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How To Have A ‘Berry’ Merry And Wholesome Holiday Dinner (NAPS)—Good news for people contemplating all the comfort food the holidays tend to bring: Delicious meals don’t have to be unhealthy. Something as simple as adding blueberries to your menu can mean a little burst of flavor that’s mouthwatering and will keep you on track for a nutritious New Year. To help, actress, author and fitness advocate Alison Sweeney shares her favorite healthy takes on classic holiday recipes for salad, pork tenderloin and berry baked apples:
Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Compote serves 8
Stuffing: 3 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. shallots, minced 1 cup onions, brunoise ½ cup celery, small dice 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. thyme leaves ½ cup white wine 1 cup wild rice, cooked 1 cup dried blueberries ½ cup Granny Smith apples, grated 1 Tbsp. tarragon, minced Pork Ingredients: 2 ea. pork tenderloin 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper Salad: 4 cups watercress, stemmed 2 cups frisée, torn 1 cup Fuji apple, julienned Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Apple Cider Vinaigrette: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp. apple cider 1 Tbsp. shallot, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Balsamic glaze: for garnish To make the stuffing: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the shallots, onions, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme, and cook until soft over medium-low heat, about 15 minutes; you want a deep caramelization of the vegetables. Add the white wine, turning up the heat to medium, and cook until the pan is near dry and the wine has almost completely cooked off. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl containing the cooked wild rice, dried blueberries, grated Granny Smith apple, and minced tarragon. Stir well. Chill and reserve. To stuff the pork tenderloin: Clean off any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and slit the pork lengthwise. Slit each side again so you are opening the tenderloins like a book. Season the pork with oregano, mustard, salt and pepper. Stuff each pork tenderloin gently with about 1 cup of the stuffing and tie
Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Compote
like you would a roast. Season again and set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours. To cook the pork: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sear pork on all sides to create nice color. Remove from pan with tongs and place on a rack on a sheet pan. Bake at 400° F for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° F. Remove from the oven and let rest in a warm area for at least 8 minutes before slicing. For the salad: While the pork is cooking, combine the ingredients for the apple cider vinaigrette. Toss the salad ingredients and dress with vinaigrette. Slice pork and serve slices next to a small salad. Garnish with balsamic glaze.
Blueberry Farro Salad serves 4
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cup freekeh cups chicken broth Tbsp. olive oil Tbsp. apple cider vinegar Tbsp. maple syrup tsp. salt tsp. pepper cup dried blueberries cup toasted shelled pistachios, chopped 1 apple, cored, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp. snipped chives In a medium-size skillet over mediumhigh heat, toast freekeh 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until fragrant. Add broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. In the meantime, in a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper; set aside. Transfer freekeh to a large bowl. Add dried blueberries, pistachios, apple, parsley and chives. Pour vinaigrette over the mixture, stirring until combined.
Berry Baked Apples serves 4
4 baking apples, such as Rome Beauty, Fuji or Northern Spy ½ cup dried blueberries ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ cup frozen or fresh blueberries ½ cup apple juice With a paring knife or apple corer, remove cores from the apples with a knife, peel the top half of the apples. In a small bowl, toss dried fruit and cinnamon. Set aside. In four microwavable bowls (each large enough to hold one apple) or a glass pie plate or square baking pan large enough to hold 4 apples, place 2 tablespoons blueberries and 2 tablespoons apple juice. Place prepared apples on top of blueberries and evenly divide dried fruit mixture into the cavities and around the apples. Loosely cover each apple with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Microwave until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate, if desired. Serve warm or cold for breakfast, snack or dessert Eating more blueberries is a little change that can lead to big rewards. With 80 calories per cup, virtually no fat and low sodium, blueberries offer many nutritional benefits. Versatile blueberries taste great in both sweet treats and savory entrées and can be a great ingredient when you’re entertaining and sharing with family and friends. Learn More For more blueberry recipes and nutritional info, visit www. littlebluedynamos.com.
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Grilling not exclusive to summer Grilling is often associated with summertime soirées with friends and Wild Salmon With a Smoky family in the backyard. But truly devoted Onion Crust grillmasters see no reason why the grill can’t be fired up year-round. Keeping your grill running strong yearround can open you up to new dishes you may be inclined to avoid during summer party season. Those who want to fire up their grill and try less traditional fare no matter the time of year can consider the following recipe for “Wild Salmon With a Smoky Onion Crust” courtesy of Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey Publishing).
