Mango-Agave Granola With Greek Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup agave syrup
• 1/4 cup clover honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup diced dried sweetened mango
• 1 pint 2% Greek yogurt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Mix the canola oil, agave syrup, honey, cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Combine the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, wheat germ and salt in a large bowl. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir, making sure everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet; bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove the granola from the oven and let cool slightly, then break into clumps while still warm. Let cool completely, then toss with the dried mango in a bowl. Serve with the yogurt. Store leftover granola in an airtight container in a cool place.
Photograph by Andrew Mccaul

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay for Food Network Magazine

Caribbean Pork Kabobs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons Mrs. Dash® Caribbean Citrus Seasoning Blend, divided
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into small cubes
• 1 sweet onion, cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
• 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cut into cubes

Eggplant Rollatini

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized eggplants (about 4 pounds total)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Can vegetable spray
• 32 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
• 20 basil leaves, chiffonaded
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• 2 cups fresh tomato sauce, recipe follows

Tacos Al Pastor

Ingredients
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 Tbsp orange juice
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 Tbsp chipotle pepper in adobo
1/2 Tbsp guajillo pepper powder or chili powder
Pinch cinnamon
1 lb pork loin, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Salt and pepper
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
1 cup store-bought salsa verde
2 thick slices pineapple
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1 handful cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges


Prepare the marinade

The World's Moistest Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cupmayo
• 1/4 cupgrated parmesan cheese
• 4 tspitalian seasoned bread crumbs; (panko bread crumbs are best, they have a real crunch to them)

Quick Chicken Vesuvio

Ingredients

• 1/3 to 1/2 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 2 baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into large chunks
• Flour, for coating
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen organic peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 lemon
• Crusty bread, for serving

Grilled Pork Parmesan

Ingredients

Dry Rub

• 4 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 6 boneless butterflied pork chops, cut thin, 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
• Prepared spaghetti noodles
• Favorite pasta sauce

Preparation

1. Build a charcoal fire for direct grilling and preheat to approximately 450°F.
2. While grill preheats, combine dry rub ingredients in small bowl and mix well to create the Parmesan dry rub. In separate bowl, whisk eggs and stir in milk to create an egg wash.
3. On a large plate, make a bed of panko bread crumbs.
4. Season each pork chop heavily with Parmesan dry rub and press the seasoning into the pork chops. Then, dip each chop in the egg wash and cover both sides evenly with bread crumbs.
5. Grill chops directly over the hot coals for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes on each side, until internal temperature is 145°F. Remove pork chops from grill and serve over a bed of spaghetti noodles and topped with your favorite pasta sauce.

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Serves

6 servings

Source

National Pork Board

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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound cooked elbow macaroni (about 7 cups); consider using whole wheat for an even healthier option
• 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 Dr. Praeger's Sweet Potato Pancakes, defrosted, uncooked and crumbled
• 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 3 ounces (3/4 cup) grated reduced-fat Swiss or Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup whole grain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh Corn Soup Topped with Roasted Corn Guacamole

photo by: Lucy Schaeffer)

Roasted Corn Guacamole

• Kernels from 3 ears fresh corn, or 2 cups frozen corn, defrosted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 lime, finely grated zest and juice
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, pitted and chopped

Soup

• Kernels from 5 ears fresh corn, or 3 cups frozen corn, defrosted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and chopped
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• Cilantro sprigs, to garnish

Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, large diced
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
• 3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons
• 1/2 cup small dice red onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
• 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate (do not thaw)

For the Topping:

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky Spareribs

Ingredients

• 5 pounds spareribs, cut into 4-rib slabs
• 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles, or chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup honey, heated until liquid