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hott.dawg
I would like to cook dinner for my fiancee and her daughter.The pork loind are beautiful, thick and boneless.What wiould be some complimentary side dishes and what is the best way to prepare the meat?
Answer
Rinse the pork loins in cool water and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub them with dried Rosemary and fresh black pepper. Sear on all sides in hot oiled skillet. Remove and place in crockpot and cook on low setting for 4-6 hours (great to do while you're at work) with 1/2 cup water.
Sides:
Moroccan Cheddar Couscous
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
1 cup couscous, uncooked
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth; heat to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff couscous mixture with a fork. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro.
GREEK SALAD
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1/3 cup Italian dressing
Salt and pepper the tomatoes, onion and cucumber. In large bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cheese, olives and lettuce with dressing and serve.
Dessert:
Creamy Lemon Pie
1-3/4 cups cold milk
juice from 2 lemons, strained
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 package instant lemon pudding
1 small box lemon jello (do not add water..just add the powdered jello)
1 8-oz. tub Cool Whip, thawed
1 graham cracker crust
Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes and jello. Beat with wire whisk 1 minute. Add lemon juice; beat an additional minute or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick) Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon into crust.
Some good full dinner ideas for a date night?
Lisa O
I am planning on cooking for my boyfriend today. I was wondering if anyone has any yummy ideas for a full dinner that's not that hard to make, starting from an appetizer and ending with a desert. No tomatoes, please, as I am allergic.
Thanks for all the help in advance.
Answer
These will impress him!
Appetizers
Artichoke Squares
Serves 6 (4 per serving)
2 (6 oz cans) Artichoke Hearts
2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 White Onion, Minced
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Cup Eggbeaters
1/4 Tsp Pepper
8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/4 Cup Italian Style Dried Bread Crumbs
3 Seconds Nonstick Cooking Spray
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 325ºF
Drain the liquid from 1 jar of artichokes into 1-quart saucepan. Drain liquid from second jar of artichokes and discard. Finely chop all artichokes; set aside.
Coat a 12x8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In the artichoke liquid, over medium heat, cook minced onion until tender.
In a medium bowl add eggs, cooked onion and chopped artichokes, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly browned. Allow to cool for 15 minutes in dish on wire rack.
With knife, cut lengthwise into 4 strips then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces. Arrange appetizer on platter and serve.
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Main Dish
Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6
1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF
In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.
Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Dessert
Basic Pie Crust
Serving Size : 2 9-inch pie crusts
2-1/4 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
10 tablespoons Chilled butter, lard or shortening -- cut small pieces
4-1/2 tablespoons Ice water
Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter or lard and cut into flour using your fingers, a pastry blender or 2 knives, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in water with a fork, 1 tablespoon at a time and work in with your hands until dough is just moist enough to come together in a smooth ball. You may not need to use all the water. Be careful not to overwork or dough will be tough.
If you're making 2 crusts, cut in half and shape each half into a flattened round. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Remove 1 round of dough from refrigerator and place on a lightly-floured surface. Roll into a circle about 14 inches across and 1/8-inch thick. Gently fold dough in half, then in half again so that you can lift it without tearing, and unfold it into a 9-inch pie or tart pan.
Crimp edges or pinch in a decorative border. Fill and bake as directed in recipe. Dough may be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated, or frozen.
Apple Pie
8 servings
1/2 recipe Basic Pie Crust
3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups thinly sliced, pared, tart apples
2 tablespoons butter
Heat thr oven to 425ºF.
Prepare pastry and line pie pan.
Mix dry ingredients together. Stir in apples. Pour into pastry lined pie pan. Dot with butter or margarine. Cover with top crust, cut slits, seal and flute edges. Bake until crust is light brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in top, about 40 to 50 minutes.
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