Dried Cranberry Mustard Food

CRANBERRY-MUSTARD PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. Cut pork into 1-in. slices; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute pork in oil and butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add reserved juice mixture to the skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in mustard; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add cranberries. Return pork to the pan; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through.

CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Stir chicken broth and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff with a fork.
• Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over the quinoa; stir.
• Add apple pieces, pecan pieces, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese; stir. Return cover to the saucepan and let the mixture steam until the sauce warms and the apples soften slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
• If you would like to serve the salad cold, you can prepare the recipe the same way, but don't add the sauce, cranberries, apples, and pecans until the quinoa has cooled. Then, mix all together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Cook on medium heat until sauce is smooth, whisking occasionally.