Lemon Couscous

1 1/4 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Bring water to boil in saucepan, gradually add couscous.  Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.  Stir in onions and remaining ingredients.

4 servings

Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

2 tablespoons bourbon

3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons mustard

1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
24 shrimp
6 thin slices of prosciutto

Preheat broiler.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Peel shrimp leaving tails intact. Add shrimp to maple syrup mixture, turning to coat. Remove shrimp from bowl and discard marinade.

Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap one strip around each shrimp.  Thread six shrimp onto each skewer.  Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, broil 3 minutes on each side or until done.

4 servings

Sesame Pork Tenderloin

 2 lean pork tenderloins about a pound each
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 rib of celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 325

Cut each tenderloin almost through lengthwise then flatten.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over med high heat.  Add the sesame seeds, celery, onion and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.  Add the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, and pepper.  Toss lightly.  Spread the stuffing on the cut side of 1 tenderloin.  Place second tenderloin cut side down on top of the stuffing.  Fasten the tenderloins together with kitchen string or skewers.  Place on open roasting pan.

Roast for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 F and the juices run clear.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serves 6

Souffle Stuffed Chicken

 1 package (12 oz.) Stouffer's frozen spinach souffle, not thawed

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4" thickness

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 cup chicken broth

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley, for garnish

Slices lemon, for garnish

Sprig parsley, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Using a serrated knife, cut the spinach souffle crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Top half of each whole breast with one of the pieces of souffle. Fold half of the chicken over the filling and fasten the edges with wooden picks.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until golden. Discard the garlic. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 7 minutes per side, or until well-browned on both sides.

Remove the chicken breasts and place them in an oven-proof dish. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 170°F and the juices run clear.

While the chicken is baking, add the broth, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to the large skillet. Heat to boiling. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced about 1/2.

To serve, remove and discard the wooden picks. Arrange the chicken on a warm serving platter, and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with the chopped parsley, lemon and parsley sprig. Serves 4

Spinach, Bacon and Guyere Breakfast Casserle

4 center-cut bacon slices

1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

6 ounces fresh spinach, chopped

6 ounces crusty whole-grain bread, cut into 1-in. cubes

3 ounces cave-aged Gruyère cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)

Cooking spray

3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk

3/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt

4 large eggs

2 large egg whites

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons drippings in skillet; discard any remaining drippings. Finely chop bacon; set aside.

 Add onion and garlic to drippings in skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Toss together chopped bacon, onion mixture, bread cubes, and cheese in a large bowl. Arrange mixture evenly in an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Combine milk, yogurt, eggs, egg whites, mustard, pepper, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until well combined. Pour evenly over bread mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.

 Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; let strata stand at room temperature as oven preheats. Bake strata in preheated oven until top of strata is browned and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let strata stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 6

 Calories 287 Fat 14g Satfat 6.1g Monofat 4.4g Polyfat 1.8g Protein 19g Carbohydrate 21g Fiber 3g Cholesterol 149mg Iron 2mg Sodium 546mg Calcium 307mg Sugars 6g Est. added sugars 1g