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Domino® Light and C&H® Light Sugar & Stevia Blend

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he makers of Domino® Sugar and C&H® Sugar introduce the newest product to their family of sweeteners, Domino® Light and C&H® Light. The new Light products are an all-natural blend of pure cane sugar and stevia, with half the calories of sugar. By blending pure cane sugar with naturally sweet stevia, and a natural flavor to enhance the taste, Domino Foods has created a delicious light sweetener with no artificial ingredients.

The stevia plant has been used for centuries as a sweetener. Pure cane sugar and zero-calorie stevia come together in Domino® Light and C&H® Light to create the ideal sweetener – a perfect sweet taste and half the calories of sugar.

Both brands, Domino® Light and C&H® Light, are available in two package sizes, a 40-count packet box and a 2 lb. re-sealable pouch.

The 40-count packet box is convenient for quick, portion control servings for beverages or for sprinkling on fruit or cereal.

Individual packets of our sugar and stevia blend are ideal for travel, in offices, or for everyday convenience. Domino® Light and CH® Light packets are a perfect, low-calorie sweetener solution, with only 5 calories per packet.

The 2 lb. pouch offers the sweetness equivalent of a 4 lb. bag of sugar and is ideal for baking or for everyday sweet-ening. The re-sealable pouch makes scooping and storing easy and mess-free. And it’s easy to convert your recipes—just replace 1 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of Domino® or C&H® Light Sugar & Stevia Blend to lighten your recipe by 350 calories.

“With most lower-calorie sweetener substitutes, baking success can be limited. Domino® and C&H® Light make baking lower-calorie recipes easier, with better quality and without forgoing taste,” states Domino Foods Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Maria Machita.

Ms. Machita goes on to explain how Domino Foods created the unique sweetness of their new product, “We added a natural flavor to enhance the taste of Domino® and C&H® Light, which makes baked goods taste so good.”

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Light Chocolate Pudding & Whipped Cream

Yield: 4 Servings

Pudding Ingredients /4 cup plus 1 Tbsp.

- Domino® or C&H® Light 1 /4 cup - unsweetened cocoa powder 1 /4 cup - cornstarch 2 cups - 1% milk 1 tsp. - vanilla extract 1

Whipped Cream 1 cup - heavy cream 1 to 2 Tbsp. - Domino® or C&H® Light 1 /2 tsp. - vanilla extract

Preparation In a small saucepan, whisk together all dry ingredients. Whisk in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, until combined.

Place over medium heat, and continue to whisk until the pudding becomes thick and begins to bubble.

Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla. Pour into medium-sized bowl or individual serving bowls. Place a piece of plastic wrap on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Prepare Whipped Cream In a large bowl, whip cream with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks are just beginning to form.

Add Domino® or C&H® Light and vanilla; increase speed slightly until stiff peaks form.

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Johnsonville Italian Sausage Mrs. Dash, Brings New Flavor THE Salt-Free Flavor Statement to Traditional Dishes

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ohnsonville Sausage announced it will team up with Taste of Home Cooking School to bring confident cooks new and delicious ways to add flavor to family meals throughout the fall.

Johnsonville Italian Sausage – available in both links and ground form – is a versatile ingredient that can add delicious flavor to a host of different recipes. While other meats require sauces and spices to flavor a dish, Italian Sausage brings the flavor all on its own.

Made with only premium cuts of pork and the perfect blend of spices since 1945, Johnsonville

Italian Sausage brings the level of quality confident cooks are looking for when creating their families’ favorite “keeper” recipes. Whether it’s elevating the flavor in your family’s traditional lasagna, or adding some kick to traditional sausage stuffing at the holidays, Johnsonville Italian Sausage is the perfect choice.

