Cooking in Foil Packets

As they say, big things come in small packages and that may explain the burgeoning popularity of foil-packet recipes. Minimal preparation and cleanup are easy trade-offs for the immense flavors you can create in these tiny containers, whether you prepare them in the oven, on the grill, or over an open flame. The secret to successful foil cooking is locking in the layers of flavor from each ingredient. It’s surprisingly simple to create delicious, healthy dishes when cooking with foil. An ingredient like seasoned rice vinegar offers a wholesome alternative to many condiments and flavorings while giving your packet a …

Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin

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  Bring the Family Together With Easy Memorable Recipes  Easter is a time for honored family traditions. From Easter hats, egg hunts and meals shared with those you love, each celebration creates its own special memories. Here are ways to bring some familiar flavors to the Easter table in a whole new way, including savory Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin, a family favorite from Tamie J. of Prosper, Texas, last year’s Grand Prize Winner in the Spreading Smucker’s® Traditions Recipe Contest; as well as sweet Citrus Apple Tart, a favorite dish from the Smucker family cookbook. These easy, delicious recipes …

Creamy Black Bean Salsa

    1 (15 oz) can of black beans rinsed & drained 1-1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed 1 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped 3/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped 1 t. fresh parsley, minced 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. pepper tortilla chips   In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, peppers, onion, and parsley. In another bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over corn mixture and …