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Mexican Ham-Macaroni Dinner

Ingredients:

2 C. cold, cooked and drained elbow macaroni
1 C. diced fat-free (extra lean) ham
¾ C. shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/3 C. fat-free mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing
½ C. chunky salsa
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, ham, and Cheddar cheese. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, salsa, and parsley. Add ranch mixture to large bowl with macaroni. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Serves 4)

Orange You Great Pork Chops

Ingredients:

4 lean pork chops
1/3 C. light orange marmalade
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 medium onion, chopped

Directions:

Mix marmalade and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until marmalade has melted. Place pork chops on boiler rack for about six minutes. Turn over and broil about two more minutes. Spoon half of the marmalade mixture over the chops and broil five minutes more. Brown onion in frying pan for about two minutes. Stir into remaining marmalade glaze. Serve over chops. (Serves 4)

Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

1 pork tenderloin -- (approx 8-ounce)
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic -- minced
favorite cooking spray
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions:

Trim any fat from tenderloin. Cut into two pieces.  Cut a lengthwise slit down each piece, about 2/3 of the way through and then flatten. Spritz tenderloin with cooking spray and then sprinkle tenderloin with ground pepper to your liking. Combine marmelade, fresh mint, soy sauce, and garlic. Place tenderloins in roasting pan and pour marmelade mixture over top and spread out evenly.  Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or until juices run clear. Garnish with mint springs at serving time.