited to add this element to the show,” says Michelle Roberts.

Taste of Home Cooks Who Care has featured people across the country aiding those around them through their love for cooking. From stories of sending cookies to the troops to meals for the homeless and bakes sales to help children in Africa, the ways to make a difference are endless. “It’s so fun to see people at shows across the country bringing food items to donate,” adds culinary specialist Michelle Roberts, “It really touches my heart to see people caring enough to help out their community.” To learn more about Cooks Who Care and to share your story of giving back, visit www.tasteofhome.com.

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