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Dinner in a Packet

*Memorial Day Weekend Collection- 1 boneless pork loin chop (4 oz) 1 med potato, sliced 1 large carrot, sliced 1/4 cup frozen peas 1 TB onion soup mix Place the pork chop on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in by 14 in). Top with potato, carrot and peas. Sprinkle with soup mix. Seal foil tightly. Grill, covered,over medium heat for 30-35 min or until the meat juices run clear, turning occcasionally. YIELD: 1 serving. (Source: Taste of Home)

CAMPFIRE TACO SALAD

*Memorial Day Weekend Collection-6 snack-size bags (1 oz each) corn chips 1 can (15 oz) chili without beans 3 cups (12 oz) shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup sour cream 1 jar (8oz) mild salsa 1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded Cut the top of each bag of chips; set aside. Place chili in a saucepan; cook on a grill over medium heat for 10 min or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon about 2 TB of chili into each bag of chips. Top with cheese, sour cream, salsa and lettuce. YIELD: 6 servings. (Source: Taste of Home)

Red, White & Blue Cupcakes

*Memorial Day Weekend Collection- Makes 24 cupcakes-Prep Time: 35 min Start to Finish 1 hr 35 min 1 box supermoist white cake mix Vegetable Oil, water and egg whites called for on cake mix box 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry preserves 3 containers (12 oz each) whipped fluffy white frosting 1 tsp intense red gel food color 1/4 tsp royal blue gel food color Decorating Decors-red,white and blue stars or sprinkles coarse white sparkling sugar,if desired Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 F for dark or nonstick pans). Place red, white or blue paper baking cup in each of 24 regular size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and egg whites. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Add 1 1/2 tsps raspberry jam to each cup; cut through batter with toothpick for swirled effect. Bake 20 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 min; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely. Tint 1 container frosting with red food color; tint second container with blue food color. Leave third container white. Spoon each color of frosting into separate decorating bag fitted with large round tip. Pipe frosting as desired onto cupcakes. Sprinkle with stars and sparkling sugar.(Source: General Foods/ConAgra Foods)

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BEGINS!!!!

*Launch into my summer recipes!!!

PORK SANDWICHES

*Spring Collection- A prize tested recipe :) 1 lb bulk pork sausage 1 lg onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup green olives 2 TB tomato paste 1 TB balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 6 hoagie buns, split and toasted 1 cup shredded Moneterey Jack Cheese (4oz.) In a 12-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion until browned; drain. Stir in undrained tomatoes, raisins, olives, tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 min or until sauce is thickened. Serve sausage mixture on toasted buns. Top with cheese and serve open-faced.(Source: It's all about the food)

Orange, Avacado & Black Olive Salad

*Spring Collection-Dressing:1/3 cup buttermilk 2 TB olive oil 1 TB red wine  vinegar 1 TB honey mustard 1 tsp grated  orange peel salt & pepper to taste In a bowl,  whisk together all ingredients. Cover  and refrigerate.  Salad: 8 cup mixed salad greens including radicchio,watercress & arugula 2 cans mandarin orange slices, drained 1 avacado,peeled and cut into lengthwise slices 1/2 cup large black olives, sliced 1/2 small red onion, halved lengthwise and cut into thin strips 2 TB chopped fresh parsley Line a wide, shallow serving bowl with salad greens. Top with drained orange slices and avacado slices. Sprinkle with olives, onions and parsley. Drizzle with dressing just before serving. Makes 6 servings. (Source: It's all about the food)