Today's recipe is an easy pork roast that takes almost no effort to prep and only about an hour to cook. You do need to marinade for a little while, but that can be done before you leave for work, or even right when you get home if you don't mind eating just a little … Continue reading Sesame Orange Pork Loin
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Margarita Pork Chops
This recipe is packed with flavor and requires very little prep work before starting it on the grill. The trick is using highly acidic lime juice for a short marinade, followed by basting the meat regularly while cooking at a slightly lower temperature to continue adding flavor. While you've got the grill heated up, you … Continue reading Margarita Pork Chops
Tropical Lime Chile Brined Pork Chops
With summer in full swing, backyard cookouts and parties are often based on beach and tropical themes. In that spirit, here is a pork chop recipe for grilling that is infused with the tropical flavors of pineapple, mango, and lime. Add some freshly ground ancho chile powder for just a touch of heat, and some assorted other … Continue reading Tropical Lime Chile Brined Pork Chops
Lemon Basil Round Steaks
We've got a quick one today for the middle of the week, now that we've got some good weather to call summer out here. Start out making a double-batch of our lemon vinaigrette dressing recipe, then reserve a bit to use on your salad while using the rest as a wet rub for some round … Continue reading Lemon Basil Round Steaks
Grilled Onions and Tomatoes
It is no secret to those close to me that raw tomatoes and I don't get along. Something about having a whole bite of nothing but tomato simply doesn't agree with my palette. Combine them with something else - like a bunless hamburger wrapped in lettuce, or sliced with mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar - … Continue reading Grilled Onions and Tomatoes
Tapenade Pork Chops
During the week, we often use leftover sauces and dressings from one meal as the basis for a new variation. Today is an example - a quick recipe based on the ideas at the end of our sun-dried tomato tapenade recipe. Unfortunately, it was also prepared during our recent "camera malfunction" period, so I've only got a … Continue reading Tapenade Pork Chops
Salt & Pepper Cube Steaks
Cube steaks are nothing more than a fancy name for tenderized round steaks, which come from the "round" (posterior) of the animal and are known for being a bit tougher than the rib and loin cuts. The "cubing" process loosens up the fibers and makes them seem much more tender, especially if cooked correctly. Arguably, … Continue reading Salt & Pepper Cube Steaks
East Indian Seasoned Salmon
Salmon is a fun food to experiment with. There are a lot of spices and herbs that go surprisingly well with the rich flavor of salmon - even if the combinations aren't something we're accustomed to seeing together. An example is today's recipe, which uses spices more often associated with lamb and fowl dishes, and is … Continue reading East Indian Seasoned Salmon
Portabello Elk Backstraps with Tapenade Sauce
When it comes to wild game meat, there are few things more coveted than the backstrap on a big game animal.¹ While cuts like the round and the flank are excellent, the loin (the muscle running along either side of the spine on the outside of the animal) is one of the most tender and flavorful … Continue reading Portabello Elk Backstraps with Tapenade Sauce
Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
In case you were wondering what was on the rest of the plate with yesterday's strawberry rhubarb salsa...this was it! This recipe is perfect for a potluck, because the sauce/marinade will make enough for at least 16 to 20 chicken thighs. Or you can simply use all of the parts of about two or three whole … Continue reading Tamari-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
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