*Edited: Congrats to Sarah, Radom.org chose #94 as the winner of Jane’s Make Ahead Meals for Busy Mom’s cookbook!
I was thrilled when I was recently contacted by Jane Doiron to review her cookbook, Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms. By the title alone, I knew I was going to LOVE this cookbook!
Jane’s book is filled with tips and recipes that are based on the idea of preparing ingredients or the entire meal ahead of time and then being able to quickly pop it in the oven when you are ready to eat. The book contains 140 recipes that include appetizers, breakfast and brunch, main dishes, side dishes, soup, and desserts.
Right away I was impressed with the large, clear, easy to read font. The recipes are easy enough for any level of cook to handle and the instructions are well laid out and include directions for making ahead.
The book does not include mouthwatering photos with the recipes, but that didn’t seem to matter, as I quickly found several recipes that I knew my family would enjoy.
Boy was I right!! The first recipe I tried was the Panko Breaded Pork Medallions and it was a HUGE hit!! Everyone gave it two thumbs up, and we actually made it again the following week! The only things I did different with the recipe was; I only used 1 pork tenderloin, I did not use Panko bread crumbs, I had Progresso and I did not make mine a day ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 Pork Tenderloin (1 pound)
- Garlic & Herb Spreadable Cheese (I used 4 triangle of Laughing Cow)
- 1.5 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
Instructions
- Spray a large sheet pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
- Rinse the pork under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut 1-inch slice medallions; set aside on paper towel.
- Lay all of pork out on paper towel or cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound each piece with a kitchen mallet until all pieces are 1/4? thin.
- Using a butter knife, spread a very light coating of the spreadable cheese on each side of the medallions.
- Coat each slice in the bread crumbs.
- Place on sheet pan.
- If you wish to make these a day ahead, cover well with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The following day, remove from refrigerator 20-30 mins. before cooking. (I did not do this part)
- Spray the tops of the pork with nonstick spray and bake in a 400° preheated oven for 30 mins.
ENJOY!!
I’m sharing this recipe at Tempt Your Tummy Tuesday, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam Mouth Watering Mondays and Tuesdays at the Table, Tuesday Tastes, Foodie Friday recipe exchanges, and and Kimba’s DIY Day
This is such a great cook book to have on hand, and I love
that it doesn’t have a lot of unusual ingredients!
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Great pics and recipe, thanks.
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I would make the Big Ginger Cookies, Taco Lasagna and Hawaiian coleslaw, but probably not all for the same meal.
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I would make the Big Ginger Cookies, Taco Lasagna and Hawaiian coleslaw, but probably not all for the same meal.
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I would love to make and try the pizza bites
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I would love to make and try the pizza bites
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London Broil Strips sounds yummy
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London Broil Strips sounds yummy
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mmm… mushroom burgers – I want to try that!! kathifla at yahoo dot com
mmm… mushroom burgers – I want to try that!! kathifla at yahoo dot com
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Looks like a must have cookbook for any mom!!
Thanks!
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Looks like a must have cookbook for any mom!!
Thanks!
Whitney R.
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This book looks amazing. I would love to try the pizza bites. My kids already love eating something like this for lunch. Thanks for posting your review.
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This book looks amazing. I would love to try the pizza bites. My kids already love eating something like this for lunch. Thanks for posting your review.
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I would love to try the Lemonade cake!!!
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I would love to try the Lemonade cake!!!
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Teriyaki Chicken! This looks great !
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Teriyaki Chicken! This looks great !
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I would like to make the baked manicotti. There are many recipes I'd like to try!
I would like to make the baked manicotti. There are many recipes I'd like to try!
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The taco lasagna sounds like a winner for my family!
The taco lasagna sounds like a winner for my family!
The cinnamon bread and taco lasagna sound yummy!!
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The cinnamon bread and taco lasagna sound yummy!!
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I would love to try the mini meatloaves. Thanks for the great contest
I would love to try the mini meatloaves. Thanks for the great contest
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Wow what a cookbook! I can't wait to try the pork or the veggie dishes.
Wow what a cookbook! I can't wait to try the pork or the veggie dishes.
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Ooo, I never thought of spreading something cheezy under the breading, yum!
Ooo, I never thought of spreading something cheezy under the breading, yum!