Party-Perfect Tofu Skewers with Soynut Satay Dipping Sauce

ngredients

Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup soynut butter
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soybean oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh green onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

Skewers:

• 1 package (20 ounces) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 42, 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soybean oil
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 14 bamboo skewers
• Additional soy sauce and oil for brushing

Black bean burgers

Ingredients

• 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Black Bean & Roasted Corn Salsa
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef*
• 6 sesame sandwich rolls

Chicken Skewers with Avocado Cream Dip

Ingredients

Marinade

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons key lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Achiote paste
• 1 tablespoon minced white onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 (5-ounce) chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes, 36 pieces total

Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes

 

Ingredients

• 3 cups ham, shredded and warmed
• 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and thinly sliced
• Cheese Sauce
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Sweet Southern Slow Cooker Ham

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in fully cooked ham, about 5 1/2 pounds
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. Place ham in large slow cooker. Whisk cider with brown sugar, water, vanilla, honey and mustard. Slowly pour over ham. Scatter thyme sprigs into slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until very tender. Remove ham to rest on cutting board. Pass remaining cooking liquid through fine mesh sieve into saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Carve ham into serving pieces. Brush ham pieces with cooking liquid before arranging on platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

4 to 8 hours

Serves

12 servings

Source

National Pork Board

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Quinoa, lentil, black beans, and rice

•  2 cups chicken broth or broth of choice
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 lentils
• 1tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter(optional)
• salt pepper and other spices to taste.

Grilled T-Bones with Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter

Ingredients

• 4 Omaha Steaks T-bones
• Omaha Steaks All Natural Steak Seasoning, or salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices (1 1/2-inch coins) Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter (see recipe below)
• 2 tablespoons minced chives