An Evening with the Cattle Barons

We dusted off our boots and kicked up our heels in support of the American Cancer Society. We dressed in our western best- denim, diamonds, cowboy hats, and boots!

We were joined by the most benevolent and prominent citizens of the Ozarks as we gathered to help save lives and raise money. We enjoyed an evening of live entertainment, gourmet dining, dancing, Las Vegas style gaming, unique auctions, and more in a relaxed western atmosphere.

Here are just a few of the delicious recipes that we were served at the event.

Garlic Citrus Shrimp By Avanzare Italian Dining
12 Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/3 Cup Butter

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

Pinch of each - Crushed Red Pepper flakes, slat & papper

1/4 Cup White Wine

Juice of 1 lemon

Melt butter in saute pan and add shrimp, garlic, red pepper, salt & pepper. When the garlic begins to brown, add wine and lemon and thicken.Serve with baguette or toast and eat immediately.

Cranberry Pesto Goat Cheese Crostini

1 clove garlic

1 Cup Sweetened dried cranberries

1 Tsp Red Pepper flakes

1/2 Cup parmesan cheese

1/4 Cup Italian Parsley, minced

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Goat Cheese (from Harter House World Flavors)

24 toasted baguette rounds

Pulse garlic in food processor until finely diced. Add Cranberries and red pepper flakes. Pulse until blended but chunky. Place mixture in a medium bowl. Stir in parmesan cheese, parsley and oil until blended. Spred a tsp. of goat cheese over baguette round and top with 1 Tbl. of mixture.

Stuffed Pork Loin - this was my favorite!

1 Pork Loin (appx 3/4 lb.)

1/3 Cup Swiss Cheese, shredded

1/4 Cup Dried Apricots, thinly sliced

1 tsp. fresh Thyme, minced (1/4 tsp. dried)

4 cloves garlic

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

dash cayenne pepper
1 Tbl. butter, melted

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness. remove wrap; sprinkle with cheese, apricots, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne. Roll up jelly-role style, starting with a long end. Tie at 2-Inch intervals with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. Transfer to baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Brush tenderloin with butter. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

7 Cups Potatoes, peeled & cubed

6 Cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1/2 Cup low-fat milk

1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 Tbl. Butter

1/2 Tsp salt

1/8 Tsp White Pepper

Place potatoes in a saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes; drain. Place drained potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients; beat with a mixture until smooth.

Stuffed Mushrooms

2 Lbs. large mushrooms

3/4 lb. cooked baby shrimp

1 Cup Bacon Flavored Crackers, crushed

1 Cup Cream Cheese, softened

1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a medium baking dish. Remove stems from mushrooms. Finely chop stems, cooked baby shrimp, crushed bacon flavored crackers and cream cheese. Stuff mushroom caps generously with the mushroom stem mixture. Top with sharp cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Salmon with Blackberry Wasabi Sauce - By Avanzare Italian Dining

1/2 Cup all-fruit blackberry jam

1/8 Cup Wasabi paste

4 Salmon Steaks

1/8 Cup Coconut milk

1/4 Tsp. black pepper

pinch salt

Mix jam, wasabi, coconut milk, salt and pepper. Brush salmon with mixture while grilling.

ENJOY!