(NC)—An economical and spectacular alternative to racks of lamb or veal. Ask your butcher to leave the rib bones a decent length for an arresting presentation. This cut has the optimum combination of taste, texture and fat content.

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 tbsp coarse black pepper 15 mL

1 tbsp chopped rosemary 15 mL

1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15 mL

3 garlic cloves

1 rack of pork

1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL

sea salt

1 cup white wine 250 mL

1 cup veal stock 250 mL

1 cup 35% cream 250 mL

2 tbsp grain mustard 30 mL

• Pre-heat oven to 325ºF (160ºC).

• Combine pepper, rosemary and mustard to make a paste.

• Cut garlic into slivers, and, using a sharp knife to make incisions, insert into pork at even Roast Rack Of Pork With Grain Mustard Sauce Recipe

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Eat Well On a Budget

by Barb Keck

Shopping on a Shoestring

Eating properly for health on a limited budget is always a challenge. One of the biggest money gobbling culprits is ready made processed and packaged foods and too many trips for fast food. Although they’re quick neither of these ways are cost effective. When it comes to shopping on a shoestring and planning great tasting menus at home you’ll be surprised how well you can eat following these simple guidelines.

10 healthy ways to keep food costs within budget…

Make three meals a week without meat and watch your food bill drop. You won’t even notice the meat is missing when you experiment and combo flavorful foods for meals. It’s easier than you think. Include other forms of protein to complete your required nutriti Eat Well On a Budget Recipe

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Is Your Recipe Safe?

by News Canada

(NC)—Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favourite recipe also a safe one? To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a meal:

Marinating

I am marinating in a covered container in the refrigerator. Uncooked meat, poultry or fish in a marinade is perishable.

I am marinating meat for less than 24 hours.

I have disposed of leftover marinade to avoid cross-contaminating other foods.

Cooking Meat

I avoid cooking meat at low oven temperatures. Slow cooking at temperatures under 325°F (163°C) can create a bacteria-friendly environment.

I cook meat thoroughly. Co Is Your Recipe Safe? Recipe

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