Author: Cindy Randolph

Cindy’s Pork Wellington

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 Cindy's Pork Wellington
This was adapted from a variety of recipes - see links for original recipes below - and is definitely a work in progress, but a good start! I think it was a bit rich, and needed more herbs, etc. I didn't have a onion - amazingly enough - and I wasn't able to find my dried, minced onion, and I think that was really needed for the pate.
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 30 mintes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 30 mintes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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  1. Remove frozen puff pastry to thaw - it takes about 40 minutes, at least the one I used.
  2. Remove pork from fridge, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. In a medium-high skillet, heat olive oil. Brown pork on each side, then remove from skillet and let rest and cool.
  4. Mix braunschweiger, cream cheese, onion powder, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Let cool in fridge.
  5. With one sheet of puff pastry, thaw per package directions and roll out on a sheet of parchment paper so that it is large enough to completely cover the pork roast. Lay the bacon slices on the rolled dough, so that the bacon also completely covers the roast.
  6. Spread the Braunschweiger mixture over the bacon. (I had originally cut slices in the roast and added some pate, bur I think that's too much, too rich). There will probably be extra - it's pretty good with crackers.
  7. Place the roast on top of the mixture, then use the parchment paper to help roll everything up. Tuck in the sides of the dough, and trim any excess. You can use the excess to cut fun little shapes to place on top as decoration. (I didn't have any left.) Cut slits lightly in the top of the dough but not going though the bacon.
  8. Use parchment paper to move the Wellington to a baking sheet, then put in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Recude heat to 350 and bake another 15 minutes, or until internal temperature is 135F for medium rare, 150F for medium. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving. Remember: meat will continue cooking for several minutes while it is resting, and resting is important!
  9. Slice and serve!
Recipe Notes

Thanks to the following for their ideas:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26893/pate/

https://www.marthastewart.com/1136652/apple-stuffed-pork-wellington

https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-item/bacon-wrapped-pork-wellington-with-duxelles/1398826615294

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Nutrition Facts
Cindy's Pork Wellington
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617 Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1048mg 44%
Potassium 348mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin A 54%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4%
Iron 18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Trail Mix

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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
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  1. Mix it all together, then store in an air-tight container.
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Cindy's Trail Mix
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 518mg 22%
Potassium 244mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 23g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 10%
Iron 36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Quick-Braised Greens with Bacon and Sweet Onions

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 Quick-Braised Greens with Bacon and Sweet Onions
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
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  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. When water boils, add greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Place bacon in a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add greens and turn to coat well. Add broth - it should cover greens and let cook until broth is reduced and greens are very tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.
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Quick-Braised Greens with Bacon and Sweet Onions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 797mg 33%
Potassium 287mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 46%
Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 11%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Classic Shrimp & Grits

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 Easy Classic Shrimp & Grits
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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  1. Bring 2 cups chicken broth, the milk, 3 tablespoons butter, and a pinch of salt to a gentle boil in a medium sized pot. Add the grits and whisk together. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until grits are fully cooked, soft, and creamy, whisking again every 5 minutes or so.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon strips until crispy in a nonstick or cast iron skillet. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Once cool, chop into small pieces.
  3. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet.
  4. Rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in the bacon grease until only just cooked- about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Add the remaining tablespoon butter and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the shrimp and stir until melted and broth is heated.
  6. When grits are finished cooking, remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
  7. Serve the shrimp mixture over the grits, making sure to spoon some of the liquid from the skillet over the grits, and sprinkle with the bacon pieces and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Classic Shrimp & Grits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 312mg 104%
Sodium 1932mg 81%
Potassium 382mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 57g 114%
Vitamin A 26%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 57%
Iron 30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Andouille Hush Puppies

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 Andouille Hush Puppies
This is my take on modifying a recipe I found online that looked really good! I have a link to the original recipe included.
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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  1. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
  2. Stir together cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add egg, beer, and buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, drop batter into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Keep warm in a 200° oven.
Recipe Notes

