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Citrus Chimichurri

My favorite citrus chimichurri that goes with all types of meat. My favorite is pork tenderloin. I can eat this stuff by the spoonful! Combine all ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper I Use about 1/3 of the sauce to marinate my meat (chicken, pork, steak) and the leftover I spoon over the meat once it’s grilled. This may be the perfect thing for Christmas Eve!

Dried Apricot, Goat Cheese, and almond appetizer

I stole this idea from one of my favorite caterers. It is one of my favorite light, EASY appetizers that has great flavors but won’t fill you up. Layer- Dried apricots Cinnamon cranberry goat cheese (or your favorite flavor) Almond (I used honey roasted vanilla but salty/smokehouse would be good too) Honey (I’m lucky and my fabulous neighbors are beekeepers so we have real “local” honey!) Bon appetite!

Toasted Coconut Granola Chocolate Chip Pancakes

I think we’ve started a new Christmas morning tradition! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Use Trader Joes toasted coconut pancake mix (amazing) add in your favorite granola and chocolate chips. Top with maple syrup and extra shredded coconut and granola for crunch.