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Cold Marinated Shrimp and Avocados

If making this ahead, get all the ingredients (except the avocados) ready to combine; place in individual zip-top plastic bags, and store in the refrigerator. Once you arrive at your destination, peel and chop the avocados; gently stir together up to 2 hours before serving, and chill.

Cold Marinated Shrimp and Avocados

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large cooked, peeled shrimp
  • 2 medium avocados, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • Lime Vinaigrette
  • Garnishes: fresh cilantro leaves, red onion slices

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients. Gently stir in Lime Vinaigrette to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living JUNE 2006

Roast Pork Loin With Peach Glaze

Make this recipe the day before; then cover and chill. Unwrap, cut into slices, and wrap for travel. Transfer to a platter just before serving.

Roast Pork Loin With Peach Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-lb.) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves
  • Chunky Peach Chutney (optional)
  • Garnishes: sliced fresh peaches, fresh rosemary sprigs

Preparation

1. Rub pork loin roast on all sides with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.

2. Place roast on a rack in an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.

3. Bake at 450° for 45 minutes. Brush roast evenly with 1/2 cup peach preserves. Bake roast 8 more minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155°. Remove from oven, and let stand 15 minutes or until thermometer reaches 160° before slicing.

4. Serve roast with Chunky Peach Chutney, if desired, and garnish, if desired.

Southern Living JUNE 2006

Chunky Peach Chutney

This ingredient list looks long, but after chopping and measuring everything, it all goes into a Dutch oven to simmer. Because the yield is 7 cups, you might consider giving jars of this tasty chutney to guests as they head home. Store up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Chunky Peach Chutney

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 pounds peaches, cut into chunks (do not peel)
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup pitted dried cherries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons brandy*
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

1. Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in peaches and next 9 ingredients, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until thickened. (Do not cook until fruit is mushy.) Stir in pecans.

*Apple cider or juice may be substituted for brandy.

Southern Living JUNE 2006

Green Bean-and-New Potato Salad

This may be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator.

Green Bean-and-New Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds new red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 qt. water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 pounds thin fresh green beans, trimmed
  • Rosemary Vinaigrette

Preparation

1. Bring new potatoes, 1 tsp. salt, and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; cook 18 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and let cool.

2. Bring 2 qt. water and 2 Tbsp. salt to a boil in a Dutch oven; add beans. Cook 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.

3. Combine green beans and potatoes in a large bowl. Pour Rosemary Vinaigrette over green bean mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Southern Living JUNE 2006

Marinated cherry tomatoes served with goat cheese

Tequila Mojitos

Spiff up the classic mojito by substituting tequila for rum in this guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Our online reviewers had one unanimous note: Double the recipe!

Tequila Mojitos

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh mint sprigs
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, lime slices

Preparation

1. Bring 1 cup water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil, stirring often, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; add mint sprigs, and let stand 2 hours or until mixture is completely cool.

2. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding mint. Stir in lemon-lime soft drink, lime juice, and tequila. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living JUNE 2006

Bakery-bought decorated cookies

Formal Menu Top Glorious Texas Hill Country Menu

Cold Marinated Shrimp and Avocados

Roast Pork Loin With Peach Glaze

Chunky Peach Chutney

Green Bean-and-New Potato Salad

Marinated cherry tomatoes served with goat cheese

Tequila Mojitos

Bakery-bought decorated cookies

Southern Living

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Shopping List for Glorious Texas Hill Country Menu

Try 'em all, or sample a few of the recipes. Either way, you can enjoy the picnic as much as your guests. (Serves 8)

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 3/4 cup sugar

Meat

  • 1 pound large cooked, peeled shrimp
  • 1 (4-lb.) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed

Other

  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink, chilled

Produce

  • 2 medium avocados, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 medium-size sweet onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 pounds peaches, cut into chunks (do not peel)
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, chopped
  • 1 cup pitted dried cherries
  • 2 pounds new red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup fresh mint sprigs

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe List

Cold Marinated Shrimp and Avocados

Roast Pork Loin With Peach Glaze

Chunky Peach Chutney

Green Bean-and-New Potato Salad

Marinated cherry tomatoes served with goat cheese

Tequila Mojitos

Bakery-bought decorated cookies

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