Recipes

Whether you're hosting a party or just enjoying some down time with friends, delicious, slimmed-down snacks and small plates made with lean pork are the perfect solution for the health-conscious host. 

Chef and registered dietitian, Michelle Dudash explains the benefits of cooking with lean pork tenderloin. "Ounce for ounce, heart-healthy pork tenderloin is now as lean as a skinless chicken breast. That means you can enjoy serving a dish like Baked Pork Egg Rolls and still stay on track with your diet."

Try serving some of these slimmed down dipping sauces with them:

• Sesame Soy - Mix 6 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil,and 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar.
• Hot and Sweet - 1 tablespoon Asian mustard, 2 tablespoons horseradish, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sweetener such as honey or agave nectar.
• Honey Apricot - Heat 1 cup honey, 3/4 cup low-sugar apricot preserves, and 1/3 cup cold water in a sauce pan over low heat until boiling. Cool before serving.
• Sweet and Sour - Heat 1/2 cup low sugar pineapple preserves, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons ketchup, 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika over low heat until well blended and slightly thickened.