Costco Connection - February 2005

FOOD

Rather than fighting the restaurant crowds this Valentine’s Day, why not plan an intimate dinner at home for you and your sweetie?

Easy-to-fix recipes, such as the ones here, impress with their flavour and eye appeal. Pair them with steamed broccoli and a nice red

^For ^more ^special ^occasion ^or ^anywine such as Pinot Noir. These recipes serve
^occasion ^recipes, ^click ^here ^tofour, but can easily be cut in half. For a light
^browse ^through^Easy ^Cooking ^Thedessert, we’re suggesting cranberry mousse
^Costco ^Way, ^available ^only ^online(replace the mint leaf with a candy heart).
^at^{www.costcoconnection.com}^.The ingredients for this menu, or your
own creation, can be found at your local
Costco. And don’t forget to pick up roses and
a special gift to make this Valentine’s Day
truly memorable. C

PHOTODISC

To someone,with love

Ocean Spray Cranberry Mousse

Tyson Caramel Apple Pork Chops

4 boneless pork chops, 1/8 teaspoon mace

³^/⁴^-inch ^thick1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ^Vegetable ^oil 2 tablespoons butter

1 cup Ocean Spray* 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray* Cranberry Juice Cocktail Jellied Cranberry Sauce

1 3-ounce package raspberry- 2 cups frozen nondairy flavored gelatin whipped topping, thawed

1. Heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling in a saucepan.

² ^tablespoons ^brown ^sugar 2 tart red apples, cored and 1/4 teaspoon salt sliced into 1/2-inch wedges 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

1. Brush chops lightly with oil and cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on both sides. Remove chops to a serving platter; keep warm. 2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, mace and nutmeg. Melt butter in the skillet over low heat; stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender. Remove apples and arrange on top of pork chops.

22. Place cranberry sauce in a small bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Stir into gelatin mixture. Chill until mixture begins to thicken but is not set.

3. Gently mix in whipped topping with a rubber spatula. Spoon into serving dishes or a baked pie shell. Chill until firm. Makes 8 servings.

*Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.

3. Continue cooking the sauce remaining in the skillet, uncovered, until it thickens slightly. Spoon over the apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans. Makes 4 servings.

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Fresh Network Crispy Herbed Potatoes

22 large russet potatoes, 1/2 cup grated Gruyére cheese about 14 ounces each, or crumbled Stilton peeled and sliced thin ₂ _tablespoons _chopped

6 tablespoons olive oil fresh basil 2 red onions, sliced thin

1. Soak potato slices in a large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes; drain and dry on paper or kitchen towel. 2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add potatoes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until potatoes are tender and golden.