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…

Vanilla Frozen Custard

Here we are, September already! I just had to make one more batch of ice cream before retiring the ice cream maker for the season. Yes, it’s ice cream. But it’s also frozen custard, as all great ice creams are. It’s rich and decadent, and not at all good for you. I love it! It’s…

Orange Buttercream Frosting

Best icing for Mix-In-the-Pan Chocolate Cake! Quick & easy to make, and not at all good for you – but sooo delicious! You’ll find a printer-friendly version of the recipe at the bottom of this page. Ingredients: ½ cup softened butter (1 stick) 1 tsp vanilla ¼ tsp orange extract ⅛ tsp kosher salt 1 lb. confectioner’s…

Mix-In-the-Pan Chocolate Cake

  So, you think you can’t bake? Think again, my friend. Run, don’t walk, straight to your kitchen, because you are about to make the best cake ever!  One of the things I love about this cake, aside from the fact that it’s freakin’ delicious, is that it’s foolproof. You don’t need a mixer, or eggs, or milk….

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,…

Leeky Shrimp

Here’s one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It’s light & flavorful, a real crowd pleaser. I came up with this recipe years ago, when the kids were all younger & still home. I don’t remember who came up with the name, but we all agreed it was a fun one. It may be the only main dish recipe…