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Delectable, Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Day Recipes
by Holly Clegg
Don't let these tough economic times put a damper on your Valentine's Day. Stay home, save a few bucks, and romance your way to your lover's
heart with these simple and alluring recipes from Holly Clegg's new book, Trim & Terrific™ Gulf Coast Favorites.
Clegg's delectable, do-it-yourself Valentine's Day menu begins with an appetizer of
Exotic Shrimp Soup, next a Raspberry Spinach Salad continuing with an entree of Glazed Pork Tenderloin and a baked potato. The grand finale
features an easy, indulgent Red Velvet Cake.
"With easy elegance and terrific taste, this Glazed Pork Tenderloin is sure to impress your sweetheart, but don't forget to leave room for dessert,"
Clegg said. "This luscious Red Velvet Cake is the perfect ending to a romantic dinner." "The way to your lover's heart is through their stomach,
used to be the cliche...but now we know it is "through a healthy heart."
In her new book, Trim & Terrific™ Gulf Coast Favorites,
Clegg presents these and hundreds of other mouth-watering recipes that celebrate the abundance of fresh seafood and local ingredients
that define the cuisine of the Gulf Coast.
Exotic Shrimp Soup
A fusion of flavors in fantastic festive soup.
Makes 8 (1-cup) servings
1 1/2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups fat-free chicken broth
2 cups peeled, chopped sweet potatoes (yams)
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1 pound medium peeled shrimp
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup frozen corn
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Coat large nonstick pot with nonstick cooking spray. Saute tomatoes, onion, garlic until tender, 5-7 minutes.
2. Add broth, sweet potatoes, and zucchini, bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp, oregano, chili powder, coconut extract, and pineapple juice.
3. Cook over low heat until sweet potatoes are tender and shrimp are almost done. Add corn, continue to cook 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 150, Calories from fat (%) 5, Fat (g) 1, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 84, Sodium (mg) 315, Carbohydrate (g) 24, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Sugars (g) 12, Protein (g) 12; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 very lean meat
Terrific Tidbit: Chili powder may be substituted for chipotle chili powder. The chipotle adds a smoky flavor.
Raspberry Spinach Salad
With its subtly sweet dressing paired with fresh fruit and nuts, this is outstanding salad has a fantastic flavor. Strawberries can be substituted for raspberries.
Makes 8 servings
3 tablespoons raspberry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons raspberry jam
1/4 cup canola oil
8 cups fresh spinach, washed, stemmed, torn into pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup fresh raspberries
3 kiwis, peeled, sliced
1. Whisk vinegar and jam in small bowl or blend in food processor or blender Add oil in thin stream, blending well; set aside.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 145, Protein (g) 2, Carbohydrate (g) 13, Fat (g) 10, Calories from Fat (%) 61, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 26, Diabetic Exchanges: 0.5 fruit, 0.5 other carbohydrate, 2 fat
Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that can be kept in the freezer to pull out for a quick dinner. This glaze enhances the meat with a subtly sweet, spicy flavor. Time permitting, let the meat marinate in the sauce.
2. In small bowl, mix together mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper, honey. Coat tenderloins with mixture.
3. Place tenderloins on nonstick baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray or on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°F. Slice tenderloins, serve.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 160, Protein (g) 24, Carbohydrate (g) 5, Fat (g) 4, Calories from Fat (%) 24, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 67, Sodium (mg) 138, Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 other carbohydrate.
Quick Tip: Tenderloins come two to a package. If one will be enough for you to serve, halve the recipe and freeze the other tenderloin.
Red Velvet Cake
Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or any special occasion, this southern classic never goes out of style. Take a short cup by using cake mix to effortlessly prepare a beautiful and deliciously rich luscious cake.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat three 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, cocoa, oil, egg, egg whites, and food coloring. In a small bowl, combine milk and vinegar, and add to mixing bowl Mix until well combined.
3. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool layers on a rack and ice with Cream Cheese Icing.
Terrific Tidbit: For another fantastic dessert option, turn this cake into a trifle by layering cake, cream cheese icing, and nonfat whipped topping in a trifle or glass bowl. One time, the layers fell apart and I turned it into a trifle and now I make the cake both ways and can't decide which is the most popular!
About the Author:
HOLLY CLEGG, author of the best selling Trim & Terrific™ cookbook series and Eating Well Through Cancer, has more than 850,000 copies in print.
Holly has appeared on national television shows, including Fox & Friends, NBC Weekend Today Show, and The 700 Club. Her focus on a healthier
lifestyle keeps her busy writing for national publications, Internet sites, and as a keynote speaker. Holly's user friendly, pantry friendly
and time friendly cookbooks have garnered her a national reputation that "food that's good for you can also be delicious, fast and easy!"
For more information about Holly or her new book Trim & Terrific™ Gulf Coast Favorites, visit her website at
www.hollyclegg.com.
Let's Get Cooking!
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reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Delectable, Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Day Recipes
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