Fall Festival - Panko Breaded Pork Medallions Recipe!!

Today I wanted to share with you a yummy recipe that I have tried, from the "Make Ahead Meals for Mom" cookbook that I will be giving away during the Fall Festival!

PANKO BREADED PORK MEDALLIONS:

A crispy, baked dish the whole family will enjoy!

2 pork tenderloins (1 lb. each)
3 - 4 Tablespoons garlic and herb spreadable cheese
2 cups Italian Style panko crispy bread crumbs

~ A Day Ahead~

Spray a large sheet pan with nonstick spray; set aside. Rinse the port under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place one pork tenderloin on a large cutting board. Cut 1-inch slice medallions; set aside on a paper towel. Slice the second pork tenderloin in the same manner. Lay all of the port out on a paper towel, over with plastic wrap, and pound each piece with a kitchen mallet until all pieces are 1/4-inch thin. Using a butter knife, spread a very light coating of the spreadable cheese on each side of the medallions. Roll each slice in the bread crumbs. Place them on the sheet pan. Cover well with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

~ Cooking Directions~

Take the port out of the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Uncover the pork, spray the tops of the pork with nonstick spray and bake for 30 minutes. Serves 6-7 people (makes about 14 medallions).

Pace Szechuan Peanut Chicken

Pace Szechuan Peanut Chicken

I have had this recipe for a few years now, and it really is simple and delicious.  It is perfect for those nights when you have a hankering for Chinese food, but don't want to go out or order in.  Give it a shot and let me know what you think!

Szechuan Peanut Chicken

From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

NOTE:  I add a little bit of granulated sugar when I make this...you might do this to taste if you find it needs sugar.

Ingredients:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 green onions, thickly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 of a 16-ounce package thin spaghetti, cooked and drained (about 4 cups)
Green onion, thickly sliced
Directions:

Stir the chicken, soy, ginger and garlic in a medium bowl.

Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry until it's well browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken mixture from the skillet and set it aside.

Stir the picante sauce, peanut butter and onions in the skillet. Return the chicken mixture to the skillet and heat until it's hot and bubbling. Serve over the spaghetti. Sprinkle with additional onions.

Nutrition Information
Calories 448, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 67mg, Sodium 823mg, Total Carbohydrate 49g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 35g, Vitamin A 5%DV, Vitamin C 4%DV, Calcium 4%DV, Iron 18%DV

Recipe and photo from Pace Foods and Campbell's Kitchen.  For more recipe ideas from pace, check out their recipe section!

Quick Meal Ideas - Hamburger Stroganoff

You know those nights when you just don't have it in you to make a time consuming recipe? I seem to have those nights a lot, especially when I'm really tired. I will be featuring these quick recipes here and hopefully they will make your life just a little bit easier. Please let me know if you have a preference on the form below or the recipe cards I have used for other recipes. Thanks!


Quick Hamburger Stroganoff:

1 lb. hamburger meat
1 can of beer
1 package onion soup mix
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger meat and drain. Add can of beer and package of onion soup mix, stir.
Simmer for 1/2 hour on low. Most of the liquid should be gone but if you like more sauce, then you can add a little water. Add sour cream and salt and pepper. (I always add even more sour cream - but that's just me!). Stir until blended and warmed through. Serve over rice or noodles.

** Note - if it is not thick enough, simple add a little flour and mix in.