Original recipe:  https://www.southernliving.com/syndication/crispy-andouille-hush-puppies

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Nutrition Facts
Andouille Hush Puppies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 553mg 23%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 8%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Bohemian Braid

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 Bohemian Braid
The Bohemian Braid uses the Sweet Roll Dough as it's base.
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 5 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Passive Time 60 minutes
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 5 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Passive Time 60 minutes
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  1. Begin with the Sweet Roll Dough, and add the first 4 ingredients after the original mix when additional flour is added.
  2. After the first rise and punch down, divide dough into 4 parts. Shape 3 of the parts into 14" strands. Place on lightly greased baking sheet (or baking sheet with parchment paper?). Braid loosely, fastening strands at one end, then tucking under. Make an indentation on the top for the second, smaller braid.
  3. Divide fourth part into 3 pieces and shape into 3 strands each 12" long. Braid these 3 strands and place this small braid on top of large braid.
  4. Cover and let rise until double, 45 to 60 minutes. Brush with egg yolk glaze, if desired.
  5. Heat over to 350F. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. While baking, whisk powdered sugar with a little milk - use only enough to wet sugar enough to make the icing. Cut the cherries.
  7. Ice while warm, then place cherries and sprinkle almonds on top. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Bohemian Braid
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.002g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g
Cholesterol 0.01mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.02%
Vitamin C 0.2%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sweet Roll Dough

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 Sweet Roll Dough
The basic magic dough to create a glamorous coffee cakes, such as Swedish Tea Ring, and Stollen, as well as dinner and luncheon rolls in many interesting shapes.
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Passive Time 90 minutes
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Course Dessert
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Passive Time 90 minutes
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  1. Mix the dry yeast with 2 C flour, the sugar and salt. Heat milk and water to 110-115F; add to flour mixture with egg and shortening. Mix until smooth. Add enough flour to make a dough that is easily handled.
  2. Turn onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth (about 5 minutes). Round up in greased bowl, cover with a cloth and let ruse in warm place about 25 minutes.
  3. Punch down and shape. Let rise and bake as directed in specific recipes.
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Sweet Roll Dough
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3%
Calcium 3%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Mackerel Patties

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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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  1. Mix everything together until well blended. Divide into four equal parts, and make patties. Fry in skillet for a couple of minutes one each side on medium heat (?) or until slightly "crisped". Timing depends on thickness - I made mine about 3/8" thick. Serve hot, with tartar sauce if desired.
Recipe Notes

Total weight ~12.6 oz, should be 3.15 oz each patty.  As usual, seasoning measurements are definitely approximate! So please feel free to adjust to suit yourself.

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Cindy's Mackerel Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 558mg 23%
Potassium 271mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 27%
Iron 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into even chunks, about 1/2". Add to pot and boil, covered, for about 12-15 minutes or until very tender when poked with a fork. Drain.
  2. Mash potatoes. Add all but last two ingredients and stir until combined.
  3. Add the raisins and marshmallows once the sweet potatoes aren't too hot to melt the marshmallows. Serve.
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Cindy's Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 909mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 29g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 651%
Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 11%
Iron 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Hybrid Meatloaf

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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 90 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 90 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Combine everything EXCEPT the ketchup in a bowl, mix with your hand to make sure it's well mixed. It should seem a bit wet, but it it's too wet, you can always add more bread crumbs and/or cheese.
  3. Press mix in loaf pan so that the top is no more than slightly domed in the middle. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Remove and spread the ketchup on top. Return to oven to finish baking. The meatloaf should have an internal temperature of 160F.
Recipe Notes

Nothing was actually measure, I just put in until it looked and smelled about like I wanted, so please feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste.

You could use any ground meat you wish, but if you have too much fat it might bubble over the sides, so you would want to place the loaf pan on a sheet pan lined with foil.

11.1.18:  First baked.  Took FOREVER!!  Think I'll try at 375 next time and see if that helps the baking time.

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Nutrition Facts
Hybrid Meatloaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 976mg 41%
Potassium 181mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 23%
Calcium 33%
Iron 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.