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The Citizen, 2006-12-21, Page 47Just in the "nick" of time, we're sending our regards to the many folks both far and near, whom we've had the privilege of doing business with this year. Hope your holiday delivers an abundance of joy. Thanks! Shelley, Barb, Joanne & Lori at CANADA POST CORPORATION Brussels Holiday roast Roasts are traditional holiday fare. 1_14_4_,AtaALALLtA,Lu,tAil SENDING OUR BEST Please accept this load of good cheer, along with our thanks for your business this year! Have a great holiday! BRUSSELS TRANSPORT LTD. Brussels 519-887-6122 Awe gn-A Ivitu6er May your home be blessed by the miracle of Christmas To our valued customers and friends, we wish you a Merry -Christmas and a Joyous New Year RYAN CONSTRUCTION Brussels 519-887-6916 or 519-887-2638 tEctebrate the Guided by the Star of the East, three wise men traveled far to see the newborn child, bringing their precious gifts. To all of you who have traveled to see me, I extend my best wishes for a season blessed with faith, family and friendship. Thank you ever so much for the cherished gift of your patronage. Merry Christmas to You and Yours from Chauncey's Hairstyling, Suntanning & Catch The Cougar Lingerie 211 [Ansley Street, Blyth Established in 1982. Looking forward to seeing you in 2007! McGavin FARM EQUIPMENT & FARM SUPPLY LTD. Walton, Ont. 519-887-6365 Fax 519.887.6381 www.megovinequIpxorn g'britit To All Our Valued Customers: Thank you for your Business! All of us at McGavin's would like to thank our customers for your patronage and in making our 70th year a success. We look forward to serving you in the new year and wish you and your families all the best this holiday season. Merry Christmas, Holiday Hours: Closed Monday, Dec. 25th Closed Tuesday, Dec. 26th Closed Monday, Jan. 1st Regular Winter Hours (effective Dec. 1): Monday - Friday - 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 8 am - 12 noon TOYS LARGE SELECTION OF NEW TOYS IN STOCK. OLD STOCK TOYS 25v OFF (Limited Quantity) Discounts apply until December 23rd PAGE B14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006. A healthy twist on a classic for the holidays Holiday meals are usually laden with fat and are extremely high in calories, which can put a damper on a person's plans to stay fit while enjoying the festivities. Contrary to popular belief, holiday meals don't have to be extravagant seven-course event or unhealthy for that matter. You can still enjoy delicious holiday meals by cooking up dishes that are high on flavour and low on the bad 'stuff. Try this tasty recipe for a classic family meat loaf meal, courtesy of Crazy Plates (Perigee Books), by There's no food that evokes an image of Christmas more that a flavourful holiday roast. Whether beef, veal or pork, it is traditional to serve a roast at your function, yet you can give it your own flavouring and flair with delicious seasonings. Try out this recipe for a pork roast that is flavored with port wine and figs — a different take on standard holiday fare, courtesy of "Robyn Webb's Memorable Menus Made Easy" (American Diabetes Organization). Janet and Greta Podleski. IT'S A WONDERFUL LOAF Makes 8 servings Ground chicken and beef are paired in this twist on traditional meat loaf 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard powder 3/4 pound skinless ground chicken of turkey 3/4 pound extra lean ground beef 1 cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs 12 cup peeled, grated sweet potato ROAST PORK WITH PORT WINE AND FIGS Serves 6 1-1/2 pound pork tenderloin, rolled and tied 3 cups port wine 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups diced dried figs 1/4 cup minced shallots or carrots 1/2 cup unpeeled, grated zucchini 1/2 cup minced onions 1/4 cup milk (one or two per cent) 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon each dried sage and salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. Using your hands, combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Pat mixture into a nine by five-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup mixture evenly over loaf. 3 cups low-fat, low sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder 2 tablespoons water Fresh ground pepper and dash salt (optional) 1. In a nonreactive bowl, combine the pork loin with 2 cups of the port wine and marinate in the refrigerator overnight. 2. The-next day, preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the pork loin and discard the wine. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large ski I let. 3. Add the pork loin and saute on all sides for about ten minutes. Place the pork roast on a roasting rack until no pink remains, about 30 to 40 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, marinate the figs in the remaining 1 cup of port wine. Let stand for 40 minutes, drain, and reserve the port. 5. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute for four minutes. Add the dried figs and sauté for three minutes. Add the reserved port and bring the mixture to a boil. Pour in the broth and reduce to 2 cups. 6. Mix the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water, add it to the sauce, and cook until thickened, about one to two minutes. Add the pepper and salt. Slice the pork roast, surround the slices with the sauce and serve. Bake, uncovered at 350 F. for one hour and ten minutes, until meat is browned and juices run clear. Pour off liquid in bottom of pan and remove loaf. Slice into eight pieces and serve immediately. Tip: If you don't want your meat loaf soaking in drippings of fat and water while it cooks, invest in one of those new meat loaf pans with a built-in rack. The holes in the bottom of the rack allow the juices to drain away from the meat. This helps cut back on fat, especially when using regular ground beef or pork. Roast is the centrepiece for Christmas dinner