Pork Tenderloins in Spiced Apple Sauce

My mom made this meal when we were growing up.  It is one of the few tenderloin meals I have ever liked. Ingredients: Chopped onion Can of cream of celery 6 ounces of apple juice 1 tspn celery sage 1tspn cinnamon 3-4 oz tenderloins chopped celery chopped apples Can of evaporated milk egg noodles Directions: [...]

Baked Fish and Chips

If you are counting points for weight watchers, this is equal to 5 points. It serves 4 and takes about an hour to prepare and cook. Ingredients: 4 5-second sprays of olive oil cooking spray 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 8 wedges each 1/4 tsp of salt (sea salt goes along way for [...]

Chicken Satay

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon soy sauce PEANUT SAUCE 1.5 tablespoons peanut butter 1/4  teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 packet of sugar substitute 1.5 tablespoons  water cayenne pepper to taste Directions: Pound chicken breast between pieces of plastic wrap to uniform thickness. Rub [...]

Helms Family Beef BBQ

Beef BBQ is a Helms family staple. It is not too difficult to make and serves 8-12. The bbq has started to gain a following in metro Atlanta. Ingredients 3 lbs stew meat 1 yellow onion 3 garlic cloves 12 oz soda (cherry coke or dr pepper adds some flavor) 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 [...]

Pumpkin Ravioli

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter 1 pound fresh pumpkin, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 bay leaf 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage, plus 6 small leaves for garnish 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 2 eggs, beaten Salt and freshly ground white pepper 6 sheets, approx 6 x 12-inches, [...]

Open-faced Croque-Monsieur (Open-faced Ham and Cheese)

I just made this meal the other night. It is so good. I learned how to make it when I attended a cooking class through William Sonoma. The cheese is really rich, so if you like cheese, you will like this meal. Look for the Gruyère cheese in the fancy cheese section in your grocery [...]