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Marlys from This and That
Pulled Pork Tacos with Harvest Slaw serves up juicy, flavorful pork with a slaw made from cabbage, apples and apricots.
I love a slow-cooked pork roast. Most of the time it yields way too much meat for one meal. Sometimes I’ll use the extra for BBQ. Other times a casserole is in order.
For today’s Weekday Supper offering, I made tacos! Skip the lettuce, tomatoes and salsa. These tacos are slathered in slaw. This crunchy, sweet, fruity topping goes great with pork. Easy and fast with no need to marinate for hours. Serve any leftover slaw on the side after making your tacos.
Monday – Spaghetti with Meatball Pearls by Crazy Foodie Stunts
Tuesday – Chicken Salad Sandwich by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
Wednesday – Pulled Pork Tacos with Harvest Slaw by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Thursday – Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce by Nik Snacks
Friday – Egg Drop Soup by The Foodie Army Wife
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Cheese. I must admit, I love the stuff. Hard cheeses, cheese spreads, cheese balls, shredded, melted, ooey-gooey delicious cheese. Grilled cheese, quesadillas, sauces over veggies, au gratin, cheese fries and of course, cheese and crackers.
Now I’m not the only one I know who loves cheese.
So it wasn’t very hard getting some friends together to sample these two offerings from Boursin.
Everyone tasted both flavors and gave their opinions. I put out a wide variety of combinations to sample each flavor. There were crackers, homemade pumpernickel bread, assorted veggies and fruit, a Chatcuterie board, nuts and beverages.
Guests tried each cheese and the reactions were great!
They savored both on crackers.
And on the dried meats.
A purist that “just loves cheese”.
The outcome was a bit unexpected. All my guests adored the Cranberry Spice. I thought it might be a little strong tasting. I was wrong. My guests commented on its smooth and creamy texture.
“Delicious.” “Perfect for parties.” “Pretty colored.” “Tastes great on crackers and veggies.”
The Garlic and Fine Herb was my young friend, the Purest’s favorite. He wanted to just eat it with a spoon! What can I say,the boy has great taste.
A guest that tried it on dried salami thought it made a perfect, spread for meat. I agree.
A quick poll of my guests revealed that most had heard of Boursin brand but never tried it. The obvious question, “Why haven’t you tried it before?”
Most thought Boursin sounded expensive. When I showed them the price, they were pleasantly surprised.
Boursin Cheese products are reasonably priced and full of flavor.
So although these cheeses will impress your guests, don’t save them just for special occasions.
Serve Boursin cheese anytime. Your family will love it!
Learn more about Boursin Cheeses at their website .
Butternut Squash and Roasted Red Pepper Soup tastes great on cold winter day. Skip the cream and enjoy a lighter version that is smooth and naturally creamy.
This week Sunday Supper sheds the calories, extra fat and resolves to eat light. Thanks T.R. from Gluten Free Crumbley for hosting this event!
Many of us resolve to eat lighter, but what does that mean?
More salads? Depending what toppings those tossed salads include, you could be making less than lighter meals. Rich dressings, fatty meats like bacon (delicious yes I know, still…), nuts, sweetened dried fruit, and buttery croutons can contribute to defeating your goal.
Remember all things in moderation.
Soup recipes hide all kinds of hidden calories. These are things we don’t think about. Butter in the roux, heavy cream instead of milk, meat based broth not labeled non-fat or low-fat, even beet sugar in some flavor enhancers for stews.
Remember all things in moderation.
Read labels. Today’s food labels are more informative than ever.
Eating lighter doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.
Here’s a breakdown of my changes to my recipe for Butternut Squash Soup.
I recommend adding new spices to your dishes. I’m not a chilihead or fan of spicy, hot dishes. A dash of heat is good. White pepper worked perfectly for this soup. A little coriander and allspice added warm undertones.
Introducing different vegetables to your classic soup recipes can be just the change it needs.
I added roasted red peppers to my butternut squash soup on a whim. I sneak pureed veggies into soups as thickeners a lot. Bits of red pepper added texture as well as color.
Ditch the cream. As much as I love cream in soup, this recipe didn’t really need the extra calories. If you miss the dairy aspect, try adding a dollop of plain yogurt to your bowl.
Here is the finished version. What spices would you add to switch this soup up a bit and still keep it light?
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