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Quick and Easy Cuban Pork Sliders Made with Smithfield Pork #RealFlavorRealFast

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine. #RealFlavorRealFast

I can hardly believe that it is almost time for school to begin! I am not quite sure where the summer has gone, but alas, it is once again time to get back into a routine of prepping, planning and preparing easy weeknight dinners.

Since both of my boys will be in school full-time this year and they are involved in many extracurricular activities, it is especially important to me that I have easy and delicious meals on the table that require little effort but that provide real flavor, real fast. Easy and delicious meals will ensure that we have just a few more minutes in our day to enjoy as a family all while going about the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

One of my favorite items to prepare for quick and delicious dinners are Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork products purchased right in the fresh meat section at my local Safeway store. Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork allows me to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less any night of the week. These products are also super versatile as they can be grilled, roasted, sautéed or slow cooked. In addition, they are already marinated which means that they are packed full of scrumptious flavor.

My Safeway store had a wide variety of Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork products, so it was hard for me to decide on just one! When I saw the Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet, I knew right away that it was the one! This product is dry rubbed and marinated with garlic, onion powder, spices and natural smoke. Smithfield delivers real flavor, real fast right to my table any night of the week.

Sliders and sandwiches are always a fun and easy dinner and one that my boys will devour any day of the week. With the Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet, I was able to create a delicious Cuban pork slider that reminded us of our vacation last summer in South Florida.

The Cuban Pork Slider created with Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet was definitely a winner at my house! I first cooked the Smithfield pork in the slow cooker, which made it so tender and delicious! Using the slow cooker with the already marinated Smithfield pork saves you even more time in the kitchen, and you have a delicious meal on the table in just minutes!

Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet Cuban Pork Sliders

Ingredients:

Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet

12 slider buns

12 small pieces of deli ham

12 small pieces of Swiss cheese

12 pickles

Mustard

Directions:

Place the Smithfield Pork Loin Filet in a slow cooker for 4-6 hours on low. You will want to ensure that the meat is cooked through to 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Slow cooking the Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet allows the flavors to really distribute throughout the meat and it becomes so tender and juicy!

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it rest on a cutting board while you set out the other items for the sliders. Slice the pork into medium sized medallions to place on the sliders.

Place a couple of pork medallions onto a slider bun and assemble the rest of the slider with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. Voila! You have the perfect Cuban Pork Sliders! This quick and easy dish is sure to be one of your new family favorites and one that you will reach for again and again!

When you use Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork products, there is no need for marinades or rubs, as the meat is already pre-seasoned. This ensures that you receive real flavor, real fast and that you have a meal on the table the entire family will love!

Do you have a delicious recipe that you would like to share? Smithfield is also challenging you to submit your tips on how to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less using Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork. Head over to www.SmithfieldRealFlavorRealFast.com for all the details. Submit an original recipe for a chance to win great prizes!

Debi Lilly And Safeway Make Entertaining Fun, Affordable & Easy!

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Debi Lilly and I with her Gorgeous Flowers!

Last week I had the remarkable opportunity to meet with Celebrity Party Planner Debi Lilly to discuss her Debi Lilly Collection that is available exclusively at Safeway Stores Nationwide. If you are not familiar with Debi Lilly, her client list includes celebrities such as Oprah, Larry King, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Bulgari, and the list goes on and on. Debi has partnered with Safeway to bring a line of products to Make Entertaining Fun, Affordable and Easy for the everyday consumer. 

Debi is such a inspiration and I was deeply touched as she discussed that her job is to “Create Beauty.” Debi wants her collection of items at Safeway Stores to be such that you can grab a gift like a Candle, Gourmet Chocolates or Gorgeous Bouquet of flowers all while grabbing everyday necessities like a gallon of milk. 

There are many things about the Debi Lilly Collection at Safeway that I love! The first thing that I want to point out is the Affordabilty factor. The Debi Lilly Collection is very affordable! Prices start at just $9.99 for many of the pieces in the collection. In fact, I visited the Safeway Store at the Largo, Florida location this past weekend and some of the pieces in the collection were on sale for 50% off making them around $5! You can see from my photos the gorgeous display that is set up at the Safeway Store. 

Secondly, the Debi Lilly Collection is functional. The same vases that you will use for your flowers can also be used for a salad bar, popcorn bar, snacks, candles and more. I purchased several sizes of the Debi Lilly Pedestal Vases over the weekend at Safeway and as you can see from my photos, they are VERY functional! Saturday evening we used them for snacks, then this week I placed them on my table as a gorgeous centerpiece with tea lights and little display items that I already had in my house. It looks like a million dollars! 

 

Lastly, the Debi Lilly Collection is Easy and Fun! Debi wants entertaining to be easy and stress-free! We are all super busy these days and don’t have time to plan elaborate parties. Debi has everything thought out for us. Just head to your local Safeway store and you can pick up items for an elaborate party without spending a fortune. Her gorgeous flowers come prepared right in the bouquets so all that you need to do is place directly in a vase. Debi works directly with Safeway to grow their own flowers and they even have their own hybrids which is pretty remarkable! Be on the lookout in store for Orchids, Succulents, and even Greens as a means to brighten up any of your parties!

All of the 500+ products in the Debi Lilly Collection have the Trend-Elevated look and are very Parisian influenced. The items showcase Debi’s love of her travels to Paris, and they utilize the “Fresh From the Garden to the Table” element. 

As I previously mentioned, the product line is very affordable. Many of the items start in price at just at $9.99. These lovely floral bouquets pictured are just $14.99. I want to mention that Debi’s florals are beyond remarkable. She sent me home with the bouquet pictured below and it lasted for almost 10 days! These flowers are amazing!

I sat down and asked Debi, “What is the one Must-have item that everyone should have from your collection?” She said, “A Victorian Rose Bouquet ($14.99) and one of her small Illusion Vases ($9.99).”  “The Victorian Rose Bouquet is the perfect size for anyone and the vases are so functional and you will use them for things other than flowers!”   

For those local Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fans, Debi has absolutely Gorgeous Red Roses and other Flowers right at Safeway for all of your upcoming Football parties! 

Stay tuned for the Debi Lilly Holiday product line that will be launching this month in Safeway stores nationwide! I can’t wait to see the products that Debi has for the holidays — I know that they will be spectacular! 

Safeway: Get $50 of Groceries Delivered to Your Door for FREE?!

If you live near a Safeway Grocery store, listen up! How would you like to get $50 worth of groceries delivered to your door for 10? Head over to The Frugal Find and Julia will tell you how to do this! And, if you sign up with Shop at Home through this link, you will get a $5 bonus added to your account. Then, select Safeway from the selection of stores and you can get $12 Cash Back! That means FREE groceries!!