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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

If you have some lean ham on hand, you can use it in place of the Canadian bacon. The carbo rating will be the same.

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 20 large cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch dressing
  • 4 (1/2-ounce) slices Canadian bacon, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  • Parsley sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Cut top off each tomato; carefully scoop out pulp. Reserve pulp for another use. Invert tomato shells onto paper towels; let drain 30 minutes.

2. Combine cream cheese and dressing, stirring well. Add Canadian bacon and next 4 ingredients; stir. Spoon mixture evenly into tomato shells, or pipe into shells using a decorating bag fitted with a large round tip. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

carbo rating: 1

Oxmoor House JANUARY 2005

Mixed Greens Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 (5-oz.) bags mixed baby salad greens, thoroughly washed
  • 1 (4-oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Preparation

1. Place pecans in an even layer in a shallow pan.

2. Bake pecans at 350° for 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring once.

3. Place greens in a large bowl. Top with cheese, cranberries, and toasted pecans. Drizzle with Apple Cider Vinaigrette just before serving.

Southern Living FEBRUARY 2007

Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes

The garlic can be roasted and stored in the refrigerator up to one day ahead.

Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 small garlic bulbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Preparation

1. Cut off pointed end of garlic bulb; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with oil. Fold foil to seal.

2. Bake at 350° for 1 hour; cool. Squeeze pulp from garlic; set aside.

3. Cook potatoes in a Dutch oven in boiling salted water to cover 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain and place in a large bowl.

4. Mash potatoes with roasted garlic pulp, cream cheese, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living FEBRUARY 2007

Spinach-and-Red Pepper Sauté With Toasted Pine Nuts

Spinach-and-Red Pepper Sauté With Toasted Pine Nuts

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 (10-oz.) packages fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and torn
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 (12-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Sauté pine nuts in 1 Tbsp. hot oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until golden. Remove from skillet. Sauté spinach and garlic in same skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until spinach wilts. Drain well. Stir in pine nuts and remaining ingredients.

Southern Living FEBRUARY 2007

Marinated Flank Steak

Marinated Flank Steak

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • Orange-Soy-Ginger Marinade
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Place flank steak in a shallow dish; pour marinade over steak. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Remove steak from marinade, and pour marinade into a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar.

2. Bring marinade to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

3. Coat cold cooking grate with cooking spray, and place on grill over medium heat (300° to 350°). Place steak on cooking grate, and grill 10 minutes; turn and grill 8 more minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with marinade.

Southern Living MAY 2007

Formal Menu Top Memorable Menu

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Mixed Greens Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Spinach-and-Red Pepper Sauté With Toasted Pine Nuts

Marinated Flank Steak

Southern Living

Formal Menu Bottom

Shopping List for Memorable Menu

Surprise your family any night of the week with a doable menu from one of our past Cook-Off winners. (Serves 6)

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Baking

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4-oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream

Meat

  • 4 (1/2-ounce) slices Canadian bacon, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds flank steak

Produce

  • 20 large cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 2 (5-oz.) bags mixed baby salad greens, thoroughly washed
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic bulbs
  • 4 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 (10-oz.) packages fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and torn
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe List

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Mixed Greens Salad With Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Spinach-and-Red Pepper Sauté With Toasted Pine Nuts

Marinated Flank Steak

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