Ingredient: dried cranberries

Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad

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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Make the dressing by combining all ingredients and whisking until smooth. You could use a blender to get it really smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Place the cooled, drained pasta in a large bowl.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing to the pasta and toss to combine.
  5. Add in the chicken, spinach, mandarin oranges, craisins/cranberries, green onion, parmesan cheese and toasted almonds.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the top (to taste, you may not want to use it all), and toss everything to combine. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 775mg 32%
Potassium 348mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 96g 32%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 43g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin A 77%
Vitamin C 79%
Calcium 39%
Iron 20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pork Roulade w/Stuffing, Cherries, & Cheese

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 80 minutes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 80 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Cook stuffing per package directions. Set aside.
  3. Butterfly pork loin roast and unroll, pound if needed so that it is evenly about 1/4" - 1/2" thick.
  4. Mix the chopped cherries and feta with the stuffing mix. Spread over inside of roast, leaving a small gap at the edges. Sprinkle the Gruyere evenly over the stuffing. Roll up the roast.
  5. Make a basket weave with the bacon. Lay the rolled roast on top of the bacon upside down, and fold the bacon over the roast. Flip right side up. Use toothpicks as necessary to keep the bacon in place.
  6. Bake for ~8 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake for 65 -75 minutes or until internal temperature is 145F. Remove from oven, let rest for at least 10 minutes.
  7. Can add 50g gruyere cheese to sprinkle on top of the stuffing mix before rolling and baking.
  8. Tried shredded smoked cheddar instead of feta, and started sat 400F for 20 min, then decreased to 350F for 75 minutes. Think 60 minutes would have been enough.
Recipe Notes

I ran out of cherries, didn't realize that until I started to put it together, so I'm trying it with raisins this time.  I also forgot the gruyere, damnit.  We'll see how it turns out this time! Also, I'm going to try starting at a higher temp to crisp the bacon blanket (hopefully) then reduce heat to 350 to finish cooking.  Wish me luck!  (5.30.18)

 

I swapped out the smoked cheddar for smoked gouda, and subbed cranberries for cherries.  Was really good!  I also gave it 15 minutes at 425F, then dropped it to 350F for 40 minutes.  Turned out pretty good!  I had a slightly smaller roast, only 19.4oz, so the shorter cooking time worked great, and actually could have been about 5 minutes less for that size.  Didn't add baby spinach leaves, but that might add some additional moistness, though it didn't really need it this time.   (10.1.19)

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Nutrition Facts
Pork Roulade w/Stuffing, Cherries, & Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 843 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56g 86%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 1824mg 76%
Potassium 433mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 9g
Protein 50g 100%
Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 18%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Savory Stuffing-Stuffed Baked Apples

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 Savory Stuffing-Stuffed Baked Apples
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until softened. 6-8 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Add sausage and cook, breaking sausage up as you go, until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer sausage mixture to a large bowl, then add in stuffing mix and dried cranberries. Pour in 1 1/4 cups chicken broth and stir until everything is combined and just moistened.
  4. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  5. To prepare apples: cut off the tops of each one, then take a tablespoon or melon baller and scoop out the core, making sure to leave at least 1/4-inch around the bottom and sides.
  6. Spoon sausage stuffing mixture into cored apples, then transfer to a large baking dish. Pour remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth over the apples, then remaining 1/4 cup into the bottom of baking dish.
  7. Place dish in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until stuffing has browned and apples are tender.
  8. Remove from oven and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts
Savory Stuffing-Stuffed Baked Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 700mg 29%
Potassium 253mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 27g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 3%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.