Mandarin Hunan Pork

Mandarin PorkUsually on Saturday mornings we wake up , have breakfast and get ready for dance class. One of my daughters is in Ballet, one is in Jazz. This is the second week that they have been on “spring break” and I have got to say I am loving the getting up on Saturday morning and not rushing around like a mad person, (and by mad I mean crazy, not angry!). I guess I just could have said crazy. I think next year we will be booking their classes on a weeknight! Anyways, just chillin out , writing you all a blog post. We had this for supper earlier in the week, Stir-fry meals are always one of my favorites!

original recipe from Kraft What’s Cooking Magazine

  • 1/4 cup Kraft Signature Mandarin Orange with Sesame dressing
  • 2 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. Oil
  • 2 red peppers, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 jalapeno peppers. seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , thinly sliced
  • 1 piece (1 inch)ginger root, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into bite sized pieces
  • cilantro for garnish-optional

1. Mix together the orange dressing, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and lemon, set aside.

2. Heat oil on high heat in a large skillet (or wok). Cook all peppers,garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add pork and cook additional 5 minutes or until cooked through.

3. Stir in sauce and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer and stir often. Top with cilantro.

Carrot Coriander Soup

Carrot SoupThis soup recipe first came across my attention when somebody else chose to make it for The Secret Recipe Club. As I was looking through everyone’s picks I saw this one and knew it would be added to the meal plan soon. I finally got around to making it last night and it was good! So thank you Double Dipped Life, great SRC club pick, great pick indeed!

  • 1 Tb oil
  • 3 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 teas ground coriander
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable stock
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro-divided
  • Heavy Cream to serveĀ - I used milk

1. Heat oil in large soup pot and add onions and carrots. Cook until onion is tender.

2. Add broth, coriander, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer until carrots have finished cooking. (When a fork will easily go through).

3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cilantro.

4. Using blender, puree in batches until smooth.

5. Serve with milk (or heavy cream) and topped with remaining cilantro.

6. Eat and enjoy!