This is one that Lorijean shared with us. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Pork Tenderloin En Croute ========================== Posted by LoriJean44 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 4, 05 at 20:22 Pork Tenderloin En Croute Makes 4 servings 1-1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 pork tenderloin (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1 tablesoon Creole seasoning 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (one-half 17-1/4-ounce package, thawed) All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/4 cup Creole mustard or other spicy whole-grain mustard 1 recipe Mushroom Stuffing (recipe follows) 1 large egg, beaten with 2 teaspoons water, for egg wash 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease the center with the butter. 2. Season the pork tenderloin on all sides with the Creole seasoning. Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the tenderloin, reduce the heat to medium, and brown evenly on all sides. Then cook, turning frequently, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 110 F., 16 - 18 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool for 10 minutes. 3. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a 12- x 18-inch rectangle. If necessary, turn the dough so a long side is facing you. 4. Coat the tenderloin evenly on all sides with the mustard. Pack the mushroom stuffing mixture onto the top and sides of the pork tenderloin. Place the coated meat across the bottom third of the pastry. Brush a 1/2-inch border of egg wash on the pastry around the meat. Gently lift the remaining pastry over the meat to completely enclose it, and press gently to seal the seams. With a small knife, cut away the excess pastry to make an even border. Crimp the pastry edges with a fork dipped in flour. 5. Carefully transfer the tenderloin to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides of the pastry evenly with egg wash. With a small knife, make a decorative crosshatch pattern across the top, being careful not to cut through the pastry. 6. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the baking sheet around. Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 150 F., 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Mushroom Stuffing Makes about 3 cups; 4 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as button, shiitake, wood ear, and chanterelle, stems trimmed (removed if using shiitakes), wiped clean and coarsley chopped 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are wilted and beginning to brown, 5 - 7 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine, stirring to loosen any browned bits in the bottom of the pan, and cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, 5 - 8 minutes. Remove from the heat. 2. Transfer the mushrooms to a food processor. Add the cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, basil, and oregano and process to a thick paste. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside until ready to use.

I wanted to make a citrus cheesecake for the Valentine's Day Virtual Dinner and decided to look around at recipes since I usually just make modifications to my normal New York style cheesecake. I found several citrus recipes but they all were smaller ones made with only a pound of cheese. For Valentines I wanted something more decadent. I found this classic recipe on Food Network and modified it to make it citrus. I had planned to make some lemon curd for the top so I skipped the sour cream top, but ended up eating it plain and it was anything but plain. Came out really good so here is the recipe.Also, instead of just zest I used the juice from the Meyer Lemon and the lime. I also added a tablespoon of cornstarch to make up for the added juice. FoodNetwork.com Classic Cheesecake From Food Network Kitchens Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: 8 hr 0 min Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min Level: Intermediate Serves: 8 to 10 servings This is a classic cheesecake -- velvety, rich, sweet and so satisfying. We are major fans of a thin sour cream cap on top of cheesecakes; it's the perfect balance to this rich cake. Ingredients Crust: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch fine salt Filling: 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups sour cream 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla paste (see cook's note) or extract 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest [used zest from 1 Meyer lemon] 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest [zest from half an orange] [added zest from 1 lime also] As said above I added the juice from the lemon and lime plus a tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in the juices. Topping: 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Berries, optional Directions Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. For the crust: Melt the butter, covered in the microwave, in a medium microwave safe bowl, or a saucepan. Brush a 9-inch spring form pan with some of the butter. Stir the remaining butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom of the pan, taking care to get the crust evenly into the edges. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool. Wrap the bottom and up the sides of the pan with foil and put in a roasting pan. For the filling: Beat the cream cheese on medium speed with a hand-held mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat just until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl and beaters as needed. Slowly beat in the sour cream, then eggs, vanilla and both citrus zests; take care not to over whip. Pour into the cooled crust. Bring a medium saucepan or kettle of water to a boil. Gently place the roasting pan in the oven (don't pull the rack out of the oven). Pour in enough hot water to come about halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake the cheesecake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes---the outside of the cake will set but the center will still be loose.[Mine took almost 1hour and a half] For the topping: Stir together the sour cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over the top of the cooked cheesecake and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Turn the oven off, cook the cheesecake in the residual heat in the oven for about1 hour. This gentle finish minimizes the risk of the dreaded crack in your cheesecake. Remove cheesecake from the roasting pan to a rack. Run a knife around the edges and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Bring cheesecake to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Remove the springform ring. Dip a knife in warm water, wipe dry before slicing each piece. Serve with berries, if desired. Notes We love vanilla bean paste. It has intense vanilla bean flavor in a convenient paste form. It's a great way to add great flavor and distinctive vanilla flecks without having to use a whole bean. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My note: Do let it set in refrigerator for time suggested. It's a very creamy cheesecake.

The Amazing Race inspired me...lol Empanadas Shell: 4 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup veg shortening 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vinegar 1 cup water or as needed Cut the shortening into the flour and salt with a fork or pastry blender. Add the vinegar and start with 1/2 cup of water, mixing with a spoon(I use a wooden spoon). Keep adding water until it has a dough consistency...not too wet, it should NOT be sticky. Roll out on a floured surface to a thin, pie crust consistency, about 1/8". Let it rest while you make the filling. Filling 1 1b. ground beef or chicken or pork or? 1 tsp. ground chili powder 1/2 tsp seasoning salt dash of cumin 1 med yellow onion diced 3 tsp minced garlic 4 oz can seeded/cooked diced green chiles 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced Brown hamburger in a skillet until almost done, then add the onion & bell pepper, simmer till onion is glassy, then add rest of the ingredients. Note: I drain the oil off the hamburger and replace it with 1/2 cup of water to keep the filling moist. Cut the empanada shells into 4" rounds, I used a plastic can lid or use a small coffee can or other? Gather and left over dough, roll into a ball and roll out to cut another 4" shell out of. Spoon about 2TBL filling onto the middle and fold sides up pinching inward to each pinch to create a rolled edge effect "OR" use a fork to press the edges together. Preheat the oven to 375F. Cook on an ungreased baking sheet for 7 minutes, then turn, bake another 7 minutes. You can eat an empanada like a little meat sandwhich or smother in sauce like an enchilada, top with sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomato. You can also fill with a cheese filling or your choice. Makes 24. Can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.

Cruising had this and it was awesome. GS had to have a bite and didn't give plate back, cause he finished it :o) Goat Cheese Souffle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 large egg yolks 3/4 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 3-ounce logs soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 large egg whites Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter four 1-1/4 cup souffle dishes. Whisk yolks and milk in large bowl. Melt butter in heavy, medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk mixture. Continue whisking until thick, about 2 minutes. Return mixture to bowl. Cool souffle base slightly. Set aside 1/4 cup of goat cheese. Whisk remaining goat cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, chives, salt, and pepper into souffle base. Beat whites in another bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites in another bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into lukewarm souffle base in 3 additions. Divide mixture among prepared dishes. Top with 1/4 cup goat cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan, dividing equally. Bake until puffed and golden, 25 minutes. Set souffle dishes on plates and serve.