Well my sister inspired me to try something new for dinner. Lately I have gotten in a rut of making the same old meals, well all that changed last night. After reading my sisters blog about cooking, I decided to go through some of my old cooking magazines and find some new recipes to try out over the next couple of months (about a new recipe a week, just to change things up a bit). I actually found some pretty fun looking recipes. There was this one recipe, or I should say four, that just jumped out at me. It was a whole meal. I just had to try it, so I went to the store that night and bought all of the ingredients. It was one of the best meals I have had in a while. Terry loved it, of coarse he isn't a good example because he will eat just about anything, but my kids enjoyed it as well. I differently will be making this meal again.
Here is the Menu!!!!!!!!!!
*Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin (tribute to you Beverly)
plan ahead.......needs to marinate
1/2 C. Soy Sauce
1/4 C. olive oil or vegetable oil
4 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground ginger (I used only 1 tsp)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 pork tenderloins (3/4 to 1 pound each)
coarsely ground pepper, optional
-In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Grill the tenderloins, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-9 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Yield:8 servings
It took forever to grill the whole tenderloin. I ended up cutting it in to wedges.
*Sweet-Sour Broccoli Salad
plan ahead........needs to chill
4 C broccoli florets
1 C peanuts
1 C raisins
1/2 C chopped onion
1 C Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
-In a bowl, combine the broccoli, peanuts, raisines and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 8 servings.
This was delicious. I have been think about a way to make it more healthy. I think next time I will make it with plain yogurt and splendid. We will see how it turns out.
Pesto-Corn Grilled Peppers
ready in 30 mins or less
1/2 C plus 2 tsp olive or vegetable oil, divided
3/4 C grated parmesan cheese
2 C tightly paced fresh basil (or about 1-2 tsp dried)
2 Tbsp sunflower kernels or walnuts
4 garlic cloves
1/2 C finely chopped sweet red pepper
4 C whole kernel corn (I used frozen sweet white corn)
4 Medium sweet red, yellow, or green peppers
1/2 C shredded Parmesan Cheese, optional
-For pesto, combine 1/2 C of oil, greated Parmesan cheese, basil, sunflower kerneals and garlic in a ablender or food processor; cover and process until blended. In a skillet, saute red pepper in reamining oil until tender. Add corn and pesto; heat through.
Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Place, cut side down, on grill voer medium heat; cover and cook for 8 minutses. Turn; fill with corn mixture. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
I am not a fan of peppers by themself, but this was actually very good.
*Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
plan ahead....needs to chill
2 Pkgs (8 ounes each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 C sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 Can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling, divided
-In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, beating just until combined. Pour into crust. Drop 1/2 cup of pie filling by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the cream cheese mixture; cut through with a knife to swirl the pie filling .
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Chill for 2 hours. Top with remaining pie filling. Yield: 8 servings
I want to challenge all of you to try something new. Go through you old cook books or magazines, maybe go to the Library and look through their cooking magazines and try something you haven't cooked before. Let me know how it works, and maybe share your recpies. For those who want to try these recipes out have fun and enjoy.
