I thought you’d enjoy a couple of recipes that I’ve used when cooking for past and current clients. If you have any specific questions regarding my collection of recipes, let me know. I’m happy to share! Ciao for now!
Smoky Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest meats available. And when merged with this smoky marinade, it is moist and delicious. Pair it with a nice Pinot Noir!
1 Package Pork Tenderloin with no added flavorings (usually 2 tenderloins per package)
Marinade
1 cup light soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Mix all marinade ingredients and place in a large re-sealable plastic bag.
Remove pork tenderloin from package and remove all visible fat. Place pork tenderloin in plastic bag, seal, and place in refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Remove plastic bag from refrigerator.
In the meantime, light your grill. Once grill is ready, remove tenderloin from plastic bag, retaining marinade. Grill tenderloin to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. In the meantime, bring marinate to a low boil. Remove tenderloin from grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice and place on a platter. Pour marinade over pork and serve immediately.
Autumn Grains
Wild rice, brown rice & barley merge with butternut squash and the essence of orange and sweet spices for a tasty mix that will have you yearning for the promise of cooler fall evenings!
1 ¾ cups no-salt added chicken broth
1 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 ½ cups peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup wild rice, uncooked
1/3 cup long grain brown rice, uncooked
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/3 cup pearl barley
¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional) you can substitute toasted walnuts, hazelnuts or pistachios
Combine chicken broth and orange juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add squash and next 8 ingredients. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add barley. Cover and cook 35-40 additional minutes or until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed.
Top with nuts. Serve immediately. 5 -¾ cup servings at 235 calories.
