COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MARCH 29, 2017 7A Recipes that beat the winter blues SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC-SHRIMP BROCCOLI Betty Kaiser's 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked 4 cups broccoli fl orets 1/2 cup Tuscan House Italian Dressing 1 pound uncooked, deveined, peeled large shrimp 2 cloves garlic, minced’1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package. Add broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir 3-4 min. or until shrimp turns pink. Drain spaghetti mixture; return to pan. Add shrimp mixture and cheese, mix lightly. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread. Note: Recipe says that it serves 6 but I think it’s more like 4. Cook's Corner I am so tired of winter. I can’t wait for the sun to shine and the garden to brighten up meals at our house. The calendar may say it’s springtime, but it doesn’t look springy to me. Looking out the window the daffodils are struggling to bloom and the skies are still gray and yucky. I know that we need the rain but I am really, really tired of wet, cloudy weather and boring dinners. So while I’m waiting for the weather to lighten up, I checked out some of my old editions of “Food & Family” magazine. This is my go-to recipe source when I’m really desperate for something different to prepare for almost any meal. Kraft’s recipes are made to order for busy cooks of all ages and anyone who’s just plain old tired of cooking. The thing I love about their recipes is that they look and taste spe- cial AND I can usually fi nd most of the ingredients in my cupboard and refrigerator. Also, if I have to run to the market and pick up one or two ingredients it won’t break the bank. I always strike gold when I pull out a stack of their quarterly issues. Today I’m sharing some recipes that now have a permanent home in my recipe box. They are especially colorful and tasty in this gloomy weather. The shrimp, broccoli and spaghetti go togeth- er so fast that you barely have time to set the table. And if company is coming I guarantee that the Bacon-wrapped Pork with Mango Salsa will be a hit. A quick Caesar Salad will be great with either of the entrees and my not-so-secret instant pudding recipe will polish off the meals with minimal effort if you add a store bought vanilla wafer. Enjoy! Keep it simple and keep it seasonal! Betty Kaiser’s Cook’s Corner is dedicated to sharing a variety of recipes that are delicious, family oriented and easy to prepare. Contact her at (541) 942-1317 or email bchatty@bettykaiser.com BACON-WRAPPED PORK with MANGO SALSA 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) cut into 4 pieces 4 slices bacon 1/4 cup zesty Italian Dressing 1 mango, chopped (or pineapple) 1/2 cup red pepper, fi nely chopped 1-2 green onions, fi nely chopped 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1-tablespoon fresh limejuice Mango Salsa: Combine dressing, red pepper, green onion, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside. Meat: Press each piece of meat into 3-1/2 inch medallion. Wrap bacon slice around edge of each piece; secure with wooden toothpicks. Heat large heavy skillet sprayed with cooking spray on high heat. Add meat; cook on medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove and discard toothpick from meat. Let meat stand 3 minutes. Serve topped with mango mixture, a baked potato, green vegetable and salad. Note: Can also be grilled. QUICK CAESAR SALAD 8 cups romaine lettuce, washed, drained and refrigerated 1 cup seasoned croutons 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese 1/ 3 cup Kraft Lite Caesar Dressing Tear the romaine into bite-size pieces. Add croutons and lightly mix with dressing. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese. Serves 4. NOT-SO-SECRET INSTANT PUDDING 1 small package Instant Jell-O Pudding (Your choice: banana, butterscotch, chocolate, pistachio) 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup Cool Whip (defrosted) Whip together the pudding and milk until well blended. Put in refrigerator about 20 minutes or until partially set. Remove and fold in Cool Whip. Spoon into serving dishes, garnish and serve when cold and set. Serving size varies. Garnish according to pudding fl avor: banana slices, coconut, maraschino cherries, butterscotch or chocolate chips, etc. LORANE NEWS 2015 e Grove Cottag er m Cha b merce of Com Spring break is almost over and there are several interesting events this weekend. Also, open enrollment is over at the end of this month. On Saturday, April 1, Crow Grange has their dinner and bingo at 7 pm. This one is very special because it is the start of the Joe Canaday Memorial Scholarship. All proceeds from this evening go toward this scholarship. Joe was a very special person, a lifelong member of Crow Grange and a buddy reader at Applegate Elementary. What a fun way to help others! Add to this, the progressive blackout is $600. A great evening for all.Then on Sunday, April 2, come enjoy the always entertaining Lorane Grange/Rural Art Center Talent Show. All the fun begins at 3 pm sharp. Anyone not on the list may sign-up when you arrive, but come by 2:45 pm. Call 541-942-5701 for more information. Everyone else prepare for more wonderful talent. Next Wednesday, April 5 is half day art class with Kathy Johnson. A former teacher in our district, Kathy brings years of experience to teach you brush painting. 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East 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:00 am Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-942-8928 Preacher: Tony Martin Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Jim Edwards Sunday Service: 10:00am Join us in Traditional Christian Worship Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712 Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J. Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:30am St. Philip Benizi, Creswell: 552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686 Sunday: 8:30am St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids Free) 2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm cottagegroveumc.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: 11:00am “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel at 541-942-3325.