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Raisin Filling 2/3 cup raisins 6 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup light corn syrup 11/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 11/2 teaspoons sugar 2 apples (preferably a tart variety) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 11/2 teaspoons cornstarch Icing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter, softened To make the raisin filling, combine the raisins, water and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Separately, combine the corn syrup, flour and sugar and mix well, then add to the raisins and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about
10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool until the mixture is just warm, about 10 to 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust. Peel the apples, cut them into thin wedges, and put them in a large bowl. Separately, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, then add to the apples and gently stir until evenly mixed. Spread the apple mixture in the crust in an even layer, then spread the raisin filling evenly over the apples. Brush the rim of the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a steam vent in the center. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours, until completely cool. To make the icing, combine the sugar and water and mix well. Add the butter and mix until smooth. Brush over the top of the cooled pie before serving. Plain Pie Pastry Makes two 9-inch pie crusts 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegetable shortening 5 to 7 tablespoons cold milk Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until it is the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the milk over part of the flour mixture. Gently toss with a fork and push to the side of the bowl. Sprinkle another tablespoon of milk over another dry part, toss with a fork and push to the side of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining milk until all of the flour mixture is moistened. Press the dough together to form 2 equal balls, then flatten into disks. Roll out the crusts right away, or wrap the dough tightly, smoothing out any little wrinkles or air pockets and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Use a light touch and handle the dough as little as possible.
Impress holiday guests with a unique take on cookies Hosting friends and family during the holiday season is no small task, and hosts often place a great emphasis on what to feed their guests. Guests might expect traditional holiday fare like turkey, the go-to entrée when sitting down for family meals. But before the big dinner, hosts can take steps to surprise their guests with something unique, such as the following recipe for “Cowboy Cookies” from Bob Blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites” (Chronicle Books). A slice of tenderloin sandwiched between caramelized yams, this delicious concoction is sure to stir up some conversation among your guests this holiday season.
Cowboy Cookies
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Chipotle Aioli 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg yolk, room temperature 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or 1 tablespoon puréed canned chipotle in adobo sauce Cookies 6 skinny yams or sweet potatoes, about 2 inches in diameter, or fatter ones if available 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons New Mexican or any other pure chili powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon freshly ground black
pepper 3 6-ounce filet mignons, 2 inches thick, or 1 whole 1-pound pork tenderloin 1/4 to 1/2 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce 1/4 cup Chipotle Aioli (optional) Preheat oven to 325 F. Add the garlic, egg yolk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a blender or mini food processor and purée until smooth. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Very slowly drizzle in the oil with the motor running and purée until aioli thickens (should take between 2 and 3 minutes). If you are using a whisk, keep whisking while slowly drizzling in the oil until the aioli is thick. Stir in chipotle. Reserve. Place yams on their sides. With your sharpest knife, cut into 3/8-inch-thick slices. If yams are more than 2 inches or so in diameter, use a 2-inch round cookie cutter or a paring knife to trim to desired size. In a medium bowl, add olive oil. Toss yam slices until they are lightly coated with oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Spread on a nonstick baking sheet or on any parchment paper-lined sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes. Turn yams over and bake for 30 more minutes, or until yams are browned, slightly condensed, and begging to be eaten. Reserve in aluminum foil to keep warm. Preheat grill to high heat. While yams are baking, in a medium bowl, combine chili powder, sugar and pepper. Generously rub down the filets with this dry rub. Wrap filets in wax paper or plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Just before grilling, pat down filets with remaining 3 teaspoons salt. Over direct heat, sear meat for 2 minutes a side on all 6 sides. Transfer to indirect heat, cover grill, and cook for approximately 6 more minutes for medium-rare, or until filets have reached your desired degree of doneness. Alternatively, filets can be broiled for approximately 10 minutes per side. Place meat on a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before
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Delight guests with restaurant-quality dessert Many people feel dessert is the best part of any meal. When dining out, diners who canÕt wait to peruse the dessert menu may find several items they think they can only enjoy at restaurants. But food fans need not be experts in the kitchen to enjoy their favorite desserts in the comforts of home. The following recipe for “Luscious Créme Brûlée” from Lori Longbotham’s “Luscious Creamy Desserts” (Chronicle Books) is a restaurant-quality dessert that’s simple to prepare and just as decadent as desserts you many find on the menus of your favorite restaurants.
