Day 1 - Dinner & Dessert !!!!!!

Today I began my 365 day challenge, making one new recipe everyday. So for my first day I decided to cook dinner and desset for the family (since the mother-in-law and I take turns making dinner). It all turned out very well and was quiet delicious. Below are the recipes and pictures to enjoy !!


For Dinner I made; Ginger-Orange Pork Tenderloin, Backed Corn, and Potato Wedges along with a salad....

Ginger-Orange Pork Tenderloin:
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup soy sauce
4 tsp brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pork tenderloin

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large ziplock bag and add the pork. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. Coat grill with nonstick spray (you can cook it in the oven also, just use a broiling pan). Cook until meat reads 160*. I cooked it for 20-25 minutes on the grill.

*Overall this was a good recipe, however my family and i like more spices and seasoning on our meals so if that is the same for you i would recommend rubbing it down with some Montreal Pork seasoning.

Baked Corn:
2 cans of cream-style corn
16 saltine crackers, crushed
1 Tbsp butter, melted
A dash of salt and pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup milk

In a small bowl, combine the corn, saltines,butter,salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish, coated with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk. Pour over corn mixture. Bake, uncovered @ 350* for 40-45 minutes or until top is golden brown.


* This is an excellent side dish, i have had this before, but thought id share the recipe for those of you who have not.

Potato Wedges:
Cut 3-4 potato's in half lengthwise then cut those pieces into 3-4 more pieces. In a small bowl mix together 1 Tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of paprika, and 1 tsp seasoned salt.(You can also buy an envelope of potato seasoning found in the produce area at your grocery store.) Place potatos on a baking sheet and cook at 400* for 45 minutes, turning them once.

For dessert I made individual servings of this super easy and awesome dessert. Our family loves Eclairs so this quick and scrumptious dessert sealed the day.

Chocolate Eclair Graham Dessert:
8 graham cracker rectangles per serving
Instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup whipped topping

Topping:
1 square of semisweet chocolate
2 tsp butter
2 tsp milk
1 1/2 tsp corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar

Place 4 graham cracker rectangles on each serving dish. Prepare pudding as directed and let stand until soft-set, then fold in whipped topping. Place 4 tsp of pudding mix on top of graham crackers and top with four more crackers. For topping, melt chocolate and butter in microwave. Stir in milk, corn syrup, vanilla and sugar. Spread over top Graham crackers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

*This was delicious and such a quick and easy recipe to be made over and over again.


Hope you enjoy these recipes. More to come tomorrow, but Until then goodnight !!!!!!!