"I feel a recipe is only a theme, which an intelligent cook can play each time with a variation. "
Madam Benoit

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

cilantro chutney

Cilantro Chutney
4 servings
Ingredients

2 Cups freshly packed cilantro leaves
1-2 Serrano chilies ( how hot can you take it ), roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves roughly chopped
1 inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
juice of 1/2 lime
water, if needed to thin out
salt to taste






Directions

In a blender, blend all the ingredients until smooth. You may need to add a little water to help the blending process. The consistency may be adjusted according to your own liking.
Refrigerate and use immediately!










Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Maple mustard pork tenderloin

We visit Costco pretty frequently and every time we go I like to choose a different protein to keep in the freezer. Pork tenderloins are great because they are so versatile. This dish is sweet and savory and the maple syrup caramelizes on the pork...mmm mmm good!

Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

2 (1/2-pound) pork tenderloins
Cooking spray
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper


Directions

Preheat oven to 425°.
Trim fat from pork. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Combine mustard, 2 tablespoons syrup, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl;


and then brush over pork.
Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of pork. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink).