Happy Veterans Day, 11/11/2011 Thanks to all those who have fought for our freedom! Recipes posted a year ago: Mango Salsa Beef and Mushroom Stew This recipe I have had for a while from an unknown magazine, calls for you to marinate your pork. The amount of time is up to you, 30 minutes, 4 hours, or … Continue reading Citrus Pork Tenderloin
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Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin
The flavors of lemon, sesame, thyme, and paprika can all be found individually in different recipes for lighter meats and fish. Here, we'll use them together in a Middle Eastern blend known as za'atar to create a fast and easy wet rub for grilled pork loin. Gather Up: 4 pork loin chops, about 8 oz each … Continue reading Za’atar Grilled Pork Loin
Pesto Grilled Chicken
Sorry for the absence everyone - I've been trying to adjust to 60+ hour work weeks (in addition to a brutal commute) on the latest project I've been assigned to, and it's been difficult to get things written up that we've been doing. Adjusting to this new work schedule has also been cause for a few … Continue reading Pesto Grilled Chicken
Garlic Herb “Stuffed” Chicken Breast
This recipe is perfect for a weeknight where you don't want to spend a lot of time getting things ready. We're starting with simple grilled chicken breast, but livening it up with a combination of garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs from our garden. Gather Up: 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (about 3 … Continue reading Garlic Herb “Stuffed” Chicken Breast
Rustic Raspberry Tart
I love summers in the PNW. Unfortunately, it seems this year the sun has only decided to warm us up in the last week... of July! Well, even though the sun wasn't showing it's shining face, at least I had something to associate with the warm weather and that is the fresh taste of raspberries. … Continue reading Rustic Raspberry Tart
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
Fava Bean Hummus
Fava beans and other legumes aren't normally on our menu. However, we will make an occasional exception for things that come with our CSA share (corn on the cob and baby potatoes both come to mind). So, when our CSA share included young fava beans for two straight weeks, we had enough saved up to … Continue reading Fava Bean Hummus
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
Chunky Sausage Tomato Soup
First off, I want to apologize - I experienced some odd camera malfunctioning (probably user error) last week and ended up losing the "in process" photos of about three or four different recipes. I still managed to get pictures of the finished dish (or the leftovers when I had them for lunch the next day) … Continue reading Chunky Sausage Tomato Soup
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