Keep pork tenderloin in the freezer for last-minute meals since it thaws and cooks quickly. Thaw tenderloin using the “defrost” cycle of your microwave according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Cut a tenderloin into 3-oz. portions, pound into patties and pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear for quick, hearty sandwiches served on rolls.
Cut pork tenderloin while partially frozen into thin, even slices and cut slices into strips. Use in place of
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Strawberry filling
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Shortcakes
2½ cups reduced-fat biscuit mix
1/3 cup SplendaNo Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
Mint sprigs (optional)
Strawberry filling directions: Stir together strawberries, 2 tablespoons SplendaGranulated Sweetener and balsamic vinegar; let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Shortcake directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
1. Combine biscuit mix and 1/3 cup Splenda Granulated Sweetener in a large bowl.
2. Stir together yogurt and vanilla; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times. Pat dough to a ½-inch thickness. Cut with a 2¼-inch round cutter, reusing dough scraps, if necessary. Place shortcakes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with sliced strawberries. Garnish, if desired.
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4 fresh yams
¼ cup butter
½ cup orange juice
Zest of one small orange (grated orange peel)
Orange slices (optional)
¼ cup brown sugar
½ bag miniature marshmallows
Directions:
Boil the yams with their peel on until tender. Let cool and remove peel. Cut each yam into about four to five pieces and arrange in large baking dish. Pour orange juice over yams and the orange zest. Sprinkle with brown sugar and dot with butter. Top with marshmallows and place orange slices on top if desired.
Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes at 350F until marshmallows melt.
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Easy Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
2 cups pureed pumpkin
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 pie crust
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into pie crust. Bake in preheated oven at 350F for approximately 60 minutes or until set through.
Topping:
1 pkg cream cheese
1 cup whipped cream
½ cup powdered sugar
Blend all ingredients together and use to top pie.
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