Entertaining Made Easy
In this episode of The Fresh Table, Michelle and Avery walk us through one of their favorite things - entertaining! Having people over can seem intimidating, but these recipes are simple, quick and certain to have you inviting people over in no time! Simply scroll down to see the recipes from this episode.
RECIPES
HEALTHY DIP
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain, organic, Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1 tbsp. dried dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a bowl and stir well. Serve with fresh, raw vegetables.
Serves: 6
SALAD
Ingredients:
- 4 - 6 cups mixed greens or lettuce of your choice
- 1/4 cup green onion
- 6 oz fresh blueberries (strawberries work well too)
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
Dressing
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1.5 tsp dried dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions.
Put the lettuce into a large salad bowl. Top with green onions and blueberries. For dressing put all ingredients in small bowl and mix well. When ready to serve pour dressing over lettuce and top with crumbled goat cheese.
Serves: 6-8
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. fresh asparagus
- juice from 1/2 - 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425°. Cut off the bottom 1/4 of the asparagus and discard. Pour lemon juice and olive oil over top of asparagus and shake pan to distribute lemon and oil over the asparagus. Lay asparagus in single layer on cooking pan. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over asparagus. Cook for about 10 min. (don’t overcook)
Serves: 8
RICE WITH PARSLEY
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked brown or white rice (cook according to rice package)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (packed)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- salt to taste
Directions:
Cook rice according to package. Once it’s cooked add fresh parsley, olive oil and salt. Stir and serve.
Serves: 8
MUSTARD COATED PORK TENDERLOIN
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 - 3 tbsp. sweet, hot mustard
- fresh ground black pepper (generous amount)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Coat pork with mustard and then sprinkle pepper over pork. Cook for approximately 25-30 min. Best to take it out just a bit before it’s done and then let it rest for about 5 min. before slicing.
Serves: 8