Someone asked me once if I ever get bored with pork tenderloin. I’ll admit, I do use it a lot. A single tenderloin is just the right size for two people and if it’s a large one, there might even be some leftovers for lunch. It’s incredibly versatile, and its leanness makes it a healthier…
Category: Grilling
Grilled Rosemary Chicken With Balsamic & Shallots
The rosemary in my garden enjoyed remarkable success this year. I don’t know if it’s because the summer was so dry, or because rosemary loves the Earth Box, or if it was just dumb luck. Either way, I’ve been having a field day using rosemary in as many recipes as I can. Can’t say I’m…
Planked Babyback Ribs: Oh, My!
WHY did I wait so long to try this??? And when can we have it again? That’s what went through my head the first time I made ribs this way. I was planking all sorts of things all summer long. I can’t even begin to imagine why I didn’t just start with these! It just doesn’t get any…
Chipotle-Mint Shrimp With Chorizo
I’m still not sure what prompted me to try pairing shrimp with chorizo. (It’s Mexican style chorizo, by the way, not Spanish.) I’m so glad I did, though, because it was delicious! There’s something about the heartiness of the sausage that’s a perfect complement to the lightness of the shrimp. Each holds the seasoning a…
Bicentennial Pork Tenderloin
One of my favorite go-to recipes when I’ve no energy to cook, or more important things to do. So fast, so simple, so delicious – it’s even fit for company! And because it’s grilled, no clean-up. Many thanks to Penzeys for inventing this great rub. You’ll find a printer-friendly version of the recipe at the bottom of this page. Ingredients:…
Plank Grilled Shrimp With Summer Veggies & Pasta
Summer splendor on a fork! This is the perfect meal for a hot summer day. Fresh, with a delicate balance of flavors. A little smoky from the planks, but not so as to overpower the veggies; a little subtle sweetness from the balsamic, peppery zip from the basil, and mini mouth-explosions from the salt. It…
Grilled Moroccan Style Pork Tenderloin With Warm Bulgur-Vegetable Salad
Wow, is this ever tasty! A great example of how healthy food definitely does NOT need to be boring or taste like sawdust. And you get a pretty big plate of food for under 600 calories! High fiber, low fat; if you’re watching your sodium, you could easily decrease the salt. Once you’ve done a little chopping,…
Planked Rosemary Pork Tenderloin With Dark Chocolate Balsamic and Orange
A few weeks ago, I went a little crazy at Oliva in Stuyvesant Plaza. So many oils & vinegars, so little time! One of the vinegars I’ve been itching to try is their Dark Chocolate Balsamic. My sister & brother-in-law were coming to dinner, so I made guinea pigs of them. There isn’t at all a discernible…