Luscious Créme Brûlée Serves 8
2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup half-and-half 6 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 300 F. Have ready a flame-proof 1-quart shallow baking or gratin dish and a roasting pan. Put on a kettle of water to boil for the water bath. 2. Heat the cream and half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Remove from the heat. 3. Whisk together the yolks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the salt in a medium bowl. Slowly add the cream mixture, whisking constantly until blended and smooth. Add the vanilla. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer set over a medium glass measuring cup or bowl. 4. Pour the custard into the baking dish and skim any foam from the top. Transfer to the roasting pan, place in the oven, and pour enough boiling water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. Do not overbake — the custard will set further as
it cools. Remove the baking dish from the water bath and let cool completely on a wire rack. 5. Refrigerate the créme brûlée, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours, until thoroughly chilled and set, or for up to 1 day. 6. Preheat the broiler. Have the roasting pan ready, and fill a bowl with ice water. Gently blot the surface of the custard with the edge of a paper towel to remove any condensation. Sift the remaining 1/4 cup sugar evenly over the custard. Place the baking dish in the roasting pan and carefully pour enough ice water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish. 7. Broil the custard about 3 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar has melted and turned a dark amber color; carefully move or rotate the dish if necessary so the sugar caramelizes evenly. Remove from the broiler and cool the custard in the ice water for 5 minutes. 8. Carefully remove the baking dish from the baking pan. Serve right away, or refrigerate, uncovered, for no longer than 1 hour before serving — or the topping will soften.
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Ice cream made right at home Ice cream is perhaps one of the most popular foods in the world. While many people visit their local ice cream parlor or grocery store frozen food aisle to satisfy their ice cream fix, this delicious and often decadent dessert can be made right at home. Those who want to try their hands at homemade ice cream should consider the following recipe for “Caramelized Honey Ice Cream With Rosemary and Orange” from Lori Longbotham’s “Luscious Creamy Desserts” (Chronicle Books).
Pour the custard through a fine strainer set over a large glass measure or bowl. Whisk in the orange juice. Let cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally, then refrigerate, tightly covered, for 3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled, or for up to 1 day. When ready to freeze, pour the mixture into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturerÕs instructions. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving. To serve, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls or glasses. Drizzle with the Honey Caramel Sauce, if desired.
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Serves 6 to 8
1/2 cup honey 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 6-inch sprigs fresh rosemary 5 strips orange zest, removed with a Icevegetable cream ispeeler perhaps one of the most popular foods in the world. While many 8 large egg yolks people visit sugar their local ice cream parlor or 1/2 cup grocery frozen food aisle to satisfy Pinchstore of salt their1/2 icecup cream fix,orange this delicious fresh juice and often decadent be (see made right at Honey dessert Caramelcan Sauce below) home. Those who want to try their hands at homemade creamtoshould the Bring theice honey a boil consider in a medium following recipe for “Caramelized Honey heavy saucepan over medium heat. Boil Ice WithorRosemary and Orange” for Cream 5 minutes, until darkened, but not from “Luscious burned,Lori and Longbotham’s very fragrant. Remove the Creamy Desserts” pan from the heat.(Chronicle Books). Bring the cream and milk just to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rosemary and zest, remove the pan from the heat, and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Discard the rosemary and zest. Whisk the honey into the Serves 6 to 8 cream mixture and cook, whisking occasionally, 1/2 cup honey over low heat for a 2 cups heavy whipping cream few minutes, until well 1 1/2 cups whole milk combined and smooth. 2 6-inch sprigs fresh rosemary Whisk together the 5 strips orange zest, removed with a egg yolks, sugar and vegetable peeler salt in a medium bowl. 8 large egg yolks Slowly pour in the warm 1/2 cup sugar cream mixture, whisking Pinch of salt constantly. Return to 1/2 cup fresh orange juice the saucepan and cook, Honey Caramel Sauce (see below) whisking constantly, over medium-low heat until Bring the honey to a boil in a medium the custard has thickened heavy saucepan over medium heat. Boil and coats the back of a for 5 minutes, or until darkened, but not spoon; if you draw your burned, and very fragrant. Remove the finger across it, it should pan from the heat. leave a track. Do not let Bring the cream and milk just to a boil the custard boil or scorch in a large, heavy saucepan over medium on the bottom; if tiny heat. Stir in the rosemary and zest, bubbles appear around remove the pan from the heat, and let the edges, remove the stand, covered, for 15 minutes. pan from the heat for a Discard the rosemary and zest. Whisk few minutes to cool the the honey into the custard, continuing to cream mixture and cook, whisk. whisking occasionally, over low heat for a few minutes, until well combined and smooth. Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over medium-low heat until the custard has thickened and coats the back of a spoon; if you draw your finger across it, it should leave a track. Do not let the custard boil or scorch on the bottom; if tiny bubbles appear around the edges, remove the pan from the heat for a few minutes to cool the custard, continuing to whisk.
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