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Spinach-and-Herb Stuffed Pork

Spinach-and-Herb Stuffed Pork Photo by: Photo: Will Dickey

Ingredients

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (3- to 4-pound) boneless pork loin roast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Stir together first 7 ingredients.

2. Cut roast lengthwise, cutting to but not through other side. Open cut piece to enlarge roast; pound to 1/2-inch thickness, making a large rectangle. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon spinach mixture evenly over pork. Beginning with long side, roll jellyroll fashion, and tie securely with heavy string at 2-inch intervals. Place roast on a lightly greased rack in a shallow roasting pan.

3. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°. Increase temperature to 375°, and bake 10 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. Remove string.

Note: To make ahead, bake roast, and cool. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, and refrigerate. To serve, uncover and place roast in rack in a roasting pan; cover loosely with foil, and add water to pan. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes.

Southern Living JULY 2008

Wild Rice Pilaf With Baby Carrots

Wild Rice Pilaf With Baby Carrots Photo by: Photo: Will Dickey

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic bulbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (6-ounce) package wild rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 (16-ounce) package baby carrots
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces

Preparation

1. Cut off pointed ends of bulbs. Place each bulb on a separate piece of aluminum foil; drizzle with oil. Fold to seal.

2. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes; cool. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves.

3. Stir together garlic pulp, wild and long-grain rice, and next 4 ingredients in a 13- x 9-inch dish; add baby carrots, and top with butter.

4. Bake, covered, at 375° for 50 to 60 minutes or until rice and carrots are tender and liquid is absorbed.

Southern Living JULY 2008

Marinated Green Bean-and-Apple Salad

Marinated Green Bean-and-Apple Salad Photo by: Photo: Will Dickey

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 shallots, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
  • Bibb lettuce

Preparation

1. Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Plunge immediately into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain. Place in a zip-top plastic bag.

2. Process shallots and next 5 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Turn blender on high; add oil in a slow, steady stream. Pour over beans; seal and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally. Add apple, tossing to coat; drain.

3. Arrange beans and apple on a lettuce-lined plate.

Southern Living JULY 2008

Assorted rolls

Cold beverages and coffee

Formal Menu Top Seated Dinner Reception Menu

Spinach-and-Herb Stuffed Pork

Wild Rice Pilaf With Baby Carrots

Marinated Green Bean-and-Apple Salad

Assorted rolls

Cold beverages and coffee

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Shopping List for Seated Dinner Reception Menu

Serve wedding guests in style with this refined menu for a seated dinner reception.

These recipes can all be multiplied easily.

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Canned

  • 1 (6-ounce) package wild rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked

Dairy

  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Frozen

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Other

  • 5 cups water

Produce

  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic bulbs
  • 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 shallots, cut into pieces

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard

Recipe List

Spinach-and-Herb Stuffed Pork

Wild Rice Pilaf With Baby Carrots

Marinated Green Bean-and-Apple Salad

Assorted rolls

Cold beverages and coffee

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