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Johnsonville Italian Meatballs Ingredients: 1 pkg. (19 oz.) Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage Links or Ground Sausage 1 egg, lightly beaten

Dash adds all the flavor without the salt! Try adding a dash of flavor to a popular dinnertime favorite – pork chops. Mrs. Dash’s Apple Pork Chops recipe combines tangy Granny Smith apples with flavorful pork loin and Mrs. Dash Original Blend to create a mouth-watering meal your family is guaranteed to love!

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Apple Pork Chops Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 20 min

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Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk and onion.

3. Remove sausage from casings.

4. Add sausage to the bread crumb mixture and mix well.

5. Shape into 20 meatballs; arrange on a shallow baking pan.

6. Bake for 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through (160° F).

7. Serve with your favorite sauce and spaghetti.

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Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Mrs. Dash® Original Blend 4 4-oz pork loin chops 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, seeded and cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions: 1. Sprinkle apples and pork chops evenly with Mrs. Dash® Original Blend.

2. Heat sauté pan to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the apples 3 minutes.

3. Move apples to a plate. Add remaining olive oil to pan and brown pork chops on both sides.

4. Return apples to pan on top of chops and cook 3 minutes, turning once.

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1. Spray a 13” x 9” casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Cut bread into cubes and set aside to dry out slightly.

3. In a large bowl, whip eggs, half & half, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon until eggs are foamy; set aside.

4. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar begins to lightly bubble. Remove from heat and place sliced pears in skillet, stirring until pears are coated with the brown sugar mixture.

5. Arrange half of the bread mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish; spread pears

Yield: 16 servings Prep Time: 15 Minutes (1 hour refrigerate time) Cooking Time: 40 minutes

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 pears, peeled and sliced thin on top of bread, then layer remaining bread over pears.

6. Pour egg mixture over bread & pear layers, using a spatula or wooden spoon to gently press down on the bread to allow egg mixture to soak in.

7. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

8. Remove from refrigerator when you are ready to bake, and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. If you are using walnuts, sprinkle walnuts over the top before baking.

9. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 minutes or until eggs are set and bread is puffed up. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition: One Serving: Calories 148, Fat 5g (34% calories from fat), Cholesterol 77mg, Sodium 134mg, Total Carbohydrate 19g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 5g

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The Perfect Pulled Pork

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Follow these simple tips from the National Pork Board

The Cuts: The best roasts for preparing pulled pork include the hearty, succulent Boston Blade Roast (also known as the Boston Butt), which comes from the pork shoulder, and the leaner, flavorful pork sirloin roast, from the lower end of the loin.

The Temperature: For fall-apart pork, your best tools are patience and indirect heat.

If preparing the roast in the oven or on the grill, the ideal “low and slow” preparation calls for temperatures between 250 and 300°F, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours per pound. In a slow cooker, heat pork for 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.

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f America had a signature dish, it might just be the pulled pork sandwich. This timeless favorite has already captured our hearts – so isn’t it time to discover new favorites? Offering ample leftovers and delicious versatility, pulled pork is finally getting a new look and going beyond the bun. New takes on pulled pork will revitalize and add a flavorful dose of creativity to family mealtime. Once the pulled pork is prepared, it can be enjoyed throughout the week in so many ways — with effortless wraps, salads, pizzas, vibrant tacos and more.

Wake up your everyday dinner routine with these mouthwatering ideas from the National Pork Board: Pulled Pork Wrap: For an easy lunch, combine pulled pork, chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing in a flour tortilla. If enjoying at home, warm the wrap in a sandwich press or skillet for a restaurantquality touch.

Pulled Pork Fried Rice: Put down that Chinese take-out menu!

Fried rice is a great way to use up

leftover protein, rice and veggies.

In this flavorful stir-fry, classic Americana meets Asia with a combination of white or brown rice, pulled pork, diced vegies and a lightly beaten egg.

BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza: Think past your basic pizza night with this sweet and savory take: top store-bought pizza dough with barbecue sauce, your favorite cheese, pulled pork and sliced green onions. Bake on high heat until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.

Pulled Pork Scramble: Pulled pork for breakfast? Absolutely.

