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We made a few new respies this week thought I’d share the ones that were super good…All were highly rated with our family..

Kate

Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Super easy super good!

Ingredients

* 2 whole pork tenderloins (1-1/2 pounds total)
* 5 teaspoons chili powder
* 1-1/2 teaspoons oregano
* 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except pork well. Rub mixture over all surfaces of the tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours. Grill over medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted reads 155-160 degrees F. Slice to serve.

Calories: 170
Protein: 24 g
Sodium: 80 mg
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat

Baked Apples with Rasins

This my grandson helped with and was super good

Ingredients

* 2 apples
* 1 tbsp raisins
* Orange juice
* Pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Peel and core the apples. Coat with the orange juice on the outer surface. Stuff with the raisins. Sprinkle on the cinnamon.
2. Place in Pyrex baking cups. Bake in a 350 F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fork pierces surface easily. Serve warm or cold.

Calories: 74
Protein: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Exchanges: 1-1/2 Fruit

Mediterranean-Style Shrimp Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

* Olive oil cooking spray
* 2 cups sliced mushrooms
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 can (16-oz) reduced-sodium whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
* 1 can (8 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato sauce
* 1 pound peeled, de-veined shrimp
* 1-2 cups vegetable broth
* 1/2 cup dry white wine or orange juice
* 1/2 - 1 cup clam juice
* 2 strips orange rind (3 x 1/2 inch)
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
* 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon dried savory leaves
* 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
* Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute, covered, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Calories: 121
Protein: 14.8 g
Sodium: 211 mg
Cholesterol: 115.6 mg
Fat: 1.1 g
Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Meat