Ingredient: olive oil

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

How To Prepare
Directions:
Combine crushed garlic, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, and pepper; mix well.
Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2- inch of bottom (careful not to cut all the way through). Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another, lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2-inch of bottom; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with a mallet.

Remove plastic wrap; spread 1/2 of the garlic/Dijon mixture on the inside of the pork. Layer the spinach on top, press down gently.
Roll up pork jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.

Season lightly with the remaining garlic/Dijon mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Place under the broiler to brown the top for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter or cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes before removing string and slicing. Slice in 8 pieces.

Stuffed eggplant with Chicken

How To Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Trim the ends off the eggplants and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the pulp, leaving a shell 1/4 inch thick. Place the shells in the baking dish and add the water to the bottom of the dish. Chop the eggplant pulp into cubes. Set aside.

In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and saute until the chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the diced eggplant, onion, peppers, tomatoes and reserved tomato juice, celery, and mushrooms to the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the potato flour and black pepper. Scoop half the mixture into each eggplant shell.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the eggplant is softened and the stuffing is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to warmed individual plates and serve immediately.

Spinach-Stuffed Steak Roulades

How To Prepare
Directions
Heat grill to medium-high. Cut the steak in half horizontally (don’t cut all the way through) and open like a book.
Spread the spinach over the steak. Roll up; tie with twine at 2-inch intervals. Season with ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Grill the steak, covered, turning occasionally, 15 to 18 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the greens and toss. Serve with the steak.

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Spicy Southwestern Black Bean Chicken Chili

How To Prepare
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add the onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in soup and black beans; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped cilantro. 2. Ladle soup into bowls; top with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Spiced Lentils and Poached Eggs

How To Prepare
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain; discard bay leaf.
2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and tomato; sauté 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add curry, cumin, red pepper, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add lentils; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
3. Add water to a large skillet, filling two-thirds full; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer. Add vinegar to pan. Break eggs into custard cups (omitting yolks). Gently pour egg whites into pan; cook 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Carefully remove eggs from pan using a slotted spoon. Place about 3/4 cup lentil mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 poached egg. Sprinkle evenly with remaining black pepper. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro.

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Spiced Lamb Ragu Shells

How To Prepare
Heat large covered saucepot salted water to boiling on high. Cook pasta as label directs.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring. Stir in lamb, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring. Drain fat.
Stir in tomatoes and mint sprigs; simmer 5 minutes or until ready to drain shells.
Drain shells; return to pot. Stir in lamb sauce. Discard mint sprigs. garnish with mint leaves.

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Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin

How To Prepare
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until the Splenda dissolve. Pour mixture into a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and pork; seal. Refrigerate 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Combine paprika and next 5 ingredients (paprika through garlic).
Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium-high and leaving one side with no heat.
Remove pork from bag, and discard liquid. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Brush oil evenly over pork; rub with paprika mixture. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; grill pork 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Place pork on grill rack over unheated side. Close lid, and grill pork an additional 20 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 155° (slightly pink), turning the pork occasionally. Place pork on a platter. Cover with foil, and let stand 5 minutes. Uncover and drizzle pork with 2 teaspoons vinegar.

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Souvlaki

How To Prepare
In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, teriyaki, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

Southwest Cilantro Fish Stew

How To Prepare
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, and jalapeño to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, potato, wine, cilantro, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Add fish and shrimp; cook an additional 5 minutes or until fish and shrimp are done. Ladle 2 1/2 cups stew into each of 4 bowls; serve with lime wedges. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Skinny Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

How To Prepare
1. Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. In the meantime, in a large nonstick pot or pan, heat the olive oil. Cook the cubed chicken breast over medium heat until all pink color is gone. Add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir often. Mix in broth, vinegar, teriyaki and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage and chicken. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in cooked noodles, lemon juice and remove from heat.

4. Ladle into each bowl and garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sliced green onions.

Makes 4 main course servings