Add leftover pulled pork to a scramble of eggs, onions, bell peppers and cheese. Served alongside sliced tomatoes and buttered toast, it’ll feel just like Sunday brunch — even on a Monday night. n

The Pull: When finished cooking, remove from heat and let sit, covered in foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. “Pull” or shred meat with two large forks, and place in a large baking dish or pan. Discard any remaining fat, drizzle with sauce if desired, and serve.

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Herb Rub Oven-Braised Pulled Pork Ingredients One 3-pound boneless pork shoulder or sirloin roast 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil 1 cup chicken broth

Preparation Preheat an oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine the sage, thyme, salt, and rosemary. Rub the mixture over all sides of the meat, pressing it to adhere. If the meat is tied together with twine or netting, just rub the seasoning right over it. In a large Dutch oven or large ovenproof skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat, warm the oil.

Add the pork and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside. Add the broth to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the broth to a boil, and then return the pork to the pan. Cover and bake until the pork is very tender, 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours.

Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Use two forks to shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Moisten/season with cooking juices to taste.

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Check out our Herb Rub Oven-Braised Pulled Pork recipe on page 10

Yield: 8 to 10 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2 3/4 – 3 1/4 hrs

If you like, you can make this a stovetop braise, slowly simmering it on the stovetop instead of in the oven. And feel free to experiment with the amounts and types of herbs, or use your favorite herb blend. Enjoy the pork in pulled pork risotto, added to a grilled cheese sandwich, or piled on top of a big green salad.

Nutrition per Serving Calories: 320, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 570mg, Carbohydrate: 0g, Protein: 30g, Fiber: 0g

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Manufactured with pride in the heartland of the U.S.A., Saladmaster® is committed to their mission “We teach people how to prepare healthy, delicious meals for their families using the right equipment and techniques.”

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Contributor: Randy Pigeon; Wilsonville, Oregon, U.S.A. Saladmaster® Regional Manager Ingredients: 3 bunches fresh spinach, approximately 5-7 ounces, washed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon, rinsed and at room temperature

Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 25 min Yield: 4 servings

2 lemons, slice 1 lemon widthwise into rounds and cut second lemon in half 1 tablespoon fresh dill ¼ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper

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1. Place spinach in the bottom of the Saladmaster® 11” large skillet and place 1 cup of tomatoes on top of spinach.

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3. Top salmon with lemon rounds and place second cup of tomatoes over salmon.

4. Cover and place burner on medium heat. Cook for approximately 15 minutes.

5. Reduce heat to low and cook an additional 7 minutes per 1-inch of thickness of the salmon or until center of salmon reaches desired level of doneness.

6. Serve with rice and fresh vegetables

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Turtle Praline Tart Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry 36 caramels 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided 3- 1/2 cups pecan halves 1 /2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Preparation 1. Unroll pastry on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to an 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges.

2. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450°F for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5-6 minutes longer or until light golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.

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3. In a large saucepan, combine caramels and 1/2 cup cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly into crust. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Whip remaining cream; serve with tart.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice with 1 tablespoon cream equals 335 calories, 24g fat (4 g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 4g protein.

Yield: 16 Servings Prep: 35 min. + Chilling

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Glazed Fresh Apple Cake with Orange and Walnut

From the Gallo Family recipe book Pairs well with Gallo Family Vineyards® Moscato

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

For brunch or dessert, this crowd-pleasing cake is also big on flavor.

You’ll need one orange for both the zest and juice in the cake and glaze.

Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 cups all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 3 cups grated tart apple, such as Granny Smith

Fresh Orange Glaze 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange zest ¾ cup confectioners sugar

Preparation

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt or tube pan and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and the mixture turns almost white. Beat in the eggs and orange zest. Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon together and beat in to the batter until just blended. Stir in the walnuts and apple. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan completely, then invert on a serving platter. For the glaze, whisk the orange juice, zest, and confectioners’ sugar together until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.

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